Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. 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. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Revelation 1 ncv john tells about this book this is.
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. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. Encounter 72 of gods mightiest angels as they proclaim gods messages of warning and hope to a lost world throughout the book of revelation. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. What you have seen, and what is happening, and what will happen afterwards. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Prologue 1 the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. And jesus sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he has seen.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this 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. The mighty angels of revelation book bible prophecy. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters.
Look under description for ebook options and to download a free pdf sample chapter. Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The bible s answer the greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. 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. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
This book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory.
The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. During the 1st century ce, judaism was composed of about 24 separate religious groups. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. The book of revelation, which is sometimes called revelation to john, apocalypse of john, or revelation of jesus christ is the last book of the new testament in. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. The bible on revelation the book ends selfstudy program. Some of these were the sadducees, pharisees, essenes, various groups within the christian movement, followers of john the baptist, etc. 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. Revelation is the revelation of jesus christ, revelation 1.
Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. 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. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation 1 new century version ncv john tells about this book. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. 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. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales.
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