The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Verse 3 seven times in this book, the lord promises to bless people. This podcast episode provides 7 keys to understanding the book of revelation.
Sunday, may 10th, 2020 the fifth sunday after easter. 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. All things new is a verse by verse commentaryguide for the christian or nonchristian reader who may simply want to know what the book of revelation is all about and what its significance is. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible, and the most controversial. We find, however, a key verse which refutes this claim which states, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show to his servants the things that are ordained to come to pass shortly revelation 1. Hebrew, the hebrew culture and the original meaning of scripture. Some believe the bibles last prophetic book is closed, meaning no one as yet can understand it. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. The key to understanding is the mysterious book of revelation is comprehending its story flow.
One vision comes after another until they are disoriented. The third verse gives the structure of the total book. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. The key to understanding the book of revelation is to interpret it as literally as possibleit says what it means and means what it says. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. Sometimes the key is hanging at the very entrance of the book, and this is true of revelation. Bible verse of the day the earth is the l ord s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
The study will take place at carney assembly of god church 3319 summit ave. From paradise lost in the book of genesis, we come to paradise found in the book of revelation. In fact i dont think its possible for us to have a large enough understanding of who jesus is. This verse is the key that unlocks the interpretation and the understanding of revelation. Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. This book will help you to understand verse by verse. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. An in depth study of the book of revelation taking it one verse at a time. Number seven is the key which unlocks the meaning of the book of revelation.
The antichrist figure who sets up an abomination in the place of worship has had a role throughout history. This article will dive into what the abomination of desolation is, the typology of the figure behind the abomination, and what this means for christians today. This series is a bit of my testimony of coming into a further understanding of the truth as a result of studying the. In the book s last chapter god reiterates that his words were given to reveal and not to be sealed revelation 22. They would suggest that much of it, of course, will be about the lord, but above all. Beginning thursday, april 7th we will start a new bible study on the book of revelation. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. And by his understanding he stretched out the heavens. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen.
But a natural man does not accept the things of the spirit of god, for they are foolishness to him. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Revelation bible book with full chapters king james version. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ. Therefore, only those who believe that the bible is inspired by god and trust what it says will be able to understand the significance of what is revealed in the book of revelation. Breaking down the book of revelation myblessedhope. Verse 19 speaks of the past, the present, and the future. Some would suggest that this opening verse tells us primarily where the revelation comes from, not what it is about. This text has often been taken as a text offering salvation to a lost sinner. Revelation 1 commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
At first glance, it seems obvious that the 7 angels in revelation 16 are the same 7 angels from revelation 15. The book of revelation reveals jesus christ in all his heavenly glory, and it reveals the. Christ was killed christs own glory cloud of glory principalities crucifixion. What does historical bible study have to say about gospel meaning and understanding revelations in the bible. Ive only separated them because im annoyed that john says in one verse revelation 16. This is the second stage of christs coming, the revelation or appearing.
They read from the book, from the law of god, translating to give the sense so that they understood the reading. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Includes definitions, symbols, ways of approaching the text, and different interpretations. Revelation versebyverse calvary chapel reno sparks.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. I dont want to believe that john tried to repaint the picture in any form whatsoever, in the 19th verse of chapter one, he was directed to write what he sees and in verse 18 and 19 of the last chapter there was a warning against adding or removing from the book. 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. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. Understanding the book of revelation is an excellent christian booklet with revelation bible charts that explain the symbols. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. To those who become familiar with it, it reveals an intricately interwoven pattern of exquisite beauty. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. Revelation bible book with full chapters king james.
Read revelation 1 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Nov 05, 2018 an in depth study of the book of revelation taking it one verse at a time. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Ben witherington iii, author of the following article, asking the right question, once hitched a ride from a couple who believed the earth was flat. Age names and titles for christ revelation, responses to suffering, of jesus. The picture we paint is that if someone invites christ into their hearts, they will be saved. Read and study revelation 10 with the verse by verse bible commentary. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand.
This verse tells us that the whole book is intended not as a slavishly literal kind of showing, but a deeper signlevel. We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. In the 19th verse of chapter one, he was directed to write what he sees and in verse 18 and 19 of the last chapter there was a warning against adding or removing from the book. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Without a thorough understanding of the rest of scripture most of revelation will neither make sense nor be appropriately appreciated. The greek word for what revelation shows or makes known in the very first verse of the book is the same verb for sign as the signs in johns gospel and in revelation 12. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. When we use this outline given by god, the book of revelation is not hard to understand at all. The most popular bible verses from the bible book revelation. An introduction, then verse selection for chapter 1 verse selection below in my own study of the prophecies, i strive for interpretations consistent with the context and with the rest of the inspired word. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.
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. A very good study jeremy, but i do have some contrary views upon some of your points. In this series you will be amazed to see how the bible interprets itself. Revelation 1 revelation 2 revelation 3 revelation 4 revelation 5 revelation 6 revelation 7 revelation 8. It should be the last book of the bible that anyone seeks to become an expert on. In the first three verses of revelation, we find the prologue. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east.
The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. Revelation is the last book of the bible to be written. Revelation 9 revelation 10 revelation 11 revelation 12 revelation revelation 14 revelation 15 revelation 16.
Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen of the apocalypse pictured. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. There are sixtysix books in the bible and every book has a key verse. God has a special place for tribulation saints, those who have lost their lives. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols.
The kinsman could demand that the sealed document be brought forth as he publicly tore the sealed scroll open that invalidat ed the mortgage and the property returned as he paid the price of redemption. The reason many have difficulty in understanding this book lies not only in interpreting the. Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation is understandable. When it is opened, it is found to be full of startling, and some times frightening, images and symbols. First, if they have truly put their faith in christ, and they understand that he alone can save them.
Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. The first stage of his coming, the rapture, scripture. 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. He though the book of revelation was intending to teach cosmology, but its not. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. Whether were looking for gospel meaning or struggling with understanding revelations in the bible, historical bible study can help us find our way. The theme of the book is the events leading up to the jesus second coming.
A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can. A verse by verse on the book of revelation parkville, md. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. However, many recent books on the subject of revelation take a much too scholarly approach to a book that was written to be understood by the common man. The first stage of his coming, the rapture, scripture is not mentioned in this book.
Actually, the book of revelation is carefully and beautifully organized. Understanding the book of revelation ebook is a basic guide to bible prophecy. That means digging deeply into any passage to find a harmonious picture. The greek word for revelation is apocalypse, it means to unveil to reveal something which was. Verse 1 of the revelation already shows gods intention. This essay is part of a series of occasional short essays on scripture twisting. Listen now to understand this tricky book of the bible. All things new is a versebyverse commentaryguide for the christian or nonchristian reader who may simply want to know what the book of revelation is all about and what its significance is. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. The abomination of desolation mentioned in daniel 9. Revelation 17 revelation 18 revelation 19 revelation 20 revelation 21 revelation 22. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Revelation these are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The only problem is that this is not what the verse is mostly likely talking about.
The key to understanding this book is in its structure. The book of revelation remains a closed book for many. Its the verse we close with when leading someone to the lord. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john.
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, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation. All of gods word is to be proclaimed unto all nations luke 24. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. John was instructed to get these writings into the hands of the believers in seven locations. The verse by verse 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, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology. God would not have given it to us if its meaning were entirely a mystery. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible king james version. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a.
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