A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. First seal opened, verses 1, 2 second seal opened, verses 3, 4. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Everything is coming in the future, and most of it is in the final days before the eschaton. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3.
The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Mar 21, 2016 this is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever.
A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his self revelation. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to. 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. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway.
Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. So the primary purpose of chapter 1 is to establish jesus christ as the books author. The world revelation greek apokalypsis, refers to an unveiling or exposure of gods program for the world through christ. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Greetings of grace and peace to the seven churches in asia. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church upon earth and grant it a place, however small, in the cause of present truth, is my earnest prayer. Ghostbusters actually quotes the book of revelation.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Have you ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about. The chapters of these volumes are designated in this manner for ready reference sake. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book.
Idealistic the idealistic or philosophy of history method looks upon revelation as a. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the. When the lord jesus christ opens the seventh seal judgment, the immediate effect is silence in heaven.
Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. 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. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.
A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Thus, when studying a chapter in the book of revelation, you will be able to turn to the same numerical chapter in the book of. Revelation on frontline heres all kinds of informative coverage from pbs on the last and creepiest book of the bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube.
John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Apr 16, 2011 the revelation of jesus christ, sent to the servant john, who bore witness to what he saw. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The verse by verse 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.
It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. 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. This is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. This perspective is explained in the paschal liturgy and the apocalypse new. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times.
And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The series is explained by pastor steven anderson and i found this a helpful resource to my ever. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The book of revelation check out the full text of revelation, so you can relive all the freaky visions firsthand. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these.
His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The futurist would say that nothing in the book of revelation past chapter 4 has yet been fulfilled. 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. The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand.
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