Revelation was written by a man named john, who calls himself a brother in the faith 1. So i went to the angel and said to him, give me the little book. To the one who is victorious, i will give some of the hidden manna. The difficulty with interpreting the book of revelation in the exhortative approach is that we do not know how it affected its first readers. Instead, it provides a striking bookend for the entire bible, which begins in paradise and ends in paradise. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear.
Remember the story outline that i gave you a few weeks ago. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. In addition to the incredible infographics found throughout, you and your kids will love playing a bible timeline board game that folds out from the middle of the book. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Not because john or the angel sealed it, although it is the most difficult book in the bible, being all in symbols. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. This line is the difference between truth and tradition, sweet and sour, life and death. Usually when people mention the book of revelation, they immediately think about judgment. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. Ones soulwinner power would, certainly, more than double if he diligently studies, and understands, the book of revelation, and realizes what is going to take place on earth before too long. The bible consists of 66 separate books penned by over 40 authors over a period of several thousand years that are an integrated message.
Also spelled out is what happens to those who do not believe in jesus and follow his teachings. 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. Those who believe the book of revelation is all fulfilled in history have a hard time with this battle. The book of revelation can be interpreted as a plea to change behavior, a plea that can still be heard today, which can be seen in the seven letters rev. David new bible college professor the word of god is holy, inspired. This is what happens in the book of revelation, right in the first verse, revelation. 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. Revelation is the last book in the bible, the twentyseventh book of the new testament. What does the book of revelation say about covid 19. The coronavirus, the apocalypse, and the book of revelation. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to. This game will help your family see gods awesome plan from genesis to revelation. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries.
Historical bible study doesnt treat revelation as a cosmology textbook. Jun 29, 2019 well the problem is that the bible does not come with levels. Using paintings and drawings from the great masters and bible illustrators, this goldmedal winning book draws a line between what you may have heard and what jesus actually said. The author had already in mind a specific scene described in the first chapter. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Anticatholics say that the infamous beast of revelation. A compilation of the winner s bible of philosophy and the winner s bible for society was released under a new title the ant and the ferrari. The writer of revelation identifies himself as john. Winner of the 2016 goldsteingoren award for the best book in jewish thought at once a study of biblical theology and modern jewish thought, this volume describes a participatory theory of revelation as it addresses the ways biblical authors and contemporary theologians alike understand the process of revelation and hence the authority of the law.
Also scriptures about women and the in the bowl of wrath, painful harmful sores come to those. Early church tradition identified him with john the son of zebedee, one of the twelve apostles. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Some say it is the great valley of the mississippi. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. As a source, the book of revelation is something of an outlier for a book of the bible that got accepted into the canonical new testament of most branches of christianity. Study guide for revelation by david guzik blue letter bible. We win literal commentary and study guide on the book of. 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. View an outline and see other pertinent information about the chapter. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation.
Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The great thing about having read the bible and especially the book of revelation is that we are not only unsurprised by the conflicts and disasters the world continually faces, we know how it all comes out in the end. The book of revelation is the most detailed of the bibles prophecies concerning that coming intervention. The book foretells the end of the world the earth and mankind. The first followers of jesus already had their own bible, what we now call. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. The authors nightmarish prophecies and visions of natural disasters, violence, bloodshed, revenge, and. 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. What historical reasons resulted in revelation being included. Can we use that logic when were understanding revelations in the bible. Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament.
The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name revelation 2. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. A compilation of the winners bible of philosophy and the winners bible for society was released under a new title the ant and the ferrari. What historical reasons resulted in revelation being. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The winners bible can be read on its own and is a stand alone book. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. Countless false prophets have misused it to predict the end of the world. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The unsaved are reading the bible without realizing it. He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles.
Each letter addresses whatever particular geographical, cultural, or religious situation was germane to each specific church. A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. 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, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. There are new christians who get turned off from the book of revelation simply because they dont understand it but actually, a good study of the book of revelation will cause you to go study the rest of the bible. But the number can be twisted to mean just about anyone, including as we. Herein ivp in its brazos theological commentary on the bible delivers a fascinating volume on the book of revelation that is a fine resource for ministers, seminary teachers, students, and learned laypeople. In addition to founding timbuktoons, llc, an awardwinning animation company, he has produced artwork and animation for clients such as phil. Introduction to revelation bible book of revelation.
God is in charge, we live on a battlefield, and jesus wins. This book cover was designed for a spiritual fiction. Why is it insidewhy did it become part of what is now our scripture. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. By the way, she is a christian, and she gets a great deal of scripture into her books.
Jan 26, 2012 this is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. I looked at the end of the book and we win, revelation 20. And without a doubt, much judgment occurs in the book. But there are basic principles which, like the warning in revelation 8. 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. Revelation and other prophetic passages in the bible speak of the end of this age, not the earth and all its inhabitants. 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.
Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation barry brinson on. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible. Revelation brazos theological commentary on the bible. Instead, he wanted to champion a publicspirited individualism which he identified with the historical jesus. The first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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.
Create a innovation book cover for the apolcyptic book of the. There are new christians who get turned off from the book of revelation simply because they dont understand it but actually, a good study of the book of revelation will cause you to. In this second section of revelation, we will explore the messages to the seven churches. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Create a innovation book cover for the apolcyptic book of. Before we look at these letters as a whole, lets briefly look at the seven cities where the recipients lived. Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online. While human beings will witness worldwide suffering as never before seen, mankind will not wipe itself from existencein fact, god will not allow it. Revelation has been called the most controversial book in the bible, for good reason.
Why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of. Well the problem is that the bible does not come with levels. Revelation was among the last books accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some. Create a innovation book cover for the apolcyptic book of the bible the book of revelation. And he saith unto me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book. I dont believe that in fact i regard that as an irresponsible use of scripture in direct defiance of johns warning at the end of this book, not to add anything to his words. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it revelation 2. It wont be long before someone is publishing an end times book, showing how revelation prophesied covid 19 and how it is a sign of the end. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. So the war between satan and god has an end and if we are on gods side we are on the winning side. The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built.
Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Because the book of revelation says that angels stand on the earths four corners. The lions share of revelation chapters 6 through 18, give indepth details about the events, personalities and reasons for that fast approaching day of reckoning scheduled for our world. Revelation is the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. To follow the writing, the angel needed to have an etheric appearance, while the little girl had to be seen as being more real. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.