Revelation 1 msg a revealing of jesus, the messiah. Some think the book of revelation is a stepbystep guide. Revelation the message audio bible audio only please like my facebook page. It covers what the apostle john saw in a vision on the island of patmos. 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. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
The author names himself as john in the text, but his precise identity remains a point of academic debate. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of the apocalypse will arrive. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Prophecy of seven plagues to come the book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. In addition to the revelation, john wrote the gospel and the three letters that bear his name.
Part of book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet. I heard a loud voice behind me, trumpetclear and piercing. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. 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. If the final book of the bible has ever left you scratching your head or wondering what to make of plagues and horsemen, your friendly nonprophet is here to help you read revelation as never before. The book of revelation offers encouragement for the believer, especially in times of hardship and trial.
God gave it to make plain to his servants what is about to happen. There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation. Thus, it occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The message is the bible paraphrased into contemporary english. He published and delivered it by angel to his servant john. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled. The real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate.
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. When the word is referring to a heavenly being, it is usually not translated, but rather transliterated as angel. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The next step is to enter your payment information. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. 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. Christ is the one who will come triumphantly to once and for all defeat his enemies and reign with his people. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. Ill lead them up and present them by name to my father and his angels. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The bibles answer the greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines. And it unfolds the plans of god for these last days.
The book of revelation is one of the most important books in the entire bible. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon. This helpful book interprets revelation phrase by phrase, putting into terms understandable to the lay reader the sometimes baffling symbols and metaphors of this great new testament book. Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have. 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. He hoped to bring the new testament to life for two different types of people. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. I listened earnestly on the edge of my chair to pastor younces awesome bible study on revelation. The apostle john had been exiled to the island of patmos, off the. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. He explains, phrase by phrase, in clear, direct terms what has been learned about the genre of writings called apocalyptic literature of which revelation is a part and. The symbol of clothing and the state of the clothing is a representation of the acts performed during a persons lifetime. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible. How blessed the hearers and keepers of these oracle words. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The book of revelation teaches reincarnation part i. Father chapman writes for the general reader, for the many who need to understand the truth of the message of the book of revelation both its historical message and its message for christians today. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age. So what is the primary message of the book of revelation. Even though life may be difficult now, the result is assuredgod wins in the end. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The holy bible book 01 genesis kjv dramatized audio duration.
His primary goal was to capture the tone of the text and the original conversational feel of the greek, in contemporary english. The message of the book of revelation by charles t. John was a prisoner because he preached about jesus and him crucified and that he rose from the dead. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Father chapman writes for the general reader, for the many who need to understand the truth of the message of the book of revelationboth its historical message and its message for christians today. Apart from the book of revelation, john has written other bible books which are.
There are 66 books or scrolls that make up the bible and this scroll is the. What does this final book of the bible meanand how will it affect you and your future. How is he or she to know whether this book is being soundly interpreted or misinterpreted. Faithful to the teaching of the church, this explanation of revelation reveals this biblical book to be an inspiring, hopefilled, poetic portrayal of the triumph of. 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.
Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 914. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Examining other scriptures in the book of revelation make this plain. He explains, phrase by phrase, in clear, direct terms. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. The book of revelation by the apostle john outlines the end of the world and the second coming of jesus christ. Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have no fear. The book of revelation is one of the most complicated books of the bible, even for christians who have spent a lot of time reading the bible. For more than two years, eugene peterson devoted all his efforts to the message new testament.
Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. Faithful to the teaching of the church, this explanation of revelation reveals this biblical book to be an inspiring, hopefilled, poetic portrayal of the triumph of christ and his followers over the powers of evil. Click here for the reluctant messenger host site essene book of revelation the essene book of revelations translated by e b szekely behold, the angel of the air shall bring him, and every eye shall see him, and the brotherhood, all the vast brotherhood of the earth shall raise their voice as one and sing, because of him. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Full of engaging graphics, author and illustrator todd hampson has created a userfriendly guide to johns prophecies about the last days. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.