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. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. In his introduction, strauss says, genesis is the book of commencement. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. You will understand what revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to.
Book of revelation explained summary end time message. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax. Unlike more recent authors, however, larkin does not make any claims to know when or exactly how the prophecies will unfold. 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. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second temple period. The versebyverse 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. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
The book of revelation global grey download free pdf. Book of revelation the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Unlike more recent authors, larkin does not make any claims to know when or exactly how the prophecies will unfold. Experience the apostle johns vision from four different perspectives. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Gain a comprehensive view of how to approach revelation from four views. This book has some solid, biblical and rational explanations of the symbols contained in revelation it is not sensationalist or farfetched, for the most partbut the explained part of the title is not entirely fulfilled. Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature.
The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation is one of the most controversial and difficult books of the bible. An indepth guide on the book of revelations by clarence larkin. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. 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. See the sequence of events at a glance with a simple symbol chronology. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The ebook the complete book of revelation is the full explanation of the book of revelation written by pastor orin e. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Jun 17, 20 the book of revelation free online bible study seminar today, perhaps as never before in christian history, people are talking and writing about the end times and the second coming of jesus christ. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of the lamb, and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads the book of revelation chapters 122. The preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The book of revelation free online bible study seminar today, perhaps as never before in christian history, people are talking and writing about the.
Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. 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 new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. This book has some solid, biblical and rational explanations of the symbols contained in revelationit is not sensationalist or farfetched, for the most partbut the explained part of. Larkin, who published several books about biblical studies in the 1910s and 20s, was a dispensationalist, one of the threads of modern evangelical christianity. Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the bible with the book of revelation for dummies, an easytounderstand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of revelation and apply them to your life. Bogart, given by god to man through his word the bibleand the holy spirit, it explains why god made man, the future of mankind, and the setup of his eternal kingdom. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Rather he takes us on a grand tour of the apocalypse of st. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. You will understand what revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,196,025 views 29. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. John, apocalyptic literature the book of revelation is one of the most controversial and difficult books of the bible. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly.
Its rich and dramatic apocalyptic language continues to be the subject of widely divergent interpretations. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category.
An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. According to the book, this john was on the island of patmos, not far from the coast of asia minor, because of the word of god and the testimony of jesus rev. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes.
Examine bible references that are used to support each view. Apr 20, 2014 mix the book of revelation full movie youtube. 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. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. The book of the revelation contains outlined studies of the last book of the bible. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. Understanding the book of revelation pdf download download. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorofbooks, and lover of all things revelation.
The author identifies three distinct systems of interpretation of revelation. If youve ever wondered exactly what the book of revelation is about and why people interpret it in so many ways, this pamphlet is for you. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ.
Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2.
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