Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. Contrasting the common concepts about the book of revelation and the concept presented here. This list does not include, for example, certain statistical adjustments, which can be found in the latest yearbook and in other publications. Adjustments for the book revelationits grand climax at hand. The language the language of the book of revelation is primarily that of symbolism.
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. 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. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Greetings of grace and peace to the seven churches in asia. The revelation of jesus christ begins with a clear statement of origin and purpose. 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. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. 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. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Dionysius of alexandria set out some of the evidence for this view as early as the.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. For a full examination of the question i must refer to others, and would mention. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of.
This chapter is one of the most mysterious pieces of literature ever written in the history of mankind. Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. This last book of the bible is written to the church. Mar 21, 2016 this is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. 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.
The lamb, who is worthy, opens the first six seals. One would be hardpressed to interpret the book literally, though some have attempted to take such an. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
Chapter six literally represents the beginning of the end. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. 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. We must remember, and i stress again, that john was banished to the isle of. Discussion of why the book of revelation is a book of proof rather than a book of prophecy. The closing chapters of revelation present a glowing description of the new. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Revelation overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The book of the revelation study introduction 6 in genesis in revelation the first adam and his wife reigning over the earth gen 1. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a. It is the revelation of the future return and rule of jesus christ upon the earth and includes the events which precipitate his return.
I cannot think of anything more awesome than a true description of the place where god dwells and governs the earth from. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation summary the following is a summary of the book of revelation. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11.
Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. 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 book of revelation chapter seven interval before the seven trumpets. 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. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. It was his servant john, and the best evidence points to this being the apostle. The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written in history of the church, 5. Christian theology only begotten son what christians mean by the expression only begotten son. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. This is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible.
Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. Praise to him who washed us from out sins in his own blood. Chapter 10 the little book, the mighty angel, and seven. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology. 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. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. There is evidence that they did listen to christs words. 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. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Listed below are the key adjustments to the book revelation its grand climax at hand. Adjustments for the book revelation its grand climax at hand.
Revelation 2 niv bible to the angelof the church in. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Chapter 1 of revelation presents an introduction to and an outline of the book of revelation. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. 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. 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. Blueletterbible if you havent read my other posts on the book of revelation you can head them here. 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. Book of revelation introduction who wrote the book of revelation. The rapture has happened with the removal of the church.
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. 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. The series is explained by pastor steven anderson and i found this a helpful resource to my ever. The book of revelation is not of chronological events, else we would have interpretive confusion. Chapters cover the seven lett ers to the seven churche s of asia and are explaine d in. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. 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 summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title.
The revelation of jesus christ, sent to the servant john, who bore witness to what he saw. This is to correspond w ith the chap ters in revelati on that deal with the seals series. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. This list does not include, for example, certain statistical adjustments, which can be found in the latest yearbook and in other publications chapter 4. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The book of revelation explained, volume 2, begins with chapter 4, not chapter 1 and en ds with chap ter 8, verse 2. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Time will not be given here for the very few who would offer weak arguments rejecting the apostle johns authorship. 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 book of revelation explained, volume 2 gospel trumpeter. It contains descriptions, places, names, numbers, etc. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. 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.
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. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. I do not attempt to interpret it, as i am usually skeptical of those who do. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
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. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. 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. Chapter 1 before you begin reading my breakdown of revelation 2, please read the chapter in its entirety first. Revelation introduction revelation chapter 1 more to. This chapter is also key to what is called by abdulbaha in rev.
Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. This book is a revelation given to john the apostle late in his life by jesus christ. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. 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. Otherwise, why are the two associated in revelation chapter seven. 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. Behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him.
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