What you have seen, and what is happening, and what will happen afterwards. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in.
Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. 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. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951.
Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. 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 literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. A few suggest a date during the reign of vespasian. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Revelation rarely quotes directly from the old testament, yet almost every verse alludes to or echoes older scriptures. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. 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. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 1. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture.
Book of revelation john gills exposition of the bible. 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. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. I even want to suggest that the book of revelation is one of the most important books in our bibles. Look under description for ebook options and to download a free pdf sample chapter. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. 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.
Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. This book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. 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.
The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. In the fourth century ce, when the canon of the bible was assembled from among the approximately 50 gospels. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. 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. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. The mighty angels of revelation book bible prophecy. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971.
We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. Encounter 72 of gods mightiest angels as they proclaim gods messages of warning and hope to a lost world throughout the book of revelation. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. What the modern reader or biblical scholar has to do is to try to read the text with. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an outstanding example. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Study revelation using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other new testament books were already written. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. 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.