The book of revelation chapter 1 through 22

God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Tonight we have as our purpose a tour through this marvelous book. The bulk of traditional sources date the book to the reign of the emperor domitian 8196 ce, and the external and internal evidence tends to. I am inclined to believe that the chain spoken of in the bible, with which satan is to. On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. This river has some of the same characteristics as the one described in the book of ezekiel during the millennial reign of the lord, ezekiel 47. God granted this to him so he would show his followers the realities that are already breaking into the world and soon will be fulfilled. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible.

Revelation 22, king james version kjv the bible app. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. 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. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2.

Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. But there were more than seven churches in asia, therefore, these seven churches represent the church through all ages seven is symbolic. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.

The book of revelation the holy bible chapters 1 22 audio. It would have been better, perhaps, if the twentyfirst chapter had included the first five verses of the twentysecond, so as to take in the whole of the description of the heavenly jerusalem. The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced. Most writers consider the theme of the book to be revelation 1. Thus, much of revelation describes what the church will be like and experience until christ returns, which enables us to have right expectations. The spiritual decline of the 7 churches chapters 2 and 3, also argues for the. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. This verse is very similar in context to matthew 24. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. Now, its possible to listen to the word of god anywhere and anytime.

Pastor steven l anderson takes you versebyverse through the book of revelation, explaining every line and leaving no stone unturned. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. It would have been better, perhaps, if the twentyfirst chapter had included the first five verses of the twentysecond, so as to take in. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, revelation 21. The book of revelation the holy bible chapters 1 22. Revelation 122 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible.

The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution. 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. The lords day john is referring to is the public holiday of emperor domitian where he demanded to be called lord and. Part fivethe consummation revelation 4 22 section onethe scene in heaven 4 5. The book of revelation concerns many prophetic events, but the book closes with johns longing for the return of jesus for his people he wants the rapture of the church. The creatures, elders and myriad angels sang, worthy is the lamb. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Revelation then ends its description of the future and returns to more immediate commands from jesus. Jesus christ confirms what has been affirmed, and pledges himself for the fulfillment of all the prophecies contained in it, revelation 22. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse is the final book of the new testament and occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Revelation chapter 1 opens with a prologue that lets the reader know that the revelation is from jesus christ himself.

Revelation 122 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Revelation 122 voice prologue this is the revelation. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. And connects this part of the vision with what precedes revelation 21. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been spoken, revelation 22. To order prints visit her revelation illustrated site. Well, tonight were in for, i trust, a great time, and in order to make the most of it, open your bible to the book of revelation. In revelation, god is described as having the appearance like that of jasper and carnelian with a rainbowlike halo as brilliant as emerald. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The river of life originates from the throne of god and the lamb, is clear as crystal and flows down the middle.

A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. John also notes that all evil, darkness, and night are gone from this holy city revelation 22. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Around gods throne are twenty four other thrones, on which sit elders in white robes. If the whole creation groans and travails together in pain for the manifestation of the sons of god, how much more those sons of god themselves. This quiz supports a summary study of the last book of the bible variously referred to as revelation, book of revelation, book of the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, apocalypse, or in popular misreference revelations. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. A lamb standing as though slain took the scroll with seven seals. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. This timeline study from chapter 1 through 22 is a vision of how this world come to an end and how the new jerusalem city and bride join. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.

Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. The first vision that the author experiences is that of entering heaven and seeing gods throne revelation 4. With this in mind, let it be clear that majority of. He made this known by sending an angel to his servant, john, who had been exiled to the island of patmos. Through his heavenly messenger, he revealed to his servant john signs and insight into these.

Light, as well, is a crucial metaphor in the bible, representing truth and knowledge john 8. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. Note the following keys to the book key word overcome nikao victory or conquer 2. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. I would like to point out some of the aspects of these 1007 years.