Most people read the book of revelation as futuristic only. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Would you like a free sampler dvd, containing an introduction to book by book and sample programmes. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. 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 book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. Historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation was written during the times of great church persecution. A downloadable bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Second, the book was written to show how all of prophecy focuses on jesus christ, his person and his program for the world. 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. You will search both the old and the new testaments for scripture always explains scripture. The book of revelation brings to us great changes in the course of the history of the world. Looking to understand more about the book of revelation.
An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. Revelation is the only book in the bible that motivates its readers by promising a blessing for those who will read and obey it. 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. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app.
Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. The book of revelation is coded and was coded by the writer, apostle john, for several reasons. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Have you ever found the idea of studying the book of revelation quite daunting. 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 christ. Naturally we would like to know when they happened or when they will happen, but these questions divide the greatest specialists in biblical interpretation, so we mustnt imagine that we. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. Each question can be answered from the biblical text or the comments offered at the end of each lesson. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. Picture study bible revelation bible history online.
In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. And we will discover how to apply the truths of revelation. Though it does declare things that take place in the future, the main purpose of the book is to reveal jesus christ. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. Why study the book of revelation biblical christianity. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book.
The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. Revelation bible study book of revelation bible study lifeway. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951. Bsf is a global indepth bible class producing passionate commitment to christ, to his word, and to his church. The rise of television programs, radio broadcasts, and books has only compounded this problem. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. For a better understanding of revelation, the student is urged to compare various interpretations offered by scholars and to consult different translations of the 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. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century.
Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Third, the book seeks to unite all the various lines of biblical prophecy both old and new testaments, and to show how they converge upon the second coming of christ to rule the earth in his messianic kingdom. Outline of visions john saw and recorded now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, producing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. The book of revelation is a debated book with perhaps the most interpretations by varying biblical students. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups.
The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on practical application. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The images, the visions, the symbols have been a rich field for bizarre interpretations. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Each question can be answered from the biblical text or. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including.
Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. Many people who study the book of revelation find they develop their own understanding based on what teachings their personal sensibilities tell them are correct. Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Great study by macarthur that helps guide you through the book of revelation, i think the only downside is that at times, without an ulterior guide book, it can be difficult to answer questions because revelation is a difficult book to get through in and of itself. Here are gospelminded pastors and scholars doing gospel business from all the scriptures. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc.
Lifeway offers multiple studies that allow you to go deeper into this fascinating book. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. John, the revelation to oxford biblical studies online. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981.
Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. The book begins with the revelation of jesus christ. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled by the end of the 1st century. The promise is made at the beginning and the end revelation 1. The purpose of this 5 session study is to provide a biblical understanding of what death is and where it leads. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax. The main thought of ot and nt biblical prophecy is the still. Bible book of revelation commentary on the bible book of.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book of revelation is so easy to read and understand. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. By the way, she is a christian, and she gets a great deal of scripture into her books. Despite the end of saddam husseins exploits to fulfill his desire to rule like nebuchadnezzar, the city of babylon continues to exist and serves as a reminder of end times to come. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking. The kingdom yet to come bible study program unpack the mysteries of revelation perhaps no book in the bible fascinates people more than revelation. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. 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 study is prepared from the new king james version.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. Language changes across generations and culture but pictures. Bible study courses revelation bible study courses. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The bible was written so that average people could read the.
Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. 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.
You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. Revelation the last book of the holy bible 2015 2016 bible study fellowship. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource.
Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi. The unsaved are reading the bible without realizing it. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Revelation was written to give encouragement to christians at the end of the 1st cent. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. For this reason we will conduct a micro study of babylon from the book of revelation. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Home revelation bible study unveiling the future revelation 1. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. Come and join us on an exploration of the meaning of the book of revelation in this versebyverse commentary. Many people say that the book is in signs or coded thus only few people can understand it.