A study of the book of revelation in the bible

Introduction to the book of revelation true bible study. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. 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.

An easyenglish study unit 2800 word vocabulary on the new testament from acts to revelation. 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. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Its placement in the bible dispensationally, right at the end of both the new testament as well as the bible making it the last book. Background biblical title of the book is the revelation of jesus christ rev 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 book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is. Not only in revelation but in the entire bible jesus christ is the major theme. For this reason we will conduct a micro study of babylon from the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube. 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. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.

It is the only book in the bible with blessings reading, hearing and keeping it. 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. 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. To read the word of god in this apocalyptic book without letting our imagination give us misguided interpretations, we need to understand the symbolism the same way the first readers did.

A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. This means that we need to know sixtyfive other books before we get to this. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. Shop for bibles study on the book of revelation and much more.

Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of evil and death and hell. 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. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. The book of revelation can prompt very strange behavior. Churches ofasia minor roman province of asiawhich is modernturkey.

Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. It is the revelation of jesus given by god to john then to us. You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. Of all the books in the bible, none produces such a plethora of interpretations and. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. 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. Christians for christ ministries book of revelation. The book of revelation is not primarily to enlighten you and me about prophecy but to encounter jesus personally. The correct way however to consider the revelation is to look at chapters 4 to 22 regarding the future see also paragraph 2 purpose and subject. This simple plan will take you through the book of revelation and would be great for individual or group study.

Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Introduction to the book of revelation the apostle john received this extraordinary revelation from the lord jesus christ while living on the island. 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. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Also, because premillennial scholars do have different interpretations on issues in the book of revelation, the reader will be confronted with conflicting interpretations.

This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Critics study the conventions of apocalyptic literature and events of the 1st century to make sense of what the author may have intended. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. This view has already been seen, in part, by the church fathers. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.

Revelation devotional reading plan youversion bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle.

Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bible. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.

In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. Revelation with book summary interlinear study bible. Revelation 1 king james bible kjv book of revelation. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. Please download a pdf version of the bible study of the book of revelation here please download an ms word version of the bible study of the book of revelation here. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousness of a.

These symbols were easily recognized by the first readers, because the. 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. And so with the above in mind, i offer this paper with the hope that you, the reader, will engage in a study of the book of revelation yourself. 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.

The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. The person of jesus christ is the theme of this book. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. Revelation was among the last books accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to. You see, the book of revelation is the sixtysixth book of the bible, and it comes last.

This commentary has yet to go through advanced theological. Commentary and bible study on the book of revelation. Being the last book of the bible, you should expect it to deal with primarily last things on gods calendar. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The scriptures are both theocentric and christocentric, godcentered and christcentered. 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.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. When the scene moves to heaven, we see him there, too, controlling everything. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians.