Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Revelation timeline chart revelation bible study, book. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. The versebyverse 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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. A detailed chart of the book of revelation on a single page helps us to understand the big picture and the general timeframe of the coming. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture.
Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The two witnesses will come in the spirit of elijah the prophet, during the great tribulation the time of jacobs trouble. 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. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james.
Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 119. 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 this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. 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.
But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. He wanted jesus to show these things to his own servants. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which.
As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. 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. Its important theological themes include the doctrines of god, creation, man, sin and salvation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The two witnesses in revelation will have miraculous powers to accompany their message revelation 11. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. A vision of god on his throne in heaven revelation 4. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches.
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. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. This commentary has been through advanced checking. In addition to the book of life, there are other categories of records or books mentioned in scripture. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58. Identifying babylon the great book of revelation symbol.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. 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 apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. This woman is said to be sitting on crowds and nations. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the biblerevelation. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
The book of revelation contains expressions that are not to be understood literally. And you must examine every scripture quotedalong with the entirety of revelation. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. It teaches the importance of substitutionary atonement and of faith in gods revelation of himself to mankind. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times.
Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the. 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. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. You will understand what revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse.
Oct 21, 2016 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Revelation timeline chart revelation bible study, book of. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. Collins is a professor of the hebrew bible at the university of chicago divinity school. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. In graphic and figurative form, john describes the breaking of the seven seals. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand.
Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the bible with the book of revelation for dummies, an easytounderstand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of revelation and apply them to your life. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Summary of revelation bible summary the bible brief. Jesus sent his angel to show them to me, his servant john 2 i, john, have written about everything that god showed me. 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. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Jan 02, 2020 nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the years have speculated. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. This stunning book of prophecy is opened, revealed and explainedat last.
The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Genesis is the foundational book to the rest of the bible. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. Jesus sent his angel to show them to me, his servant john. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Thoughtful bible students agree almost universally that we are living near the end of the age, and that. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation.