Revelation 2 niv to the church in ephesus to the bible gateway. The book of revelation kjv audio holy bible high quality. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Just like in these few chapters of revelation where figures and symbols are cited, in the other parts of the rest of the scriptures there are also numerous items that warrant deeper study for which time is the. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3.
The seven seals, trumpets, and plagues, with interludes 6. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. They are recorded as apocalyptic events that were seen in the vision of the revelation of jesus christ, by john of patmos. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the.
All the violence, destruction, bizarre and outlandish imagery, and cryptic symbolism make for a story that is difficult to read and even harder to make any sense of. Shmoop bible guide to book of revelation characters. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. If anyone takes away any words from the book of this prophecy, god will take away his portion of the tree of life and the holy city that are described in this book. The book of revelation new century bible beasleymurray, george raymond on. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28.
What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. 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 next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information.
The book of revelation asv american standard version. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible. 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. Revelation 1 esv prologue the revelation of jesus bible gateway. 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. The very last book in the bible, being the twentyseventh in the new testament, and the sixtysixth in the bible as a whole, is the revelation. You can follow the abbreviation with a chapter andor verse reference specified e. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. New testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. 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. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. 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. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Apr 29, 2015 the book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed. On bible gateway, you can enter book abbreviations into the search bar to save time when you search. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. All of historys events are culminated in this fantastic story of christs ultimate triumph over evil and the restoration of all things to their created design. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. 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 niv audio holy bible high quality.
Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church. Revelation 22 eden restored 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2.
In the letters he applauds and chastises each church and he offers them advice on how to get back on track. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events.
Apr 22, 2015 the book of revelation from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 66 please note we have slowed the speed of the original by 3%, so this speed and. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. This commentary has been through advanced checking. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john.
The book of revelation, which is sometimes called revelation to john, apocalypse of john, or revelation of jesus christ is the last book of the new testament in the bible. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Wikisource has original writing related to this article. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The image and superscription of this book are truly sacred and divine, and the matter of it agreeable with other prophetical books, particularly ezekiel and daniel. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed.
Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. Revelation 22 new international version niv biblica. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The bible the revelation, last book in new testament. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Book of revelation characters analyzed by stanford, harvard, and berkeley ph. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Bible study courses revelation bible study courses. Revelation bible study courses 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. Is bible gateway affiliated with a particular christian church or denomination. It was written by the apostle john, towards the end of his life in approximately 95 ad.
Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in asia. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful in christ jesus. The book of revelation the end and the beginning, the new testament and the bible culminate with this glorious description of the revelation of jesus christ. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy.
What does the bible say about revelation knowledge. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. What the bible narrates from genesis to revelation is too overwhelming to comprehend. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Bible book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Many books have more than one accepted abbreviation. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Revelation 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. 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, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. The real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Introduction and benediction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. Dec 17, 2019 19 quotes from the book of revelation end time bible verses update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally.
Net bible and if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. You may unsubscribe from bible gateways emails at any time.
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