Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation 25 lessons saint benedict press. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants. The writer of revelation identifies himself as john. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation.
This is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. The last book of the bible is the revelation of yeshua mashiach jesus christ, not a revelation from yeshua mashiach jesus christ as some try to say. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by mounce, robert h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. 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. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the bookscroll from him who sits on the throne all heavenly beings sing praise and honor the lamb. Written by a christian leader named john who had been exiled to the island of patmos, it was sent to seven congregations in asia minor 1. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
A bookscroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne it is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this bookscroll. The book of revelation study student bible baptist church. Revelation describes the events of the apocalypse which include the return of jesus christ, the defeat of satan by god and the recreation of earth and heaven as new. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation unveiled. If you have any questions related to the bible, please feel free to email us. Matthew kauth help you dive into the 22 engrossing chapters with renewed understanding and relevant historical context, all guided by. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Special revelation is the knowledge of god and spiritual. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation is one of the most confusing and misunderstood books of the bible. Book of revelation religious organization facebook. Were about 20 miles straight north of tyler at hollywood ranch.
The book of revelation, also called revelation to john, apocalypse of john, and revelation of jesus christ is the last canonical book of the new testament in the christian bible. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The book of revelation is a description of what happens when jesus returns. John, one of jesus followers, wrote revelation while living in exile on an island called patmos.
It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. Some were challenged by persecution, others by complacency, and still others by teachings. We are studying the book of revelation in chapter 11. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches. God gave him this revelation in order to show to his servants what must happen very soon. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. Revelation is the last book in the bible, the twentyseventh book of the new testament. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Thankfully, we have the one true church of jesus christ to interpret its dramatic signs and symbols. Net bible the one who conquers i will make a pillar in the temple of my god, and.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. This book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. The book begins by describing conditions in each of the seven churches. Net bible i am the alpha and the omega, says the lord godthe one who is. Thomas aquinas believed in two types of individual revelation from god, general revelation and special revelation.
Like most of the new testament, revelation started as a letter. Early church tradition identified him with john the son of zebedee, one of the twelve apostles. There are two witnesses that present the gospel worldwide and its really incredible picture. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. 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. Net bible then the angel showed me the river of the water of lifewater as clear as. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life.
What can we learn about sharing the gospel from john 1. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united church of god. The book of revelation, otherwise known as the apocalypse of john is the last book of the new testament and hence it is also the last book of the bible. John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Coming to a conclusion on the precise date that a particular book of the bible was written is by. Find the best commentary on scriptures and revelation. Mar 19, 2019 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. It was written by the apostle john during his exile on the island of. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 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. Is this the same john who wrote the gospel account and three letters. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the biblerevelation. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. As gods name marked the former as his, so the name babylon, etc. The entire bible is the book of revelation the revealing of god through his son the lord jesus christ. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john.
This is pastor tim from holy tree bible church in east texas. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Revelation was written by a man named john, who calls himself a brother in the faith 1. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. If you want to understand this book you must see first and foremost that this book is a revelation of yeshua mashiach jesus christ himself. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The book of revelation the new international commentary. But first and foremost this book is the revelation of jesus christ. Gospel of john beginning with papias who irenaeus said was a hearer of john, the early church fathers polycarp, justin martyr, irenaeus, clement of alexandria, tertullian, hippolytus, origen, eusebius universally agreed that the apostle john was the.
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