What does the bible say about the end of the world. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version.
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 is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. There are many different ways to interpret these visions, and there have been many arguments over which way is right. This book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful. New testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Over the course of the book the author has two visions.
The book of revelation, the rapture and related bible prophecies have spawned a whole industry in recent years. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. The book of revelation the book of revelation 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. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. A few bible versions and some commentators go as far as to say that a loaf of bread will cost a person an entire days worth of wages. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. 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.
Many of the presbyters in attendance at the council of nicaea didnt want it in the bible. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 119. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a.
In the fourth century ce, when the canon of the bible was assembled from among the approximately 50 gospels. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Some people consider revelation to be the most difficult book in the bible. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. 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. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
The book of revelation asv american standard version. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god.
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. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. For reasons we can only speculate on the decision to include it was made at the last minutetruly a cliffha. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. First, god will destroy organized false religion, portrayed as a prostitute named babylon the great. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the book of revelation. 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. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. A vision of god on his throne in heaven revelation 4. 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. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
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. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. Hal lindseys 1970 book the late great planet earth and the left behind series by tim lahaye and jerry b. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
From what i see and reading book of revelations, we are in revelation 18 3. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Lets start with revelations, starts in 1981 and finishes in 2009. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. What the modern reader or biblical scholar has to do is to try to read the text with ancient eyes, by being informed about the way the literature worked and the. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. Besides the many books, there are websites, tv evangelists, lecture series, movies and videos. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. Some bible versions go as far as to change the words a measure of wheat for a penny kjv to a quart of wheat for a days wages niv in revelation 6. Why was the book of revelation included in the bible. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression.
In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. These are all of the chapters of 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. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. 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.