Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. Two possible dates are commonly suggested for the writing of the book of revelation. Almost half the books of the old testament are included in. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Written by a man named john possibly john the apostle toward the end of his life, he records a vision he experiences, probably while dreaming or meditating. What bearing does the time of the writing have on the interpretation of the book. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Unlike more recent authors, larkin does not make any claims to know when or exactly how the prophecies will unfold. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation explained volume 1 the gospel trumpeter.
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. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The revelations concerning the last days are found throughout the bible but primarily in the following books of the bible. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. The author of the book of revelation the lord jesus christ the book of revelation a study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by clarence larkin author of the great book on dispensational truth self published philadelphia, pa. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. You thought revelation was about the end of the world.
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. This booklet is meant to provide a short introduction and then questions for each major section of the book of revelation. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful tool for teachers and a helpful guide for students to many complex and disputed issues related to the interpretation of that biblical book.
The following pdf file gives a brief, summary timeline of the events of revelation. Isaiah jeremiah ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos micah nahum zechariah malachi revelation chapters 420. Temple second edition 2011 thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The revelation to john new international version the prologue.
In graphic and figurative form, john describes the breaking of the seven seals. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. A commentary on the book of the revelation based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce contents pages the lords prayer and the seven centers diagram 6 extracts from the readings 7 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. The first five seals depict consequences for mankinds sinful behaviors and satans wrath toward the people of god. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church.
Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world.
Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. 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. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. 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. What the bible teaches and the last reformation, etc.
But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. The revelation explained church of god evening light. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. They generally take all the book literally and hold the premillennial theory to be a true one. All christians from all time will reign physically on earth with jesus. The charts provide handy thumbnail sketches and collections of data on the contents of the book itself, its connections with other biblical and. In previous articles we noted that seven seals, seven trumpets and seven last plagues outline endtime prophetic events recorded in the book of revelation that will occur before and at the time of christs return to earth.
The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. The roman authorities had banished him there because of his faithful preaching. Step by step it takes you through the book of revelation and helps to get the thoughts stirring. Read revelation 2 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
If we have a proper starting point, it can be both exciting and spiritually edifying. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Revelation timeline chart pdf book of revelation explained. If you feel overwhelmed and amazed, think of what the original witness to these events, john, must have felt as vision after vision assaulted his senses. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. The book of revelation, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. Many people consider the book of revelation intimidating. Christ gives the best summary of these events and how to prepare for them.
Then i said, my lord, what shall be the end of these things. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The foundations and pillars ministry 1204 besstown rd beersheba springs tn 37305. Dragons and demons, angels and plagues, mark of the beast, stars. Revelation begins with john, the last surviving apostle and an old man, in exile on the small, barren island of patmos, located in the aegean sea southwest of ephesus.
The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Larkin, who published several books about biblical studies in the 1910s and 20s, was a dispensationalist, one of the threads of modern evangelical christianity. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The date of the book of revelation richard wayne garganta.
Book of revelation timeline chart chronological timeline of biblical events yahoo image search results the map of the end time events have been chronicled in the bible for thousands of phecy fulfillment has been deadly accurate. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. May the wisdom of heaven direct us in the perusal of this wonderful book of revelation, and may we at last be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the glorious privilege of rendering eternal praise to him that sitteth upon the throne, upholding all things by the word of his power, declaring the end from the beginning, and. Rapture second coming end of world end times last days tribulati. Timeline of events in revelation beyond revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Understanding daniel and the revelation plus supplementary material by p. As you read, you soon will become immersed in a fantastic display of sights, sounds, colors, and images. This booklet is meant to provide a short introduction and then questions for each major section of. It is these and other questions surrounding the date that is the point of focus for this writing. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. 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. The book of revelation explained by edgar cayce article by kevin williams the final book of the bible is called the book of revelation. 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.
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