An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. 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. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life.
Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. The book of revelation kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. All things made new now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.
It makes numerous references to various constellations in the night sky. Some were challenged by persecution, others by complacency, and still others by teachings. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. We conclude the series with a look at archaeological and historical evidence relating to the last book of the bible, revelation. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The old and new testaments harmonize in declaring gods plan for mankind down through the ages. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which. 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 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. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation proclaims a message. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Sometimes called the apocalypse which is a transliteration of the greek word for revelation. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28. However, the bible does not answer this question directly. Is bible gateway affiliated with a particular christian church or denomination. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book. Revelation prologue 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god a gave him b to show to his servants 1 the things that must soon take place. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries.
It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation 1 esv prologue the revelation of jesus bible gateway. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and.
The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The entire bible is the book of revelation the revealing of god through his son the lord jesus christ. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea bible gateway. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Revelation, the book of holman bible dictionary bible. And i heard a loud voice from heaven saying, behold, the tabernacle of god is with men, and he will dwell with them. If you read this prophecy aloud to the church, you will receive a. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. I listened earnestly on the edge of my chair to pastor younces awesome bible study on revelation. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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.
There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The book of revelation is the most detailed of the bibles prophecies concerning that coming intervention. Immediately after the vision of christ in chapter 1 there are a series of short messages to each of the seven churches in chapters 2 and 3. These indepth versebyverse studies, covering thousands of pages, represent more than 30 years of the ministry of bible scholar frank shallieu. Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. 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, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is. The book of revelation free sermon outlines and bible. 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 christ. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled by the end of.
An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Jan 26, 2012 the book of revelation kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Then i, john, saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
Revelation 14 new international version niv the lamb and the 144,000. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their. This book unveils some of the future activities soon to occur in the life of jesus christ. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of hope whoever reads the book of revelation discovers what the christian worship actually is. God permitted him to reveal these things to his servant john in a vision.
Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book begins by describing conditions in each of the seven churches. You may use, copy, or distribute this material, provided you do it freezuq gi. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books 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 a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. In revelation the message is that god is coming to judge and. Prologue the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the book of the revelation, jesus is going to reveal the future. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. 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. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Written by a christian leader named john who had been exiled to the island of patmos, it was sent to seven congregations in asia minor 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. The book of revelation coptic orthodox diocese of the. 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. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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 literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Introduction and benediction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
The apostle john, who wrote it under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. The next step is to enter your payment information. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Several bible scholars believe that the two witnesses mentioned in the book of revelation are moses and elijah. What a delightful and splendid book that is appropriate for every believer to hold, keep at heart, meditate on, and constantly repeat day and night. The lions share of revelation chapters 6 through 18, give indepth details about the events, personalities and reasons for that fast approaching day of reckoning scheduled for our world. Voice bible studies, the book of revelation, lesson 1. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account.
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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Revelation new international version niv the beast out of the sea. John wrote it all downthe words of god and jesus christ and everything he heard and saw. 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. This book is all about revealing, not hiding things. Revelation is a work of intensity, forged in the flames of the authors personal tribulation.