Major themes in revelation the return and glory of jesus christ rev 1. Have you ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the. Geoff cave the book of revelation is the pinnacle of the prophetic word of god. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Is it really something that we can agree to disagree on, as is commonly believed those who are of this persuasion are ignorant of how the new testament is indispensably completed by this revelation of jesus christ. John, the writer of the book of revelation, sets out to tell his readers something vital about the paradox of the days and years ahead. Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it.
The book of daniel and the book of revelation record. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation. An introduction to the book of revelation i ferrell jenkins temple terrace, florida. This is the books real title, not what the greeks titled it, apokalypsis ioannouthe revelation of john. If you are looking for a reason to study this book, look no further than the third verse of chapter 1. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans.
Many people do not realize that the prophecies in revelation are based on facts established in the book of daniel. Sometimes people read the book and become frightened at the various figures that are used and the terror. Background material into thy word ministries this article also serves as the introduction to our bible study in the book of revelation. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Everything has yet to happen o some believe everything in revelation is about us or has yet to occur. An introduction to revelation for regular people by vern s. Poythress, 2002 the purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. An introduction, analysis, and commentary on the book of revelation collins, oral e.
The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. 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. Verse 1 opens the book with the words, the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation is the most controversial book in the bible. The person responsible for this book identifies himself as a christian named john who was on the island of. In a sense, the apostle john is merely a witness or observer of the visions and sayings that we find. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Introduction to the ecclesiology of the book of revelation.
Revelation is important because it is the last divinely inspired bible book that was written. The kingdom of god is near revelation 1 the seven churches of revelation revelation 23 the throne room of god revelation 4 and 5 end times disaster and deliverance revelation 616 babylon and the new jerusalem. Introduction 17 outline of revelation 37 a revelation from jesus christ 1. Introduction to the book of revelation series video 1. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. An introduction, analysis, and commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 89 speaks of gods judgment on earth, taking us to the end of daniels 70 th week. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. Revelation has caused major divisions between denominations, churches and families. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have.
Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. It views the book as focusing on the last periods of world history, culminating with the return of jesus christ to the earth. Ezekiel, who was contemporary with daniel, bears testimony, through the spirit of prophecy, to his. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. A general state of confusion, doubt and indifference over its meaning reigns. Introduction to the revelation originally published in the testimony magazine bro. The book of revelation is probably the most neglected book of the bible. Gospel preachers fail to preach from it and christians neglect studying it.
The book of revelation is called t he revelation of jesus christ, and yet it is treated by so many as a side issue or a secondary matter. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Irenaeus disciple of polycarp, who in turn was a pupil of the apostle john attributes the writing of revelation to john. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Introduction to revelation even though the books of daniel and revelation were written about 600 years apart, they tell one story, use the same architecture, and overlap each other. There are distinct differences, however, between inspired writings such as daniel and revelation and the uninspired apocalyptic writings. The proper study of any book begins with survey of its background. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Daniel and revelation by uriah smith 4 introduction that the book of daniel was written by the person whose name it bears, there is no reason to doubt. As a whole, the book of revelation is a prophecy of the end of the old order and the establishment of. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Revelation introduction and chapter 1 john karmelich 1.
Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is. Yet, there are things in the book that have yet to take place. Revelation is a long epistle addressed to seven christian communities of the roman province of asia minor, modern turkey, wherein the author recounts what he has seen. A consideration of the author, the date of composition, and the people addressed, and the purpose of the book is of utmost importance if one expects to understand it properly. Book of revelation introduction who wrote the book of revelation. There are blessings promised for those who strive to understand its message. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. This january bible study 2019 expository notes and leader helps is intended to help those who will teach jbs.
The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The book of revelation apocalypse 1 introduction revelation1 or apocalypse2 is a unique, complex and remarkable biblical text full of heavenly mysteries. This book is an unveiling of the lord jesus christ and a revelation of his authority, power, and preeminent role in the fathers plan of. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. A tale of two cities revelation 1722 the meaning of revelation for our work. The book of daniel is a good beginning in the study of apocalyptic literature. The book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance. As the new testament opens with the four gospels relating to the first coming of christ, so the book of revelation closes the new testament. Normal procedure is to study matthew through jude then, skipping revelation, return to matthew to begin anew. Not very long time since, but almost in our day towards the end of domitians reign. Introduction to revelation bible exposition commentary.
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