This article examines the book of revelation and is the concluding part of a letter we wrote, the first part being posted in a previous article on this website 2. 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. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. As mentioned before, the books very name means to reveal to unveil, to open to understanding what otherwise could not be comprehended. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Orley berg doesnt think the book of revelation is an incomprehensible mystery. Revelation devotional reading plan youversion bible. Dont have to have a religious back ground to understand it. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece.
This means that before reading the book of revelation, you must have read all other books of the bible. The first chapter of the book revelation could be divided into three parts, they are. The book of revelation blessing for reading and hearing. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. Cummings book on a study of daniel to our old testament curriculum. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible. Mike bickles straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. The first book of the bible is genesis, the last being the book of revelation.
Understanding the book of revelation berean research institute. Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries. The book of revelation consists of 404 verses that contain over 800 allusions to the old testament. Sometimes it was overwhelming, and sometimes i just flat did not understand it. The book of revelation is the last book in the bible the only bible book with blessings for reading and hearing it. Study of the book of revelation living waters tabernacle. The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. I listened earnestly on the edge of my chair to pastor younces awesome bible study on revelation. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. If this book was only meant for theologians to study, then it would not contain this blessing. We also recommend the books on our yashanet reading list the book of revelation is of the genre of mystical jewish writings, called torat ha sod.
And when john wrote the book of revelation, his readers needed this new. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Seven reasons for studying the book of revelation ministry. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. We should study the book of revelation for theological reasons. Its a revelation of a book often thought to be confusing.
We intend to help break the seal put by some of mankind on the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ. The study now has 22 divisions instead of four, which correspond to the chapters of the book of revelation. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. Surely god intended to say something to us about it all. 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. It does give people an understanding of all of the events that will occur while humans are actually trying to exist during the seven year period of tribulation. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. The greek term denotes an unveiling or uncoveringthus, a revelation p. In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent.
This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events constituting the whole book. A comprehensive study of the book of revelation by rev. Gain understanding on some of mikes most compelling insights into the book of revelation. Understanding the book of revelation berean research. This version of a short study on the book of revelation has been superseded. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Mike bickles simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation. Mikes straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. It is a personal letter written from him to his church. Was john on the island of patmos when he wrote the book of revelation. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. In part 1 of our 65 part bible study, we are introduced to the most famous piece of prophetic.
We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. This promise gives more reasons to know john believed this book was holy. Todays pulpit typically erroneously teaches or ignores the book of revelation, practically sealing the revelation of jesus christ. I dont know about you, but i used to be scared and intimidated to read it. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. You may use, copy, or distribute this material, provided you do it freezuq gi. The name of the book, revelation, is a translation of the title in the original new testament greek, apocalypsisthe origin of the other name by which the book is now known, the apocalypse.
There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation. Revelation on frontline heres all kinds of informative coverage from pbs on the last and creepiest book of the bible. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain faithful in. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. From the onset, it is made clear that the last book of the bible is the revelation of jesus christ himself. 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. With a glossary of terms and symbols and indepth articles, this versebyverse. Spiritual elements and the divine name last update 7300 ezekiels. Read revelation 2 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. 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. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. First, become very familiar with the book as a whole by repeated readings and rereading.
With simple and accessible language, revelation unveiled will help readers better understand this mysterious final book of the bible, and its implications for the times we live in. Publication date 2003 topics revelation, apocalypse, the book of revelation, millenium, commentary on revelation, apocalypse of john, revelation of jesus christ, revelation of st. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. This comprehensive workbook is designed to facilitate study and should be used in conjunction with the commentary on revelation available from the publsher. These are detailed, along with chucks analysis of the design and structure of this fascinating book. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. In addition, there are over 30 beautiful illustrations by pat marvenko smith, which will help the viewer to better visualize the symbolism.
A study in the book of revelation, greenville, south. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled by the end of. The book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Jacobs ladder last update 7300 the kingdom offer last update 7300 ezekiels chariot. It has been a part of our curriculum at moody bible institute since 2009. Sansom, red dragon by thomas harris, se7en by raven gregory, good ome. But we can be blessed by reading and hearing even when we dont understand. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation is both one of the most read books of the bible and one of the most misunderstood books of the bible. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Jenks, eating and drinking in the old testament, in anchor bible dictionary ed. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. This presents a lost opportunity for true christian happiness. From the author tim lahaye is founder and president of family life seminars, a national family ministry that organizes seminars throughout the country. 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. That the reader may understand the book of revelation better and enjoy it more deeply, we offer several suggestions.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. If you are new to torahbased bible study, we recommend you start with our introductorylevel study of the book of matthew. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. Yet most people believe that this final book of the bible cannot be understood at allthat its language and symbols are too confusing to make sense. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Essentially, imagery highlights the ways we can imagine seeing, hearing. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation.
This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Prayerful study of this book can bring you a deeper understanding of the. The book of revelation check out the full text of revelation, so you can relive all the freaky visions firsthand. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians.
A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation, with a glossary of terms and symbols, and indepth articles and charts. Spiritual elements and the divine name last update 7300 ezekiels chariot. Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Where were the seven churches to whom the message was addressed. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. This simple plan will take you through the book of revelation and would be great for individual or group study. Then a study of it with the aid of our notes will prove of great profit to you. Jul 31, 2006 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
And the book of revelation unveils the events of the end dramatically. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. Studies in the book of revelation jack hayford ministries. The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. The term eschatology means the study of the end times or the study of last things. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The name of the rose by umberto eco, revelation by c. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
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. Also, a number of amplifications and new scholarly citations have been added throughout the study. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. Our study of the book of revelation will help us understand our times, it will let us see where we are on gods calendar.
The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Online study of the book of revelation randy white ministries. Christ tells john to write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. So, having briefly examined the passages for which you requested that i clarify my position, i would suggest looking into the book of revelation now and carrying these understandings with us. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. In future articles the letters to the seven churches as outlined in the first three chapters of the book will be examined. An intertextual study adventist theological society. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. Ghostbusters actually quotes the book of revelation.
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