Having read through osbornes baker commentary, some of aunes word commentary, a large portion of beales nigtc, and most. 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. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. 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. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. 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 was written in the last decade of the first century ca. 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. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Revelation is the first book in the revelation series. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.
The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Eve is in college and shes your typical heroine in a ya paranormal book. Revelation is indeed sent as a letter with a traditional greeting, direct messages to the recipients re 23, and a sendoff re 22. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. No other book of the new testament feels like revelation. The book of revelation the new international commentary.
Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. The book of the revelation contains outlined studies of the last book of the bible. 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.
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. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book itself suggests that the crisis was ruthless persecution of the early church by the roman authorities. Apr 23, 2014 revelation is the first book in the revelation series. This is a comic bookgraphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation or apocalypse as it is properly known in catholic bibles. Revelation has been called the most controversial book in the bible, for good reason. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. John was the only one of the original apostles not killed for his faith in jesus christ. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. In his introduction, strauss says, genesis is the book of commencement. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jan 12, 2019 the book of revelation is written by the apostle john after christ appeared to him and gave him a revelation of the things to come in the end times.
I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation these are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. The preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic. The book of revelation not revelations is the last book of the bible, and describes the tribulations visited upon mankind at the end of the world which is often referred to as the end times, the ultimate battle between goodandevil, and, finally, the second coming of christ. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The coronavirus, the apocalypse, and the book of revelation. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation is written by the apostle john after christ appeared to him and gave him a revelation of the things to come in the end times. 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. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Like daniel and other apocalypses, it was composed as resistance literature to meet a crisis. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. The word comes from the greek word apokalupsis, which is used in the first verse. It is from this word that we get the english translation revelation. The author identifies three distinct systems of interpretation of revelation. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. The book of revelation is one of those books of the bible that anyone can read and come to a completely different understanding than another person that has read the text as well. 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. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. Mar 19, 2019 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. The book of revelation was likely written between a. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to.
The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The last book of the bible, revelation, is also sometimes called the apocalypse. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby.
This is a comic book graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation or apocalypse as it is properly known in catholic bibles. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. By far the most stunning art ive ever seen in a graphic novel, the book of revelation is done chapter by chapter. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them. 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. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Its a ya paranormal read and it exceeded all of my expectations. The book of revelation the only new testament prophetical book is the revealing of the complete identity of jesus christ. Mar 24, 2020 is covid19 one of the plagues of revelation.
I was craving a ya paranormal book, i wanted something that would just suck me in and basically be a huge mystery to me and i got it. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Summary of the book of revelation 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. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. This word means disclosure or revelation and conveys the idea of laying bare or uncovering. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book of revelation cannot be adequately understood except against the historical background that occasioned its writing. The book of revelation the book of revelation 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. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one.