The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. 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. Although the book of revelation addresses the christian church of the time when it was written, towards the end of the first century ad, some of its passages are timeless enough to be applied today. Book of revelation passages description this web site includes a discussion of the book of revelation, the last chapter of the bible, which includes a description of a catastrophic sequence of events that some people believe are occurring now, and may occur in 2020 2022. A study of the book of revelation 1 understanding the parenthetical periods of the book of revelation read revelation 7 the seventh chapter of revelation is the first parenthetical passage of the book. And i saw, coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. There is nothing in revelation 11 that requires us to assume a famous identity for the two witnesses. 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 mt 28. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups.
Barber it might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the book of revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. Revelation rarely quotes directly from the old testament, yet almost every verse alludes to or echoes older scriptures. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will come in and eat with them, and. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This beast is giving another title in the book of revelation. The prediction for the next passage does not appear to be so fortuitous, perhaps indicating why the anunnaki did. This first parenthetical passage is inserted here, between the sixth and seventh seal, and. Reagans book, wrath and glory, covers the book of revelation chapter by chapter. 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. 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.
It is also known as the book of the revelation of saint john the divine or the apocalypse of john, both in reference to its author or the book of the revelation of. Understanding the parenthetical periods of the book of. The final three chapters of the book dealt with the holy spirit in the book of revelation chap 6, what revelation reveals about the new jerusalem chap 7, and how we can read, teach, and understand the book of revelation today chap 7. 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. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes.
The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles. I really struggled with all of these chapters, and indeed, the whole book. Reagans video program, revelation revealed, presents a sweeping overview of the entire book of revelation. Satan causes his false prophet to appear like a meek and gentle lamb when in reality he has the heart of a destroyer. Revelation 15 speaks of seven plagues wielded by seven angels as the final, most severe judgments, described in revelation 16.
An overview of revelation multimedia training kit covers the book of revelation verse by verse. And so what we have to realize is that in some interpretations of the. The author names himself in the text as john, but his precise identity remains a point of academic debate. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. There is an interesting passage in zechariah 4 that gives us a prototype of the two witnesses of revelation. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
The two witnesses of revelation 11 will have power to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they want revelation 11. Here are seven inspiring bible verses from the book of revelation revelation 1. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Someday, god will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away revelation 21. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Zechariah has a vision in which he sees a solid gold lampstand.
After this i looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the lamb. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have no fear. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The book of revelation bible verses in the king james version kjv about the book of revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The only tribe that was missing was the tribe of dan and this might be because of dans fall into idolatry and being cut off from the nation of. The book of revelation has two mentions of this 144,000 and the first comes in revelation 14. 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. Opinion eth many who believe that we are in the tribulation mentioned in the book of revelation are trying to connect the latest locust plagues that have devastated africa and has now reached china to an event mentioned in the book of revelation chapters eight and nine, referencing seven trumpets that are sounded, one at a time, that unleash judgments upon the earth and humanity. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or. That, likewise, is not actually in the book of revelation itself, that actually comes from a passage in first thessalonians. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Are we witnessing the locusts from a broken seal of the. It is important for us to know all of gods word the book of god from beginning to end, with everything in the middle. 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. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Jesus himself said to beware of false prophets who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves matthew 7. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. It opens with the praise of god for condemning the great prostitute, babylon, which was seen in revelation 18. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. Although the book of revelation addresses the christian church of the time when it was written, towards the end of the first century ad, some of its passages. About the best news in the book of revelation is the fact that all of this worlds pain, sorrow, and suffering will end. The book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined. Posted in wordpoints challenging every person to take god more seriously. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea the dragon bible. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear.
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