The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. Oct 03, 2014 the book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse is the final book of the new testament and occupies a central place in christian eschatology. John macarthur takes readers through the book of revelation with its vivid imagery, assuring christians that god is in control of all past, present, and future events. Lets start with revelations, starts in 1981 and finishes in 2009. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. The nt mentioned several men by this name, the baptist, the son of zebedee, who was one of the twelve, john, who was surnamed mark, and a certain relative of the high priest annas see on acts 4.
The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category. John of patmos also called john the revelator, john the divine, john the theologian, and possibly john the apostle. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse is the final book of the new testament and occupies a central place in christian eschatology.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1. While church tradition has attributed the gospel of john, the letters of john, and the book of revelation to the same author john the apostle and son of zebedeeinternal and external evidence may require us to attribute them to other individuals who may or may not have also been named john. He also wrote the gospel of john and three letters that are in our bible. The mighty angels of revelation book bible prophecy. If one is allowed to have a favorite book in the bible, then this book has become mine thanks in large part to my beloved professor gordon fee. 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. Irenaeus mentioned that john the apostle received the visions of revelation near the end of domitians rule. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. The book of revelation the holy bible chapters 1 22.
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. Obviously, god is the ultimate author of the book of revelation. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, look. The text of revelation states that john was on patmos, a greek island where. Mar 19, 2019 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. My interest in the bible, its writers and interpreters and the author s coverage of the enigmatic book of revelation. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally.
This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. 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. 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. From what i see and reading book of revelations, we are in revelation 18 3. Most people know what i mean when i say john is the author of the book of revelation. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Also the brief coverage of each of the ancient writings discovered at nag hammadi and why the early church fathers decided to reject them. The author of the book of revelation identifies himself as john, and the book has been traditionally credited to john the apostle.
When we asked him if all the y2k talk and the year itself influenced his decision to teach this. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. This view conflicts with the books own often repeated claim to be prophecy 1. 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. He wrote it when he was about 92 years old, while a prisoner of rome on the remote desert penal colony of patmos, an island in the aegean sea. John wrote revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter.
The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The book of revelation the holy bible chapters 1 22 audio. Apr 16, 2011 the author of the book of revelation identifies himself as john, and the book has been traditionally credited to john the apostle. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. With its whopping 72 instances of individual and entire groups of angels and demons, revelation stands apart from all of the other books in the bible as the most prolific source. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Irenaeus mentioned that john the apostle received the visions of revelation near the end of. The book of revelation by john the apostle bible probe. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. This jolting event in the life of one family led author nathan jones to set off to explore the greatest source in the study of angelology the book of revelation. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. My interest in the bible, its writers and interpreters and the authors coverage of the enigmatic book of revelation. A new heaven and a new earth then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. The author of the revelation identified himself as john rev chs. 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. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those who believe in him. What other book might you compare revelations to and why. The book of revelation is traditionally said to be written by john. 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. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Bible prophecy for everyone paperback october 22, 2019.
Interprets revelation as a description of first century events in the roman empire see author date. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. A number of ancient church fathers, notably irenaeus, believed that the author of revelation was also the author of the gospel of john, and the epistles of 1,2 and 3 john. A startling exploration of the history of the most controversial book of the bible, by the bestselling author of beyond belief through the bestselling books of elaine pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the gnostic gospels. The apostle john is the author of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The book itself reveals that the author was a jew, well versed in scripture, a church leader who was well known to the seven churches of. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Finally, while there is little to commend the notion that a shadowy figure named john the elder wrote the book of revelation, there is ample evidence that it was written by john the apostle. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. So, by examination, john the son of zebedee and the brother of james is left for consideration. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. In the year of our lord twothousand, fee taught a course at regent college on 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. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net.
Since revelation and the remaining books in the bible are inspired by god and free of error, then christ is accurately described in the book, just as he is elsewhere in the bible. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The elder, the seer, and the apostle bible odyssey. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. 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. Early tradition unanimously identified him as john the. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1.
John was one of the 12 disciples special students of jesus, who later became the apostles the first leaders of the christian church. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to many political and religious prisoners or slaves. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering.
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