This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe cifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to. As we begin this course, we need to commit to ourselves, to god and to each other the. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The father commissioned jesus to reveal his majesty, personality, and power as the. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. For a year and a half i taught the book of revelation to the midweek crowds of the miller road baptist church in garland, texas. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. It is a book that should make us rejoice knowing that no matter what happens to us in our lives, god wins, and that means that. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. Beloved, there is going to be a harvest of over a billion souls, i believe.
Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation, with a glossary of terms and symbols, and indepth articles and charts. In this online course on the book of revelation, we cover every chapter and verse. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible. These notes have been assembled from speaking notes and related. A forerunner study on the book of revelation the supernatural unveiling of the son of god for the king and his kingdom. Our study of the book of revelation will help us understand our times, it will let us see where we are on gods calendar. The book of revelation has definite epistolary characteristics. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants. For the most recent version of these notes, please visit our companion website revelation. In the book of revelation, one of the premier subjects is the context in which the church will be purified to bring in the harvest. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. 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. My thanks to pastor michael and the members of the men on the grow bible study group. Why is the book of revelation so important to study. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. Session 1 introduction and overview of the book of revelation page 3 international house of prayer of kansas city free teaching library before we embark on this study, i always like to say this verse, acts 17. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. After some deliberation and prayer, we felt led to.
I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. 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. What is surprising is that, even for many avid bible readers, this book is overlooked or neglected. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Revelation is not a book which should cause us to fear or to panic. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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. A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of. Finally, this is the power by which the lamb opened the book, and loosed the seven seals of it, when no one could be found among all creatures by whom the book might be opened re 5. A careful study of these writings shows that they have a number of common.
Studies in revelation by pastor jerry locke series of studies from the last book of the bible. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. A study of the book of revelation group study notes rev. The major conflict at the end of the age will center around defining the truth of who jesus is. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. Ask the holy spirit to help you understand what you are reading and he will guide you john 16. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible that promises a special blessing to the reader. And the book of revelation unveils the events of the end dramatically. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. 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.
Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Oct 06, 2010 this is my summation of our 10610 study session. There you will find 53 lessons on revelation with audio and handouts. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. 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. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, produced by john wesley between 1754 and 1765, has stood the test of time. Moreover, these spirits are never said to adore god, as all other things are. The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. These were not the only churches in this region, not even all the major ones. The bereans were more fairminded or nobleminded as one translation says.
The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Study of the book of revelation living waters tabernacle. Book of revelation part 1 notes evangel community church. Because we translate from the oldest extant documents, we intend to offer a more accurate. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. John wrote that revelation is special because, blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. One who prophesiesfor edification, exhortation, consolation. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. This page introduces the most comprehensive study of the bibles book of the revelation ever.
It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Hundreds of the people asked that the notes of this study be published.
Of these things long ago master john luide of oxford wrote to me. As an endtime book of acts, it reveals gods glorious plan to use a lovesick bride at the end of the age in unprecedented power and authority. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian. Gain understanding on some of mikes most compelling insights into the book of revelation. Sep 25, 2010 a study of the book of revelation group study notes rev. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled by the end of the 1st century.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. These notes were written for use in our home bible study. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering. The book of revelation cliffsnotes study guides book. Yet many are tempted to take the promise lightly, either by not reading or by not doing what it says. Surely god intended to say something to us about it all. 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. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that contains the promise of a blessing for everyone who reads and heeds the words that are written in it. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future.
It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. What is surprising is that, even for many avid bible readers, this book is overlooked or. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. These notes accompany mike bickles 12part series studies in the book of revelation, an indepth exploration of the person of jesus and the events surrounding the second coming as revealed in the book of revelation.
I am actually running scared as we come to this, one of the great books in the word of god. Constables notes on revelation 2020 edition was the last of johns inspired writings. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation. We intend to help break the seal put by some of mankind on the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ. First, become very familiar with the book as a whole by repeated readings and rereading. 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. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
One way to outline the book is around four key visions. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. It is not just a book about the revelation of jesus, but it is a book about events that take place in his endtime plan to purify the church. The book of revelation is actually a letter, written in apocalyptic style, to seven churches in the roman province of asia on todays maps, asia minor. A forerunner study on the book of revelation the supernatural unveiling of the son of god for the king and his kingdom a study on revelation 2 a study on the book of revelation the supernatural unveiling of the son of god. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more.
They were developed to encourage a regular versebyverse study of the bible. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. 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. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. Revelation 1 revelation 3 the book of revelation chapter 2. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Mike bickles straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. Study guide to the book of revelation framepoythress. Jesus christ received this revelation from his father and passed it on to the apostle john in a dramatic vision. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. A study of the book of revelation group study notes. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation.
This song places the church in heaven during the tribulation. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. We can discover truth through revelation, but we cant alter it or create it. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. 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. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Online study of the book of revelation randy white ministries.
This blog is part of an ongoing series based on my notes from a weekly bible study. Then a study of it with the aid of our notes will prove of great profit to you. Does the book of revelation tell us that the end of the world is near. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Of the following letters to the angels of the seven churches it may be necessary to speak first in general, and then. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. That the reader may understand the book of revelation better and enjoy it more deeply, we offer several suggestions.
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