It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Our book, no more delay seen center left, is available for free download. It is designed to give you an overall view of the entire book quickly. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge.
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. This is a summary or survey of the book with only a few short paragraphs for each chapter. Appendix a a brief survey of the book of revelation. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. These churches were all located in modern turkey, consisting largely of gentile believers, meeting in house churches, who faced much. 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. This podcast is a ministry of striving for eternity and all our resources. Second, while some of the symbols in revelation may seem perplexing, the broad outline of the book is reasonably simple and clear. Sometimes called the apocalypse which is a transliteration of the greek word for revelation.
It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be certain. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. 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. A survey of the book of revelation is presented verse by verse. The meaning of the 7 churches of revelation the seven churches of revelation represent report cards for christians. 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. An overview group study kit which is available in either mp3 or 12 cds study guide in downloadable format only. It contains a curse to those who add to it or subtract from it. Endtime ministries learn revelation prophecy today. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece.
Steve begins a very quick look at the book of revelation. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction that helps us appreciate revelation and its great theme of the matchless sovereignty of the one who is the alpha and omega of history. Revelation was written for all believers revelation 1. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Or, watch a video about upcoming events by clicking the video play button. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. This video was streamed live on facebook from the ywam in richmond, virginia on december 14, 2018.
We dont know why john was exiled to patmos, but it may have been for refusing to worship the roman emperor domitian. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. The book of revelation victory, christs reign, eternity the book of revelation demonstrates gods almighty infinite love, power, sovereignty, and truth. First full commentary on the whole book of revelation from a. This is a great book as long as you have your bible out too. Survey of revelation first baptist church of pittsburg rev. Ryrie overviews the book of revelation, discussing various interpretive approaches, working. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. Three times, each at a critical break in the sequence of events described in the book of revelation, christ gives more detail to john for clarification.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. Visit our book store where you can find advanced bible studies on endtime prophecy. A brief survey of support for johns authorship of this letter as well as counter arguments follow. An overview of the book of revelation completing a survey of the new testament. Eschatology and a survey of the book of revelation fbc media. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. 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. Interpretation there are four principal views concerning the interpretation of the book. The author of the book of revelation christopher l.
This study guide is meant to accompany the revelation. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis.
Charles ryrie describes the book of revelation as an apocalypse literally, a revelation, designed not to mystify but to clarify. The word revelation comes from the greek word apokalupsis which means an uncovering or unveiling of something that was previously hidden. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Revelation everymans bible commentary everyday bible.
The book of revelation is the ending to the greatest story ever told. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Biblical prophecy explained by larry wilson wake up. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
The book of revelation or, the apocalypse is an account of a vision which john probably the apostle had about. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. The book revelation stands in contrast to the book of genesis 4. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation.
The original title of revelation not revelations has always been apokalupsis ioannou or revelation of john. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. This survey is very similar to my first study of revelation. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that contains a special blessing to those who read, hear and do. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
The book of revelation was likely written between a. Bibl4317 survey of the book of revelation syllabus ryrie. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation.
By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of evil and his recreation of the world for the redeemed. Each dvd contains six lectures each of around thirty minutes each. New testament survey 24 book of revelation youtube. Survey of the book of revelation striving for eternity ministries. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. We obviously want our bibles handy but the one thing that would make this book even better for me is having the scripture along side the commentary.
In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. The book finishes with a call for all to obey the message of the book and a warning to those who reject what is taught. It is a book about jesus christ, and about the things that verses 2 and 3 tell us are about to take placeevents that are very near. Todays post looks at the evidence for and against john being the author of the book of revelation. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book of revelation is by title a revelation, not an obscuration.
And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. Dvd10 a survey of the book of revelation see promotional video below 4 dvds containing over eleven hours of instruction. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1. Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation. The book that is most closely aligned is the book of daniel. Appendix a a brief survey of the book of revelation this is a summary or survey of the book with only a few short paragraphs for each chapter.
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