It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Mike bickles straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. 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. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. Its purpose is clearly stated at the beginning and end of the book cf. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Apr 24, 2012 a simpler study of the book of revelation contributed by jerry cosper on apr 24, 2012 message contributor based on 16 ratings rate this series. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols.
In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. As you study the book of revelation, the simple act of reading it contains a blessing. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. A comprehensive outline, overview, and versebyverse study of the book of revelation. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. In our study of the book, that is an allimportant principle to follow. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1.
To protect the christians, john had to write the book in a special way. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. The book of revelation is so easy to comprehend if you truly know and understand the books of the old testament. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Home revelation bible study coming with the clouds revelation 1. In this dramatic bible study, scott hahn explains that for those willing to examine the historical background of the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes many central doctrines of the catholic faith. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
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 is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. Many do not read and study the book of revelation for themselves. Its also the final words of the word of god because its the last book of the bible. Perhaps the most important thing is for us to determine the original meaning the book would have had to the recipients. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. Apart from the book of revelation, john has written other bible books which are. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book is presented in the form of a great drama. Just as there were some secret things that belonged to god in moses time, so there are things not uncovered for us today deuteronomy 29. This simple plan will take you through the book of revelation and would be great for individual or group study. I believe this is one of the primary reasons that people have difficulty with the book. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation, with a glossary of terms and symbols, and indepth articles and charts. Supporting scriptural evidence is provided via the respective chapters in revelation for the wise, a detailed scriptural look at revelation the following is intended to assist you in your own reading of revelation and to provide a framework to help you understand it. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. By the way, she is a christian, and she gets a great deal of scripture into her books. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Learn from others who have insight into its mysteries. The things we have been shown in the past 2 years of this study have been astounding. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The goal is to help you become intimately acquainted with the god of revelation, jesus christ, and come to a better understanding of the cosmic battle going on for the hearts and minds of all people. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. The many lessons show you how to understand the book. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels.
Daniel was told to seal the book until the time of the end see dan. Lets allow the revelation to say what it wants to say. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Try to erase any preconceived notions you may have. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so.
This falls top ten list cover a variety of bible studies on revelation. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. Read commentaries and find a good church that is teaching through the book of revelation. This study guide is a series of questions that will lead you through the book of revelation chronologically over a period of 20 weeks. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. Revelation devotional reading plan youversion bible. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. This study is a useful resource that will actually open your eyes to the wisdom of the book of revelation. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. To reveal things which must shortly come to pass in particular, it is a revelation from christ himself of the judgment to come upon those who were persecuting his people cf. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. These verses told us the interpretative grid we need to apply to the book to appropriately understand it.
A simple study of end times and verse by verse study of revelation paperback may 29, 2018 by d min david baxley author. It was brought out only when a kinsman gave evidence that he. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. It is structured or arranged in a very simple way to help us get the revelation of jesus. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The first three verses of the book of revelation contain the preface. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. A simple study of end times and verse by verse study of revelation paperback may 29, 2018 by d min david baxley author 4.
Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. 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. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. Sep 27, 2015 a complete chart of the book of revelation.
Our october scripture writing plan is here and we are ready to begin inscribing the new testament with the gospels and acts. In light of this books stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. To receive blessing from the study of revelation three things are required. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides.
Study guide on the book of revelation revelation for kids. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy english. The unsaved are reading the bible without realizing it. Our lady of presentation communities and ministries is the full title given to a sevenyearold catholic organization in march, 1992, when it received the status of lay association under canon law by archbishop pilarczyk of cincinnati, ohio. An easyenglish study unit 2800 word vocabulary on the new testament from acts to revelation. People who were not christians would not understand the book. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4.
He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. All that is said in this book is based entirely on the selfsufficiency of the bible. Expect to be blessed beyond your greatest imagination ephesians 3. 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. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. This commentary has yet to go through advanced theological. The simple way to study the book of revelation cokesbury. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Apostle john was told to write the things which you see, the things which are, and the things which shall be. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation.
The book of revelation is a personal book although it encompasses much of prophecy, revelation is a very personal book the apostle john wrote to the seven. Gain understanding on some of mikes most compelling insights into the book of revelation. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Under the law of the old testament the terms of the law of redemption were written within a scroll and placed in the temple. Revelation this simple plan will take you through the book. A complete chart of the book of revelation revelation bible.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. The book of revelation was gods answer to this situation. 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 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. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Have you ever found the idea of studying the book of revelation quite. How does the message of the book of revelation relate to my. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator.
Prayer asking especially for gods help in our study of revelation. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Therefore, we have no right to reach into the book and draw out of it some of the wonderful pictures that john describes for us and interpret them as taking place in our day.
John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. 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. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Also it will be symbolic of reality, and the reality will be more real than the symbol for the simple reason that john uses symbols to describe reality. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go over several paragraphs at one sitting. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. Following is a fairly detailed summary of the major turning points and events of the book of revelation. A complete chart of the book of revelation revelation. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans.
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