Chapter 6 describes the first 6 of the seals while the 7th seal is found in the first part of chapter 8. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book of revelation i chapters 111 the bible youtube. In chapters 23 the lord reveals to the seven churches their strengths and.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine h. 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. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. It is his place and privilege however then, as a christian, which is spoken of, not the prophetic period into which he entered. The first chapter introduces the book and how it was received. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Book of revelation chapter outline the prayer room dallas.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation chapter 20 kjv king james version question, satan is deceiving people now, so he is not yet bound. The apostle john is chosen to proclaim the revelation of jesus christ. 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. Mar 07, 2012 revelations npr coverage of revelations. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads. And i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four. The most important chapters in the book of revelation are the seven seals revelation 6. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
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. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. There are 3 sets of judgments in the book of revelation, the 7 seals are the first, followed by the 7 trumpets and then lastly the 7 bowls. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and fall of the. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Pastor fisk teaches on chapter 1 and tells us what that interpretive key is. The book of revelation, part 2, chapter 23, the new jerusalem. We cannot hope to solve these problems here, but we may perhaps find. The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. This last book of the bible is written to the church. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Revelation bible book with full chapters new international version. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The first three chapters of the book of revelation were specifically addressed to seven branches of the church in asia minor see revelation 1. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark.
The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. It is the first fulllength book within the revelation series, which is meant to be read in release order. Literally, john was an eye witness of the revelation of christ. 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. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. The book of revelation can be divided into two sections. And it is the purpose of an epilogue, or application, to force home the main subject of the book of revelation. In these parts of the book the people of earth are being judged and all three stories are connected together with. Chapters 2 and 3 are letters to churches in seven cities that were in existence in. Revelation 15, new living translation nlt the bible app. Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering.
So is a thousand years of peace coming before the devil returns to deceive all nations. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. And i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia. Introduction, introduction to revelation smyth and helwys bible commentary. The chief subject of the entire book is, beyond all doubt, that the lord cometh quickly. The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
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. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Mar 20, 20 if you are going to begin to understand the book of revelation, you need to have the correct interpretive key for it. And he warns the plagues or name taken out of the book of life if one adds or takes away plagiarizes in the 22th chapter.
Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard i saying, blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the lamb for ever and ever. Revelation 1 commentary john darbys synopsis of the new. Jun 11, 2010 with the firm belief that we are now entering into the tribulation period,i am publishing a series of studies of the book of revelation,that difficult to understand road map that shows exactly where we are headed,using the easy to understand contemporary english version cev bible that has been created by the american bible society. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Jul 08, 20 to get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free copies. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
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