He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Was john on the island of patmos when he wrote the book of revelation. 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 book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future.
Grant, the book of revelation, chapter 15 in a historical introduction to the new testament. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their. 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. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Then i saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth to every nation, tribe, language and people. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god.
Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those who believe in him. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it. What always grabs me is the intelligence of its authors they designed it to supercede observation. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. 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. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea bible gateway.
Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. 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. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. Revelation 14 new international version niv the lamb and the 144,000. 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. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study paperback by david e. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The book of revelation, which is sometimes called revelation to john, apocalypse of john, or revelation of jesus christ is the last book of the new testament in. Revelation by anonymous free ebook project gutenberg.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation, ross taylor. Jesus and his seven candlesticks image in book of revelation slideshow. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those. In sunday school last sunday, one of my high school kids wanted to know about the seven last plagues and why god sent these plagues. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Walk through the entire bible, from genesis to revelation, in manageable portions with short devotional readings six days per week. Biblical texts, both ot and nt, reflect similar views about the involvement of yhwh in the rise and fall of nations. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. What did the messiah look like when he appeared to john.
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. Oct 24, 20 james tabor suggests that in the same way the basic apocalyptic texts of the dead sea scrolls have as their historical reference points the parties and politics of the mid1st century bce, the urtext of revelation is most likely composed against the backdrop of local events in judea in the 40s and 50s ceand has little to do with rome and its emperors. Richard heard, the study of revelation, chapter 24 in an introduction to the new testament new york. Over the course of the book the author has two visions. 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. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Grant, the book of revelation, chapter 15 in a historical introduction to the new testament new york. In the book of revelations it teaches of many messianic prophecies, the end of this world, 2nd coming, rapture, etc. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from these things that are written in this book. Revelation, commentary by vernard eller, full text online. Revelation new international version niv the beast out of the sea. John, or the book of revelation, is the last book of the bible, and in most traditions is believed to cover those events which surround the end of the world, and the last judgement.
An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. 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. Its about time, study and devotions on the book of revelation at mark g. Where were the seven churches to whom the message was addressed. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. Oct 21, 2014 i would like for you to read the last book of the bible revelation, the one in which john foresaw the coming changes. 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. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. For, when the final conflict and apocalypse have taken place, every observer will be. For i testify to every one that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book.
For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. As our world grows more corrupt and as primitive christianity continues to be trampled over and opposed, the message of revelation becomes increasingly important for gods children to correctly understand. God is love and by the end of revelation, thats all that exists infinite god, infinite good. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness.
Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The three angels then i saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earthto every. Lewis, one of the most beloved christian authors of the 20th century and author of the narnia books. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 22. May 10, 2016 name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the unveiling or uncovering of the person, plan and.
Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. An authoritative interpretation finally unveils its many mysteries. An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. He that giveth testimony of these things, saith, surely i come quickly. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation panorama bible study course, no. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible gateway. Even some of the churchs greatest and most philosophically sophisticated saints stated that some passages were difficult for them. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. There are many different ways to interpret these visions, and there have been many arguments over which way is right. When he uses the terms which describe monsters, it will seem like this is happening.
Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. If any man shall add to these things, god shall add unto him the plagues written in this book. Apr 01, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Some people consider revelation to be the most difficult book in the bible. In considering the possibility of a prechristian apocalypse embedded in our current book of revelation we began with the very informal and preliminary work i had done years ago inspired by my former colleague at the university of notre dame, josephine masssyngberde ford, in her volume on revelation in the anchor bible commentary series. The aim of this study is to present an understandable color visualization of the successive events, purposes and characterizations that mark the consummation of the age. Jun 20, 2014 the book of revelation teaches none of those things. It will seem that you are being overtaken by these things.
The book of revelation asv american standard version. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. A 144000 israel jewish evangelists during the tribulation as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 14. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The book of revelation is the book of consummation, as genesis is the book of commencements, thus bringing to completion the divine library of the holy writ. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. He describes these in very flowery and dramatic language. Was the book of revelation based primarily on a vision that someone had. Introduction, introduction to revelation smyth and helwys bible commentary. The book of revelation the 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.
Can a prechristian version of the book of revelation be. Beloved classic devotionals and favorites of the bible gateway community. Lewis daily a daily passage from the writings of c. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the unveiling or uncovering of the person, plan and. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 2 david legge is a christian evangelist, preacher and bible teacher.
Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Who has not been perplexed and confused reading the book of revelation written by john the revelator, who is also known as john the divine, this religious allegory is full of spiritual and mundane symbolism. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. 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. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation prologue 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god a gave him b to show to his servants 1 the things that must soon take place. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. This poignant tableau reflects the widely held view that the greek gods were more powerful than the persian gods.
He served as assistant pastor at portadown baptist church before receiving a. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. Revised 2010, 2014 rmnn, noua traducere in limba romana ntlr, ru, new.
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