This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Choose the chapter in the revelation of jesus christ you would like to study. Book of revelation was written to address this need. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center.
Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. 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. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are the things which john has seen and the things which are. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. After god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up.
Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. The book of revelation reveals how the rapture of the church will take place. The revelation of jesus christ, sent to the servant john, who bore witness to what he saw. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation.
And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1.
Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Verse 1 pictures the father holding the entire book of revelation with seven seals upon it in his right hand. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. The book of life is opened, and the dead are judged according to their works. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said.
Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Understanding revelation waitara seventhday adventist church. At the sight of the face of he who sits on it, earth and heaven flee. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Chapter 4 begins the prophetic parts of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure.
The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed.
He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. Those whose names were not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20.
The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from the sea. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. 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. Greetings of grace and peace to the seven churches in asia. How rapture takes place as revealed in the book of revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. It is in the second and third chapters of the book of revelation. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Revelation chapter 15 explained book of revelation each.
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