In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Nothing in history can compare with the various worldwide judgments that god says will be poured out on earth and certainly jesus christ has not returned to earth. Please explain the twentyfour elders standing around the throne of god. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. Written by a man named john possibly john the apostle toward the end of his life, he records a vision he experiences, probably while dreaming or meditating. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation lost in translation vol. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy.
God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Outside the canonical books of the bible there are many other extant apocalyptic works. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The seven churches of asia in light of the symbolic nature of this book we have already suggested that seven churches. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. John sees by inspiration the glorified jesus, who sends warm messages of counsel to the seven congregations. The apocalypse contains a prophetical description of the destruction of jerusalem, of the jewish war, and the civil wars of the romans. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. More than one person has abandoned trying to make sense. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Many of its visions and figures of speech are clearly explained.
Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one.
Rather, it is a book of mystical teaching, relating especially to the esoteric experiences of the evolving consciousness. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show to his servants what things must soon take place, and which he signified when he sent it via his angel to his servant john. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. Written by the apostle john as a record of a series of visions given to him by jesus christ, this apocalyptic. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is. 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. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. 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. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being.
This vision contains a tremendous amount of symbolism. The following pdf file gives a brief, summary timeline of the events of revelation. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. What the bible teaches and the last reformation, etc. 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. Moo, and leon morris present the early christian testimony and the contem porary discu ssion con cern ing th e au thors hip of revela ti on an intr oducti on to t he new testamentgrand rapids.
The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. Behold the former things are come to pass, and new things do i declare. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained, volume 2. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the book of the revelation, jesus is going to reveal the future. Written by the apostle john as a record of a series of visions given to him by jesus christ, this apocalyptic work confounds and scares many christians.
The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book of revelation explained volume 1 the gospel trumpeter. That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church upon earth and grant it a place, however small, in the cause of present truth, is my earnest prayer. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god.
Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. Jesus the messiah the supernatural unveilingby god himselfgiven to the church to awaken their hearts in. Book of revelation was written to address this need. Among the interpreters of the apocalypse, both in ancient and modern times, we find a vast diversity of opinions, but they may be all reduced to four principal hypotheses, or modes of interpretation. Almost half the books of the old testament are included in.
So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Understanding the book of revelation 15 understanding the seven churches of revelation 10 i was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 11 saying, i am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and s end. In the book of revelation is found in symbolic language the advance history of the conflicts of the true and false church from the beginning of the current gospel. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easyto. Study guide to the book of revelation framepoythress.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. According to this approach, much of the book deals with the apostasy of the roman catholic church, followed by the reformation and the restoration. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god.
The revelation to john new international version the prologue. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history book it tells the present and future just as clearly. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. Book of revelation notes ultimate bible reference library. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Essex assistant professor of bible exposition the relevance of the book of revelation to the issue of the timing of the rapture is unquestioned. Revelation 422, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. Jesus christs life from the virgin birth to his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection is the basis. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. The book of revelation explained by edgar cayce article by kevin williams the final book of the bible is called the book of revelation. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by. I t is most important to realize that the book of revelation is purely spiritual symbolism and not prophecy at all. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. Dear church family, for many, the most difficult book of the bible to understand is the final book of the new testament, the book of revelation.
Bible is approximately 750,000 words, with about 250,000 devoted to many, many prophecies. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. Understanding the book of revelation the big book of bible difficulties. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Jesus christs life from the virgin birth to his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection is the basis for the four gospels the books of matthew, mark, luke, and john. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Clear and concise answers from genesis to revelation revelations. You thought revelation was about the end of the world.
The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of evil and his recreation of the world for the redeemed. This blessing is for all those who will hear and do the things the book says to do james 1. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. He said, the almighty giveth them understanding, and our scripture text declares it is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave.
When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page. This is the revelation about jesus christ, but the second understanding of this title. Timeline of events in revelation beyond revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Read revelation 2 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. Surely the lord god will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. Paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links.