It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. 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. Regardless of your background, gods message in the bible is not too difficult for you, nor is it far away. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Understanding the book of revelation home facebook. The books second and third chapters contain vital warnings to the seven churches that existed in asia minor in the first century a. Revelation outlines a long series of events that relate. For many, the purpose of the book of revelation is a message of comfort during a time of conflict, which ultimately results in a conquest and a victory over the oppressor.
Immediately after the tribulation the bride of christ matthew 24 the day of christ tradition vs. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Dec 20, 2017 the word revelation means an uncovering, unveiling, a disclosure of truth. The word revelation means an uncovering, unveiling, a disclosure of truth. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. Daniel, recorded over 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes events found nowhere else in the bible. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. 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.
Jan 02, 2020 from revelation when the beast is revealed until christ returns in revelation 19, we are given a picture of gods wrath on the earth because of unbelief and rebellion revelation 1618. Knowing god an extraterrestrial message chuck missler duration. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. 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. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
King james version 1611 view 1611 bible scan here is wisdom. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Bible verses about understanding king james version. The key to understanding is the mysterious book of revelation is comprehending its story flow. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. 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. This page is for those who are diligent in learning gods truth in what is known as the most difficult book of the bible. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james.
The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. There are four common views regarding how revelation. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. 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. The theme of the book is the events leading up to the jesus second coming. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The one having understanding, let him count the number of the beast, for it is a mans number, and its number is six hundred sixtysix. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches. As its first verse declares, it is the revelation from jesus christ to show his servants what must soon take place. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of.
This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the biblerevelation. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. No book from the bible is more controversial than the book of revelation. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature.
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. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. The book of revelation kjv audio bible full by alexander. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. God would not have given it to us if its meaning were entirely a mystery. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The bible itself provides many of the keys to understanding it. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. Rose, im only guessing you read matthew henrys commentary. Understanding the book of revelation 15 understanding the seven churches of revelation 10 i was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 11 saying, i am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last.
In the christian bible, the term seven spirits of god appears four times in the book of revelation. From revelation when the beast is revealed until christ returns in revelation 19, we are given a picture of gods wrath on the earth because of unbelief and rebellion revelation 1618. Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation is understandable. 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. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. 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. The book of revelation audiobook by king james bible. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The book of revelation is a source of hope and encouragement for christians because the book tells about the triumphant return of our lord, jesus christ. The meaning of this term has been interpreted in multiple ways.
The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. Understanding the book of revelation, pamphlet ebook. The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Understanding the book of revelation 15 understanding the seven churches of revelation 10 i was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 11 saying, i am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and s end. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so.
However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. The preface to the kjv says, he removeth the scales from our eyes, the veil from our hearts, opening our wits that we may understand his word. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. 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. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. This powerful motive and encouragement to constancy, is the great design of the whole revelation. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Whether were looking for gospel meaning or struggling with understanding revelations in the bible, historical bible study can help us find our way. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the bible revelation.
The day and time when he had this vision was the lords day, the christian sabbath, the first. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the. Some believe the bible s last prophetic book is closed, meaning no one as yet can understand it. Understanding book of revelation how to handle abusive govt. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. There is a way of understanding the bible and that way is jesus christ. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to understand and that it is possible to understand it. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a. It is also a picture of how god disciplines and at the same time protects his people israel revelation 14. He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. In the book s last chapter god reiterates that his words were given to reveal and not to be sealed revelation 22.