Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,195,868 views 58. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. In the book of revelation, seven trumpets are sounded, one at a time, to cue apocalyptic events seen by john of patmos revelation 1. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The book of revelation is the last book in the bible. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The images that are seen in the book of revelation are explained by the author. Revelation is also known as the apocalypse from its original greek title. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The seven trumpets are sounded by seven angels and the events that follow are described in detail from revelation chapters 8 to 11.
Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur.
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. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Bauckhams book will guide you into a richer understanding of the symbolism and their significance and literary art of johns prophetic imagination. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. May 02, 2007 the book tells of plagues, a meteor named wormwood, famines, and pestilence. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. These pages explain the book of revelation in the framework of only four prophetic periods.
Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues revelations ancient discoveries duration. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Oct 21, 2016 revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues revelations ancient discoveries duration. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. There would be no reason to explain the specific numbers and times in the book of revelation any other way, other than in their plain literal sense. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. 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 book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. It is here to help christians to survive in a hostile world, and that is how we need to study. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this.
The greek word apocalypse is translated revelation. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Only christ is qualified to remove the seven seals and open the book to understanding. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy. This is because it is one of the only gnostic gospels that actually made it into the bible.
This fascinating book is also called the apocalypse, from the greek word that means revelation. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. As a matter of fact the book of revelation deals quite a bit with our own internal battles as well as wars. This kingdom was prophesied to receive a deadly wound before rising again prior to the end of this age revelation.
Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1. A vision of god on his throne in heaven revelation 4. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet basic structure of the book of revelation. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. During the time when the church is gone, a remnant of 144,000 ethnic jews is converted 12,000 from each tribe. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
It is a survival manual, explaining how to survive when the world is against you. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Special revelation is the knowledge of god and spiritual. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The one thing every christian should be doing but most are not. Sure i could tell you this, that and the other thing but without the time to explain the background of the bible, the prophets, the dreams, the visions, the sonthe living word of god how and why he died on the cross, was raised from the dead ascended into heaven, fullfilled the ot laws. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. John macarthur explains the book of revelation paperback march 1, 2007. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which.
The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. As explained in our article mark of the beast, the beast in the book of revelation is a continuation of the fourth great historical empire the roman empire prophesied in daniel 7. To understand the book of revelation it is necessary to grasp its simplistic message and relate its symbolism to scriptures found in other books. Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 119. The churches to whom it was first written didnt have the luxury of doing that. The real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular. Many attempting to explain the book of revelation incorrectly take a purely sequential approach, ie. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. It is here to help christians to survive in a hostile world, and that is how we need to study it. 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 introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Books is from the hebrew, sefar word number h5609 in strongs concordance. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. Jan 17, 2012 and i heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of israel. Jan 02, 2020 what is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The most important part is verse 7, which explains that the seventh angel that sounds in the end of chapter 11 brings an end to the mystery of gods plan as declared by all of his prophets. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
We dont know why john was exiled to patmos, but it may have been for refusing to worship the roman emperor domitian. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Our purpose in this article is to lay a foundation and generate an interest in what is probably the most unique of all our books of scripture. The book of revelations can not be explained in the limited time or space that is available here.
The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the father, which reveals what is going to happen before his return to establish the kingdom of god on earth. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. And i heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of israel.
What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The word apocalypse has come to be associated with cataclysmic disaster, judgment. This book was not written for us to speculate over while we put our feet up. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. The book of revelations, a gnostic gospel excommunicate. 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. The book of revelation, quipped ambrose bierce, is a famous book in which st. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1.
The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. 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. It is a curious book unlike any other account in the bible. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The book of revelation was written for a people under pressure. This commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. In the way they set up, the events described in chapters 12 are meant to explain how those circumstances in chapters 511 came about. Thomas aquinas believed in two types of individual revelation from god, general revelation and special revelation. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all.
But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic. The church is raptured prior to the great tribulation. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction with the book of revelation itself. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. The christ depicted in revelations is far different than the meek savior who died upon the cross. The revealing is done by the commentators, who know nothing. There are many images found in the book of revelation and these images are explained by the writer with much detail. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Conventional understanding until recent times was that the book of revelation was written to comfort beleaguered christians as they underwent persecution at. Book of revelation bible survey how can i understand the book of revelation.