Bible the book of revelation

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. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. And it revealed the judgment of god on his enemies and the victory of the church.

It warned of the disasters and persecutions about to take place. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.

A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. 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. 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. 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. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of revelation was likely written between a. 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 book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.

Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. 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. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. 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. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. The lions share of revelation chapters 6 through 18, give indepth details about the events, personalities and reasons for that fast approaching day of reckoning scheduled for our world. The holy bible book 40 matthew kjv dramatized audio. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book.

These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.

Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. It was the message of hope the church needed to hear. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. The book of revelation is the most detailed of the bibles prophecies concerning that coming intervention. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. In 22 actionpacked chapters, jesus pulls back the curtains. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place.

The book of revelation asv american standard version. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.

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. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible.

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. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge.

Out of the darkness and confusion of these trouble times shone the book of revelation. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. 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. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.