They had stood true to their faith despite the pagan. Revelation 1, modern english version mev the bible app. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. All the events of revelation the end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the. The true higher education is that imparted by him with whom is wisdom and strength job 12. This last book of the bible is written to the church. 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.
Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later rev 1. 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. This includes persecution and murder of christians, accompanied by overt blasphemy against god, and cultlike worship from the people of earth. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. He made this known by sending an angel to his servant, john, who had been exiled to the island of patmos. John ends the whole book by assuring us that everything he saw is totally and 100% true and that its all going to happen for real very, very soon. The sealed scroll and the lamb worthy to open it 5. It was true 50 years ago, and it is just as true today.
Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in.
In fact, the world will probably consider this spiritual warfare and demonic assault to be nothing more than a natural outbreak of plagues or the ravages of war. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Johnny is a true believer out to inform the world of the peace and beauty he has found. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth.
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. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. Revelation 1 erv john tells about this book this is a bible. 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. To understand the book of revelation, we need the same things that help us to understand the rest of the bible, including wisdom from god and assistance from those who already understand it. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things.
In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The book of revelation, chapter 1 to angels of the churches. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. Revelation 1 new king james version new king james version nkjv. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Here is the chronological order of the things to come in the book of revelation. It rules over every tribe and people and tongue and nation, so it is greater than a single national government. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Is the book of revelations saying that lucifer is the true. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. 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 book of revelation from an israelite and historicist interpretation, truth in history. The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Revelation chapter 1 opens with a prologue that lets the reader know that the revelation is from jesus christ himself. 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. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The only reason it is not on the new york list of booksales every week, is that if it were, it would always be at number one. 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. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road.
Wednesday night bible study, the book of revelation chapter 2, with pastor michael maragelis at albertson missionary baptist on april 8, 2020. The book of revelation is divided into three parts. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. In chapter one john records having seen jesus christ himself. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. The book unveils his relationship to the church, to. 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 general history of the christian church, from her birth to her final triumphant state in heaven, chiefly deduced from the apocalypse of st. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. God permitted him to reveal these things to his servant john in a vision.
The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Dec 14, 2016 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 saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved.
Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. Albertson missionary baptist church revelation chapter. Simply look up the number of the top selling books, and then look at bible sales. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. Verse click for chapter new international version the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. The book of revelation can be divided into these three distinct categories. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation.
Blessed is he that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. The focus on jesus christ is seen throughout the book. Unlike the lamb with seven horns omnipotence these religions can never compete with the true faith. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. This figure will be empowered by satan to exert nearunlimited power over the earth. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. It is true that the sabbath is the true lords day but revelation 1. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church.
The book of revelations also says that many did not repent for blaspheming against the real christ and did not repent of there deeds against the real christ revelation 16. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. And at that point all the true christians will go to heaven in what we call the rapture. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Then the angel said to me, these words are faithful and true. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. This false christ claimed to worship the true god but it was really a beast that forced people to worship it.
In these days much is said concerning the nature and importance of higher education. He has punished the great prostitutewho corrupted the earth with her immorality. Papyrus 46, one of the oldest new testament papyri, showing 2 cor 11. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. 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. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 1 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. So while elements of the first three approaches have their place. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians.
In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version i stand and knock at the door of your heart seeking your love right from the start wanting to set you free giving hope joy and liberty only my presence within can take away bondage of sin what i offer the world cannot give hospitality that lets you live the food i lovingly impart heals and mends a broken heart restoring, giving peace leaving joy. The bible is the number one bestselling book of all time. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which.
The full title of the book which i quote is the following. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The wild beast with seven heads introduced at revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. With this in mind, let it be clear that majority of. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. In most interpretations, this is the endtimes figure popularly referred to as the antichrist revelation. Its the open door of heaven in revelation chapter 4 verse 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 1 full chapter prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Chapters 2 and 3 are messages from jesus to his churches, chapters 4 and 5 are a heavenly scene with jesus in view to prepare the reader to know that he is righteous in all the tribulation that will follow. Although john saw all of the demons in grotesque shapes and forms, the world will not. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
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