Bob is the author of fourteen books including the novels somewhere fast, and me and mccartney, the bestselling daily disciplines for the christian man, and. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Assurance of the lords constant love comes from trusting in and obeying the lord.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Devotions with scripture from revelation today daily devotional. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained, volume 2. The greek term denotes an unveiling or uncoveringthus, a revelation. Dec 18, 2019 a biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end. Introduction a number of passages in the bible refer to a book called the book of life, a figurative expression that originated from the ancient customs of a keeping various kinds of records like genealogical records neh. For example, the gospel meaning of mark is evident in marks emphasis on jesus death and. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and.
Now, the author of through the bible in one year and great characters of the bible leads readers on a 25lesson, versebyverse study of the book of revelation. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Daily bible study the book of revelation day 14 the.
Welcome to the beginning of our versebyverse exposition of the matchless book of revelation. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. 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. Daily bible reading may 10th, 2020 american bible society. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. You thought revelation was about the end of the world.
Unlike popular movies, the book of revelation stands as a scriptural explanation of what is to come. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Todays reading opens with an exhortation to shout for joy, to praise and thank the lord, and to sing a new song to him. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is. 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. Like the other commentaries in this series, the focus is on the message of the book. This commentary has been through advanced checking. While the book of genesis tells how paradise was lost, revelation tells how paradise will be regained. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Feb 26, 2020 coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. We will add to this commentary day by day so that you can gradually learn how this last great book of the bible relates to the rest of gods word, and opens our minds to our present world situation and the glories of the world to come. If you missed the live stream of our sixth session of revelation, it is available now on video. Apr 28, 2015 a commentary that many have found very helpful is the message of revelation. 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. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained. Accordingly, god is represented as having records of men, of.
John barnett is a popular devotional that offers insight, biblical truths, and wisdom to the ups and downs of everyday life. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology society. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat 3 one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. Read devotionals every day and be renewed in your walk with jesus. Here is how wilcock outlines the flow of revelation. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. It is also now on you tube and you can subscribe by going to the telos project and clicking on.
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. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. 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. The book of revelation is often scary and misinterpreted. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Daily bible study the book of revelation day 10 the glory of the lord jesus christ in heaven duration. My friend, i have a book in the bible called the book of the revelation, and it. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. 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. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. A commentary that many have found very helpful is the message of revelation. 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. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. 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.
The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Apr 08, 2020 daily bible study the book of revelation day 10 the glory of the lord jesus christ in heaven duration. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Join us as we walk through each chapter of this epic biblical book. 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. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog.
I saw heaven opened, by michael wilcock part of the bible speaks today series. 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. For more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of believers. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Revelation 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The name of the book, revelation, is a translation of the title in the original new testament greek, apocalypsis the origin of the other name by which the book is now known, the apocalypse. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. But today i want to take you through a 7fold chronological journey through the book of revelation.
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