The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Traditionally, the five books of the new testament gospel according to john, 1 john, 2 john, 3 john, and revelation have been attributed to john the apostle. It is also known as the book of the revelation of saint john the divine or the apocalypse of john, both in reference to its author or the book of the revelation of. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to many political and religious prisoners or slaves.
How john wrote the book of revelation is a behindthescenes look at the literary process used to create the book of revelation. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. He suggested that the author was a certain john the presbyter, whose name appears elsewhere in ancient writings. 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. 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. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. Fruitful revelation bible study must take as its starting point the fact that the book was intended for believers in johns day.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. This book cracks the mystery of the elaborate, and highly formulaic procedure john used, and gives readers the opportunity to observe how the book of revelation was written, line by line, as though they were peering. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. He does this from the very beginning of the book of revelation.
The book of revelation was likely written between a. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Although it encompasses much of prophecy, revelation is a very personal book the apostle john wrote to the seven churches regarding the vision he received from christ. Revelation movie with apostle john watch now for free. Librivox recording of the book of revelation, king james version. In johns time, many people thought that rome and the emperor had the greatest power. Although it encompasses much of prophecy, revelation is a very personal book the apostle john wrote to the seven. Like koester, spilsbury walks you through johns revelation. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. Oct 21, 2016 the new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration.
Book of revelation john of patmos, god, matthew henry, king james bible, douay. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Book of revelation synonyms, book of revelation pronunciation, book of revelation translation, english dictionary definition of book of revelation. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book of revelation certainly contains some vivid and disturbing imagery and many have called it an angry text. Incidentally, the book of revelation was written by the apostle john while imprisoned on the isle of patmos. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. 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 smell of acne face cleanser filled the room as i dove into mysterious depictions of fourfaced angels, beasts from the sea and land, of massive angels, and 100pound hailstones being hurled to the earth. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Who better to help you understand the seals, trumpets, vials, woes, and plagues than john f. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. He has his scribes pen the words that are given to him. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The gospel of john does not mention james or john by name but just refers to the sons of zebedee. The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Some bible translations say that the book of revelation is the revelation. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation or apocalypse and often misquoted as revelations, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. 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. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. As a matter of fact, you will see this during the revelation movie. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the.
Commentary to revelation free online downloadable pdf. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. 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. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. The end of time in revelation and the gospel of john the. Revelation bible study free online bible study, informative. Barber it might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the book of revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment. An introduction to the book of revelation revelation 21.
Book of revelation wikisource, the free online library. As a teenager, i remember being a bit frightened of the book of revelation. Walvoord, one of evangelicalisms most prominent leaders, and mark hitchcock, todays leading bible prophecy the book of revelation has long fascinated and even confused readers. He is general editor of explore the bibles new study, 1, 2, 3 john. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John s anger has traditionally been understood to be directed at the romans for. 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. Knowing god an extraterrestrial message chuck missler. The secret book of john the secret revelation of john aeon a divine power or nature emanating from the supreme being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe ineffable defying expression barbelo the first emanation something that is emitted or radiated of god autogenes self generated pleroma of, and. Revelation commentary john gills exposition of the bible. He writes very clearly about the sovereignty of the one eternal god all through the book. He wrote it when he was about 92 years old, while a prisoner of rome on the remote desert penal colony of patmos, an island in the aegean sea.
Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The book owes its origin, at least in part, to contemporary conditions. The book of revelation is the revelation of john many people are confused about the background of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. John macarthur explains the book of revelation john macarthur on. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. The entire bible is the book of revelation the revealing of god through his son the lord jesus christ. The revelation to john new international version the prologue. Yet the bible is written to be understood, and revelation is no exception.
The secret book of john the secret revelation of john. Only revelation and the gospel of john describe jesus as the lamb 5. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Actually, it is here he receives revelation word from god. Book of revelation the last book of the new testament. The roman authorities were beginning to enforce a cult of emperor worship. I believe the modern evangelical church reconciles matthew 24, luke 21, and mark book of john by claiming that jesus is talking about the destruction of jerusalem in 70 a. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. John of patmos could be the author named as john in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, the macarthur bible studies are an invaluable. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The author names himself as john in the text, but his precise identity remains a point of academic. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. John wrote revelation to encourage believers who were experiencing intense persecution. Editor of reading the book of revelation wilsons charts on the book of revelation synthesizes an enormous amount of material relevant to the study of the revelation of john and makes it available in a clear, useful, and unusual format for students of the bible. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy english. Jun 07, 2018 the book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation or apocalypse and often misquoted as revelations, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology.
The endless love of jesus ministries 1,232,276 views 29. The apostle john is the author of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. 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. It too would make a good companion volume as you read this challenging book. 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.
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