Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the. Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are the things which john has seen and the things which are. The witnesses will have the power to turn water into blood revelation 11. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title.
Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. While debated by some, he was most likely the apostle john, brother of james, and author of the gospel of john and three epistles. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Lets look at the characteristics of each horsemen and how they all play an important role in the end times from the bible book of revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. At the sight of the face of he who sits on it, earth and heaven flee. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in asia. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john. Apr 20, 2014 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration.
This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. Jan 31, 2015 in the next lesson in our series, we will be looking at revelation 8 in this chapter we will begin to look at the second coming of christ and his wrath that will fall against all of lost mankind and the fallen creation. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
These four horsemen of the apocalypse appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place before the second coming of jesus christ. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Those whose names were not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. May the lord bless us as we seek to see jesus in the pages of the book of revelation. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Revelation 5 kjv and i saw in the right hand of him that. The book of revelation reveals how the rapture of the church will take place.
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, a prophecy of warning and hope. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. The book of revelation kjv audio bible full by alexander. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. Revelation these are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. 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 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. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The following phrases and verses show that the book of revelation has a chronological order. 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. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author.
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. 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. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. 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. John, identified as one who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus.
This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to those who read and obey what it states. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. He sets out a comparative table listing the chapters of revelation in sequence and linking most of them to the structurally corresponding chapter in. How rapture takes place as revealed in the book of revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. The book of life is opened, and the dead are judged according to their works.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. After god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. Chapter 4 begins the prophetic parts of the book of revelation. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups.
Revelation bible book with full chapters new international version. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation chapter 14 king james version. There are some parenthetical sections and chapters in the book of revelation that appear in the midst of the chronological order to present more details. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,886,527 views 58. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. 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. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Mar 18, 2019 thus the interpretation of chapter 20 of the book of revelation may be undertaken primarily by applying authoritative bahai interpretations of similar prophetic texts, especially of other passages of the book of revelation itself.
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