Each facet of revelations genre deserves a closer look. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. Thus, it occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ.
The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. Everywhere we hear how difficult it is to understand.
Within, he attacks some elements of the book of revelation, but embraces others, such as the image of man living breast to breast with the cosmos. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more. And the book of revelation unveils the events of the end dramatically. Revelation is a book of severe warning of the consequences of rejecting gods offer of salvation, which is noted even in todays verse. 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. Not only in revelation but in the entire bible jesus christ is the major theme. Some think the signs and symbols of the book are impossible to comprehend. Christ tells john to write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things. Unfortunately, i havent actually read this book, but what i must recommend to all those who are considering buying this book is to purchase a copy of dh lawrences apocalypse. Discover a god who loves and cares for his people, and is actively working to restore all things. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The book of revelation is probably the most neglected book of the bible.
This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. For a year and a half i taught the book of revelation to the midweek crowds of the miller road baptist church in garland, texas. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Listed below are all the blogs written so far in this series. With a glossary of terms and symbols and indepth articles, this versebyverse study guide makes the end times easy to understand. Generally, a negative attitude toward its content reigns. It will be the students responsibility to keep this wonderful revelation of jesus christ with a resulting promise happiness. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of. We should study the book of revelation for theological reasons. Orley berg doesnt think the book of revelation is an incomprehensible mystery. The book of revelation is perhaps the most misunderstoodand misusedof all the biblical writings.
Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. Each week a group of faithful men meets for bible study and fellowship. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the book of the revelation, jesus is going to reveal the future. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb.
Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Gods final word on the last times a study on the book of revelation related media. If you have been saved by grace through faith in jesus christ, then you are in the worldwide church of god. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. Study of the book of revelation living waters tabernacle. Where were the seven churches to whom the message was addressed.
An indepth bible study guide that goes chapter by chapter through the book of revelation. These are the edited manuscripts of the first four messages in gods final word on the last times series prepared by robert l. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Gods final word on the last times a study on the book of. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. Book of revelation was written to address this need.
Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries. 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. This premillennial approach, we believe, is the only one that does justice to the historicalgrammatical basis of interpreting scripture. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
In future articles the letters to the seven churches as outlined in the first three chapters of the book will be examined. The title of the last book in the christian bible is given in rev 1. The purpose of this study is to compile, for the reader, quotations from wellknown scholars on the premillennial approach to the book of revelation. 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. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Publication date 2003 topics revelation, apocalypse, the book of revelation, millenium, commentary on revelation, apocalypse of john, revelation of jesus christ, revelation of st. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. A comprehensive study of the book of revelation by rev. Mikes straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. The book of revelation speaks of war more than the rest of the nt put together. This study allows participants to learn about the mindset, thought process, theological and historical background of the people for whom this writing was made.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. If this book was only meant for theologians to study, then it would not contain this blessing. The book begins with the revelation of jesus christ. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. First, become very familiar with the book as a whole by repeated readings and rereading. Under the guidance of pastor michael, we are now studying the book of revelation. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise.
That the reader may understand the book of revelation better and enjoy it more deeply, we offer several suggestions. Jacobs ladder last update 7300 the kingdom offer last update 7300 ezekiels chariot. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. Among the 30 or so similar books that appeared in the first through third. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book 22. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. When the scene moves to heaven, we see him there, too, controlling everything. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book.
Seven reasons for studying the book of revelation ministry. The scriptures are both theocentric and christocentric, godcentered and christcentered. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. Study guide on the book of revelation revelation for kids. Mike bickles simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation. A study of the book of revelation 1 a study of the book of. That is great news, because this book of revelation is meant for you revelation 1. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. A study of the book of revelation 1 chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Spiritual elements and the divine name last update 7300 ezekiels. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. In this course on the book of revelation, we do our best to help others to hear and understand.
The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. 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. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. Then a study of it with the aid of our notes will prove of great profit to you. The person of jesus christ is the theme of this book. The book of revelation promises to bring happiness to those who read and hear and keep the information contained therein. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering.
The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. The book is a mosaic of allusions, quotations, and images taken from the jewish scriptures, and it interprets these in terms of the person of christ. The first three chapters identify the author and the authority of the vision and contain the letters of warning to the seven major churches of this time. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. This blog series is based on my notes with some supplemental information from these weekly meetings. 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. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. This last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Hundreds of the people asked that the notes of this study be published.
By looking at revelation through this filter of information, participants will seek. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. Surely god intended to say something to us about it all.
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