The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a. The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written in history of the church, 5. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately.
Christian theology only begotten son what christians mean by the expression only begotten son. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Chapter 10 the little book, the mighty angel, and seven.
Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. It contains descriptions, places, names, numbers, etc. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. This list does not include, for example, certain statistical adjustments, which can be found in the latest yearbook and in other publications chapter 4. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2.
The closing chapters of revelation present a glowing description of the new. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Revelation 2 niv bible to the angelof the church in. The rapture has happened with the removal of the church. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The book of revelation is not of chronological events, else we would have interpretive confusion. I cannot think of anything more awesome than a true description of the place where god dwells and governs the earth from. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. We must remember, and i stress again, that john was banished to the isle of. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Adjustments for the book revelationits grand climax at. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Listed below are the key adjustments to the book revelation its grand climax at hand.
Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. We are not told explicitly that the 144,000 are gods special witnesses, or that the gentile host mentioned is a result of their preaching, but this appears to be a logical deduction. This is to correspond w ith the chap ters in revelati on that deal with the seals series. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. 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. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. A lecture delivered in 1998 at the 23rd annual spiritual sword lectureship in memphis, tennessee.
The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Chapters cover the seven lett ers to the seven churche s of asia and are explaine d in. Contrasting the common concepts about the book of revelation and the concept presented here. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The series is explained by pastor steven anderson and i found this a helpful resource to my ever. Chapter six literally represents the beginning of the end. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4.
Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. 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. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. Adjustments for the book revelation its grand climax at hand. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by.
There is evidence that they did listen to christs words. It was his servant john, and the best evidence points to this being the apostle. 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. 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. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. The lamb, who is worthy, opens the first six seals. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. Revelation introduction revelation chapter 1 more to.
Discussion of why the book of revelation is a book of proof rather than a book of prophecy. 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. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. Revelation summary the following is a summary of the book of revelation. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. Time will not be given here for the very few who would offer weak arguments rejecting the apostle johns authorship. Chapter 1 of revelation presents an introduction to and an outline of the book of revelation. One would be hardpressed to interpret the book literally, though some have attempted to take such an. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6.
And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. The book of revelation explained, volume 2, begins with chapter 4, not chapter 1 and en ds with chap ter 8, verse 2. I do not attempt to interpret it, as i am usually skeptical of those who do. The revelation of jesus christ begins with a clear statement of origin and purpose. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. It is the revelation of the future return and rule of jesus christ upon the earth and includes the events which precipitate his return. Praise to him who washed us from out sins in his own blood. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Otherwise, why are the two associated in revelation chapter seven. This book is a revelation given to john the apostle late in his life by jesus christ.
Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The book of revelation explained, volume 2 gospel trumpeter. The revelation of jesus christ, sent to the servant john, who bore witness to what he saw. The book of revelation chapter seven interval before the seven trumpets. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. The book of revelation is in the order which the visions were given john, but they are not to be interpreted as a total chronological narrative going from chapter 1 to 22. Given to jesus by god to show his servants things which must soon take place, it is designed to bless those who read, hear and keep the words of the prophecy. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea.
Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Chapter 1 before you begin reading my breakdown of revelation 2, please read the chapter in its entirety first. This last book of the bible is written to the church. Dionysius of alexandria set out some of the evidence for this view as early as the. The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Mar 21, 2016 this is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible.
Blueletterbible if you havent read my other posts on the book of revelation you can head them here. Revelation overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. For a full examination of the question i must refer to others, and would mention.
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. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. To enter into an extended investigation of this would greatly exceed the limits which i have, and would not comport with my design in these notes. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. 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. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. He wrote five books against marcion hippolytus 170235 a. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Adjustments for the book revelation its grand climax at hand listed below are the key adjustments to the book revelation its grand climax at hand. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.
Book of revelation introduction who wrote the book of revelation. This chapter is also key to what is called by abdulbaha in rev. By david griffin blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. Adjustments for the book revelationits grand climax at hand. When jesus told the philadelphians, i will make them come and worship before your feet, he meant that the philadelphians would be there in the presence of jesus when the unbelievers are forced to kneel at the feet of jesus in the presence of his church. This chapter is one of the most mysterious pieces of literature ever written in the history of mankind. The current phrase the book of revelation is at once connotative of the apocalypse of john on patmosbut the whole bible is the book of revelation from god to man, and is the culmination of a divine pattern and policy of gods communication with man. The language the language of the book of revelation is primarily that of symbolism. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. Revelation 1 2020 verse by verse ministry international.
The book of revelation was written to warn the jews in israel and throughout the middle east what was going to happen to them during the end times age which started at the resurrection of jesus christ, and really starts ramping up in 70 ad when rome levels jerusalem, as jesus speaking about the jews foretold in matthew chapter 24. This is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This list does not include, for example, certain statistical adjustments, which can be found in the latest yearbook and in other publications. Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is written unless such interpretation is highly improbable to spiritual reason, or against scripture elsewhere. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. The book of the revelation study introduction 6 in genesis in revelation the first adam and his wife reigning over the earth gen 1. Behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Greetings of grace and peace to the seven churches in asia. And after these things i saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last.
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