Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The name comes from the greek term apokalypsis, meaning unveiling or revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. As soon as the book of revelation is written it makes a synthetic whole of.
The book of revelation is revealing something that previously was concealed. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. The messages were to those actual churches and to the whole church. The book of revelation asv american standard version. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. Written by a man named john possibly john the apostle toward the end of his life, he records a vision he experiences, probably while dreaming or meditating. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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 explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. According to the book of mormon, the bible went through the hands of a great and abominable church, which is most abominable above all other churches. Revelation on frontline heres all kinds of informative coverage from pbs on the last and creepiest book of the bible. Symbolism in the book of revelation the bart ehrman blog.
Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. 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. The book of revelation, the rapture and related bible prophecies have spawned a whole industry in recent years. When teaching children, explain to them that the book of revelations teaches them that heaven is a place anyone can go if they ask jesus to take them there. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. 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. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events.
Ghostbusters actually quotes the book of revelation. There the apostle begged, would to god ye could bear with me a little in my folly. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. The bibles answer the greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. These, together with the elders, make the beginning, and afterward revelation 5. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. We dont know why john was exiled to patmos, but it may have been for refusing to worship the roman emperor domitian, who had declared himself a god. To download the lectures to your computer, right click the link and select save as. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. Have you ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about. May 02, 2007 this is because it is one of the only gnostic gospels that actually made it into the bible.
Could you explain the book of revelation in full simple terms. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. But the good news is this will be a temporary period of time. Book of revelation prophecies unlike all other new testament books, revelation is a prophetic book concerning the events of the last days. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The preterist view of the end times is based on a symbolic view of the book of revelation that holds most of its prophecies have already been fulfilled. The book of revelation explained by edgar cayce article by kevin williams the final book of the bible is called the book of revelation. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. 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.
Preterism denies the future, literal fulfillment of most of its predictions, focusing instead on allegory and symbolism. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. This vision contains a tremendous amount of symbolism. I, however, thought it was very well acted and the premise was unique and interesting. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the. God would not have given it to us if its meaning were entirely a mystery. Full text of the book of revelation a new translation of.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The first vision that the author experiences is that of entering heaven and seeing gods throne revelation 4. What part of scripture from the book of revelation in the. Ozark christian college joplin, mo number of lectures. Only revelation and the gospel of john describe jesus as the lamb 5. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible.
G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2. People have tried to explain this book in many ways. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. 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. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned. The entire book constitutes the letterthe letters to the seven individual churches are introductions to the rest of. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. The book of revelation check out the full text of revelation, so you can relive all the freaky visions firsthand. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world.
Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The book of revelation explained volume 4 foreword as i present volume 4 to the church, allow me to refer to the words of the apostle paul in 2 corinthians 11. Symbolism in the book of revelation i will soon conclude this thread dealing with the ancient use of letters of the alphabet for numerals by discussing the most famous instance of them all, the number of the beast in the book of revelation. Revelations is the source for the popularity of 666 and the four horseman of the apocalypse war, famine, pestilence, and death. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. The book of revelations, a gnostic gospel excommunicate. Over time the bible has been edited and passages and books have been stricken from the collective christian book. To listen to each lecture online, simply click the link. 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. And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. And so what we see here is the magnificent story of god coming full circle. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1.
Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The book of revelation what john saw john was given visions of things to come covered in chapters 4 thru 22 of the book of revelation. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Transforming revelation, i explain the book of revelation quite completely and sensibly but in a very unique and surprising way. They are together surrounded with a multitude of angels, revelation 5. The seven bowls of gods wrath then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath on the earth. During roman persecution john exiled to the isle of patmos for his faith, was sent an angel with gods commission to record the word of god, and the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things he saw. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. 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.
The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. 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. The very first words of the book give us a clue to its explanation the revelation of jesus christ. Just knowing what the story actually is can be the first. It means unveiling and is used in scripture of the u. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Keep in mind too that the book closes with a restatement of this blessing for those who, in addition to reading and hearing the word, also keep it. There is a good reason why the book is less than clear. Revelation apokalypsis means to expose in full view what was formerly hidden, veiled, or secret expositors bible commentary. The book of revelations prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times.
The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. What is the preterist interpretation of revelation. 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. The entire book of revelation is difficult for anyone to understand, and educated scholars may have more difficulty because they rely on their education to help explain the book, but its mysteries are beyond anything mans education can reach. And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures fell down now is homage done to the lamb by the whole christian church and all its members, represented by these four living creatures. In short, avoiding the book because of the way it was written is an excuse not to study it, but its not a reason. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. How do christians explain how similar ragnarok is to. The book of revelation the revelation on jesus the book of revelation the only new testament prophetical book is the revealing of the complete identity of jesus christ.
The key to understanding the book of revelation is to interpret it as literally as possibleit says what it means and means what it says. It held ones attention throughout, leaving the viewer wondering what heshe would have done if something similar had occurred to him or her personally, thus, thought provoking. But the storm of persecution was about to break in full fury upon the 7. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The book of revelation was strongly graphic which could bother some people. Conventional understanding until recent times was that the book of revelation was written to comfort beleaguered. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
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