The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Scripture pictures from the book of revelation amazing facts. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. His appearance is described in detail in revelation. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Williamson has doggedly researched the best biblical scholarship. 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. Revelation catholic commentary on sacred scripture. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
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 chapter 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Because millennialists had traditionally used revelation as the main source of their teachings, the church was slow to accept revelation as scripture. A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat 3 one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
Second i am using abingdons strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible 1986 edition. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in this collection of scripture. But peter williamsons revelation has opened me to the wisdom and yes, the practicality, of this mysterious book. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, look. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In the 1970s there was an extremely popular book titled the late great planet earth which allegedly interpreted the book of revelation. 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 was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. It shouldnt be taken as something only wrapped up in poetry and symbolism. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. 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. This first beast is initially mentioned in revelation 11.
The key to understanding the specific meaning of the ten horns and seven heads of the beast of revelation chapter is an image of the wild beast identified later in revelation a brightred beast that has seven heads and ten horns. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. With the benefit of my lifes experiences and with my greater familiarity with revelation, i can learn things that were not available to me yesterday by reading the scriptures today. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Scripture reading and revelation church of jesus christ. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. And the huge dragon was cast down and outthat ageold serpent, who is called the devil and satan, he who is the seducer deceiver of all humanity. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. May you we overcome, conquer and be victorious by keep ing all the words of revelation. His expositions of holy scripture were printed in 32 volumes and.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A line by line study of the scripture paperback december 3, 2018 by lee miranda author 5. All scripture is inspired by god and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. The great dragon was hurled down that ancient serpent called the devil, or satan, who leads the whole world astray. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the.
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. The bible and drugs in realityrevelation christ the. I even want to suggest that the book of revelation is one of the most. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. 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 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. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Scripture pictures from the book of revelation back to scripture pictures by books of the bible fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer.
The revelation to john often reflects imagery found in hebrew scripture, our. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. See more ideas about revelation bible, revelation bible study and bible. Among the things found in this book was the idea that revelation was speaking about such things as the soviet union, nuclear attacks between the ussr and the us, etc. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in. Similarly, what a scripture in the book of mormon meant to me when i first read it at age sixteen is not conclusive upon me as i read it at age sixty. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place.
I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. 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. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including.
And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. New book claims four gospels written before fall of jerusalem. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. Most popular revelation bible verses revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Opening the wisdom of revelation for me the book of revelation has always been formidablehard to understand, difficult to apply to my life. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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. A new heaven and a new earth then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation is the blessings and curses of deuteronomy 2732. Revelation is a book of warning, hope, justice and victory. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear.
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