Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. It here signifies an opening up of hidden knowledge to understanding. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation asv american standard version. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into.
Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The greek term denotes an unveiling or uncoveringthus, a revelation. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. In addition to the book of life, there are other categories of records or books mentioned in scripture. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the book of revelation. 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. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. 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. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. 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. 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. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Some of these were the sadducees, pharisees, essenes, various groups within the christian movement, followers of john the baptist, etc. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book of. 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.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. 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. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. The book of revelation is the most detailed of the bibles prophecies concerning that coming intervention. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. During the 1st century ce, judaism was composed of about 24 separate religious groups.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to. 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. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation.
Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. 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. 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.
Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have no fear. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. 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. 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. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The lions share of revelation chapters 6 through 18, give indepth details about the events, personalities and reasons for that fast approaching day of reckoning scheduled for our world. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. 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 book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
The lions share of revelation chapters 6 through 18, give indepth details about the events, personalities and reasons for that fast approaching. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation was likely written between a. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version.
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 the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
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