This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Mar 18, 2019 thus the interpretation of chapter 20 of the book of revelation may be undertaken primarily by applying authoritative bahai interpretations of similar prophetic texts, especially of other passages of the book of revelation itself. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
All the events of revelationthe end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the lamb. Home page of the book of revelations, a rock artist from london uk. 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. Ghostbusters actually quotes the book of revelation.
The majority believe that all christians are under what god calls the new covenant terms of salvation. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation.
Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. Spanish audio bible book of revelations chapter 1 duration. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The 24 elders are the nerve ends that go from the thalamus in our brains to the stomach. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. There is a close similarity between these judgments and the event predicted by christ in matthew 24.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. I watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. 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. Russian audio bible book of revelation chapter1 duration.
Perseverance in the faith of the gospel and true worship of god, in this great hour of trial and temptation, which would deceive all but the elect, is the character of those registered in the book of life. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Revelation 1 full chapter prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Secrets of the seven seals full episode s1, e7 history.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of god shouted for joy. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. It is a homage to the mighty genesis and the world of prog rock. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century. The 33 years that jesus christ lived for correspondent to the 33 vertebrae that we each have in our spine.
The third part of the stars of heaven are probably the fallen angels who followed satan in his original rebellion against god compare isa. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international. The period of time john will be observing in revelation is also spoken of in the prophecies of daniel and by jesus in the olivet discourse mat chapters 2425. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3 and. The bible as well as the book of revelation serves as a book of victory and encouragement to true believers. Jun 17, 2011 audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 duration. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. His ten horns show satans connection with the fourth beast of daniel 7. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Like today churches are full of people that are saved, unsaved and people that are self deceived or just plain evil. 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. He sets out a comparative table listing the chapters of revelation in sequence and linking most of them to the structurally corresponding chapter in. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
It involves a new legal position that all christians have been given by god. Revelation 10 new international version niv the angel and the little scroll. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 youtube. 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. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of revelations takes up where genesis left off. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven.
This is a twopart vision, where god is praised as creator chapter 4 and christ as powerful redeemer chapter 5. 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. Revelation 2 niv bible to the angelof the church in. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. The letters to the churches were also written in a time of heavy persecution. 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 presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god.
Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. 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. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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 christ. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. When one dates the book will certainly have a bearing upon ones interpretation of the book, especially if one follows the preterist view.
Dating when the book was written is not without controversy. 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. Revelation on frontline heres all kinds of informative coverage from pbs on the last and creepiest book of the bible. The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. Jangly 12string guitars, symphonic polyphony, and out and o. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
Book of revelation chapter 6 the four horsemen of the. Revelation bible book with full chapters new international version. That some things were to come to pass shortly, is evident, by what is said. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. This chapter begins with the sounding of the fifth trumpet judgment, where a star falls from heaven unto the earth revelation 9. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 6 the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians.
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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation summary the literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. The lamb will now open the seven seals from the scroll one at a time and john will tell us what he sees. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he r. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.
The book of revelation check out the full text of revelation, so you can relive all the freaky visions firsthand. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. This powerful motive and encouragement to constancy, is the great design of the whole revelation. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of. Now we come to the most glorious teaching ever given to mankind and most people are totally unaware of it today. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. 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.
Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. 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. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Revelation 10 the angel and the little scroll then. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book of revelation of jesus christ scripturally expounded. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title.
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