The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. Purchase the cds and study guide today and dont get left behind.
Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Have you ever thought, why should i study prophecy. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. These illustrations put the scripture into pictures and help the viewer visualize the symbolism in this book.
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 study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Mike bickles straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at johns apocalyptic vision and considering how it. It is hosted by gary mcdade and includes 24 lessons. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
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. The first chapter of the book revelation could be divided into three parts, they are. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. It warned of the disasters and persecutions about to take place. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. Who wrote the book of revelation according to both internal and external evidence. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource.
Out of the darkness and confusion of these trouble times shone the book of revelation. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. The book of revelation check out the full text of revelation, so you can relive all the freaky visions firsthand. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Because it contains a large amount of symbolism and because of the faulty approaches or methods of interpretation applied to its study, many have a difficult time grasping its meaning. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. The purpose of this study is to compile, for the reader, quotations from wellknown scholars on the premillennial approach to the book of revelation. This premillennial approach, we believe, is the only one that does justice to the historicalgrammatical basis of interpreting scripture. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go over several paragraphs at one sitting. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. As theyve been strengthened through its vision of a sovereign god, a victorious christ, and a sooncoming, gorgeous new creation, they have suffered well and lived faithfully, triumphing in christ. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Gain understanding on some of mikes most compelling insights into the book of revelation. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. A comprehensive outline, overview, and versebyverse study of the book of revelation. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study.
This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. I am actually running scared as we come to this, one of the great books in the word of god. Have you ever found the idea of studying the book of revelation quite daunting. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. 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. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. Chuck smith study guide for revelation blue letter bible. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Here are a few tips to help you study this wonderful book. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Gods people have studied this magnificent, mysterious, surprising book for two thousand years. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. God would not give us revelation if he didnt want us to understand it. It was the message of hope the church needed to hear. In addition, there are over 30 beautiful illustrations by pat marvenko smith, which will help the viewer to better visualize the symbolism. A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation, with a glossary of terms and symbols, and indepth articles and charts. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i.
When the scene moves to heaven, we see him there, too, controlling everything. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. The book of revelation is a prophetic book the word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle.
Revelation on frontline heres all kinds of informative coverage from pbs on the last and creepiest book of the bible. 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 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. Not only in revelation but in the entire bible jesus christ is the major theme. And it revealed the judgment of god on his enemies and the victory of the church. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. 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. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven churches.
The 38minute lessons are great for bible class as well as personal study for. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of.
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