Revelation 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their. John was a prisoner because he preached about jesus and him crucified and that he rose from the dead. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. What historical reasons resulted in revelation being included in most christian canons. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. It is the first word of the last book of the new testament, and hence the book is called revelation or sometimes the apocalypse. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those who believe in him. Apocalyptic literature often uses symbols and highly charged language to relate the seers heavenly journey and vision of the end. In revelation 14, we meet 144,000 people, who had the name of jesus and the father on their foreheads. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Interpretation is from the premillennial standpoint, and the writer s purpose is to show that the book is to be taken literally. Revelation was written by a man named john, who calls himself a brother in the faith 1.
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 christ. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Introduction and benediction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. Bible living so busy that i must pray stephen altrogge. Early church tradition identified him with john the son of zebedee, one of the twelve apostles.
Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. An introduction to the book of revelation, including issues in interpretation, ways to understand the time frame of the book, and. Facts of the book of revelation this is not the book of revelations. The book of revelation is an amazing message from jesus to his followers. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the. I listened earnestly on the edge of my chair to pastor younces awesome bible study on revelation. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11 saying, write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches.
Revelation 8 new international version niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. What historical reasons resulted in revelation being. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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 greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. What is usually revealed is some hidden or secret information about the end of time.
And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation 1 esv prologue the revelation of jesus bible gateway. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Is this the same john who wrote the gospel account and three letters. Whats the significance of the 144,000 in revelation 14. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. The book of revelation explained is a free online training that helps people who are interested in this topic, to get a full and unique understanding of the book. It is a book of sign and symbol showing events which would occur from the 1st century right up until our day and beyond. The book of revelation the book of revelation 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. Does the bible actually teach the doctrine of the trinity. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation is the last book in the bible, the twentyseventh book of the new testament. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. The book of revelation panorama bible study course, no. 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. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his.
The book finishes with a call for all to obey the message of the book and a warning to those who reject what is taught. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. Revelation is from a greek word meaning to uncover, to. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. 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. There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation. Revelation new international version niv the beast out of the sea. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea bible gateway. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all god. The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. Revelation 14 new international version niv the lamb and the 144,000.
Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Well, one thing thats helpful to remember in revelation, is that numbers mean things, sometimes in a different way than they do in historical narratives because revelation is an apocalyptic work that shows this. To unlock the symbols in the book, other parts of gods word need to be studied. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible. The genre itself is screaming this point to us if we will only hear it. Revelation a study guide about the book of revelation. Three times, each at a critical break in the sequence of events described in the book of revelation, christ gives more detail to john for clarification. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The book of revelation is surely true, but not historical narrative, not meant to be taken literally. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled by the end of. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation.
It is a triumph that unfolded in the history of jesus of nazareth and continues to. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The writer of revelation identifies himself as john. The next step is to enter your payment information. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. It covers what the apostle john saw in a vision on the island of patmos. 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. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. This does not mean that it is not inspired, or not true. 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. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile.
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. John was one of the 12 disciples special students of jesus, who later became the. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. It is because people have thought it is a book of revelations, they have missed the point that the theme of this book is the day of the unveiling of christ and the events that precede and follow that unveiling or revelation.
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