He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. The book of revelation is not in chronological order. This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Jesus will come to earth for the second time to rule and reign.
Revelation 2 new english translation net bible to the church in ephesus. A possible key to understanding the composition of the book of revelation. 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. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. The bibles answer the greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The whole section from verse 17 to the end of chapter 3 is one. Revelation introduction and chapter 1 receive bible study. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Today kris langham guides us through the new testament book of revelation. This last book of the bible is written to the church. With this in mind, let it be clear that majority of.
Or they could select one of the following chapters in the book of revelation and. In this book of john, it shows jesus as god manifest in the flesh. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation, chapter 1, introduction bible explained.
Revelation is the last book of the bible and finishes out all human history. That means digging deeply into any passage to find a harmonious picture. Why the events of the seven seals, especially the last events. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. 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. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children. The book of revelation can be divided into two sections. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Early tradition unanimously identified him as john the apostle, author of the fourth gospel and three epistles. In the opening paragraph of this study, i mentioned chapter 1, verse 3 that says, blessed are those who read this prophecy. Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds.
The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. And so begins this wonderful book of the revelation of jesus christ. People have tried to explain this book in many ways. The book of revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand that is of course if you were a jew living in jerusalem in ad 66. Much of the imagery was foreign and meaningless to 1 st century gentile converts to christianity and even more so today. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ. John didnt receive a dry, dead, theological explanation of future events. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, produced by john wesley between 1754 and 1765, has stood the test of time. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. The book of revelation, chapter 7 king james bible. Revelation chapter 1 serves as an introduction to the book and in so doing it sets the tone for the rest of the book. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniels predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over her enemies. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations. If students do not know, explain that the word comes from the greek. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place.
The book of the revelation chapter one revelation 1. In the book of the revelation to john, john is told in. Explain that though john was speaking in these verses of the words of the book of revelation, the same principles apply for any. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2.
Is there anyone that can explain and decode the symbols of johns. Of course, its just one big code book and the old testament is where we go to decode it. The rider on the horse held a bow and was given a crown. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. Why is there silence in heaven for half an hour in revelation 8. The angelic figure of verses 1216 is only one of his many disguises in the book of revelation. 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. The angel then goes on to explain what the deal is with this woman. Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament.
I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation calls christians to remain faithful to god and christ and to resist the powers of evil in the conviction that god will prevail and bring salvation in the new jerusalem. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. John described things he saw, so he could only use symbolic images to explain it. Each letter starts with parts of the description of the lord from chapter 1. What does the title the apocalypse suggest will take place in this book of scripture. Jesus, in the olivet discourse, warned the people of this time which would occur just prior to his. 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. This book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ.
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. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. What are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5. Jul 08, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. The book consists of six cycles of visions, each of which warns of the dangers arising from sin and evil. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. The book is a revelation, a drawing back of the veil which, to the merely human eye, hangs over the purposes of god. The commentary of the new american bible the official roman catholic bible for america states that the. Welcome to through the word, leading you on a journey through the entire bible, one chapter at a time. 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. 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. And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. This quiz supports a summary study of the last book of the bible variously referred to as revelation, book of revelation, book of the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, apocalypse, or in popular misreference revelations.
Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The things which shall be hereafter prophetic things are found in the remainder of this book. How should we understand the lion and the lamb passage. Preterism is a christian eschatological view that interprets prophecies of the bible, especially the books of daniel and revelation, as events which have. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. Jul 10, 2016 the things john has seen is found in this chapter.
The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, the word revelation in the greek apokalupsis is the same word from which we get our english word apocalypse. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. It is also jesus revelation in the sense that he is the object revealed. Verse click for chapter new international version the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. Then i heard one of the four living beings speak with a voice like thunder. The description of the beast is found in revelation chapters thirteen and. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves. 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. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. Revelation 1 cev this is what god showed to jesus bible gateway. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. 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. The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Revelation is a jewish document written by jews for jews.
The scope of the book is a series of events that all tie to the second coming of jesus. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book. 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. 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. At the very outset of this prophecy the spotlight falls upon our lord, calling the readers attention to the majesty and the glory of our lord, for this book is a revelation of jesus christ verse 1. This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who has a firm grasp on the seven stars in his right handthe one who walks among the seven golden lampstands.