Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The revelation to john new international version the prologue. Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. Wilsons charts cover a range of historical, literary, rhetorical, and interpretive issues that will guide the careful student in making more viable interpretations of this difficult yet enriching book. Symbols in the book of revelation use this sheet for reference as you read the book of revelation. The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. Bogart and was given by god to man through his word the bibleand the holy spirit, it explains why god made man, the future of mankind, and the setup of his eternal kingdom. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1.
G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful tool for teachers and a helpful guide for. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. Here is a one page graphic that summarizes the fulfillment of revelation.
A verse by verse explanation of the book of revelation. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. 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 revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. Outside the canonical books of the bible there are many other extant apocalyptic works. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. The revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. In chapter one john records having seen jesus christ himself. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
This school of interpretation is similar in its teaching. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. 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. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Tx001782 2handout8esymbols in the book of revelation.
The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. 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 bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Commentary to revelation free online downloadable pdf.
To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Book of revelation was written to address this need. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of. The ebook the complete book of revelation is the full explanation of the book of revelations that is found in the bible,it is written by pastor orin e. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc.
The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. The book of revelation explained volume 1 the gospel trumpeter. The things seen and heard during this experience are the things which thou hast seen. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. 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 magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
The following facts and principles of interpretation should be understood in order for one to arrive at a correct understanding of the book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. In course of time, the book obtained a circulation, was read, and found favor in quarters where such a reception was least expected. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. 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. Charts on the book of revelation kregel publications. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading explain this.
The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the book of revelation in both the church and the academy. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1.
He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in 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. The revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come.
Things which are represent things that are in johns present world. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The present volume, based upon the publication referred to and intended to supersede it, differs in. The book of revelation can be divided into these three distinct categories. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. 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.
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