I am interested in publishing a book based on this web site. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This page contains a list of our bible studies on the book of revelation, and how the prophecies in this book were fulfilled in the first century ad. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people.
Thus, a necessity of a sane approach to bible prophecy is all the greater. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. In part 2 of our 65 part bible study, we are introduced to the most famous piece of prophetic and apocalyptic literature as written by the apostle. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days.
Revelation in the blue letter bible text, versions, commentaries, audio messages and more. 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. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Trump, america, the book of revelation, bible prophecy. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The ancient nations of babylon, persia, greece and rome, reports wohlberg, are clearly mentioned in bible prophecy. Oct 31, 2017 understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose gods wrath and mercy during the seven trumpets if separated from the larger context of this book, this chapter could make god appear to be very cruel and unfairly harsh so please read subsequent chapters as soon as possible. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube.
A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. The most profound book ever written on the topic is the interpretation of prophecy by paul lee tan assurance publishers, 1974. Coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The greek word apocalypse is translated revelation. 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. Bible verses explained bible study tools online lessons. 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. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events the purpose of this article. Book 1 1 biblical prophecy explained this book will explore the prophecies of the bible in short summaries.
This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. Study your bible, and even go and attend bible prophecy conferences and church services, and you will soon discover that the book of revelation is not as hard to understand as you first believed.
Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. Most chapter studies below contain a versebyverse commentary. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The key to understanding the book of revelation involves prayer, bible study, and getting good conservative commentaries. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its. It ends in the cataclysmic destruction of the earth. The goal of this articlestudy is to help in reading and understanding revelation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Feb 26, 2020 coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The bible talks about a time when disease epidemics, matthew 24. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. 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. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorof books, and lover of all things revelation.
Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. I have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose gods wrath and mercy during the seven trumpets if separated from the larger context of this book, this chapter could make god appear to be very cruel and unfairly harsh so please read subsequent chapters as soon as possible. Pt3of4 understanding bible prophecy in the end days i have never. Here is an overview of bible prophecy and signs with 11 prophecies including the life and death of jesus, end times, tribulation and the second coming.
At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. Prophecy being fulfilled in current events this page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events. In the book of daniel, chapter 7, these nations are symbolized by a winged. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible.
Bible prophecy for everyone kindle edition by hampson, todd. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose. Revelation and the endtime timeline bible prophecy and truth. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. The tribulation is seen as symbolic in nature and not a literal prophecy of events within a future seven year period. Revelation is an apocalyptic prophecy with an epistolary introduction. Have you ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about. This book of the revelation is frequently styled the apocalypse, derived from the word by which it is designated in greek.
These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. In this message, jim spends a considerable time going through daniel 2, 4 and 7 as well as revelation an. Im a pastor, seminarian, collector of books, and lover of all things revelation. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. The word apocalypse comes from the greek apokalupsis, which means uncovering or unveiling. It is not intended to be a full prophecy study but is only intended to be a quick guide through some of the major prophecies. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. In this study of the book of revelation, we will be stepping into an unfamiliar world of angels, demons, lambs, lions, horses, dragons, seals are broken, trumpets blown, and contents of bowls poured out. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. While all judgment prophecies are harsh and frightening, the revelation prophecy stands out as the most terrifying.
Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. Only christ is qualified to remove the seven seals and open the book to understanding. Like the quatrains of nostradamus, the book of revelation is steeped in code and mystery, though the purpose of the book is not to hide the truth, but to reveal events leading up to the return of christ. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. An excellent introductory book for the general reader is how to study bible prophecy for yourself by tim lahaye harvest house, 1990. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Recommended books on bible prophecy prophecy lamb and. 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. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man.
It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. It also describes the world that will come into being after this. Second, the book was written to show how all of prophecy focuses on jesus christ. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.