Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The seven stars in christs right hand are the human messengers that have come to. And it truly is a magnificent story far greater than any movie ever made or science fiction story ever written. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. While it is true that the holy spirit is only one being and not seven separate entities, this can be explained by the rich use of imagery and allegory in apocalyptic literature.
The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. John saw a man in a robe and a golden sash, with hair white as woolsnow, eyes like blazing fire, feet like burnished bronze, a voice like the sound of rushing waters, having the seven stars in his right hand, a sharp doubleedged sword coming out of his mouth and his face. Under these conditions, a christian named john wrote revelation, addressing it to the seven churches that were in asia minor. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Each of these words is different from the three used in the description of the breastplate. Since judgment day is coming, theres no better time to understand the present in light of historys finale. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. John is explaining visions in terms they could understand 2. The author names himself as john in the text, but his precise identity. Book of revelation definition of book of revelation by. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Chapter 4 records johns vision of heaven, and chapters 5 through 20 record his vision of the triumphant destiny of gods kingdom. The other terminology that is sometimes thought to be in revelation is the rapture, that is, the. John s visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book is giving a linear description of the things immediate and the things after that. No other book of the new testament feels like revelation. We dont know what jesus looked like and this does not give us a description. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The book of revelation was likely written between a. President joseph fielding smith explained that these angels seem to fit the description of the angels spoken of in the parable of the wheat and the tares, matt.
This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. 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. The revealing is done by the commentators, who know nothing. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. Reading the book of revelation can be challenging the storyline twists and turns and isnt strictly chronological.
Packed with engaging illustrations, timelines, and charts, hampsons userfriendly guide to the book of revelation demystifies confusing literary images. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 914. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. John saw a man in a robe and a golden sash, with hair white as woolsnow, eyes like blazing fire, feet like burnished bronze, a voice like the sound of rushing waters, having the seven stars in his right hand, a sharp doubleedged sword coming out of his mouth and his face shining like the.
The author allows us to hear what john heard and see what john saw, so that the sights and sounds of the book mutually interpret and enrich one another. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained, volume 2. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. It all starts one sunday, when john hears a voice behind him. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. 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.
This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. 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. Book of revelation definition of book of revelation by the. He bade john write in a book that which should take place in the closing scenes of this earths history manuscript 129, 1905. Early tradition unanimously identified him as john the apostle, author of the fourth gospel and three epistles. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5.
This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1. 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. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. 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 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 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 book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Book of john overview insight for living ministries.
You thought revelation was about the end of the world. 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. After reading book of revelation overview, you may wish to consider some of the following questions. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. And that is what the revelation is all about the final seven years of world history, as we have known it all our lives, and the events to follow. May 02, 2020 the description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on the island of patmos. Only revelation and the gospel of john describe jesus as the lamb 5. Book of revelation the last book of the new testament. A summary of the revelation to john revelation in s bible. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. It was his servant john, and the best evidence points to this being the apostle john, the same writer of the gospel of john and the books of 1, 2, and 3 john. We have already explained verse 20 earlier in this lesson but i will summarize its meaning as we close. Nov 07, 2017 this idea fits with other features of revelation as a text of participation. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation. One time in first john and one time in the second john, but not in the book of revelation itself. 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.
Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. What are the angels doing in the book of revelation. At the time the revelation was given, john was a prisoner in the isle of patmos now called patmo or patino, a small, desolate, rocky island in the aegean sea, near. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Resseguies narrative commentary on the book of revelation helps the reader follow in the footsteps of john the narrator. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. 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. That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church upon earth and grant it a place, however small, in the cause of present truth, is my earnest prayer. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby.
In the book of revelation, the apostle john pulls from the imagery of zechariah and ties the holy spirit to this image of seven spirits. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book is presented in the form of a great drama. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. This description likely pointed to john for three reasons. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The lord has given many of his prophets great views of things to come. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. 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 book of revelation, quipped ambrose bierce, is a famous book in which st. Four angels sent from god with power to save life and to destroy it. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
Revelation is indeed sent as a letter with a traditional greeting, direct messages to the recipients re 23, and a sendoff re 22. Revelation an open book many have entertained the idea that the book of revelation is a sealed book, and they will not devote time and study to its mysteries. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Book of revelation synonyms, book of revelation pronunciation, book of revelation translation, english dictionary definition of book of revelation. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. The three introductory chapters of the book record johns testimony of the truthfulness of the revelation, johns instructions from the lord, and johns counsel to the seven branches of the church in asia. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. We can understand the book even though we might not understand every signsymbol. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
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