The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his self revelation. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. So the primary purpose of chapter 1 is to establish jesus christ as the books author. 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. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Greetings of grace and peace to the seven churches in asia.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. If you want to better understand the book of revelation.
First seal opened, verses 1, 2 second seal opened, verses 3, 4. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. Have you ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. The verse by verse 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. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. 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. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. The chapters of these volumes are designated in this manner for ready reference sake.
Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory.
Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. When the lord jesus christ opens the seventh seal judgment, the immediate effect is silence in heaven. Thus, when studying a chapter in the book of revelation, you will be able to turn to the same numerical chapter in the book of.
Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
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. Everything is coming in the future, and most of it is in the final days before the eschaton. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church upon earth and grant it a place, however small, in the cause of present truth, is my earnest prayer.
John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ghostbusters actually quotes the book of revelation. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira.
It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Apr 16, 2011 the revelation of jesus christ, sent to the servant john, who bore witness to what he saw. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.
This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. 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. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others.
The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Idealistic the idealistic or philosophy of history method looks upon revelation as a. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. The series is explained by pastor steven anderson and i found this a helpful resource to my ever. Mar 21, 2016 this is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these. The futurist would say that nothing in the book of revelation past chapter 4 has yet been fulfilled.
The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. This perspective is explained in the paschal liturgy and the apocalypse new. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The world revelation greek apokalypsis, refers to an unveiling or exposure of gods program for the world through christ. Revelation on frontline heres all kinds of informative coverage from pbs on the last and creepiest book of the bible. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The book of revelation check out the full text of revelation, so you can relive all the freaky visions firsthand. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
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