Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. John to write gives all of us human being the whole story of gods divine plan from chapter 1 through 22. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. Chapter 10 is almost entirely about a little book held in the hand of a mighty angel. The proposition sheweth, first who was called unto this revelation, in what place, and how occupied, revelation 1. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Nowhere does it refer to john as either divine or the revelator. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of.
Mar 21, 2016 this is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. Jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20. 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. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. There are differences in style between revelation and johns other writings, but they are insignificant and do not preclude one man from writing both. Welcome to through the word, leading you on a journey through the entire bible, one chapter at a time. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. In this book of john, it shows jesus as god manifest in the flesh. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. In fact, there are some striking parallels between revelation and johns other works. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. This is the second part of this chapter, consisting of a proposition, an d an exposition. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. The angel declares that there shall be no more delay.
First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. This little book is sweet as honey in johns mouth, but bitter in his belly. Revelation chapter 10 discussion king james version. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. John is instructed to eat the little book he is told that it will make his stomach bitter, but will be as sweet as honey in his mouth. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a.
In this section of scripture, john sees 4 angels holding back the winds of gods wrath that will fall against lost mankind. The series is explained by pastor steven anderson and i found this a helpful resource to my ever. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. There are differences in style between revelation and john s other writings, but they are insignificant and do not preclude one man from writing both. John is explaining visions in terms they could understand 2. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 duration. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. Revelation 1 is the first chapter in the book of revelation in the holy bible. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in.
Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. 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 subject of prophecy should be of interest to every bible student. The verse by verse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. John is told that he must prophesy about many people, nations, tongues and kings.
Apr 16, 2011 he sets his left foot on the land, and his right foot on the sea. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. For many beautiful thoughts concerning the nature and the use of symbols, in the chapter on the. In fact, there are some striking parallels between revelation and john s other works. Note that god granted jesus this revelation, to show his servants what must soon take place. Chapter 3 beginning in john s day an unfolding of the church history which ends with the rapture.
A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Word, leading you on a journey through the entire bible, one chapter at a time. John saw that the beast would be worshipped by those whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The revelation of the holy and glorious apostle and evangelist, the beloved virgin john the. 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. So the primary purpose of chapter 1 is to establish jesus christ as the books.
Mcconkie explained that the book of life, or lambs book of life, is the record kept in heaven which contains the names of the faithful and an account of their righteous covenants and deeds. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. 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. Seven thunders utter their voices, but john is forbidden to write down what they say. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Today kris langham guides us through the new testament book of revelation. Jesus christ, the alpha and the omega, speaks to believers through the apostle john concerning things past, the things which are and the things which shall be hereafter. This book of revelation gives us more than enough knowledge to get to paradise. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament.
We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. 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. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. In revelation, john s visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. Return from chapter 10 to the verse by verse commentary on revelation page. This first chapter below lays the groundwork for the revelation that john is about to be given by jesus christ and his angel. It is the first and largest in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. Revelation, chapter 1, study questions bible explained. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. This is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. Choose the chapter in the revelation of jesus christ you would like to study. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The apostle john, who wrote the gospel of john and revelation, is without doubt the author. Chapters 418 future events the beginning of the sevenyear tribulation that. The patmos vision of john and the command to write. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on.
The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. The spiritual decline of the 7 churches chapters 2 and 3, also argues for the.
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. Only johns gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. John s address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Since the letter identifies no specific church, location, or individual to whom it was sent, its classification is as a general epistle. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. However, concerning the name of the book the revelation of jesus christ given to st. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. The revelation of jesus christ, sent to the servant john, who bore witness to what he saw.
Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14.
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