The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The ancient nations of babylon, persia, greece and rome, reports wohlberg, are clearly mentioned in bible prophecy. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dating when the book was written is not without controversy. Thus, it occupies a central place in christian eschatology. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides.
Over the course of the book the author has two visions. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app.
The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The author names himself as john in the text, but his precise identity remains a point of academic debate. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1.
During the 1st century ce, judaism was composed of about 24 separate religious groups. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. 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. Many christians scratch their heads as they read through johns illustrative visions. 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 by the apostle john outlines the end of the world and the second coming of jesus christ. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in. See whats new in logos 8 explore all features schedule a demo howtos. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Jan 02, 2020 the description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. In fact, a lot of people find it both confusing and frightening, heavily accentuated as it is with allegory and terrifying visions of locusts with a sting like a scorpions and teeth like the teeth of lions and other no less terrifying accounts of. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. There are many different ways to interpret these visions, and there have been many arguments over which way is right. In the book of daniel, chapter 7, these nations are symbolized by a winged.
Trump, america, the book of revelation, bible prophecy. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
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. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
The book of revelation asv american standard version. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 914. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the.
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. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Some of these were the sadducees, pharisees, essenes, various groups within the christian movement, followers of john the baptist, etc. The book of revelation gives us a few details about what this time period will entail. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Gods wrath will be on the earth, the beast will be revealed, and plagues and suffering will occur. 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. When one dates the book will certainly have a bearing upon ones interpretation of the book, especially if one follows the preterist view. Some people consider revelation to be the most difficult book in the bible. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. 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. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series richards, larry on. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. 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 revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. See the list below for their most common abbreviations. 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.
In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ, which. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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.
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