Oday he contemporary christian has two avenues of access to the book of revelation. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Essex assistant professor of bible exposition the relevance of the book of revelation to the issue of the timing of the rapture is unquestioned. Finding meaning in the literary patterns of revelation adventist. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
They have been edited for publication on the riddleblog. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. 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. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. The meaning of the book o f revelation can seem confusing to the average reader. Postmillennial view the basic premise of this view is that christ will not return to this earth until after a thousand years of peace. Is the author speaking of past events or future events. Did the letter concern events just in the day of john or did it include. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors.
The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Understanding the book of revelation 3 understanding the book of revelation he book of revelation is placed last in the bible for good reason. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Are we to take prophecies literally or allegorically. The prevalence of this maxim among christian writers could make one think it is a quotation. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. 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. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. The book of revelation introduction there are three major views relative to bible prophecy and each will present a different view of the last book of the bible. Tx001782 2handout8esymbols in the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. It should be the last book of the bible that anyone seeks to become an expert on.
Symbols in the book of revelation use this sheet for reference as you read the book of revelation. Charles, a critical and exegetical commentary on the luihlation of st. Teaching and preaching the book of revelation gail r. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. The meaning of the book of revelation can seem confusing to the average reader. These events will not occur in random order nor will they be freak disasters caused by nature. I believe the clear purpose of revelation is exactly what it says it is. Jesus christ received this revelation from his father and passed it on to the apostle john in a dramatic vision. 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. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note.
Its language is highly symbolic and to be regarded as apocalyptic revealing the future. Should the words be taken literally or are they symbolic. 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. 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. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. This version of a short study on the book of revelation has been superseded. Judgment chapter i opening message revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation.
Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. I really struggled with all of these chapters, and indeed, the whole book. Assumptions common to many who participate in discussing the i ssue incl ude the authorshi p of t he book by john the ap ostle, the date.
A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of that progenerated from those bringing such an action. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. The comforting promise of revelation when you are certain of your future, then you can concentrate on your present. The following article is adapted from the authors forthcoming book revelation of jesus. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The book of revelation reveals that god will soon inflict the world with a series of 14 plagues. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. Commentary to revelation free online downloadable pdf. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others.
But god designed this book for a very different purpose. Chapter 1 introduction to understanding the book of revelation. 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. Sermons on the book of job pdf sermons on pauls epistle to the romans pdf sermons on the book of joshua pdf sermons on the book of judges pdf. Christ made these things known to his servant john by sending his angel to him, 2 and john has told all that he has seen. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation is the finale of the entire bible bringing gods word to a dramatic conclusion. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. 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. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. 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.
The final three chapters of the book dealt with the holy spirit in the book of revelation chap 6, what revelation reveals about the new jerusalem chap 7, and how we can read, teach, and understand the book of revelation today chap 7. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. It is a communication or unfolding of the details of future things by our lord jesus christ. God gave him this revelation in order to show his servants what must happen very soon. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. This is his report concerning the message from god and the truth revealed by jesus christ. The book of revelation based on extensive citations from classic commentaries by carol morgan looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great god and savior jesus christ titus 2. Tf revelation is the only book in the bible that contains a vision of heaven. The seven first plagues are called seven trumpets in revelation because they serve the purpose of. The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation.
John the divine divine in this case meaning theologian, from the greek. Revelation has proven more susceptible to fanciful interpretations than any other book in the bible. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the biblerevelation. Most believe that the book of revelation is sealed, closed from understand ing. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The clear purpose of revelation love worth finding with. A forerunner study on the book of revelation the supernatural unveiling of the son of god for the king and his kingdom a study on revelation 2 a study on the book of revelation the supernatural unveiling of the son of god. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Sermons on the book of revelation pdf the sermons were preached at christ reformed church in 2002.