Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The first 3rd pretty much deals with what man does to mankind and with a singular earth change massive world wide earthquakes that will show us the bible was right and it has begun. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. As a bible study text, this book is an excellent tool.
Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. It is here to help christians to survive in a hostile world, and that is how we need to study it. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary available on dvd in our endtime store. Read revelation commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Esteps writing makes the powerful prose and imagery in what is often a confusing and misunderstood book of the bible very clear and understandable. The very first words of the book give us a clue to its explanation the revelation of jesus christ. When it is revealed, it will be so simple that we will think, why didnt i think of that. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorofbooks, and lover of all things revelation. The book of revelation was written for a people under pressure.
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 is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The most wellknown passage of the bible that mentions the rainbow is. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. Symbols in the book of revelation semnele vremurilor. The book of revelation explained by edgar cayce article by kevin williams the final book of the bible is called the book of revelation. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,472,340 views 58. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Its title is derived from the first word of the text. However, even though the book of revelation is written in symbols, the bible explains itself in a literal language. The dispersion of colors in a prism occurs because of something called the refractive index of the glass.
Without a thorough understanding of the rest of scripture most of revelation will neither make sense nor be appropriately appreciated. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the. The destruction foretold would not be a worldwide destruction, only a limited one upon the wicked who had rebelled against him. The sign of the rainbow around the throne of judgment was a comfort to the prophet and the people, that his judgment was tempered with mercy. Reading this important book shows us that many events must first occur before jesus christ returns, and makes it clear that the real. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. Revelation is like the rainbow the book of revelation is interpreted literally as the rainbow is. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven scenes in heaven excursus on interpreting prophecy at this point in our studies of revelation, we have looked at the prologue and the vision of christ, including the seven messages. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here.
The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. For example where a vision in revelation has a period of years revelation 20. Written by a man named john possibly john the apostle toward the end of his life, he records a vision he experiences, probably while dreaming or meditating. We, too, need to know how to survive in a hostile world. No literary agent or publisher would take on the book, and the extraordinary range of contradictory comments strongly suggests that it was. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Some of the studies were expositions and others were overviews. The apocalypse and the battle of armageddon explained. When light enters a material for example, when light traveling through the air enters the glass of a prism, the difference in the refractive index of air and glass causes the light to bend. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2.
When such points were involved, i have simply endeavored to follow the best authorities. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. Revelation chapter 10 explained discover revelation.
There will be wars and famines and disease epidemics and heavenly signs that. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. It should be the last book of the bible that anyone seeks to become an expert on. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. The cloud, the rainbow, the sun, and the pillars of fire may refer to deity, but a. The book of revelation often called the 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. Revelation commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The rainbow is at the same time figurative because it signifies a covenant god made.
His face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. Again, this does not chronologically advance the narrative of tribulation events, but is descriptive, introductory and explanatory. The subject of prophecy should be of interest to every bible student. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. God the holy spirit will teach each of us what the bible is saying to us. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The bibles book of revelation is pretty much divided into three seven 7 part sections, pertaining to its prophecy. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world.
The book of revelation is the book of hope in spite. We explain the meaning of this vision and of the little book. That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church upon earth and grant it a place, however small, in the cause of present truth, is my earnest prayer. The churches to whom it was first written didnt have the luxury of doing that. It presents other facts and explanations that contribute to the total prophetic scene of the. The whole book of revelation was given to the son by the father to be shown to all believers in truth what was to come. Revelation 1 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The world transformation movements publicist sent some 70 copies of the manuscript of this book to the leading literary agents in the world, and another 70 copies to the major international publishers. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future.
The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. This vision contains a tremendous amount of symbolism. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book of revelation, though misunderstood by many, unlocks these amazing truths for those to whom god has granted understanding. The rainbow is literal because it is an actual rainbow in the sky. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. This book was not written for us to speculate over while we put our feet up. Could you explain the book of revelation in full simple. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the biblerevelation.
Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 10. If you open the book of revelation and simply begin reading it as an unfolding scenario, it goes something like this. The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. The throne of the omnipotent one was surrounded by a beautiful rainbow of.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. An easy understanding to the unveiling of christ by t r estep. It is a survival manual, explaining how to survive when the world is against you. Like much of the bible, revelation is largely a reaction to what was happening in that part of the world at the time.
Tribune publishing company inc january 1, 1994 language. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. As jesus so simply and beautifully stated, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of god matt. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation, for the new yorker. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Spiritualizing prophecy the rainbow principle simply bible. I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Pagels then shows that revelation, far from being meant as a hallucinatory prophecy, is actually a coded account of events that were happening. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john.
It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. It is the privilege of the lords people to hear jesus knock at the door of their heart so that they will open to him and he will come in and feed them from the blessed bible, the lamp unto. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. What was needed was a survival manual, explaining how to survive when the world is against you. The book of revelation was written for a people under pressure a people who knew all too clearly that the world was against them. The book is made up of symbols, figures and metaphoric description of events and visions. It means unveiling and is used in scripture of the u. The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible.
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