This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. Dec 11, 2012 karen, many subjects in the last chapter of the book of revelation. The spiritual decline of the 7 churches chapters 2 and 3, also argues for the later. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a 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. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
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. The punishment of babylon, and the reaction of different groups of people. 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. However, one aspect of the mighty angel of this chapter is his physical appearance. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. It is a little book uniquely layed out to provide a tremendous amount of information in a small space. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a.
Choose the chapter in the revelation of jesus christ you would like to study. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. 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 final book. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. The most important part is verse 7, which explains that the seventh angel that sounds in the end of chapter 11 brings an end to the mystery of gods plan as declared by all of his prophets. This book is the only book having the lord jesus himself as author v. The futurist would say that nothing in the book of revelation past chapter 4 has yet been fulfilled. The seven sealed book, to be opened in the last days.
God provides security and protection for his saints. The book of revelation explained, a selfstudy aid by. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. The revelation of jesus christ, sent to the servant john, who bore witness to what he saw. This book is a tremendous aid to understand bible prophecy. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1.
Karen, many subjects in the last chapter of the book of revelation. Understanding who is the actual author of the revelationand understanding the critically important theme. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Everything is coming in the future, and most of it is in the final days before the eschaton. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy. Last updated on mar 17, 2016 an original video series that takes you through a chapter by chapter expository teaching of divinely revealed interpretations of revelation s mysteries. Behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him. It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. And these churches were in existence in asia at the time of the revelation. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being.
Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning.
The complete book of revelation can now be understood. It is a revelation, which means an unveiling or disclosure, not a mystery, and the lord jesus has attached his benediction to it to encourage us to read, hear and keep v. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. The chapters of these volumes are designated in this manner for ready reference sake. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. 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.
From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 duration.
The book of life is opened, and the dead are judged according to their works. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Scriptures pertinent to the topic are within the subject headings, and included within the body of the text are scriptures referenced to encourage study in conjunction with the holy. The book of revelation revealed, chapter by chapter youtube.
The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. There is also the son of god, and the spirit of god, but only is the father the true and everlasting god. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. 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 chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. This commentary has yet to go through advanced checking. 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. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Verse 18 jesus adds to the meaning of the first and the last. Each message was given to the seven churches as originally addressed. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and there is no indication that the mighty angel of this chapter is the same as the one john observed in revelation 5. The versebyverse 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. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction with the book of revelation itself. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god.
When you read revelation chapters 2 and 3, its important to see there are four applications to the messages. All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Setting of the earthly throne on earth for 1,000 years. Greetings of grace and peace to the seven churches in asia.
It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. 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 ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. 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 chapter summaries study light with mark wash. All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped god. Last updated on mar 17, 2016 an original video series that takes you through a chapter by chapter expository teaching of divinely revealed interpretations of revelations mysteries. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. 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 revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. At the sight of the face of he who sits on it, earth and heaven flee. Those whose names were not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire.
A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. This means that jesus wanted john to write about the things that would happen after the things regarding the seven churches, the things of the last days. We see the unity of the son and the father from the 1st verse a pure river of water of life proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. Praise to him who washed us from out sins in his own blood. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. Understanding revelation waitara seventhday adventist church.
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