The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. First, become very familiar with the book as a whole by repeated readings and rereading. Each week a group of faithful men meets for bible study and fellowship. The study now has 22 divisions instead of four, which. A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation, with a glossary of terms and symbols, and indepth articles and charts. A comprehensive study of the book of revelation by rev. Gain understanding on some of mikes most compelling insights into the book of revelation. A study of the book of revelation 1 a study of the book of. His straightforward approach brings the message to life with an emphasis on its relevance for us today. Study on the book of revelation dvd series millennium. 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.
If this book was only meant for theologians to study, then it would not contain this blessing. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. The book of revelation study guide by mike bickle is a simple and inspiring versebyverse guide to the book of revelation. With a glossary of terms and symbols and indepth articles, this versebyverse study guide makes the end times easy to understand. This study allows participants to learn about the mindset, thought process, theological and historical background of the people for whom this writing was made. Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries.
Revelation the book complete study of the book of 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. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. 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. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus.
Under the law of the old testament the terms of the law of redemption were written within a scroll and. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Mikes straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Publication date 2003 topics revelation, apocalypse, the book of revelation, millenium, commentary on revelation, apocalypse of john, revelation of jesus christ, revelation of st. Listed below are all the blogs written so far in this series. Jacobs ladder last update 7300 the kingdom offer last update 7300 ezekiels chariot. Under the guidance of pastor michael, we are now studying the book of revelation.
The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. Hundreds of the people asked that the notes of this study be published. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Here are a few tips to help you study this wonderful book. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube. Revelation is a book of severe warning of the consequences of rejecting gods offer of salvation, which is noted even in todays verse. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. 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 promises to bring happiness to those who read and hear and keep the information contained therein. Revelation is the most controversial book in the bible and, yet, it is the only book, which specifically promises a blessing to. 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. The book of revelation is probably the most neglected book of the bible. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire.
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. In future articles the letters to the seven churches as outlined in the first three chapters of the book will be examined. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. The first three chapters identify the author and the authority of the vision and contain the letters of warning to the seven major churches of this time. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. Where were the seven churches to whom the message was addressed. That is great news, because this book of revelation is meant for you revelation 1.
Chuck smith study guide for revelation blue letter bible. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. Generally, a negative attitude toward its content reigns. Also, because premillennial scholars do have different interpretations on issues in the book of revelation, the reader will be confronted with conflicting interpretations. Some think the signs and symbols of the book are impossible to comprehend. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. This means that we need to know sixtyfive other books before we get to this. You see, the book of revelation is the sixtysixth book of the bible, and it comes last. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of. This blog series is based on my notes with some supplemental information from these weekly meetings. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. God would not give us revelation if he didnt want us to understand it. Everywhere we hear how difficult it is to understand.
Hahn gives catholic, mainline protestant, evangelical, orthodox christian and especially fundamentalist listeners a lesson of a true allencompassing universal catholic interpretation of the bible, which is. For a year and a half i taught the book of revelation to the midweek crowds of the miller road baptist church in garland, texas. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. That the reader may understand the book of revelation better and enjoy it more deeply, we offer several suggestions. This study pays a fair homage to all the schools of thought regarding the interpretation of the book of revelation. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Then a study of it with the aid of our notes will prove of great profit to you. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides.
The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. Mike bickles simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation. The book of revelation is perhaps the most misunderstoodand misusedof all the biblical writings. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. The book of revelation based on extensive citations from classic commentaries by carol morgan looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great god and savior jesus christ titus 2.
What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. This version of a short study on the book of revelation has been superseded. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. Mike bickles straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. As you might imagine, some of the most exciting things in your bible are covered in this study. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did.
It will be the students responsibility to keep this wonderful revelation of jesus christ with a resulting promise happiness. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. If you have been saved by grace through faith in jesus christ, then you are in the worldwide church of god. By looking at revelation through this filter of information, participants will seek. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john.
The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Book of revelation was written to address this need. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering.
And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. Internet archive contributor princeton theological seminary library language english the text of the old version is used and is printed at the top of each subject.
Art depicting the book of revelation songs and hymns from the book of revelation handouts for class or group participants. Study on the book of revelation dvd series this course is a survey of the book of revelation with lots of emphasis on the book of zechariah. Spiritual elements and the divine name last update 7300 ezekiels. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc.
Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the book of the revelation, jesus is going to reveal the future. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Orley berg doesnt think the book of revelation is an incomprehensible mystery. Study of the book of revelation living waters tabernacle. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. In this course on the book of revelation, we do our best to help others to hear and understand. But god designed this book for a very different purpose.
Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Was john on the island of patmos when he wrote the book of revelation. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it.
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