A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. The book of revelation has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Dear church family, for many, the most difficult book of the bible to understand is the final book of the new testament, the book of revelation. We should study the book of revelation for theological reasons. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Surely god intended to say something to us about it all. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Publication date 2003 topics revelation, apocalypse, the book of revelation, millenium, commentary on revelation, apocalypse of john, revelation of jesus christ, revelation of st. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. John is the stenographer taking the letter, as well as the mailman who delivers it to us.
Revelation 4 nlt worship in heaven then as i looked, i. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. It is a personal letter written from him to his church. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Revelation 10 nlv the angel and the little book then i. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. Revelation for today sunday 11th february 2018 morning service study passage. Seven reasons for studying the book of revelation ministry. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1.
How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The book of enoch makes clear that the one exalted and made to sit in the throne of god is the son of man, gods messiah. The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution.
Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries. In addition, there are over 30 beautiful illustrations by pat marvenko smith, which will help the viewer to better visualize the symbolism. Headings throughout the following book of revelation. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. See more ideas about bible, word of god and jesus is coming. 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. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,627,216 views 58. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go over several paragraphs at one sitting.
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. A study of the book of revelation 1 understanding the parenthetical periods of the book of revelation read revelation 7 the seventh chapter of revelation is the first parenthetical passage of the book. Written by the apostle john as a record of a series of visions given to him by jesus christ, this apocalyptic work. 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.
Open your eyes and lift up your horns if ye are able to recognize the elect one. This is an ongoing series of expositions from the book of revelation by bro. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. In this 12week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelation s core message. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Online study of the book of revelation randy white ministries. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. In this 12week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelations core message.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. How to study the book of revelation the book of revelation the book of revelation isthe revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. This study pays a fair homage to all the schools of thought regarding the interpretation of the book of revelation. Under the guidance of pastor michael, we are now studying the book of revelation.
And instantly i was in the spirit, and i saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it. Mounce reads revelation as reflecting his own culture, but understands that the predictions of johnwill find their final and complete fulfillment in the last days of history 45, first ed. This needs to be kept in mind in a special way as we study the book of revelationeven more than in the gospels. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. And the book of revelation unveils the events of the end dramatically. A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation, with a glossary of terms and symbols, and indepth articles and charts. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstoneslike. A comprehensive study of the book of revelation by rev. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. This study allows participants to learn about the mindset, thought process, theological and historical background of the people for whom this writing was made. May 06, 2011 each week a group of faithful men meets for bible study and fellowship. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. The first chapter of the book revelation could be divided into three parts, they are.
We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation is a book of severe warning of the consequences of rejecting gods offer of salvation, which is noted even in todays verse. Studies in the book of the revelation archives legacurry. Hahn gives catholic, mainline protestant, evangelical, orthodox christian and especially fundamentalist listeners a lesson of a true allencompassing universal catholic interpretation of the bible, which is. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.
Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. The book of revelation is perhaps the most misunderstoodand misusedof all the biblical writings. Understanding the parenthetical periods of the book of revelation. Understanding the parenthetical periods of the book of. Worship in heaven then as i looked, i saw a door standing open in heaven, and the same voice i had heard before spoke to me like a trumpet blast. The voice said, come up here, and i will show you what must happen after this.
This last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. From the onset, it is made clear that the last book of the bible is the revelation of jesus christ himself. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Listed below are all the blogs written so far in this series. The book of revelation this course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. A study of the book of revelation 1 chapter by chapter and verse by verse. The purpose of this study is to compile, for the reader, quotations from wellknown scholars on the premillennial approach to the book of revelation. To understand the book of revelation, one must be aware of seven parenthesis throughout the book of revelation. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. This first parenthetical passage is inserted here, between the sixth and seventh seal, and.
Bobby liddle takes a closer look at the first eight verses. Chapter seven is the first of these parenthesis, coming between the sixth and the seventh seals and reveals other things that are happening during this period of time. Our study of the book of revelation will help us understand our times, it will let us see where we are on gods calendar. What can we learn about sharing the gospel from john 1. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on. A study of the book of revelation 1 a study of the book of. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. As christs servants, let us examine his revelation to us about the future, and our place in it. Studies in the book of revelation jack hayford ministries. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more.
Gain understanding on some of mikes most compelling insights into the book of revelation. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation 4 new living translation nlt worship in heaven. This premillennial approach, we believe, is the only one that does justice to the historicalgrammatical basis of interpreting scripture. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This series began on july 30, 2006 and will be updated until the its completion. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book.
Each week a group of faithful men meets for bible study and fellowship. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. As we journey through this study of revelation, well focus on five aspects of the book that are important in helping us understand the message of what we are to expect in the future, and how we are to live now because of it. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. 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 mt 28. Oct, 2012 and the book of revelation unveils the events of the end dramatically. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf a truth that gives us great hope for the future. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. This blog series is based on my notes with some supplemental information from these weekly meetings. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1.
The bible as a whole tells us what he has done, what he is doing, and what he will do. The book of revelation emphasizes both what he is doing and what he will do. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. Mike bickles straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
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