The book opens with the title or inscription of the book itself, and an account of the scope and design of it, namely, to foretel things which should shortly begin to be fulfilled, and should succeed in their due season and order till all were accomplished. Note the following keys to the book key word overcome nikao victory or conquer 2. 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. We start revelation chapter one with not a theological trip, but a spiritual journey into the future as we begin the study of the book of revelation written by john the apostle while imprisoned on the island of patmos. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, 1 2 but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation.
As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. Revelation, chapter 1, study questions bible explained. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. There is a description of johns work in the first five. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is.
Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Chapters cover the introduction to the revelation and the seven letters to the seven churches of asia and are. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. That means digging deeply into any passage to find a harmonious picture. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. An explained dramatic video bible made by gideon films.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The scope of the book is a series of events that all tie to the second coming of jesus. The book of revelation is the fullest statement on the lords judgeship. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. The first chapter of revelation is so profound it supports many of the foundational truths of christian theology in just the first ten verses. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. 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. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of th e revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 1 22, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project.
The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22.
Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. 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. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. The judgeship of jesus christ was stipulated in john 5. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, part 1 the book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. One theory, revelation draft hypothesis, sees the book of revelation constructed by forming parallels with several texts in the old testament such as ezekiel. Revelation 1 explained dramatic movie chapter 1 gideon. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. 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. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one doing the revealing. 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 of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1.
That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. When the lord jesus christ opens the seventh seal judgment, the immediate effect is silence in heaven. In the opening paragraph of this study, i mentioned chapter 1, verse 3 that says, blessed are those who read this prophecy. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one. 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. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. It is also jesus revelation in the sense that he is the object revealed. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. The book unveils his relationship to the church, to. 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.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. John didnt receive a dry, dead, theological explanation of future events. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. 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. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The following passages will describe jesus message to each of these congregations.
Prologue 1 the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Book summary the word revelation means an unveiling or. Jan 09, 20 the first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation.
Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. For quick access to the commentary on a chapter of the revelation, click on its link below. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. You will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
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