He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Then the twentyfour elders and the four living beings fell down and worshiped god, who was sitting on the throne. The 7 blessings of revelation living in the age of signs. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Songs of victory in heaven after this, i heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven shouting, praise the lord. 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.
Aug 16, 2019 crucial to understanding the book of revelation is seeing its proclamation of an alreadyinaugurated victory for jesuss followers, a victory obtained through jesuss blood rev. The book of revelation shows us how to live victoriously in the midst of. Victory through the lamb introduces christians to the book of revelation through a study of one of its key themes. Oct 01, 2014 living in turkey, the land to which the book of revelation was written, mark wilson is wellplaced to bridge the gap between ancient and modern readers. The book of revelation dramatically reveals the final victory of christ. The book of revelation ignites a confidence in the soul of every child of god of any century. It is full of caution and encouragement and is the last book of the bible.
Some teach that the church will be raptured before the events that begin in revelation 4. Seven angels are given a golden bowl, from the four living creatures, that contains the seven last plagues bearing the. The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. Read book of revelation as christs victory over evil international catholic online. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on. Emphasizing the themes of witness, tribulation, and victory, he shows how john s call to faithful witness is as relevant today as two thousand years ago. 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. Through every trial, even death, his people are spiritually safe and secure through faith in him. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book.
Victory in jesus bible study of the victory of jesus in revelation. Revelation is the only book in the bible that motivates its readers by promising a blessing to those who read and obey itand a curse to those who tamper with it. This victory through death sets the stage for the victory jesuss followers themselves will experience in this world. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The apostle john, who wrote it under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
This book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. 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. Wedding day of the lamb gods reign is about to begin. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Ultimately, the bookand the worldend in a final victory for truth and.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Then i heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, come. Division of the book it helps us digest the message of revelation if we understand the basic breakdown of the book. But now, popular institute instructor and efy director eric d. There are a number of good latterday saint commentaries that the teacher will find helpful. It is important that the book of revelation not be skipped because johns work gives added details on three important subjects. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. What a thrilling ray of hope this must have generated in the hearts of those early, suffering saints.
It has a section for this was 1 of 2 books my bible study group choose to use in our study of the book of revelation. The book of revelation indicates there will be two distinct phases of gods wrath during the great tribulation. The book of revelation is a must read for all christians, especially those of us living in the endtimes, that time period defined by the second regathering of the jews to israel. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. 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. Most conservative scholars believe the book of revelation was written about a. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Apr 09, 2001 the book of revelation is a weighty task to read and this book was helpful. In contrast to the spectacle of christs suffering and death on the cross, revelation shows us christs victory over satan, sin, and death. This living creature is associated with the first seal and he invites john to come and see his actions. There is no doubt that when a christian refuse to live like the world they will. Arrogance and ignorance are great enemies in matters of religion. Patmos is a rocky and barren place, virtually devoid of trees. Furthermore, he said it would come as a destruction upon the whole earth isaiah 28. However, below are a few things that have occurred. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 19 nlt songs of victory in heaven bible gateway. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture.
An introduction to the book of revelation christs kingdom. The apostle john wrote this letter to the churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. Its rider carried a bow, and a crown was placed on his head. Despite the dark and painful imagery of the war on the saints, revelation also shows us christs victory over evil, suffering, and death. When we consider the picture revelation gives us of christthe victorious lamb surrounded by singing saints, the great warrior mounted upon a white horse with a sword we see his victory in all its glory rev. In fact, his resurrection proved that his death was actually his victory. Living in turkey, the land to which the book of revelation was written, mark wilson is wellplaced to bridge the gap between ancient and modern readers. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. He addressed his work to seven asian churchesephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. Thus, the book of revelation answers the question every christian has asked. This teaching is based on the argument that since the term church is not used in chapters 421 of revelation, the church must no longer be on earth at that time. Through vivid imagery, john writes revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of.
In addition, the majority of the endtime puzzle pieces are appearing and its just a matter of. 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. Fortunately, the fundamental truths of revelation do not depend on adopting a particular point of view. Apr 05, 2018 arrogance and ignorance are great enemies in matters of religion.
The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. The present section of revelation is one of the most hotly debated chapters in the bible. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on the island of patmos. Over 2000 years ago, jesus christ was revealed at his first coming as the savior, the servant, and the son of man. 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. Futurists place the book primarily in the end times. Learning to walk in the truth that the victory has already been won, and that we are saints waiting to be fully reunited with our savior. Accordingly, this outline notes how the revelation reveals 1 his personglorified, ascended, worshiped, and confident of victory. Were living in a time that is distinctively different than anything weve. Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. The book of revelation, brimming with seemingly impenetrable imagery and symbolism, can feel daunting in its account of the climactic conclusion of the world. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. 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.
Idealists view it as symbolic pictures of such timeless truths as the victory of good over evil. We conclude the series with a look at archaeological and historical evidence relating to the last book of the bible, revelation. There is not just one place in the book of revelation to accurately pinpoint exactly where we are. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals. God, in the book of revelation, has given us assurance that we, his. Oct 10, 2017 the book of revelation, brimming with seemingly impenetrable imagery and symbolism, can feel daunting in its account of the climactic conclusion of the world. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. What all christians should remember is that book of revelation is really about gods victory. Revelation tells us jesus christ has won the victory over every evil. In the presence of my father and of his angels i will declare openly that they belong to me. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll.
This view maintains that the words in the entire book have. Richards seeks to demystify johns prophetic visions in preparing for the second coming. It shows the path to eternal victory in several important ways, all of. Contemporary english version everyone who wins the victory will wear white clothes. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. The holy spirit faces an enormous challenge on earth. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history futurists place the book primarily in the end times idealists view it as symbolic.
The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. Running counter to revelations prevailing interpretation, it proposes that christians, represented by the audience in the seven churches, have been in tribulation since the first century and that revelation was written to help christians be victorious over the. 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. Revelation 19 new living translation nlt songs of victory in heaven. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Crucial to understanding the book of revelation is seeing its proclamation of an alreadyinaugurated victory for jesuss followers, a victory obtained through jesuss blood rev. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. When writing the book of revelation, john used a literary form that would have been familiar to his readers. Seven short, stylized letters in chapters 2 and 3 graphically describe the major faithdestroying ideas gripping the church. Historians and the book of revelation itself explain that christians living in these cities. There are a number of symbols to interpret and extreme caution should be taken so that we will not be guilty of fashioning scripture to suit our beliefs. Studies in the book of revelation study guide 1 an outline of the book. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Revelation 6, new living translation nlt the bible app. Those who win the victory will be clothed like this in white, and i will not remove their names from the book of the living. At a glance, revelation may appear as a dark book, symbolizing the end times and bad things to come. This book was a reminder to them that god saw their hardships, cared about them, and would reward them for their faithfulness. Revelation speaks of the victory that we have in jesus christ. In this series, i want to expand upon that theme, and show the victories revealed within revelation. 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. He has punished the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. Revelation 19 nlt songs of victory in heaven after bible gateway. 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 simp. Then a book we know as revelation or the apocalypse was written to encourage the church and to restore the faith of the members. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. Living faith in god is one of the burning issues of our time. God sitting in glory heirs victory, over spiritual forces heaven, redeemed community heaven and serving god rights adversity conquering satan, defeat of he who overcomes, i will grant to him to sit down with me on my throne, as i also overcame and sat down with my father on his throne.
Revelation 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. He rode out to win many battles and gain the victory. What all christians should remember is that book of revelation is. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. As mysterious as the book of revelation appears, it can be understood and taught with success. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Even now christ walks with his church, protects his church, and conquers his brides enemies rev.
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