The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Apart from the book of revelation, john has written other bible books which are. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. This january bible study 2019 expository notes and leader helps is intended to help those who will teach jbs. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and failings such as sardis and laodicea. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. Notes on the book of revelation loomis chicago bible students. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
In terms of structure, the book is built around four successive groups of seven. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An outstanding student of the bible he provides a running commentary of each chapter. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society.
The book of revelation uses picture stories to describe future events. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Constables notes on revelation 2020 edition was the last of johns inspired writings. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had ceased to exist, and the sea existed no more. Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department for years. Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The main problem with this view is the inability of its advocates to unite on the identifications of the various people and symbols that appear in the book.
The advocates of this view are mainly postmillennialists and amillennialists. Its author was john, who was a disciple student of jesus. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 9 the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, bible. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. 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.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. It was the message of hope the church needed to hear. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Revelation summary from the easyenglish bible easy. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible.
It is populated by winged and wild creatures, locust plagues, and sevenheaded beasts. If so, you have nothing to fear from gods judgment of the world as described in the book of revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
And it revealed the judgment of god on his enemies and the victory of the church. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. John faithfully writes everything down as a prophetic letter to the seven churches, with a closing message from jesus. The book of revelation provides the clearest biblical portrait of the events of the tribulation, dealing with the specifics of that terrible time chapters 418. Out of the darkness and confusion of these trouble times shone 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. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Notes on the book of revelation loomis chicago bible.
Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The most famous old testament apocalypse, the book of daniel, was. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. To enter into an extended investigation of this would greatly exceed the limits which i have, and would not comport with my design in these notes. In fact, a lot of people find it both confusing and frightening, heavily accentuated as it is with allegory and terrifying visions of locusts with a sting like a scorpions and teeth like the teeth of lions and other no less terrifying. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
The old testament books of ezekiel and zechariah contain long apocalyptic segments. Hath prevailed to open the book hath overcome all obstructions, and obtained the honour to disclose the divine counsels. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The entire bible is the book of revelation the revealing of god through his son the lord jesus christ.
Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age. The following is therefore an outline of the books contents rather than of its structure. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bible s first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Revelation is filled with obscure and fantastic symbolism, and it teems with mystical references.
But the book contains some clear lessons about the future. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. It warned of the disasters and persecutions about to take place. 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. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
In writing revelation, john follows the pattern that was used in older apocalyptic writings in the old testament such as the book of daniel in the old testament, 1 esdras in the apocrypha, the book of enoch in the pseudepigrapha, the assumption of moses, and many other well known writings, including sections of the book of ezekiel in the old testament and portions of the. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book is presented as a letter from john to the seven churches in whatistoday turkey. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of poisonwood bible and what it means.
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. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Bible summary revelation 1 revelation bible book summary. And i saw the holy city the new jerusalem descending out of heaven from god, made ready like a bride adorned for her husband. Bickle, thus, gives us a modern mans futurist understanding of revelation. If you detach the book of revelation from the literal meaning you, thus, cant properly interpret the meaning as it speaks to any point of history as it moves on. 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. The revelation and other writings address the last days with christians given life in heaven and others given to the lake of fire hell. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. This book presents the vision of john regarding future events around his time or even possibly yet to come now of the last days.
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. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format. The book of revelation study student bible baptist church. The scripture touches upon the outbreak of armageddon, the four riders. The beast and false prophet were captured and thrown into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. The revelation in barbara kingsolvers poisonwood bible. 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 5 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. Scofield reference notes 1917 edition bible study tools. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Summary of revelation bible summary the bible brief.
Notes on the book of revelation is a compilation of the writings of ludlow loomis. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian. The book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Verse 6 6 and i beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of. 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. 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. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. Extensive references to the writing of pastor russell are included. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Summary of the book of revelation story of the bible. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation.
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