John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. 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. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition symbolism found in genesis 3. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other new testament books were already written. 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. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. At this time, john was the leader of the church and the only remaining disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus christ who were alive, others having been persecuted and killed by the roman empire, except judas iscariot who killed himself after betraying jesus.
This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. During the 1st century ce, judaism was composed of about 24 separate religious groups. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The book of revelation asv american standard version.
This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. 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. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version.
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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. The book of revelation was likely written between a.
Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have no fear. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader.
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. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Some of these were the sadducees, pharisees, essenes, various groups within the christian movement, followers of john the baptist, etc. 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. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians.
Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the book of revelation. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. In the fourth century ce, when the canon of the bible was assembled from among the approximately 50 gospels. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Take the time you have while off from school or work to work on your relationship with god. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
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