The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. 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 is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy.
John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. 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. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. 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. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion. 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. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. 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 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation.
The scripture reveals many terrible events that will. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the book of revelation. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. It has become a book which is the object of the widest possible divergence of interpretation. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. 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. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
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. Regardless, god promises blessing to the student of this book rev. 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. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice.
Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of evil and death and hell. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. What the modern reader or biblical scholar has to do is to try to read the text with. In fact, revelation is a book in which all the great themes, seed plots, lines of doctrine and bible prophecy find their fulfillment.
And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. Mar 19, 2019 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. This commentary has been through advanced checking. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
The book of revelation not revelations is the last book of the bible, and describes the tribulations visited upon mankind at the end of the world which is often referred to as the end times, the ultimate battle between goodandevil, and, finally, the second coming of christ. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. 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. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols.
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