Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 5. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. John s authorship is affirmed by justin, irenaeus, clement of alexandria, tertullian and the muratori fragment really by. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the prologue of this book, john admonishes the reader to hold fast to christ because the events flowing out of these visions are imminent and the consummation of redemption is near. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. Some of the earliest manuscripts have the title of the revelation of john. 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.
Reagans video program, revelation revealed, presents a sweeping overview of the entire book of revelation. 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. Redeem, redemption bakers evangelical dictionary of. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century. 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. Proof of rapture simple but concrete proof of pretribulation the seals and revelation revealing revelation s true timeline introduction the correct interpretation of the seals is important because it straightens out revelation s timeline so nothing is contradicted, either within the book or with other books of the bible. Rather, it is about eschatology the plan of god, about redemption, about the proper theocracy, and about eternity. This scholastic work is a comprehensive, visual, pagebypage commentary on the book of revelation, illustrated with fullcolor graphics and rich bible charts, generating a successful, productive, and fruitful comprehension of the most complex book of scripture. This is why the authorized king james version calls revelation the revelation of saint john the divine divine was a seventeenth. 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 important meaning for christians from the bible.
Later manuscripts usually have the title of the revelation of the theologian. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book of revelation is so easy to comprehend if you truly know and understand the books of the old testament. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. Nov 18, 2012 in this section, the theme of redemption will be traced through the book of revelation. The majority of the bible scholars of our time agree that these are indeed the latter days. The book of revelation explained is a free online training that helps people who are interested in this topic, to get a full and unique understanding of the book. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible.
Theology of redemption from the book of revelation. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. The key to understanding the book of revelation is to simply. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. It means unveiling and is used in scripture of the u.
The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of revelation and explains that todays people do not understand what the author of revelation. Are you simply tired of the same old routine, and longing for something new. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Jesus is redeeming the world back unto himself for his coming kingdom. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The book of revelation explained kindle edition by davis. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Jun 07, 2002 but one persons redemption becomes anothers enslavement if the latter was living in exile as if already redeemed. Redemption involves a purchase and those who are purchased are no longer their. 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. April 23, 2020 no comments albuquerque, nm revelation explained, a team of bible teachers out of albuquerque, is pleased to announce the unveiling of their latest training, an online training that sets out to explain in detail what the book of.
In fact, as we will discuss next week, bh, it is the perspective that living a dream is exile which allows one to climb the spiritual ladder to higher levels of revelation. The last book in the biblical canon of the new testament is the book of the apocalypse revelation, written by john toward the end of the reign of emperor domitian a. Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. Redemption is a great book because it focuses on amos deckers faults. Revelation 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book of revelation is a prophetic book the word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 12 continued explained book of revelation each. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. It is about principled ends, but not an elimination of the earth there will be a new one. There will be wars and famines and disease epidemics and heavenly signs that. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. 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.
He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. This book was not written for us to speculate over while we put our feet up. 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 book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being.
Chapters 4 and 5 are central to the book of revelation as they show the sovereign hand of the god, the only one worthy to bring both judgment upon sin and the fulfillment of redemption. And to discredit it simply and only because it does not appear in that one single. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation was written for a people under pressure. Oh, thats not saying it was an easy read because it wasnt when some details were explained or we got to hear from a totally different voice, it was those times i just wanted to crawl through the kindle and beat the tar out of someone. I truly love petrosky, hes not easy to love but i absolutely do, and jackson, simply awesome. It is structured or arranged in a very simple way to help us get the revelation of jesus. Reagans book, wrath and glory, covers the book of revelation chapter by chapter. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Their meaning is explained by simply continuing to read the context.
God gave the book of revelation especially for the generation of. The churches to whom it was first written didnt have the luxury of doing that. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. This video was recorded in 2008 please excuse the video quality. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. 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. As a bible study text, this book is an excellent tool. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
Revelation simply explained welwyn commentaries steve wilmshurst on. The expression, however, can be understood as meaning simply that they will. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Could you explain the book of revelation in full simple terms. 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. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. When such points were involved, i have simply endeavored to follow the best authorities. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. Could you explain the book of revelation in full simple. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey.
It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. In ancient times, it often referred to the act of buying a slave. In fact, scripture is quite clear that redemption is only possible through his blood, that is, by his death colossians 1. It is here to help christians to survive in a hostile world, and that is how we need to study. The book of revelation made simple with commentary kindle edition by jones, dina m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Revelation has a wide variety of interpretations, ranging from the simple. But this view, of itself, is unsatisfactory for many reasons. As i read the bible, when god says children of israel, i do not.
The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. An overview of revelation multimedia training kit covers the book of revelation verse by verse. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Premillennialists argue that revelation is not simply about apocalypse. This study will guide you through the letters in the book of revelation and help you pull powerful lessons from the text. Revelation chapter 12 explained book of revelation each. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The christian meaning of redemption is the promise of god to deliver us from the power. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. Reading the book of revelation can be challenging the storyline twists and turns and isnt strictly chronological.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. If you open the book of revelation and simply begin reading it as an unfolding scenario, it goes something like this. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is written unless such interpretation is highly improbable to spiritual reason, or against scripture elsewhere. God gave the book of revelation especially for the generation of the endtime. Most of the commentators think it represents the book of revelation, in which case, of course, it would not include the present description of the book itself, but only of its contents as applied to subsequent chapters.
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 book of revelation was written for a people under pressure a people who knew all too clearly that the world was against them. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these. The benefits of redemption include eternal life revelation 5. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading beheaded. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer.
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. Finding its context in the social, legal, and religious customs of the ancient world, the metaphor of redemption includes the ideas of loosing from a bond, setting free from captivity or slavery, buying back something lost or sold, exchanging something in ones possession for something possessed by another, and ransoming. Apostle john was told to write the things which you see, the things which are, and the things which shall be. The final book of the bible is, therefore, a fitting end to the story of the fall with its triumphant declaration of full redemption. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Revelation 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Mar 21, 2019 many christians favor a literal interpretation of revelation. The book of revelation explained kindle edition by davis, kevin.
Outline of visions john saw and recorded now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. Sep 05, 2019 all i can add to some already good answers is. The last book of the new testament is usually called the book of revelation or simply revelation. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Esteps writing makes the powerful prose and imagery in what is often a confusing and misunderstood book of the bible very clear and understandable. An easy understanding to the unveiling of christ by t r estep. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john.
Today kris langham guides us through the new testament book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The very first words of the book give us a clue to its explanation the revelation of jesus christ. The subject of prophecy should be of interest to every bible student. Jun 25, 2019 redemption is the english translation of the greek word agorazo, meaning to purchase in the marketplace. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. This book in the hand of god is symbolical of something. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. 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.
Jan 02, 2020 related to the christian concept of redemption is the word ransom. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Jesus paid the price for our release from sin and its punishment matthew 20. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. It is designed to give you an overall view of the entire book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation explained. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Appendix a a brief survey of the book of revelation this is a summary or survey of the book with only a few short paragraphs for each chapter. A simple but complete guide albuquerque, nm revelation explained, a team of bible teachers out of albuquerque, is pleased to announce the unveiling of their latest training, an online training that sets out to explain in detail what the book of revelation actually means. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. 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.
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