The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to. Oct 17, 2018 because of the book of revelation is widely considered the most difficult book in the bible, many ignore it altogether. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed. Dec 11, 2014 book of revelation holy bible, john the apostlejohn of patmos king james version audiobook duration. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place.
Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twentyfour elders fall down before. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The entire bible is the book of revelation the revealing of god through his son the lord jesus christ. Because of the book of revelation is widely considered the most difficult book in the bible, many ignore it altogether.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. There was the worship of asklepios, bringing sick people from far and near, and above all there were the demands of caesar worship, hanging forever like a poised sword above the heads of the christians the daily study bible, notes on revelation 2. This book of the bible is such a difficult one that probably there are as many commentaries as there are authors. Download the bible projects read scripture videos on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Each chapter covers two or three chapters of revelation. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. These are all the people since the beginning of the world whose names are not written in the lambs book of life. A fun, but fictional, interpretation of revelation was created in the extremely popular christian fiction book series left behind. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. The book begins, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The bible s answer the greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
Holy, holy, holy is the lord god almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. It was given power over every tribe, race of people, language, and nation. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire. Revelation 10 ncv the angel and the small scroll then. So i went to the angel, telling him to give me the little book. Apr 22, 2015 the book of revelation from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 66 please note we have slowed the speed of the original by 3%, so this speed and. Revelation 10 new century version ncv the angel and the small scroll. He put his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land. Book of revelation holy bible, john the apostlejohn of patmos king james version audiobook duration. 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 literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter.
The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation kjv audio holy bible youtube. Mike newman has taken a very complex, daunting, and down right scary book of the bible and made it accessible. Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The introduction proper revelation title of the book our bibles carry the title of the book as the revelation of john, or the revelation to john which means it is a revelation given to the apostle john, but the proper name is found in the first words of 1. The sea represents, of course, the multitudes of people, the mediterranean sea, the multitudes of. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. It includes the bible text and the authors commentary. Berean study bible and i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne.
Berean literal bible and i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. John said, i stood upon the sand of the sea revelation. Revelation commentary chuck smith bible commentary. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. So, then, what sort of documents do we have in the new testament. 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. Bibles for study, worship, outreach, reading, journaling, and devotion. The book of revelation from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 66 please note we have slowed the speed of the original by 3%, so this speed and. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. 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. Then i saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. The novice will find clarity, the studious will find insight and challenge, but all will find comfort and promise.
The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. Revelation 10 ncv the angel and the small scroll then i. Shop our wide selection of bibles in translations including kjv, niv, nkjv, esv, and more. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. In my opinion, we have 1 three ancient biographiesmatthew, mark and john. 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. So i went to the angel and told him to give me the small scroll.
Mar 25, 2014 so, then, what sort of documents do we have in the new testament. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw.
I found that his commentary was much more narrow and dogmatic that the other commentaries i have. 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. Revelation summary the literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. 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. The nlt filament bible combines a beautifully printed compact bible presented in a single column text format with the informationrich capability of the filament app. The apostle john, who wrote it under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1. We used this book to guide an 8week message series on revelation at our church, and made the book available to our members. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2who has told everything he saw. Aug 02, 2001 we conclude the series with a look at archaeological and historical evidence relating to the last book of the bible, revelation. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god.
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