I was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11 saying, write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all god. 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 book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. Revelation 1 esv prologue the revelation of jesus bible gateway. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Revelation 14 new international version niv the lamb and the 144,000. The book finishes with a call for all to obey the message of the book and a warning to those who reject what is taught.
John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. The writer of revelation identifies himself as john. Apocalyptic literature often uses symbols and highly charged language to relate the seers heavenly journey and vision of the end. John was a prisoner because he preached about jesus and him crucified and that he rose from the dead. The genre itself is screaming this point to us if we will only hear it. It is a triumph that unfolded in the history of jesus of nazareth and continues to. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page.
In revelation 14, we meet 144,000 people, who had the name of jesus and the father on their foreheads. Revelation was written by a man named john, who calls himself a brother in the faith 1. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. What historical reasons resulted in revelation being included in most christian canons. Introduction and benediction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. It covers what the apostle john saw in a vision on the island of patmos. The book of revelation panorama bible study course, no. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries.
Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Facts of the book of revelation this is not the book of revelations. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. What is usually revealed is some hidden or secret information about the end of time. It is a book of sign and symbol showing events which would occur from the 1st century right up until our day and beyond. The book itself reveals that the author was a jew, well versed in scripture, a church leader who was well known to the seven churches of asia minor, and a deeply religious person fully. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Early church tradition identified him with john the son of zebedee, one of the twelve apostles.
Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. I listened earnestly on the edge of my chair to pastor younces awesome bible study on revelation. There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation. See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile. 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. It is the first word of the last book of the new testament, and hence the book is called revelation or sometimes the apocalypse. Revelation new international version niv the beast out of the sea.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea bible gateway. The book of revelation explained is a free online training that helps people who are interested in this topic, to get a full and unique understanding of the book. Whats the significance of the 144,000 in revelation 14. 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. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those who believe in him. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. This does not mean that it is not inspired, or not true. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. 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.
Three times, each at a critical break in the sequence of events described in the book of revelation, christ gives more detail to john for clarification. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled by the end of. What historical reasons resulted in revelation being. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. John was one of the 12 disciples special students of jesus, who later became the.
The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. To unlock the symbols in the book, other parts of gods word need to be studied. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible. 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.
Revelation 8 new international version niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. An introduction to the book of revelation, including issues in interpretation, ways to understand the time frame of the book, and. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. The book of revelation is an amazing message from jesus to his followers. It is because people have thought it is a book of revelations, they have missed the point that the theme of this book is the day of the unveiling of christ and the events that precede and follow that unveiling or revelation. Revelation 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible. Revelation is the last book in the bible, the twentyseventh book of the new testament. Well, one thing thats helpful to remember in revelation, is that numbers mean things, sometimes in a different way than they do in historical narratives because revelation is an apocalyptic work that shows this. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Revelation is from a greek word meaning to uncover, to.
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. 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. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. 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 book of revelation is surely true, but not historical narrative, not meant to be taken literally. Does the bible actually teach the doctrine of the trinity.
And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The next step is to enter your payment information. Revelation a study guide about the book of revelation. Interpretation is from the premillennial standpoint, and the writer s purpose is to show that the book is to be taken literally. Is this the same john who wrote the gospel account and three letters. 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. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Bible living so busy that i must pray stephen altrogge.
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