The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. Answers to a variety of questions on the book of revelation including, the meaning of the first horseman, the timing of the bowl judgments, the application of the churches of laodicea and thyatira to history, and the meaning of nation against nation. Pulling back the veil an overview of the book of revelation. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Chapter 4 begins the prophetic parts of the book of revelation.
The language and imagery is so chosen as to appeal to the maturing gospel scholar, to those who already love the lord and have some knowledge of. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Book of revelation is not allegory by daymond duck. Every time something big happens in the news, especially if it involves the middle east, it seems a new set of books, reinterpreting the book of revelation, is published. Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are the things which john has seen and the things which are. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. John macarthur takes readers through the book of revelation with its vivid imagery, assuring christians that god is in control of all past, present, and future events.
Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. It serves as an inset, not following a linear time sequence of the book of revelation. But there are basic principles which, like the warning in revelation 8. What does the book of revelation say about covid 19. The greek term denotes an unveiling or uncoveringthus, a revelation. Revelation 10 and the churchs history feast of tabernacles sermon by john w. Years ago when michael was teaching through the book of revelation, he painted an eightfoot canvas depicting the events described by john. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Core christianity the book of revelation is not about. I dont believe that in fact i regard that as an irresponsible use of scripture in direct defiance of johns warning at the end of this book, not to add anything to his words. It has been reproduced on thick poster paper, 18 high by 39 long and can be used for personal or group bible study. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58.
Book of revelation religious organization facebook. As many of the coronaviruses do, it jumped from an animal to a human and spread from there. The message of the book of revelation is a strong antidote to times like these to all times past, present, and future. In revelation 1, john writes that the events of the book must soon take place.
The curriculums version of revelation has no beheadings, no lake of fire, no plagues, no moon turned to blood, no rivers poisoned by god in order to kill us, no giant locusts with the tails of. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. He reflects on the best way to approach the book when studying it for the first time, explains what the mark of the beast is really all about, and offers words of counsel and encouragement for pastors hesitant to preach through revelation in their churches. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Its not one of my favourite bible books, but its one of the more interesting and important parts of the new testament. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center.
The book is also written to all believers everywhere. No student of eschatology can afford to ignore this study. Revelation, chapter 21 united states conference of catholic bishops. Then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, even they who pierced him. Michael has prepared a handbook to go with the painting, which makes it a great study. But section 77 is not a complete interpretation of the book. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. I found todds book to be encouraging and full of graphics and illustrations. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation. Revelation 10 contains the seven thunders and the little book.
Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. The preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic. Book of revelation is the only book of the new testament that is not read during services by the byzantine rite churches although in the western rite orthodox parishes, which are under the same bishops as the byzantine rite, it is read. Questions about revelation no temple in new jerusalem. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the. Revelation these are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
It here signifies an opening up of hidden knowledge to understanding. Search results for book of revelation 5562 results all results. This is substantiated by the fact that some of the books of the new testament had not yet been written. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation can be interpreted as a plea to change behavior, a plea that can still be heard today, which can be seen in the seven letters rev. That is, the prophecy contained in the book of revelation. The book of revelation the only new testament prophetical book is the revealing of the complete identity of jesus christ. Mar 24, 2020 but this virus is not as discriminating. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john, apocalypse of john pronounced p. The difficulty with interpreting the book of revelation in the exhortative approach is that we do not know how it. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
Oh let it begin let it begin let it begin oh let it begin let it begin let it begin oh darling you are the son of an evil man i know you hate yourself. One, on the mount of olives jesus said, for many shall come in my name, saying, i am christ. When john wrote the book of revelation in the latter part of the first century a. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. It is, therefore, no surprise when the reader begins to get the impression that the book of revelation is a very dark, mysterious book that is difficult, if not downright impossible, to understand. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The father wrote this book to prove several things at the end of sins drama. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book of the revelation contains outlined studies of the last book of the bible. The detail and careful order that it gives to the events that will occur. The name of the book, revelation, is a translation of the title in the original new testament greek, apocalypsis the origin of the other name by which the book is now known, the apocalypse. It is, therefore, no surprise when the reader begins to get the impression that the book of revelation is a very dark, mysterious book that is difficult, if not downright impossible, to understand but to many peoples. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Core christianity the book of revelation is not about the. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. We know the author with certainty because jesus tells us it is christ himself.
The stage players for the book of revelation jesus creed. Revelation was written for all believers revelation 1. The book of revelation is one of the grandest books in sacred literature, and the lord clearly designs that the saints should become familiar with it. It doesnt begin the way the pseudepigraphal book of enoch does, with the promise that the described events. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Indie rock, indie pop, postpunk revival, new wave, electronic. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things. The beast with seven heads and the number 666 seem to allude directly to the emperor nero reigned ad 5468, but this does not require that revelation was. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second. John wrote revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Else, why this revelation in the doctrine and covenants. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The churches had begun to feel the effects of persecution. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of. Hahns discussion is clear, wellresearched, and inspiring. John is caught up into the throne room of god in heaven and sees and hears many things. Angels are instructed not to harm the earth until the servants of god are. Revelation 422 reveals the things which will take place after this.
Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt robert mounce. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation s mark of the beast exposed 22 revelation s ancient discoveries duration.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. It wont be long before someone is publishing an end times book, showing how revelation prophesied covid 19 and how it is a sign of the end. In its wonderful companion series at cascade, david mathewson, from denver seminary, has a splendid and accessible study of the book of revelation. The author identifies three distinct systems of interpretation of revelation. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. I found the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation to be stimulating in getting me to dig deeper into studying revelation. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of. Seeking to strengthen those congregations, he could no longer minister to them in person and, following the divine command 1. The book of revelation has always been a hard one for me to understand until i read todd hampsons book in conjunction with it. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. If you had time for but one study on the book of revelation, this would be your best choice. No doubt the things which will take place after this.
The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. When the 1,000 years in revelation 20 have ended, the book of life is opened revelation 20. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. And i heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal o. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. In this interview, thomas schreiner discusses the book of revelation. Dec 22, 2019 there is no question that john heard what jesus said on the mount of olives or that it was john that wrote what jesus said in the book of revelation rev. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. We are swept up into a cosmic battle that is much larger than our current situation but that reaches. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice.
People not repenting except for the small group of faithful followers of god, and this awful wicked beast power ruling the whole world, and defying god, shaking his. The book of revelation is filled with vivid imagery and surreal descriptions of what the end of the world will look like. In his introduction, strauss says, genesis is the book of commencement. The book of revelation takes an approach to the plan of salvation that is found nowhere else in all of our inspired writings. The basic message of the scriptures is clear to anyone who can read them.
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