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. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. In chapter one john records having seen jesus christ himself. The book of revelation is divided into three parts. The general history of the christian church, from her birth to her final triumphant state in heaven, chiefly deduced from the apocalypse of st. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later rev 1. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. Albertson missionary baptist church revelation chapter.
The true higher education is that imparted by him with whom is wisdom and strength job 12. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version i stand and knock at the door of your heart seeking your love right from the start wanting to set you free giving hope joy and liberty only my presence within can take away bondage of sin what i offer the world cannot give hospitality that lets you live the food i lovingly impart heals and mends a broken heart restoring, giving peace leaving joy. 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. The only reason it is not on the new york list of booksales every week, is that if it were, it would always be at number one. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us.
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. Its the open door of heaven in revelation chapter 4 verse 1. In fact, the world will probably consider this spiritual warfare and demonic assault to be nothing more than a natural outbreak of plagues or the ravages of war. 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. They had stood true to their faith despite the pagan.
Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. The book unveils his relationship to the church, to. Johnny is a true believer out to inform the world of the peace and beauty he has found. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. This last book of the bible is written to the church. Simply look up the number of the top selling books, and then look at bible sales.
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. The book of revelation, chapter 1 to angels of the churches. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Revelation 1 erv john tells about this book this is a bible. Although john saw all of the demons in grotesque shapes and forms, the world will not. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. The book of revelations also says that many did not repent for blaspheming against the real christ and did not repent of there deeds against the real christ revelation 16. In most interpretations, this is the endtimes figure popularly referred to as the antichrist revelation.
I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. It is true that the sabbath is the true lords day but revelation 1. The full title of the book which i quote is the following. It rules over every tribe and people and tongue and nation, so it is greater than a single national government. 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. In these days much is said concerning the nature and importance of higher education. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy.
Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. Revelation 19 niv bible after this i heard what sounded. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Unlike the lamb with seven horns omnipotence these religions can never compete with the true faith. And at that point all the true christians will go to heaven in what we call the rapture. Revelation 1 new king james version new king james version nkjv. Is the book of revelations saying that lucifer is the true. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which.
He made this known by sending an angel to his servant, john, who had been exiled to the island of patmos. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. 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. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. 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. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. Papyrus 46, one of the oldest new testament papyri, showing 2 cor 11.
The book of revelation can be divided into these three distinct categories. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. 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 view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events.
God permitted him to reveal these things to his servant john in a vision. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Here is the chronological order of the things to come in the book of revelation. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 1, modern english version mev the bible app. So while elements of the first three approaches have their place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.
The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. This figure will be empowered by satan to exert nearunlimited power over the earth. The book of revelation from an israelite and historicist interpretation, truth in history. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.
I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. To understand the book of revelation, we need the same things that help us to understand the rest of the bible, including wisdom from god and assistance from those who already understand it. Blessed is he that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. 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. With this in mind, let it be clear that majority of. Chapters 2 and 3 are messages from jesus to his churches, chapters 4 and 5 are a heavenly scene with jesus in view to prepare the reader to know that he is righteous in all the tribulation that will follow. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. He has punished the great prostitutewho corrupted the earth with her immorality. The focus on jesus christ is seen throughout the book.
Revelation chapter 1 opens with a prologue that lets the reader know that the revelation is from jesus christ himself. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks.
In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. The bible is the number one bestselling book of all time. 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 revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. And i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things.
The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. Then the angel said to me, these words are faithful and true. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. The wild beast with seven heads introduced at revelation. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. The sealed scroll and the lamb worthy to open it 5.
John ends the whole book by assuring us that everything he saw is totally and 100% true and that its all going to happen for real very, very soon. Wednesday night bible study, the book of revelation chapter 2, with pastor michael maragelis at albertson missionary baptist on april 8, 2020. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 1 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. All the events of revelation the end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. Revelation 1 full chapter prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. This false christ claimed to worship the true god but it was really a beast that forced people to worship it.
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