The book is called revelation because it reveals jesus and also because it reveals the future. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Click the link below the video to see the web page. Drawing on the best evangelical scholarship, the authors provide commentary on. The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. We create 100% free bible videos, podcasts, and bible resources to help people experience the story of the bible. The book of revelation a or the apocalypse of john bible project these videos are made by the wonderful team, the bible project team. The book of revelation panorama bible study course, no. The moody bible commentary brings together 29 moody bible institute faculty to produce a onevolume commentary on the whole bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he saw that is. The bible talks about a time when disease epidemics, matthew 24. His visions open up an alternate vision of human history, showing how. The book of revelation archives page 2 of 2 grace thru faith.
Prologue the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Resources encyclopedia of the bible r book of the revelation book of the revelation revelation, book of the gr. Book of revelation understanding it, topics covered, jesus. We cannot hope to solve these problems here, but we may perhaps find. The book of revelation archives page 2 of 2 grace thru. Ed hindson is the assistant chancellor, professor of religion, and dean of the institute of biblical studies at liberty university in lynchburg, virginia. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. There are many different ways to interpret these visions, and there have been many arguments over which way is right. A fun and fascinating way to learn about the book of revelation. John addresses seven churches with a challenge to remain faithful to jesus despite persecution and the temptation to apathy.
The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. Bible study questions on the book of revelation by david e. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Also known as the apocalypse, the book contains images and symbols that are difficult to understand. The testimony of jesus in the book of revelation by william d. At the bible project, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes of the bible. The revelation 21 the revelation 22 john recounts his visions about jesus exalted rule over the world and how he will in due time bring final justice on the worlds evil and return to bring renewal to all creation. The book of revelation, which is sometimes called revelation to john, apocalypse of john, or revelation of jesus christ is the last book of the new testament in the bible. Churches in the city, including those honouring the christian sabbath, have been banned from providing service to prevent the virus spread, which may now be fulfilling a chilling end of days prophecy from the book of revelation publication sabbath truth reports. Some of them refer to catastrophes and judgment, but others to victory and salvation. The timeline doesnt contain any dates as date setting is not for a man to do, but it revolves around several key events. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation apocalypse part 1 its not the. He has authored over twenty books, served as coeditor of several bible projects, and one was of the translators for the new king james version of the bible.
John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Barrick the bereans adult bible fellowship placerita baptist church 2011 mission statement this study of the book of revelation gives special attention to the testimony it provides concerning our. The revelation 111 the bible project videos john addresses seven churches with a challenge to remain faithful to jesus despite persecution and the temptation to apathy. This powerpoint presentation assists you in teaching through the book of revelation.
Understanding the book of revelation powerpoint cdrom. Over the course of the book the author has two visions. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study paperback by david e. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Filled with complex imagery, vivid depictions of violence, and challengingspiritual references, revelation is often set aside by readers in favor of morestraightforward, easiertodigest. The history of the interpretation of a key figure in the book of revelation, with attention to the sociocultural and historical contexts of the interpretations. See more ideas about st john the evangelist, john the evangelist and quick view bible. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The bible is one unified story that leads to jesus, but we dont always treat it that way.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he saw that is the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ. Adventist learning community revelation the adventist. Librivox recording of the book of revelation, king james version. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Wikisource has original writing related to this article.
In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. There are several good reasons for including the book of revelation in the bible. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. British experimental apocalyptic folk band current 93 has several tracks that refer to the seven seals. Possible topics for research projects nt8336001 spring term, 2003.
The book of revelation is an exciting, yet often misunderstood book of the bible. See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. The book of revelation in hymns and popular songs, with. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Since revelation and the remaining books in the bible are inspired by god and free of error, then christ is accurately described in the book, just as he is elsewhere in the bible.
Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literallyrevelation 1. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible. Pratte a workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Book of revelation james earl jones reads the bible audio kjv. Reggae artist anthony b named an album seven seals and also references the seven seals in his song prophecy a reveal. The revelation 111 the bible project videos the bible. Filled with complex imagery, vivid depictions of violence, and challengingspiritual references, revelation is often set aside by readers in favor of morestraightforward, easierto. Does the bible actually teach the doctrine of the trinity. We create 100% free bible videos, podcasts, and bible resources to help people experience the story of the bible from page one to the final word, we believe the bible is a unified story that leads. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Tgc resource library free online resources from the gospel coalition explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text resources from the gospel coalition and select partners.
That the apocalypse of john is a revelation of jesus christ rev 1. In my opinion it could be both, and the first is correct, that this is the revelation about jesus christ and if this last book of the bible is about anything, its about the son of god. Drawing on the best evangelical scholarship, the authors provide commentary on sections and passages. The beast from the sealand the whore of babylon the woman clothed with the sun gog and magog. As stated in its very first sentence this book is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. The revelation of jesus christ the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. The bibles final book, revelation, can seem intimidating or downrightimpossible to comprehend, even for serious students of the scriptures.
The book of revelation apocalypse part 3 the end times timeline in this part of the book of revelation series we will discuss the end times timeline shown below. 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. The apocalypse is a greek word and it simply means revelation, so what is the book of revelation revealing to us. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Some people consider revelation to be the most difficult book in the bible. Bibleproject is a nonprofit animation studio that produces shortform, fully animated bible videos and other bible resources to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere. Explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text resources from the gospel coalition and select partners. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Book of revelation james earl jones reads the bible audio. The book of revelation possible topics for research projects. It includes key topics like the seven churches, the 144,000, the millennium, babylon, 666, and the new heaven and new earth. First it has given hope to believers of all time in the eternity that awaits us. Each book is introduced with a description of its author, date, purpose, and themes, and is outlined to show its overall structure. Although the bible reveals the awesome purpose for human existence, it does so in a carefully coded message. Each session is about an hour, and it is helpful to read the suggested verseschapters in between. The moody bible commentary christian book distributors. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. This book tells humanity who its creator is, why it was created, and its ultimate destiny. Second it gives believers in our time a way to understand whats really going on in the world today.
Chuck missler revelation series a good resource for bible study on the book of revelation. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Contemplating the faces of jesus in the book of revelation proposes, beyond prediction. Seven seals is the name of a 2005 album by primal fear and also a track on that album. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other new testament books were already written. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Tgc resource library free online resources from the gospel coalition explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible.
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