John described things he saw, so he could only use symbolic images to explain it. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. What does the title the apocalypse suggest will take place in this book of scripture. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. It is also jesus revelation in the sense that he is the object revealed. Revelation 2 new english translation net bible to the church in ephesus. The book of revelation calls christians to remain faithful to god and christ and to resist the powers of evil in the conviction that god will prevail and bring salvation in the new jerusalem. An introduction, then verse selection for chapter 1 verse selection below in my own study of the prophecies, i strive for interpretations consistent with the context and with the rest of the inspired word. Much of the imagery was foreign and meaningless to 1 st century gentile converts to christianity and even more so today. And so begins this wonderful book of the revelation of jesus christ. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
The scope of the book is a series of events that all tie to the second coming of jesus. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves.
Jesus will come to earth for the second time to rule and reign. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. The angel then goes on to explain what the deal is with this woman. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Of course, its just one big code book and the old testament is where we go to decode it. Revelation is the last book of the bible and finishes out all human history. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Why is there silence in heaven for half an hour in revelation 8. The book of revelation, chapter 7 king james bible. The bibles answer the greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. The book of revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand that is of course if you were a jew living in jerusalem in ad 66. Revelation, chapter 1, introduction bible explained. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who has a firm grasp on the seven stars in his right handthe one who walks among the seven golden lampstands.
This last book of the bible is written to the church. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. Jul 08, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The book of the revelation chapter one revelation 1. Jesus, in the olivet discourse, warned the people of this time which would occur just prior to his. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures.
If students do not know, explain that the word comes from the greek. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira.
What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds. Preterism is a christian eschatological view that interprets prophecies of the bible, especially the books of daniel and revelation, as events which have. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. In the book of the revelation to john, john is told in.
The book consists of six cycles of visions, each of which warns of the dangers arising from sin and evil. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. The rider on the horse held a bow and was given a crown. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
In the opening paragraph of this study, i mentioned chapter 1, verse 3 that says, blessed are those who read this prophecy. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. Revelation 1 cev this is what god showed to jesus bible gateway. The book of revelation can be divided into two sections. The things which shall be hereafter prophetic things are found in the remainder of this book. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Or they could select one of the following chapters in the book of revelation and. This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1. That means digging deeply into any passage to find a harmonious picture. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ.
Then i heard one of the four living beings speak with a voice like thunder. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation introduction and chapter 1 receive bible study. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. 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. A possible key to understanding the composition of the book of revelation. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Is there anyone that can explain and decode the symbols of johns.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. 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 in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. The book of revelation is not in chronological order. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Jul 10, 2016 the things john has seen is found in this chapter.
Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. What are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniels predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over her enemies. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. In this book of john, it shows jesus as god manifest in the flesh. How should we understand the lion and the lamb passage. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, the word revelation in the greek apokalupsis is the same word from which we get our english word apocalypse.
Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. John didnt receive a dry, dead, theological explanation of future events. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one doing the revealing. Each letter starts with parts of the description of the lord from chapter 1. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children. Today kris langham guides us through the new testament book of revelation. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. The angelic figure of verses 1216 is only one of his many disguises in the book of revelation.
Welcome to through the word, leading you on a journey through the entire bible, one chapter at a time. It is in the second and third chapters of the book of revelation. The book is a revelation, a drawing back of the veil which, to the merely human eye, hangs over the purposes of god. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book. Why the events of the seven seals, especially the last events. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. 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. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, produced by john wesley between 1754 and 1765, has stood the test of time.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9. 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. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. People have tried to explain this book in many ways. The whole section from verse 17 to the end of chapter 3 is one. Early tradition unanimously identified him as john the apostle, author of the fourth gospel and three epistles.
Revelation is a jewish document written by jews for jews. Verse click for chapter new international version the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. The description of the beast is found in revelation chapters thirteen and. With this in mind, let it be clear that majority of. Revelation chapter 1 serves as an introduction to the book and in so doing it sets the tone for the rest of the book. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations. 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. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of.
At the very outset of this prophecy the spotlight falls upon our lord, calling the readers attention to the majesty and the glory of our lord, for this book is a revelation of jesus christ verse 1. This quiz supports a summary study of the last book of the bible variously referred to as revelation, book of revelation, book of the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, apocalypse, or in popular misreference revelations. 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. 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. This book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. Explain that though john was speaking in these verses of the words of the book of revelation, the same principles apply for any. The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced. The commentary of the new american bible the official roman catholic bible for america states that the. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i.
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