The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Book of revelation was written to address this need. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church.
The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Ten bible studies that include brief background notes and open questions.
It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the. Throughout the vast majority of the new testament, jesus teachings focus on moving beyond this sort of archaic justice to a structure of forgiveness. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book contains prophetic visions of the future given by god to john rev. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. For example, gods justice takes the form of plague very similar to those in the book of revelation when moses attempts to lead the israelites out of egypt. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The following series of messages explores the prophecy given in the book of revelation. Seven reasons for studying the book of revelation ministry. Mike bickles simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1.
It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation.
Studies in the book of the revelation archives legacurry. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. Hahn examines the various ways that protestants and catholics understand the book of revelation, revealing how the prophecies of the book of revelation were first realized in the firstcentury transition from the old covenant to the new. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. What is the best workbook to study the book of revelation in. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Christian books on special studies in revelation best. Smith offers a memorable explanation of the role of apocalyptic literature. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. The king and his kingdom 20 by third millennium ministries. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. We encourage you to download the charts and listen to the message at the same time.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. A study of the book of revelation 1 a study of the book of. It combines commentary from contemporary teachers, with highlighted quotes from the writings and life experiences of john wesley, along with the poetry and hymns of his brother charles. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The open book of prophecy good news studies giblin, charles homer on. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. It is the first fulllength book within the revelation series, which is meant to be read in release order.
With a glossary of terms and symbols and indepth articles, this versebyverse study guide makes the end times easy to understand. 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. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. An introduction to the book of revelation, including issues in interpretation, ways to understand the time frame of the book, and an outline. Spiritual elements and the divine name last update 7300 ezekiels chariot. Jesus christ received this revelation from his father and passed it on to the apostle john in a dramatic vision. This presents a lost opportunity for true christian happiness. From the onset, it is made clear that the last book of the bible is the revelation of jesus christ himself. Revelation for today sunday 11th february 2018 morning service study passage. Orley berg doesnt think the book of revelation is an incomprehensible mystery.
Studies in the book of revelation jack hayford ministries. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. Revelation is the most controversial book in the bible and, yet, it is the only book, which specifically promises a blessing to.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Jacobs ladder last update 7300 the kingdom offer last update 7300 ezekiels chariot. In future articles the letters to the seven churches as outlined in the first three chapters of the book will be examined. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation the revelation series book 1 kindle edition. 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. This study of the book of revelation in the wesley bible studies series provides a thoughtful and powerful survey of key scriptures from the book of revelation.
Read through these highly informative booklets today. Bobby liddle takes a closer look at the first eight verses. The book of revelation has strong echoes of the book of daniel as well as apocalyptic parts of other old testament books such as ezekiel and zechariah. He notes that when the vertical louvered blinds in his office are tilted left at a fortyfivedegree angle and hes looking at them straight on, they appear to be closed. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Online study of the book of revelation randy white ministries. Mikes straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. It also predicts what will happen in the future maybe in our lifetime. Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. If you enjoy bible study and the book of revelations you will enjoy reading revelations.
It is a personal letter written from him to his church. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. Live online bible study of revelation each thursday participants from across the country and around the world meet together for free, live, and interactive bible study with randy white. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood.
The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. 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. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. As such, it cannot be properly interpreted without an understanding of the concepts and terminology involved in this form of study and writing. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. The book of revelation is of the genre of mystical jewish writings, called torat ha sod. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Knowing god an extraterrestrial message chuck missler. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. John is the stenographer taking the letter, as well as the mailman who delivers it to us.
This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. Todays pulpit typically erroneously teaches or ignores the book of revelation, practically sealing the revelation of jesus christ. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. 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.
It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. This is the only book in the bible that promises a blessing to those who read it, hear it and obey it. Revelation is a journey of selfdiscovery, love, and sacrifice. The seven churches of revelation chapter two and chapter three foreword to the seven churches the message to the seven churches in asia were sent to these historical churches literally, but they all also received copies of the book of the revelation written by john the apostle under the inspiration of god.
The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. We intend to help break the seal put by some of mankind on the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
Aug 01, 2018 you might want to read maurice a williams new book revelations. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Some parts of new testament books are also apocalyptic in form for example, mark and its parallels in matthew and luke. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. Find the best commentary on special studies in revelation.
In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. Bauckhams book will guide you into a richer understanding of the symbolism and their significance and literary art of johns prophetic imagination. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. 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. Voice bible studies, the book of revelation, lesson 1. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation.
A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. Under the law of the old testament the terms of the law of redemption were written within a scroll and. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. The revelation research foundation is dedicated to the discovery and preservation of the history, archaeology, and literature of the bible. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering.