Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The name of the book, revelation, is a translation of the title in the original new testament greek, apocalypsis the origin of the other name by which the book is now known, the apocalypse. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse.
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. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The book of revelation is the most detailed of the bibles prophecies concerning that coming intervention. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book of. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy.
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. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. 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. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition symbolism found in genesis 3. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. 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. Bible scholars claim book of revelation seals broken. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. It here signifies an opening up of hidden knowledge to understanding. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. 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. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in.
The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. New jerusalem, an expression that appears twice in the bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of jesus followers who go to heaven to rule with him in gods kingdom. 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. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. In addition to the book of life, there are other categories of records or books mentioned in scripture. 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. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. 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. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The book of revelation asv american standard version. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to.
The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. 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. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ.
A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. The greek term denotes an unveiling or uncoveringthus, a revelation. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. 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. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
In the fourth century ce, when the canon of the bible was assembled from among the approximately 50 gospels. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. John, who wrote the bible s book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation.
The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen.