It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. 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 two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible.
John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible. The book of revelation, also known as the apocalypse of st. 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. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible.
When making a chart of the book of revelation i was surprised to see how many different animals are described throughout the book. The author names himself as john in the text, but his precise identity remains a point of academic debate. In fact, revelation is a book in which all the great themes, seed plots, lines of doctrine and bible prophecy find their fulfillment. The book itself reveals that the author was a jew, well versed in scripture, a church leader who was well known to the seven churches of asia minor, and a deeply religious person fully. It requires some knowledge of the rest of the bible in order to appreciate it. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. 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 1, new international version niv the bible app. Written by a christian leader named john who had been exiled to the island of patmos, it was sent to seven congregations in asia minor 1. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible for good reason. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Revelation summary the literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. One of elaine pagelss great gifts is much in abundance. Shmoop bible guide to book of revelation characters. Revelation was the last book accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive.
I, john, am the one who heard and saw these things. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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. Outside the temple, at the court of the holy city, it is trod by the nations for fortytwo months 3 12 years. 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. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. And when i heard and saw them, i fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me, but he said to me, you must not do that. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The book of revelation victory, christs reign, eternity the book of revelation demonstrates gods almighty infinite love, power, sovereignty, and truth. It was a letter of encouragement to the followers of jesus who had recently endured a complete defeat at. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. Update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. 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 often called the book of revelations, 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.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. The book of revelation by john the apostle bible probe. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation, what god revealed to the apostle john, is a great prophecy mystery. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. Interesting facts about the book of revelation only one hope. Revelations is a slim book that packs in dense layers of scholarship and meaning. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. At times john seems to see a literal animal and describes it in the book, while at other times john uses an animal as a way to described what he sees an example is when john says he sees a lamb when he sees jesus. The book of revelation was written by john of patmos, and its not about the end of the world at all. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. 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.
Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua. And hilkiah the high priest said unto shaphan the scribe, i have found the book of the law in the house of the lord. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. And hilkiah gave the book to shaphan, and he read it. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write.
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 apocalypse in the bible king james version. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon. The smart guide to the bible series 9781418509903 by daymond r.
The bible s answer the greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Regardless, god promises blessing to the student of this book rev. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation.
The book begins by describing conditions in each of the seven churches. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Why do catholic bibles not include the book of revelation. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. Without understanding the overall context of the bible, it is impossible to understand the book of revelation. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. What is the revelation book about in the holy bible. These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of david, he that. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The book of revelation, the last book in the bible, is often misunderstood because there is so much symbolism in it. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. It has become a book which is the object of the widest possible divergence of interpretation.
This is the holy book of job, known simply as the book of job. The book of revelation asv american standard version. The book of revelation kjv audio bible full by alexander. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. It has drawn the attention of numerous scholars throughout the ages, all trying to interpret the meaning of it. Book of revelation characters analyzed by stanford, harvard, and berkeley ph. A firstrate introduction to the last book of the bible with summary questions for each chapter.
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