The rapture occurs after revelation 3 and before revelation 4. Revelation these are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The fourth seal brings death to a fourth of the population of the earth, through war, famine, and pestilence compare matt. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The introduction the first chapter of the book of revelation introduces us to its subject. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. John, identified as one who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ rev 1. A few suggest a date during the reign of vespasian. Book of revelation read chapters and study meaning. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Chapter 1 of revelation presents an introduction to and an outline of the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The current phrase the book of revelation is at once connotative of the apocalypse of john on patmosbut the whole bible is the book of revelation from god to man, and is the culmination of a divine pattern and policy of gods communication with man. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ.
This lengthy section details the judgments and events of the time of tribulation see notes on 3. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. Revelation chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write.
Revelation chapter 5 discover the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This verse is a key to the chronology of the book of revelation. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. To this point in revelation, john has witnessed jesus open six of the seven seals of judgment seen on the scroll in heaven revelation 5. It is in the second and third chapters of the book of revelation. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Watch our overview video on revelation 111, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The first vision includes angels being commanded to hold back the winds at every point on earth. This book is like a great union station where the great trunk lines of.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible king james version. He sets out a comparative table listing the chapters of revelation in sequence and linking most of them to the structurally corresponding chap. It is a revelation apocalypse, which is an unveiling. Revelation chapter 7 discover 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. Chapter 4 set a scene around the throne of god, where there were twentyfour elders and four animallike beings revelation 4. Revelation chapter 6 continued discover the book of revelation.
From its beginning with the opening of the first seal verses 12, through the 7 seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments to the return of christ to destroy the ungodly 19. Book of revelation discover the book of revelation. The scene described in this passage seems to occur between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals, seen on the scroll john observed in chapter 5. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Read the book of revelation from the bible with full chapters, summary and outline, bible commentary, and our favorite verses to help you study and understand. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981.
Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary king. 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 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. The seal and trumpet judgments have brought the chronology close to the end of the tribulation period and to the return of christ to the earth revelations 1115. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The book of revelation chapter 19 robert clifton robinson. Revelation is part of a pause in the middle chapters of the book in which john takes a time out from his discussion of the wrath during the tribulation period to describe the major characters involved in the tribulation period. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. 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 christ. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. A voice from heaven instructs the author to take the little scroll and eat. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation.
Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. For the lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of god. Throughout revelation, john mentions martyrdom frequently, identifying antipas by name revelation 2. It is the revelation of the future return and rule of jesus christ upon the earth.
After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by. 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. In chapter one we read what john saw when he was in the spirit and encountered the risen lord. 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. Revelation chapter 5 kjv king james version 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals 2 and i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof 3 and no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. B he made it known by sending his angel c to his servant john, d 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god e and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. While debated by some, he was most likely the apostle john, brother of james, and author of the gospel of john and three epistles. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is.
His authorship of this book is supported by the testimony of justin martyr 165 a. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The book of revelation i chapters 111 the bible youtube. Revelation 18 kjv and after these things i saw another. We are told they represent the angels or messengers to the seven churches. 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. The book of revelation, chapter 4 king james bible online. 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. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation. This book is a revelation given to john the apostle late in his life by jesus christ. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. The author of the book of revelation is told not to write down what the seven thunders say.
Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation after god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up. What john saw in the right hand of jesus was seven stars. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The book of revelation can be understood by anyone you dont need a d. Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951. Revelation chapter 22 kjv king james version 1 and he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb 2 in the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month. The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
This chapter describes a great empire that emerges on the earth during the end times. Chapter 5 begins by describing a scroll in the right hand of god. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Oct 16, 2020 the five crowns described in the new testament. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. John falls to the ground because he thinks hes a dead man.
This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. John is told to prophesy again concerning many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. In this chapter, john describes a scene of drama and praise in heaven. A great way to use this section is to read a chapter from the revelation and then read the corresponding chapter from the study guide. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. In each chapter, we identify the events that will take place in the last days and the order in which they will occur. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by their tribe. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary new.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Suggest that before the world is plunged into the plagues and disasters ushered in by the sixth seal judgment at the end of the first quarter of the tribulation, god will raise up an army of 144,000 jewish evangelists to spread across the globe and bring in a soul harvest of unimaginable proportions. The authors role changes from that of scribe to that of prophet. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation reveals how the rapture of the church will take place. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. And i heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal of thunder. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 10 discover the book of revelation. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks 2 i know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil. 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 3 blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is.
Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. Revelation chapter 6 continued discover the book of. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The lamb and the 144,000 then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. He sets out a comparative table listing the chapters of revelation in sequence and linking most of them to the structurally corresponding chapter in. This book in the bible is one of the most difficult to understand. Revelation bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. This section examines the book of the revelation chapter by chapter and is intended for individual or small group bible study.
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