The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. This last book of the bible is written to the church.
Over the course of the churchs history there have been four main approaches. The book of daniel describes a similar relationship between angels and groups of humans. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. In chapters 23 the lord reveals to the seven churches their strengths and. Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. In addition, there are 16 major concepts that are covered in johns apocalypse. Now that we have seen, in chapter one, the time then and now, not sometime in the future and reason for the letter, received greetings from the apostle john and the. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4.
Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Notice that god promises a blessing to those who study revelation. One of the many proofs of this need is that the new testament regularly has. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. What is a breakdown of the book of revelations in laymans. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. Revelation 1 2020 verse by verse ministry international. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. A bible study of revelation chapter 22book 1 ebook. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. During the normal quarterly rotation, the focus switched to the study of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 1 opens with a prologue that lets the reader know that the revelation is from jesus christ himself. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, rev 1. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john.
A look at the fact that there will be no more curse and that we will serve christ in heaven forever. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. This list does not include, for example, certain statistical adjustments, which can be found in the latest yearbook and in other publications. Hey everybody it is good to be coming to you from the sanctuary again. To enter into an extended investigation of this would greatly exceed the limits which i have, and would not comport with my design in these notes.
An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. This is our first attempt at bringing gods message to you through this medium, i know we have some tracking issues to resolves but despite that i hope this message will be a blessing to you. Since the book of revelation is not only the last book of the bible but also the conclusion of the entire holy book, we can surely see how each of these three categories will consummate. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. This is the event that inaugurates the tribulation period. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. It was his servant john, and the best evidence points to this being the apostle john, the same writer of the gospel of john and the books of 1, 2, and 3 john.
The bible reads in verse 20 the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand and the seven golden candlesticks. An issue that must be addressed before proceeding to an examination of the text of revelation is our basic hermeneutical approach to the book. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who. How should we understand the lion and the lamb passage. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1.
Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. Questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. Positive proof of the position here taken will be given as we proceed. Revelation chapter 1 introduction and salutation 1. This podcast is the 2nd in a series on the book of revelation. Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book. The prologue verses 1 2 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Now many people will look at the book of revelation and think that it is a very mysterious book, and alot of christians will even shy away from studying the book of revelation. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.
John, a symbol of the church, is taken up to heaven. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The work of jesus on the cross for us is gods ultimate proof of his love for you.
And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. Knox will teach through the book of revelation verse by verse in this weekly series on our youtube. Jan 11, 2018 the core purpose of the book of revelation is to reveal the totality of jesus identity.
The book of revelation is written by the apostle john after christ appeared to him and gave him a revelation of the things to come in the end times. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. In this podcast, we are going to be considering revelation chapter 1. What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds. We must remember, and i stress again, that john was banished to the isle of. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
The antichrist signs a covenant for seven years with the nation of israel. Listed below are the key adjustments to the book revelation its grand climax at hand. Though mary was the woman to give birth to christ, this woman is symbolic, as are all the symbols in revelation. Chapter 1 of revelation presents an introduction to and an outline of the book of revelation. This quiz supports a summary study of the last book of the bible variously referred to as revelation, book of revelation, book of the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, apocalypse, or in popular misreference revelations. Pastor anderson shows time and again proof of many of. Open your bibles to the book of revelation chapter 1. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. By ernie and mary kroeger the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written in history of the church, 5. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. 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 hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. This book is a revelation given to john the apostle late in his life by jesus christ. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. What are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5. In summary, the evidence favoring the apostle johns authorship substantially outweighs the evidence against it. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. God told moses, and the lord said unto moses, write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of joshua. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. A look at the fact that there will be no darkness in heaven and a look a the faithful sayings of.
This verse says that the john verse 1 mentions is the one who bore record that jesus was the word, and wrote that jesus was the son of god. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, rev 1. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Adjustments for the book revelation its grand climax at hand. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. At one point in time, i was teaching an adult sunday school class. The book of revelation can be divided into two sections. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. We can see this from the beginning of vision 1, where john sees the seven. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle.
The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced. John was the only one of the original apostles not killed for his faith in jesus christ. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. There is evidence that they did listen to christs words. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. Papyrus 46, one of the oldest new testament papyri, showing 2 cor 11. Why is there silence in heaven for half an hour in revelation 8. He may give additional proof, but he can give no greater proof. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. In this podcast, we are going to be considering revelation chapter 1, verse 4, and part of verse 5. If you are looking for a reason to study this book, look no further than the third verse of 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. 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.
Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. He made this known by sending an angel to his servant, john, who had been exiled to the island of patmos. The futurist approach understands everything from revelation 4. Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it. A look at the pure river of water proceeding from the throne of god and a look at the tree of life. If the book of revelation is a book of prophecy as it claims to be rev. Matthew chapter 1 kjv king james version hello onnye. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
Mar 21, 2016 this is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. 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. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. John begins the book of revelation by saying those who read it are blessed because the time is near. Christ opens the first of the sevensealed scroll, and the rider on the white horse probably antichrist appears. Revelation chapter 2 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The preterists thought revelation talked about the past and how the church struggled. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Adjustments for the book revelationits grand climax at hand.
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. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. An introduction to the book of revelation revelation.
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