A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. Mar 20, 20 pastor fisk teaches on chapter 1 and tells us what that interpretive key is that unlocks the meaning of the rest of the revelation of jesus christ. A golden crown similar to this is worn by each one of the twentyfour elders mentioned in chapter 4, the rider on a white horse in chapter 6, and the locust cavalry wear golden crowns in chapter 9. 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. Book of revelation chapter outline the prayer room. Chapter six literally represents the beginning of the end. Pastor fisk teaches on chapter 1 and tells us what that interpretive key is that unlocks the meaning of the rest of the revelation of jesus christ.
Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. Chapter 18 is a warning from heaven, not the angel of judgment of the earth. Revelation 4 and revelation 5 form a break from the previous chapters, in that the church age has ended due to the rapture as viewed in the first two verses in this chapter. Revelation 1, modern english version mev the bible app. It is not consequent on events, but supposes spiritual apprehension of heavens mind. Outline for this study of the book of revelation pages 1, 2, and top of page 3. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. Understanding the parenthetical periods of the book of 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. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. He sets out a comparative table listing the chapters of revelation in sequence and linking most of them to the structurally corresponding chapter in ezekiel. To understand the book of revelation, one must be aware of seven parenthesis throughout the book of revelation. A typical historicist view of the church of christ spans several periods of church history, each similar to the original church, as follows.
Understanding the parenthetical periods of the book of. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. He demonstrate over and over that if you will accept its. Learn revelation study chapter 5 with free interactive flashcards. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. They are also used in revelation after chapter 3 revelation 5. Chapter 4 page 1 revelation chapter 4 bible verses are from the new american standard bible and are highlighted in blue and italics. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Revelation these are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible.
Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Maxie boren, worthy is the lamb, in the book of revelation, edited by jim laws, 23 rd annual spiritual sword lectureship, pp. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. He shall be clothed in white raiment the colour of victory, joy, and triumph. Chapter 2 nto the angel of the church of ephesus write.
O how much happier is this worthiness than that mentioned, revelation 16. In this case, it announces the end of the seven years of tribulation, since the pouring out of the seventh bowl judgment on earth, revelation 16, revelation 17, and revelation 18 and revelation 19. Revelation a study guide about the book of revelation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentaries revelation. Jan 02, 2020 the futurist expects the specific events in revelation to unfold at the end of time, yet revelation is still applicable today as the saints face struggles that prefigure that final struggle. This chapter is then about the outcome of each choice. The place of apocalyptic in the teaching of jesus and of the early church. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. The prologue verses 12 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. 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. Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church of god. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end.
At the sight of the face of he who sits on it, earth and heaven flee. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation study chapter 5 flashcards on quizlet. The opening indicates the order of the messages transmission. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The lamb, who is worthy, opens the first six seals.
A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before the throne of god. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. Following the worship of god by the 4 beasts and 24 elders, we now have our concentration placed upon the sealed book that is in the hand of god. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Chapter 5 page 3 revelation chapter 5 1 i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. But that spirit seeth through all things, and every empty. Those whose names were not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. By looking at how god will deliver the saints in the end times, the presentday church is to receive encouragement to persevere. The only indication in the book of revelation of the wicked mourning occurs in revelation 6. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Thou hast a name that thou livest a fair reputation, a goodly outside appearance.
The first verse also urges upon us the need to reject any view of the revelation which makes it deal only with future happenings e. He emphasizes that the book of revelation is not difficult to understand. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. Revelation 18 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Jesus christ is the center of scripture and prophesy. Athanasius 367 ad in his letter 39, augustine of hippo c. The nonseparatist puritan, thomas brightman, was the first to propose a historicist interpretation of the seven churches of revelation 23. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible.
Revelation 14 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The rapture has happened with the removal of the church. This is the case when it is simply a voice from heaven. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. The book of revelation chapter fifteen preface chapter 15 is the shortest chapter in the book of revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. That is, his only creation that received a spirit, able to reason at a higher level, to articulate in words what is in his heart, having set the world in their hearts eccl 3. Jul 08, 20 to get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free copies. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new living translation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The book of life is opened, and the dead are judged according to their works.
A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Revelation chapter 1 study guide flashcards quizlet. Remember, the book of revelation was given by god to his son, jesus christ, who then gave the revelation to his angel to give to john, revelation 1. And after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Jesus christ transmitted this information to an angel and that angel transmitted the information to john.
The 1 st three chapters of the book of revelation take place on earth, on the island of patmos where the last surviving apostle, the apostle john, is exiled. Chapter xxii god the alpha and omega revelation 21. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The seven spirits of god the holy spirit, from whom alone all spiritual life and strength proceed. He outlined how the seven churches represent the seven ages of the church of christ. He demonstrate over and over that if you will accept its plain sense meaning, you will understand it. God the father gave the information in it to jesus christ to inform his servants of the things that would soon come to pass. This view maintains that the words in the entire book have.
The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Of course, there is no middle groundeither one worships god or one is in league with the beast. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The book of revelation is prophetical in nature and contains much symbolism which is most likely the reason that it is many times thought to be the most misunderstood book in the entire bible. This chapter is at a crossroads of worship, in chapter those who do not worship the beast are killed, but in chapter 15 the righteous are rewarded for their proper worship of god. What is a oneline description of the main idea of each. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5.
Chapter 6 describes the first 6 of the seals while the 7th seal is found in the first part of chapter 8. Revelation chapter 2 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. John indicates that the response of the wicked to the trumpet and bowl judgments is either a lack of repentance or men blasphemed god, but no mourning. Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before. Smith, the book of revelation, an element among the online course materials for the new testament and its context at atlantic baptist university. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. It is the preface to the final series of judgments that come on the earth during the great tribulation a designation for the last three and a half years of the tribulation period. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. The book of revelation, part two, chapter 22 and chapter. The golden crown on his head signifies that this being has authority and a great status.
Continuation of the vision of gods holiness and glory. As seen in the chronology of revelation, johns viewpoint in this chapter is in heaven near gods throne. This last book of the bible is written to the church. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. David reagan presents an overview of the entire book of revelation, covering the book chapter by chapter. If they argue that these saints are not part of the church, then ask for a scripture to prove it. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. There are 3 sets of judgments in the book of revelation, the 7 seals are the first, followed by the 7 trumpets and then lastly the 7 bowls.
In this chapter the prophetical scene opens and, as the epistolary part opened with a vision of christ revelation 1. An hundred forty four thousand either those out of all mankind who had been the most eminently holy, or the most holy out of the twelve tribes of israel the same that were mentioned, revelation 7. Chapter seven is the first of these parenthesis, coming between the sixth and the seventh seals and reveals other things that are happening during this period of time. Hyles excellent book, lets study the revelation reasons some oppose the study of revelation. John was one of the 12 disciples special students of jesus, who later became the. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation. And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, i make all things new. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Revelation bible book with full chapters new living.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation chapter 9 kjv king james version thapelo, indeed gen 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. John was the human penman, but it was given him by our lord v. Mar 11, 2007 the chapter starts by stating the sequence of how the book of revelation came to be. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
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