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. Exploring its mystery and message heitzig, skip on. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. 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. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. This is part one of a series of teachings on the book of revelation. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.
It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. And then at how, as christians, we should respond to it. The book of revelation was written to warn the jews in israel and throughout the middle east what was going to happen to them during the end times age which started at the resurrection of jesus christ, and really starts ramping up in 70 ad when rome levels jerusalem, as jesus speaking about the jews foretold in matthew chapter 24. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Apr 20, 2014 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The revelation of jesus christ, that is, the unveiling, revealing, and presentation to earth and heaven of the lord jesus christ as. Most christians believe that the book of revelation refers to events which are to take place in the future, but this view may be only partially right. The book of revelation reveals how the rapture of the church will take place.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. The word comes from the greek word apokalupsis, which is used in the first verse. 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 discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my.
The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. After god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament. Revelations symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. This is a comic book graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation or apocalypse as it is properly known in catholic bibles. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. The book of revelation not revelations is the last book of the bible, and describes the tribulations visited upon mankind at the end of the world which is often referred to as the end times, the ultimate battle between goodandevil, and, finally, the second coming of christ. Many people automatically look to connect any largescale disaster to revelation and see in it a sign of the end. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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 real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate.
Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. 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. Ironically, it is the only book of the bible that says you are blessed for reading it. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Jan 02, 2020 in these chapters god tells us what eternity with him will be like. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. By far the most stunning art ive ever seen in a graphic novel, the book of revelation is done chapter by chapter. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets schneider, rabbi k.
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 scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. 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. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,906,731 views 58.
Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Visions, prophecy and politics in the book of revelation, princeton university religious professor elaine pagels. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. Perhaps you share the curiosity of one of our church members who recently asked me, why did.
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. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Oct 29, 2012 a lot of people are scared of the book of revelation, or at least hesitant to read it. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. 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 last book of the bible, revelation, is also sometimes called the apocalypse. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. This article will look at this virus and its relationship to revelation. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. 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. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
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. Summary of 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. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation. Of course, even after going over the books content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. 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.
The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Mar 19, 2019 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. God would not have given it to us if its meaning were entirely a mystery. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the. Just finished reading this book had an advanced copy.
This word means disclosure or revelation and conveys the idea of laying bare or uncovering. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. 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.
Here michael pearl gives a brief 5 minute overview of the revelation of. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. 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. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. The book of revelation is hard to understand if you have not read it and studied it. Absolutely stunning visuals with breathtaking colors is what this book is all about.
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