This book wasnt written for theologians and bible students but. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Thus, it occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Regardless, god promises blessing to the student of this book rev. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian.
The book of revelation is the most detailed of the bibles prophecies concerning that coming intervention. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together.
The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. This succinct book traces how revelation continues to inspire new diagrams of history, new fantasies of rapture, and new nightmares of being left behind. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. 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. What you have seen, and what is happening, and what will happen afterwards. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. 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. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. My response was, if you understand the books of the prophetsespecially ezekiel and danielyou should understand revelation. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The book of revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand that is of course if you were a jew living in jerusalem in ad 66. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,226,206 views 29. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of evil and death and hell.
John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. 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. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. A few suggest a date during the reign of vespasian. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He writes about the bible and the fascinating and complicated ways it figures in culture.
Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book of. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. As its first verse declares, it is the revelation from jesus christ. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in.
The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Once, someone told me he understood every book of the bible except the book of revelation. John, who wrote the bible s book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. Much of the imagery was foreign and meaningless to 1 st century gentile converts to. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The author names himself as john in the text, but his precise identity remains a point of academic debate. Revelation is a jewish document written by jews for jews. 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 sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. In fact, revelation is a book in which all the great themes, seed plots, lines of doctrine and bible prophecy find their fulfillment. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The lions share of revelation chapters 6 through 18, give indepth details about the events, personalities and reasons for that fast approaching day of reckoning scheduled for our world. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. 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. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the book of revelation. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition symbolism found in genesis 3. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. This commentary has been through advanced checking. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The book of revelation was likely written between a. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. 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. 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 book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other new testament books were already written. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Book of revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. It has become a book which is the object of the widest possible divergence of interpretation. 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 class book material is suitable for teens and adults. 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.
An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. 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. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ.