The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. New american standard bible do not fear what you are about to suffer. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Bible study tools booklets the book of revelation unveiled the book of revelation.
Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. 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. 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. Full bible movie the book of revelations, bible movies. Its called the book of revelation, not revelations. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he. 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. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to. A vision of god on his throne in heaven revelation 4.
In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. 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. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. 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. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. Many people automatically look to connect any largescale disaster to revelation and see in it a sign of the end. 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.
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. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Nov 22, 2019 the number 666 represents more than you may think.
Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Some bible translations say that the book of revelation is the revelation. What the bible narrates from genesis to revelation is too overwhelming to comprehend. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a.
Besides the many books, there are websites, tv evangelists, lecture series, movies and videos. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. 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. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The scripture touches upon the outbreak of armageddon. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. 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. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible.
The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his. Bible book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. Revelation 2, king james version kjv the bible app. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelations. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ, which. The word apocalypse comes from the greek apokalupsis, which means uncovering or unveiling. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition symbolism found in genesis 3. The real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Christianity wiki end times is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Be faithful until death, and i will give you the crown of life. 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. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. The book of revelation is the revelation of john many people are confused about the background of the book of revelation. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have no fear.
With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. World conditions as well as bible chronology indicate that the last days began in 1914. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. The disciple apostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Hal lindseys 1970 book the late great planet earth and the left behind series by tim lahaye and jerry b. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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. 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. View an outline and see other pertinent information about the chapter. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. 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. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. 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. Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 1. 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 second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. 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. 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. 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. 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. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible, revelation.
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. Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation kindle edition by pagels, elaine. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. 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. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio.
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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Prologue 1 the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Many christians scratch their heads as they read through johns illustrative visions. 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. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming.
In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time. Revelation summary the literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. 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. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. 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. How does the book of revelation apply to the modernday church. Be faithful unto death, and i will give to you the crown of life. 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. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth.
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