A study on the book of revelation

How the fathers of the church understood the book of revelation, especially in regards to the end times. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. Have you ever thought, why should i study prophecy. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament.

Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Todays pulpit typically erroneously teaches or ignores the book of revelation, practically sealing the revelation of jesus christ. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at johns apocalyptic vision and considering how it. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The book of revelation is a debated book with perhaps the most interpretations by varying biblical students. Chapter 4 begins the prophetic parts of the book of revelation. I am actually running scared as we come to this, one of the great books in the word of god. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb.

As we journey through this study of revelation, well focus on five aspects of the book that are important in helping us understand the message of what we are to expect in the future, and how we are to live now because of it. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. The scriptures are both theocentric and christocentric, godcentered and christcentered. The book of the revelation study introduction 6 in genesis in revelation the first adam and his wife reigning over the earth gen 1.

When the scene moves to heaven, we see him there, too, controlling everything. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. Here are a few tips to help you study this wonderful book. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy.

Have you ever found the idea of studying the book of revelation quite daunting. You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation.

We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe cifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of evil and his recreation of the world for the redeemed. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Though it does declare things that take place in the future, the main purpose of the book is to reveal jesus christ. The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven churches. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. The purpose of this study is to compile, for the reader, quotations from wellknown scholars on the premillennial approach to the book of revelation. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. Most people read the book of revelation as futuristic only.

He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go over several paragraphs at one sitting. It would be a definite help to you if you would read the passages discussed from the bible as you study, bearing in mind as you read that these sermon notes were used to teach the laymen the basic truths of the revelation. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. 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. Many people who study the book of revelation find they develop their own understanding based on what teachings their personal sensibilities tell them are correct. 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.

I have all 24 sessions of this very interesting bible study of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ.

The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. May the study of the revelation truly be as the name impliesan unveiling of the truths found in this wonderful book. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Online study of the book of revelation randy white ministries.

The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. 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. And so with the above in mind, i offer this paper with the hope that you, the reader, will engage in a study of the book of revelation yourself. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. Written for those who want to understand the book of revelation, this 12week study helps christians see that jesus has already defeated his enemies and freed christians from their bondage to satan, sin, and death. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube.

Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. Who wrote the book of revelation according to both internal and external evidence. 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. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. A study in the book of revelation, and its brand new 170page study guide. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings.

Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. A study on the book of revelation the catholic company. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. This presents a lost opportunity for true christian happiness. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. The book of revelation can prompt very strange behavior. If this book was only meant for theologians to study, then it would not contain this. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book.

A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study pratte, david e on. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Not only in revelation but in the entire bible jesus christ is the major theme. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. God would not give us revelation if he didnt want us to understand it. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire.

Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Doug batchelor book of revelation study part 1 of 7 youtube. Purchase the cds and study guide today and dont get left behind. This premillennial approach, we believe, is the only one that does justice to the historicalgrammatical basis of interpreting scripture. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. How christians should properly understand eschatology. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. As christs servants, let us examine his revelation to us about the future, and our place in it. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. The book of revelation was written during the times of great church persecution.

The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Also, because premillennial scholars do have different interpretations on issues in the book of revelation, the reader will be confronted with conflicting interpretations. The person of jesus christ is the theme of this book. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others.

Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a. Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are the things which john has seen and the things which are.

But you can change all this with the classic 12 cd series the end. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. Core christianity 6 tips for reading the book of revelation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible.

Language changes across generations and culture but pictures. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. Of all the books in the bible, none produces such a plethora of interpretations and. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. We intend to help break the seal put by some of mankind on the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. The book begins with the revelation of jesus christ. Join me in my study of the book of revelation as we delve into topics such as the 7 churches, the 4 horsemen, the 21 judgments that take place during the tribulation, and learn through this study how during this future perilous time on earth, gods grace shines through. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Chuck missler revelation session 01 introduction youtube.