The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Revelation 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Audio messages are also available to complement your study. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. At the end of their ministry, when they have said all they need to say, the beast will kill them and the wicked world will rejoice, allowing the bodies of the fallen prophets to. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built.
Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. The book of revelation cliffsnotes study guides book. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. 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. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. 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.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Bible study course study to shew thyself approved unto god, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. May the study of the revelation truly be as the name impliesan unveiling of the truths found in this wonderful book. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. 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. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation.
Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. 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. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of.
These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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.
The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. It would be a definite help to you if you would read the passages discussed from the bible as you study, bearing in mind as you read that these sermon notes were used to teach the laymen the basic truths of the revelation. 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. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Revelation 1 king james bible kjv book of revelation. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
The book of revelation is the book for the present hour. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. He which testifieth these things saith, surely i come quickly revelation 22. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The book we are about to study is the revelation of jesus christ, given to him by god the father, and revealed by the lord jesus to john the beloved on the isle of patmos. Read revelation 4 kjv along with a helpful commentary. 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. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible.
So, on the surface, this is a difficult point to understand because, of course, many have opened the bible to this book and read all of its 22 chapters. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. I have recommended this commentary to a number of individuals who sought to truly understand the revelation of jesus christ and the feedback to date has been uniformly positive. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. This manual contains handouts with bible passages in the new king james version. The book of revelation has been available in english since the king james version was translated from the original greek in 1611. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
The bibles answer the greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2.
Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. The two witnesses in revelation will have miraculous powers to accompany their message revelation 11. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. The throne, the lamb and the sealed book this article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. New king james version it is difficult to study revelation with teens if they have several bible translations. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one.
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