The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. This podcast episode provides 7 keys to understanding the book of revelation. The reason many have difficulty in understanding this book lies not only in interpreting the. Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation.
He though the book of revelation was intending to teach cosmology, but its not. Verse 1 of the revelation already shows gods intention. In the book s last chapter god reiterates that his words were given to reveal and not to be sealed revelation 22. It should be the last book of the bible that anyone seeks to become an expert on. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. They read from the book, from the law of god, translating to give the sense so that they understood the reading. But a natural man does not accept the things of the spirit of god, for they are foolishness to him.
Without a thorough understanding of the rest of scripture most of revelation will neither make sense nor be appropriately appreciated. The first stage of his coming, the rapture, scripture. This verse is the key that unlocks the interpretation and the understanding of revelation. Revelation versebyverse calvary chapel reno sparks. There are sixtysix books in the bible and every book has a key verse. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. In this series you will be amazed to see how the bible interprets itself. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible king james version. Read revelation 1 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. At first glance, it seems obvious that the 7 angels in revelation 16 are the same 7 angels from revelation 15. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Keys to understanding revelation the book of revelation. Beginning thursday, april 7th we will start a new bible study on the book of revelation. The book of revelation gives us many of the keys that unlock prophetic understanding because it faithfully follows the principle that the bible interprets itself. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
Actually, the book of revelation is carefully and beautifully organized. The book of revelation remains a closed book for many. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. To those who become familiar with it, it reveals an intricately interwoven pattern of exquisite beauty. Revelation is the last book of the bible to be written. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. This verse tells us that the whole book is intended not as a slavishly literal kind of showing, but a deeper signlevel. First, if they have truly put their faith in christ, and they understand that he alone can save them. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology. Revelation 17 revelation 18 revelation 19 revelation 20 revelation 21 revelation 22. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. When it is opened, it is found to be full of startling, and some times frightening, images and symbols. Keys to understanding the book of revelation mark tabata. Verse 3 seven times in this book, the lord promises to bless people.
Therefore, only those who believe that the bible is inspired by god and trust what it says will be able to understand the significance of what is revealed in the book of revelation. However, many recent books on the subject of revelation take a much too scholarly approach to a book that was written to be understood by the common man. A verse by verse on the book of revelation parkville, md. And by his understanding he stretched out the heavens.
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. In the 19th verse of chapter one, he was directed to write what he sees and in verse 18 and 19 of the last chapter there was a warning against adding or removing from the book. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. Christ was killed christs own glory cloud of glory principalities crucifixion. Revelation these are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
Bible verse of the day the earth is the l ord s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Whether were looking for gospel meaning or struggling with understanding revelations in the bible, historical bible study can help us find our way. Understanding the book of revelation by rose publishing. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Revelation bible book with full chapters king james version. An in depth study of the book of revelation taking it one verse at a time. This is the second stage of christs coming, the revelation or appearing. One vision comes after another until they are disoriented. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. 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 book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. Verse 19 speaks of the past, the present, and the future.
Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible, and the most controversial. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. All things new is a verse by verse commentaryguide for the christian or nonchristian reader who may simply want to know what the book of revelation is all about and what its significance is. Revelation 1 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter.
This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new. God has a special place for tribulation saints, those who have lost their lives. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Age names and titles for christ revelation, responses to suffering, of jesus. In fact i dont think its possible for us to have a large enough understanding of who jesus is. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen of the apocalypse pictured. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words. Read and study revelation 10 with the verse by verse bible commentary. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Understanding the book of revelation ebook is a basic guide to bible prophecy. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a. All things new is a versebyverse commentaryguide for the christian or nonchristian reader who may simply want to know what the book of revelation is all about and what its significance is.
What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. Number seven is the key which unlocks the meaning of the book of revelation. What does historical bible study have to say about gospel meaning and understanding revelations in the bible. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. I dont want to believe that john tried to repaint the picture in any form whatsoever, in the 19th verse of chapter one, he was directed to write what he sees and in verse 18 and 19 of the last chapter there was a warning against adding or removing from the book.
Some would suggest that this opening verse tells us primarily where the revelation comes from, not what it is about. Includes definitions, symbols, ways of approaching the text, and different interpretations. God would not have given it to us if its meaning were entirely a mystery. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. This series is a bit of my testimony of coming into a further understanding of the truth as a result of studying the.
A very good study jeremy, but i do have some contrary views upon some of your points. The key to understanding is the mysterious book of revelation is comprehending its story flow. Its the verse we close with when leading someone to the lord. Ben witherington iii, author of the following article, asking the right question, once hitched a ride from a couple who believed the earth was flat. The most popular bible verses from the bible book revelation. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. This book will help you to understand verse by verse. Sunday, may 10th, 2020 the fifth sunday after easter. Listen now to understand this tricky book of the bible. From paradise lost in the book of genesis, we come to paradise found in the book of revelation. The kinsman could demand that the sealed document be brought forth as he publicly tore the sealed scroll open that invalidat ed the mortgage and the property returned as he paid the price of redemption.
A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in. Revelation 9 revelation 10 revelation 11 revelation 12 revelation revelation 14 revelation 15 revelation 16. The abomination of desolation mentioned in daniel 9. The first stage of his coming, the rapture, scripture is not mentioned in this book. Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation is understandable. The organization of revelation many people feel lost when they read revelation. Hebrew, the hebrew culture and the original meaning of scripture. We find, however, a key verse which refutes this claim which states, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show to his servants the things that are ordained to come to pass shortly revelation 1. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This article will dive into what the abomination of desolation is, the typology of the figure behind the abomination, and what this means for christians today. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. An introduction, then verse selection for chapter 1 verse selection below in my own study of the prophecies, i strive for interpretations consistent with the context and with the rest of the inspired word. This means that the subject matter of the entire book of revelation was urgent for and relevant to these churches.
Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ. The greek word for what revelation shows or makes known in the very first verse of the book is the same verb for sign as the signs in johns gospel and in revelation 12. Some believe the bibles last prophetic book is closed, meaning no one as yet can understand it. This text has often been taken as a text offering salvation to a lost sinner. The book of revelation reveals jesus christ in all his heavenly glory, and it reveals the. 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, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. In the first three verses of revelation, we find the prologue. The key to understanding this book is in its structure. Breaking down the book of revelation myblessedhope.
The antichrist figure who sets up an abomination in the place of worship has had a role throughout history. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. Revelation bible book with full chapters king james. Sometimes the key is hanging at the very entrance of the book, and this is true of revelation.
There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. Nov 05, 2018 an in depth study of the book of revelation taking it one verse at a time. Ive only separated them because im annoyed that john says in one verse revelation 16. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. Each of the seven churches received not only the statements that were directed to them, but the entire book of revelation. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The key to understanding the book of revelation is to interpret it as literally as possibleit says what it means and means what it says.
This essay is part of a series of occasional short essays on scripture twisting. We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. Understanding the book of revelation is an excellent christian booklet with revelation bible charts that explain the symbols. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. All of gods word is to be proclaimed unto all nations luke 24. Revelation 1 revelation 2 revelation 3 revelation 4 revelation 5 revelation 6 revelation 7 revelation 8. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. The picture we paint is that if someone invites christ into their hearts, they will be saved. The study will take place at carney assembly of god church 3319 summit ave. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. The theme of the book is the events leading up to the jesus second coming. 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.
The greek word for revelation is apocalypse, it means to unveil to reveal something which was. They would suggest that much of it, of course, will be about the lord, but above all. When we use this outline given by god, the book of revelation is not hard to understand at all. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1.
In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can. John was instructed to get these writings into the hands of the believers in seven locations. 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. The only problem is that this is not what the verse is mostly likely talking about. The third verse gives the structure of the total book.
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