Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelations is the source for the popularity of 666 and the four horseman of the apocalypse war, famine, pestilence, and death. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are explained like the one for the book of revelation which took a year to complete. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Nov 02, 2018 the entire book of revelation is difficult for anyone to understand, and educated scholars may have more difficulty because they rely on their education to help explain the book, but its mysteries are beyond anything mans education can reach. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. The book tells of plagues, a meteor named wormwood, famines, and pestilence. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. Other curious things of note in the bible, are the sevenheaded tenhorned red dragon as well as the seven headed beast.
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. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines. The book of revelations, a gnostic gospel excommunicate. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that.
As its first verse declares, it is the revelation from jesus christ to show his servants what must soon take place. The everything bible book is a lucid and richly detailed guide to the history, literature, stories, parables, and personalities of both the old and new testaments. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
May 02, 2007 revelations is the source for the popularity of 666 and the four horseman of the apocalypse war, famine, pestilence, and death. From genesis to revelations, abraham to paul, this book covers the various theories on the origins of the bible, compares the different editions, and describes in detail the bible. Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the. Each audio is five minutes, with one passage to read in revelation, and well read through the whole. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the.
We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation the revelation on jesus the book of revelation the only new testament prophetical book is the revealing of the complete identity of jesus christ. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. 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. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3.
So if you understand the rest of the bible first and with a teacher to explain it revelation makes sense. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. 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. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. 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.
In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Discover books of the bible this web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. New jerusalem, an expression that appears twice in the bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of jesus followers who go to heaven to rule with him in gods kingdom. New jerusalem only appears twice in the bible, at revelation 3. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. May 12, 2020 book of revelation bible survey how can i understand the book of revelation. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. Although john literally wrote revelation, the book makes it clear that the source of the revelations is jesus revelation 1.
Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The entire book of revelation is difficult for anyone to understand, and educated scholars may have more difficulty because they rely on their education to help explain the book, but its mysteries are beyond anything mans education can reach. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. 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. 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. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels 6 let anyone who can hear, listen to what the spirit is saying to the. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. 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. Jehovahs witnesses have a book about revelation that shows you where in the bible to find the meanings if you call a kingdom hall and leave a message they will give you a copy. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. Book of revelation bible survey how can i understand the book of revelation.
The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. 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. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.
This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. This symbolic city represents a group of jesus followers, also called the bride of christ, who go to heaven to rule in gods kingdom. What part of scripture from the book of revelation in the. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture, and. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. 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. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. 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 revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. But that should not keep us from reading it and understanding its main message. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. New testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book.
The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation can be confusing to the modern reader because much of it was written using a symbolic style of language that is not used today. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.