This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. My friend, i have a book in the bible called the book of the revelation, and it. For example, the gospel meaning of mark is evident in marks emphasis on jesus death and. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible.
Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology society. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. For more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of believers. 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. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Introduction a number of passages in the bible refer to a book called the book of life, a figurative expression that originated from the ancient customs of a keeping various kinds of records like genealogical records neh. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The greek term denotes an unveiling or uncoveringthus, a revelation. Coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Feb 26, 2020 coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. We will add to this commentary day by day so that you can gradually learn how this last great book of the bible relates to the rest of gods word, and opens our minds to our present world situation and the glories of the world to come. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. Assurance of the lords constant love comes from trusting in and obeying the lord. If you missed the live stream of our sixth session of revelation, it is available now on video. Bob is the author of fourteen books including the novels somewhere fast, and me and mccartney, the bestselling daily disciplines for the christian man, and.
It is also now on you tube and you can subscribe by going to the telos project and clicking on. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Dec 18, 2019 a biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living. Devotions with scripture from revelation today daily devotional. The book of revelation is often scary and misinterpreted. Daily bible study the book of revelation day 10 the glory of the lord jesus christ in heaven duration. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. The book of revelation is a prophetic book the word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. 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 barnett is a popular devotional that offers insight, biblical truths, and wisdom to the ups and downs of everyday life. Welcome to the beginning of our versebyverse exposition of the matchless book of revelation. 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 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. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Apr 28, 2015 a commentary that many have found very helpful is the message of revelation. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Accordingly, god is represented as having records of men, of. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. It here signifies an opening up of hidden knowledge to understanding.
While the book of genesis tells how paradise was lost, revelation tells how paradise will be regained. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. 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. 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. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of.
After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. But today i want to take you through a 7fold chronological journey through the book of revelation. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. A commentary that many have found very helpful is the message of revelation. 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. A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat 3 one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. Todays reading opens with an exhortation to shout for joy, to praise and thank the lord, and to sing a new song to him. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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 the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Like the other commentaries in this series, the focus is on the message of the book. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. 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. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. 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. Daily bible reading may 10th, 2020 american bible society. Unlike popular movies, the book of revelation stands as a scriptural explanation of what is to come.
The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. Apr 08, 2020 daily bible study the book of revelation day 10 the glory of the lord jesus christ in heaven duration. Revelation was written by the apostle john in about 96 c. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. I saw heaven opened, by michael wilcock part of the bible speaks today series. 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. Daily bible study the book of revelation day 14 the. Now, the author of through the bible in one year and great characters of the bible leads readers on a 25lesson, versebyverse study of the book of revelation. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new.
Here is how wilcock outlines the flow of revelation. Revelation 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Read devotionals every day and be renewed in your walk with jesus. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Join us as we walk through each chapter of this epic biblical book.
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