The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. Introduction a number of passages in the bible refer to a book called the book of life, a figurative expression that originated from the ancient customs of a keeping various kinds of records like genealogical records neh. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Its called the book of revelation, not revelations the most popular and feared book of the bible, the book of revelation, suffers a thousand deaths every time someone gets this wrong. Bible revelations is anonproselytizing messianic web site which is not directed at jews but at zionist christians, to proclaim judaism as the one only true faith under rabbinic authority to them. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. 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. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. 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 outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind.
Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Be faithful until death, and i will give you the crown of life. Bible book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Prologue 1 the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
Revelation summary the literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Nov 22, 2019 the number 666 represents more than you may think. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelations. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The book of revelation a revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. Full bible movie the book of revelations, bible movies. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition symbolism found in genesis 3. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he.
In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. 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. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. In fact, a lot of people find it both confusing and frightening, heavily accentuated as it is with allegory and terrifying visions of locusts with a sting like a scorpions and teeth like the teeth of. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. What the bible narrates from genesis to revelation is too overwhelming to comprehend. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. The disciple apostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. World conditions as well as bible chronology indicate that the last days began in 1914. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. The word apocalypse comes from the greek apokalupsis, which means uncovering or unveiling. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to.
Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. View an outline and see other pertinent information about the chapter. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 1. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
How does the book of revelation apply to the modernday church. Bible study tools booklets the book of revelation unveiled the book of revelation. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. 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. Christianity wiki end times is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. 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. You can hear it at any coffee shop at least in my town, church parking lot, or casual argument at work when a coworker is trying to convince you of. The scripture touches upon the outbreak of armageddon, the four riders of the apocalypse, the rise of the antichrist and the sevenheaded beast whose number is 666. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of.
The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. New american standard bible do not fear what you are about to suffer. 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. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ, which. Here is the biblical meaning of the number 666, and if its the mark of the beast, according to scripture verses found in the book of revelations. This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible, revelation. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. If anyone adds to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book. The book of revelation, the rapture and related bible prophecies have spawned a whole industry in recent years. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have no fear. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. 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 apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible.
The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation 2, king james version kjv the bible app. If we had the time to compare the text of revelation to books like daniel, ezekiel, isaiah or zechariah, we would be struck by seeing all that they have in common.
Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation kindle edition by pagels, elaine. Just like in these few chapters of revelation where figures and symbols are cited, in the other parts of the rest of the scriptures there are also numerous items that warrant deeper study for which time is the. Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1. 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 starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Besides the many books, there are websites, tv evangelists, lecture series, movies and videos. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. Many christians scratch their heads as they read through johns illustrative visions. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. Its called the book of revelation, not revelations. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. Be faithful unto death, and i will give to you the crown of life. 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 book of revelation is the revelation of john many people are confused about the background of the book of revelation.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his. Many people automatically look to connect any largescale disaster to revelation and see in it a sign of the end. At that time, gods kingdom began ruling in heaven, and one of its first actions was to expel satan the devil and the demons from heaven and restrict their activity to the earth.
In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Like the quatrains of nostradamus, the book of revelation is steeped in code and mystery, though the purpose of the book is not to hide the truth, but to reveal events leading up to the return of christ. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of.
The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Some bible translations say that the book of revelation is the revelation. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The scripture touches upon the outbreak of armageddon.
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