Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. What you need to know about the book of revelation youtube. The book of revelation not revelations is the last book of the bible, and describes the tribulations visited upon mankind at the end of the world which is often referred to as the end times, the ultimate battle between goodandevil, and, finally, the second coming of christ.
This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my.
The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The book revelations is a book the that reveals jesus to use. 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. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible.
Audio audio download options what is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter. 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. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The book of revelation was likely written between a. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets schneider, rabbi k.
John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. As children of god we should live by the commandments he left. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. This is a comic bookgraphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation or apocalypse as it is properly known in catholic bibles. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Visions, prophecy and politics in the book of revelation, princeton university religious professor elaine pagels. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration.
The wild beast with seven heads introduced at revelation. The theme of revelation is the revelation of the person and the prophetic program of jesus christ. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. 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. Apr 20, 2014 the new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. This word means disclosure or revelation and conveys the idea of laying bare or uncovering.
John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets. The last book of the bible, revelation, is also sometimes called the apocalypse. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. By far the most stunning art ive ever seen in a graphic novel, the book of revelation is done chapter by chapter. The book of revelation a revealing of the futureis history written in advance.
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. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Summary of the book of revelation 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. 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. 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. Of course, even after going over the books content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. The revelation of jesus christ, that is, the unveiling, revealing, and presentation to earth and heaven of the lord jesus christ as. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible.
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. Many christians scratch their heads as they read through johns illustrative visions. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. 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. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,166,922 views. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. The word comes from the greek word apokalupsis, which is used in the first verse.
The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. 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. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. And then at how, as christians, we should respond to it. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It will be dramatized in a way that everyone can understand what this book speaks to about the revelation of jesus christ. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The book of revelation was written sometime around. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 1 full chapter prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Here michael pearl gives a brief 5 minute overview of the revelation of. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
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. This article will look at this virus and its relationship to revelation. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. It has authority, power, and a throne, which point to its being a political entity. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. The book of revelation the new international greek. Revelations symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. Nt 666 is an exegetical study of the book of revelation which focuses upon the background materials of jewish prophecy and apocalyptic, the structure of the book, its relationship to the other new testament writings, and an examination.
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