Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Historical bible study doesnt treat revelation as a cosmology textbook. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. And without a doubt, much judgment occurs in the book. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The writer of revelation identifies himself as john. Revelation 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Usually when people mention the book of revelation, they immediately think about judgment. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author.
Revelation is filled with obscure and fantastic symbolism, and it teems with mystical references. Revelation 1 esv prologue the revelation of jesus bible gateway. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. To understand revelation one must draw upon our knowledge of genesis, ezekiel, daniel, zechariah, and parts of the old and new testaments. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio.
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. To understand revelation one must draw upon our knowledge of genesis, ezekiel, daniel, zechariah, and parts of. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. It is populated by winged and wild creatures, locust plagues, and sevenheaded beasts. Revelation 1 new american standard bible nasb the revelation of jesus christ. Features almost 600 illustrations by chris koelle, based on a translation from fr. A 144000 israel jewish evangelists during the tribulation as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 14. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app.
Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Grant, the book of revelation, chapter 15 in a historical introduction to the new testament. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Who is worthy to open the scroll and to break its seals. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
Revelation, the book of holman bible dictionary bible. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea bible gateway. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. 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 is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt.
The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended. These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Prologue the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Philemon sevastiades containing all 404 verses of this scriptural masterpiece. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write. Revelation new international version niv the beast out of the sea.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of revelation was written by the apostle and gospel author john while he was imprisoned by the romans on the island of patmos. Revelation 3 niv to the church in sardis to the bible. Based on the revised standard version beasleymurray, g. 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 greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica.
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. Can we use that logic when were understanding revelations in the bible. 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. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Mar 11, 2014 the book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. The book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads. To the church in sardis to the angel of the church in sardis write. 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.
Because the book of revelation says that angels stand on the earths four corners. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the. Instead, it provides a striking bookend for the entire bible, which begins in paradise and ends in paradise. The bible consists of 66 separate books penned by over 40 authors over a period of several thousand years that are an integrated message. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Introduction and benediction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The book of revelation is a 192page fully illustrated graphic novel version of the climactic final book of the bible as told through the eyes of the apostle john. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Is bible gateway affiliated with a particular christian church or denomination. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
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. Is this the same john who wrote the gospel account and three letters. Jan 26, 2012 this is the new king james version of the new testament 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 unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Revelation is a work of intensity, forged in the flames of the authors personal tribulation. However, the book includes contemporary messages for seven churches with warnings against the spread of roman emperor worship, and encouragement to hold on in the face of satanic persecution. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. The last book of the bible, an apocalyptic work pointing to future hope and calling for present faithfulness. 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. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation is well known for its apocalyptic style and vision of the end times.
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