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. 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. 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. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. In the 1970s there was an extremely popular book titled the late great planet earth which allegedly interpreted the book of revelation. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the. Scripture pictures from the book of revelation amazing facts. Because millennialists had traditionally used revelation as the main source of their teachings, the church was slow to accept revelation as scripture. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. 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 revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The great dragon was hurled down that ancient serpent called the devil, or satan, who leads the whole world astray.
May you we overcome, conquer and be victorious by keep ing all the words of revelation. 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. 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. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat 3 one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. All scripture is inspired by god and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness. 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. His appearance is described in detail in revelation. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in. Opening the wisdom of revelation for me the book of revelation has always been formidablehard to understand, difficult to apply to my life. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse.
This first beast is initially mentioned in revelation 11. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Second i am using abingdons strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible 1986 edition. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. 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. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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. 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. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
It shouldnt be taken as something only wrapped up in poetry and symbolism. His expositions of holy scripture were printed in 32 volumes and. 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. Revelation catholic commentary on sacred scripture. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. 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. Williamson has doggedly researched the best biblical scholarship. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, look. A line by line study of the scripture paperback december 3, 2018 by lee miranda author 5. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in this collection of scripture. 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. I even want to suggest that the book of revelation is one of the most. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally.
The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. 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. The revelation to john often reflects imagery found in hebrew scripture, our. See more ideas about revelation bible, revelation bible study and bible. 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. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. 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. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. New book claims four gospels written before fall of jerusalem. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. The bible and drugs in realityrevelation christ the. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Scripture reading and revelation church of jesus christ. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But peter williamsons revelation has opened me to the wisdom and yes, the practicality, of this mysterious book. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and.
In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Certain numbers are used symbolically in the bible. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. The book of revelation is the blessings and curses of deuteronomy 2732. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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.
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