In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. 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. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. Jeremiah places this captivity in the fourth year of jehoiakim, daniel in the third. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words. The book of revelation has been available in english since the king james. Heaven will come down to earth, and the power of sin will finally be overcome. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The book of revelation has been available in english since the king james version was translated from the original greek in 1611.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. 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. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world.
Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. An o verview of the key events and bible people found in revelation together with the famous bible stories and brief summary of the book of revelation from the bible. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. Our savior is letting us know that deception, violence, scarcity, and disease are only preludes to the catastrophic events of the last days. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to. The white horse and the crowned bowman on its back, embodying the first seal of revelation 6. While it is true that the holy spirit is only one being and not seven separate entities, this can be explained by the rich use of imagery and allegory in apocalyptic literature.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. 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. It is clear that the four horsemen of the apocalypsethe first four sealsparallel jesus prophecy in matthew 24. Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. The last book of the bible portrays gods total redemption. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. 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. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. 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.
This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. 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. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which.
The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Greek text latin vulgate wycliffe version king james version american. 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. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans.
John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. 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. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2009, 27189. Like his fellows, this horseman has nothing benign about himhe goes out conquering and to conquer. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. This stunning book of prophecy is opened, revealed and explainedat last. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll.
Revelation 1 king james bible kjv book of revelation. The book of revelation king james version audiobook by. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. In the book of revelation, the apostle john pulls from the imagery of zechariah and ties the holy spirit to this image of seven spirits. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. This seeming discrepancy is explained by the fact that nebuchadnezzar set out on his expedition near the close of the third year of jehoiakim, from which point daniel reckons. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3.
You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. 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. 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. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. So, on the surface, this is a difficult point to understand because, of course, many have opened the bible to this book and read all of its 22 chapters. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. In the first, second, and third chapters of this book are contained instructions and admonitions which st.
The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The seven spirits of god are mentioned in the book of revelation. Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future.
Book of revelation was written to address this need. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation makes it clear that the material world will be restored completely, and gods people will live in a new world based on love, justice, and peace. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. John was commanded to write to the seven bishops of the churches in asia. Draper, understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation, shedding light on the new testament.