Now many people will look at the book of revelation and think that it is a very mysterious book, and alot of christians will even shy away from studying the book of revelation. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to ever. Norris presentation, chapter 4 is a vision of heaven itself. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. The only indication in the book of revelation of the wicked mourning occurs in revelation 6. Interpretation of the book of revelation seeks to explain everything and to prove everything in the b. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. We can probably say that the scroll equals the book of revelation, starting at rev.
Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.
Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation wikipedia. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The word futurist means that the book is largely concerned with events still in the future. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.
Revelation chapter 1 study guide flashcards quizlet. The first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Dionysius was one of the first to record information denying that the book was written by john the apostle. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. 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. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
This view maintains that the words in the entire book have. If you are going to begin to understand the book of revelation, you need to have the correct interpretive key for it. Eusebius repeatedly ascribes the book to john, 12 as does tertullian. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1.
Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. Revelation 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Interpretation of the book of revelation by pastor bob stidham. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced.
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. Revelation 1, modern english version mev the bible app. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. Very interesting statement since this takes place in chapter 19 with jesus christ coming back, implying that we were just escorted through the tribulation. 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. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. The book of the revelation chapter one revelation 1. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved.
The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. Christ tells john to write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. 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. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Jul 31, 2006 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Revelation chapter 5 makes it clear that christ earned the right, through his atoning death, to take the scroll and open it, which includes the idea that he has the authority to. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. The adventists take a unique view applying it to the millerite movement. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. The symbolism is taken from the old testament, and the general rules of symbolism mean that a symbol has one main idea or point of comparison. Chapter 1 the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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. The contents of this scroll are revealed in the book of revelation. The classical historicist view of the vision of the angel with the little book, in revelation 10, represents the protestant reformation and the printing of bibles in the common languages. 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. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Mcgeown, missionarypastor of limerick reformed fellowship introduction. Rose, im only guessing you read matthew henrys commentary. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, the word revelation in the greek apokalupsis is the same word from which we get our english word apocalypse. The bible reads in verse 20 the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand and the seven golden candlesticks. And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Here, in the middle of the tribulation period, there was war in heaven. A study of the book of revelation 5 deprived of his great power, and, he still has access to heaven revelation 12.
Choose from 500 different sets of revelation study chapter 1 flashcards on quizlet. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. 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. This last book of the bible is written to the church. The day and time when he had this vision was the lords day, the christian sabbath, the first. Learn revelation study chapter 1 with free interactive flashcards. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. Book of revelation chapter one revelation of jesus christ. With this in mind, let it be clear that majority of. 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. The book of revelation is a series of symbolic visions designed to reveal jesus christ 1. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
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