Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Understanding the book of revelation is an excellent christian booklet with revelation bible charts that explain the symbols. The book of revelation an expositional commentary on cd. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. 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.
Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1. One problem comes from the different interpretations concerning the meaning of the millenium. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. There are many images found in the book of revelation and these images are explained by the writer with much detail. Core christianity the book of revelation is not about. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
The full title of the book which i quote is the following. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 119. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Revelation speaks of things that are already history. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. Christians in the first few generations saw the descriptions of.
Understanding the book of revelation pamphlet is a basic guide to bible prophecy. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Ozark christian college joplin, mo number of lectures.
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. To download the lectures to your computer, right click the link and select save as. 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. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon.
You will understand what revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the. The general history of the christian church, from her birth to her final triumphant state in heaven, chiefly deduced from the apocalypse of st. The following chart can help you sort out these respective viewpoints. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called. The greek word apocalypse is translated revelation.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. One of the more eerie parts of the book of revelation includes four figures riding horses. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Part of book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet. Includes definitions, symbols, ways of approaching the text, and different interpretations.
But the christians of asia minor were familiar with the old testament and the apocalyptic writings. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorofbooks, and lover of all things revelation. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Commentary, interpretation and historical perspective on each book and each verse of the bible.
The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. 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. A commentary that many have found very helpful is the message of revelation. The images that are seen in the book of revelation are explained by the author. Special revelation is the knowledge of god and spiritual. With the firm belief that we are now entering into the tribulation period,i am publishing a series of studies of the book of revelation,that difficult to understand road map that shows exactly where we are headed,using the easy to understand contemporary english version cev bible that has been created by the american bible society. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Only christ is qualified to remove the seven seals and open the book to understanding. The exact meaning of the millenium, the 1,000 year reign that john speaks of in revelation 20, is a centuriesold debate in christian circles. Thomas aquinas believed in two types of individual revelation from god, general revelation and special revelation.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. For instance, the lamb, having seven horns and seven eyes, that took the book from god is christ because the image of the lamb appears as if it was. Much intrigue has built around these four characters featured in revelation 6 that iconic art, books, and even movies such as xmen apocalypse have capitalized on these four horsemen of the apocalypse these four horsemen appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place.
To listen to each lecture online, simply click the link. 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. Christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. 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. The biblical truth about blessings and curses unlearn the lies. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader, why. Revelation was among the last books accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. The book itself reveals that the author was a jew, well versed in scripture, a church leader who was well known to the seven churches of asia minor, and a deeply religious person fully convinced that the christian faith would soon triumph over the demonic forces at work in the world. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. 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. And so we can gather that revelation isnt just predicting the future, but also had relevancy to the 1 stcentury christian church.
A vision of god on his throne in heaven revelation 4. Thus, it occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The author names himself as john in the text, but his precise identity remains a point of academic debate. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. 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. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelations. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. But there are basic principles which, like the warning in revelation 8. Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the bible with the book of revelation for dummies, an easytounderstand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of revelation and apply them to your life. Coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end. Many scholars believe that the beast of revelation 17. Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues. Although the book of revelation addresses the christian church of the time when it was written, towards the end of the first century ad, some of its. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols.
What does the book of revelation say about covid 19. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation kindle edition by pagels, elaine. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Tabor is a professor in the department of religious studies at the university of north carolina at charlotte. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is overthrown with judgments and plagues.
A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. 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. 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. 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. The greek term denotes an unveiling or uncoveringthus, a revelation. Blessed is he that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy. Name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube.
Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. 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. Perspectives on the millennial kingdom the exact meaning of the millenium, the 1,000 year reign that john speaks of in revelation 20, is a centuriesold debate in christian circles. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,376,226 views 58. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right.
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