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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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. 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, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. The book of revelation global grey download free pdf. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of the lamb, and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads the book of revelation chapters 122. 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 read, study bible verses online. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into.
The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. Gain a comprehensive view of how to approach revelation from four views. 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. Book of revelation explained summary end time message. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Understanding the book of revelation pdf download download.
Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. 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. Unlike more recent authors, larkin does not make any claims to know when or exactly how the prophecies will unfold. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. You will understand what revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to. John, apocalyptic literature the book of revelation is one of the most controversial and difficult books of the bible. The book of revelation free online bible study seminar today, perhaps as never before in christian history, people are talking and writing about the. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. In his introduction, strauss says, genesis is the book of commencement. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The ebook the complete book of revelation is the full explanation of the book of revelation written by pastor orin e.
Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in. An indepth guide on the book of revelations by clarence larkin. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. Experience the apostle johns vision from four different perspectives. Apr 20, 2014 mix the book of revelation full movie youtube. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. 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. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax.
The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. If youve ever wondered exactly what the book of revelation is about and why people interpret it in so many ways, this pamphlet is for you. 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. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Rather he takes us on a grand tour of the apocalypse of st. 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. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Bogart, given by god to man through his word the bibleand the holy spirit, it explains why god made man, the future of mankind, and the setup of his eternal kingdom. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. According to the book, this john was on the island of patmos, not far from the coast of asia minor, because of the word of god and the testimony of jesus rev. Unlike more recent authors, however, larkin does not make any claims to know when or exactly how the prophecies will unfold.
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. Book of revelation the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans.
Its rich and dramatic apocalyptic language continues to be the subject of widely divergent interpretations. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. See the sequence of events at a glance with a simple symbol chronology. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorofbooks, and lover of all things revelation. An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. You will understand what revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it. The preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second temple period.
Examine bible references that are used to support each view. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Jun 17, 20 the book of revelation free online bible study seminar today, perhaps as never before in christian history, people are talking and writing about the end times and the second coming of jesus christ. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. This book has some solid, biblical and rational explanations of the symbols contained in revelation it is not sensationalist or farfetched, for the most partbut the explained part of the title is not entirely fulfilled. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the bible with the book of revelation for dummies, an easytounderstand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of revelation and apply them to your life.
This book has some solid, biblical and rational explanations of the symbols contained in revelationit is not sensationalist or farfetched, for the most partbut the explained part of. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,196,025 views 29. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Larkin, who published several books about biblical studies in the 1910s and 20s, was a dispensationalist, one of the threads of modern evangelical christianity. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
The author identifies three distinct systems of interpretation of revelation. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The book of the revelation contains outlined studies of the last book of the bible. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
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