See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile. This book wasnt written for theologians and bible students but. There are many different ways to interpret these visions, and there have been many arguments over which way is right. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. Wikisource has original writing related to this article.
The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Attributed to a mysterious prophet identified only as john, revelation speaks with a voice unlike any other in the bible. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study pratte, david e on. 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 the bible. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. But the book contains some clear lessons about the future. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. As its first verse declares, it is the revelation from jesus christ to show his servants what must soon take place. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
A downtoearth guide to understanding the life lessons from revelation. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. Revelation summary from the easyenglish bible easy. Much of the book of revelation prophecies are fulfilled. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Why is revelation the last book in the bible answers. 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. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution.
The mighty angels of revelation nathan jones angels. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Along the way, meet 72 of gods mighty angels as they proclaim gods messages of warning and hope to a lost world. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Its author was john, who was a disciple student of jesus. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation uses picture stories to describe future events.
View an outline and see other pertinent information about the chapter. 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 of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Divine revelation is one of the grandest concepts and principles of the gospel of jesus christ, for without it, man could not know of the things of god and could not be saved with any degree of. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. I heard or read somewhere that the book of revelation isnt included in catholic bibles, but that they have 73 books instead of the protestant 66, which protestants know as the apocryp. Beal demonstrates how the book is a multimedia constellation of stories and images that mutate and evolve as they take hold in new contexts, and how revelation is reinvented in the hearts and minds of each new generation. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible. Come and travel along with a man called the elder and his angelic guide as the end times are revealed throughout the book of revelation in stunning detail. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of evil and death and hell.
Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. The book of revelation is a strong warning from jesus about false islamic teaching that would later come into the world. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. Some of these were the sadducees, pharisees, essenes, various groups within the christian movement, followers of john the baptist, etc. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The book of revelation kjv audio bible full by alexander. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Revelation is the final book of the bible and tells what would come after the apostles.
This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. 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. Much more bible prophecy is fulfilled than most christians know today. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This is in contrast to apocrypha, which connotes covered or concealed. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Introduction a number of passages in the bible refer to a book called the book of life, a figurative expression that originated from the ancient customs of a keeping various kinds of records like genealogical records neh.
Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other new testament books were already written. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
Over the course of the book the author has two visions. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. This book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library. 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. 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.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Why do catholic bibles not include the book of revelation. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. During the 1st century ce, judaism was composed of about 24 separate religious groups. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend.
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. Together let us encounter the mighty angels of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible.
In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Revelation the last book in the bible is the apocalypse, commonly now known as the book of revelation or casually as revelations. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. What you have seen, and what is happening, and what will happen afterwards. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. Some people consider revelation to be the most difficult book in the bible. 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. A verse by verse commentary on the bible 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. 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 bible s first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. I even want to suggest that the book of revelation is one of the most important books in our bibles. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right. The english word revelation is translated from a greek word apocalypse, meaning to make known or uncover. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time.
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