The book of revelation is the 27th book of the new testament and the last book of the bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. 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. These lessons are outlined as expository studies so that you get both a doctrinal study of the verses as well as a spiritual lesson. The title alpha and omega refers to the allcomprehensiveness of christ revelation 1. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. For the most recent version of these notes, please visit our companion website revelation. Revelation sunday school lessons bible believers baptist.
It is caught up into jesus resurrection, into the victorious life of the slaughtered lamb. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. May 04, 2012 of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen most often. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened.
More isaiah with the promise of water to the thirsty. From here you can read the book of revelation, listen to audio sermons on the revelation prepared and delivered by bobby stafford or read the study lessons on the revelation of jesus christ prepared and published here by david hersey. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. Revelation sunday school lessons below you will find all of the sunday school lessons from the book of revelation taught by pastor welder in the adult sunday school class. Alfords introduction to the revelation the revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. That very short passage about dead believers finding rest in christ. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica.
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. We often think of the term pass away in connection with death. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. This was probably an invitation to the first horseman rather than to john or to christ. But here, in the vision that was given to john on the island of patmos, it is the first heaven and earth that have passed away. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. This is his report of the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible. The measurements of the city and its wall are multiples of the symbolic number. 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. An angel tells john the author of this book the one who sees this vision.
This interest grew even stronger when i began to teach the book of revelation in a bible school on java and wrote a commentary on revelation in the indonesian language. Revelation was originally addressed to christians who were suffering for their faith. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The 33 years that jesus christ lived for correspondent to the 33 vertebrae that we each have in our spine. An argument of the book of revelation part 1 david malick. This is a message of optimismfor the believers who first heard this in the late first century. Writhing in his death throes in the aftermath of the cross, the dragon escalates his assault against the saints until christ returns to consummate history.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. An angel tells john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. And i john saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. God has given john the regulator a vision of heaven. The book of revelation by pastor arnold murray series 284 thursday 8819 revelation 1. Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 21. Alpha am and beginning cost done drink end from give he him i is it life me of omega one said spring the then thirsts thirsty to water who will without nt prophecy. Apr 25, 2016 this feature is not available right now. I also saw the holy city, a new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. The second coming of our lord jesus christ is set before us as the supreme hope of the church, that great and glorious event towards which all is leading up, or for which all is preparing. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The size and beauty are beyond our wildest imagination unimaginable. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come.
Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The measurements of the city and its wall are multiples of the symbolic number twelve. Many of us have formed a visual picture based on johns revelation from god. Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Welcome to our online version of the king james translation of the revelation of jesus christ. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Verse 5 says that everything will be made new, not that everything will be replaced by new and different things. When the lamb opened one of the seals it is worthy of remark that the opening of the seals is not merely a declaration of what god will do, but is the exhibition of a purpose then accomplished.
The reason many have difficulty in understanding this book lies not only in. The introductions and greetings which are found in the first six verses of the book of revelation revelation 1. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john, 2 who faithfully reported everything he saw. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. The end of tears is a longtime promise of god isaiah 25. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Then he said, write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. It is essential we understand the events that are to come and not bow to false teachings or sensationalism, and the best way to do that is see what our lord jesus christ taught on the matter.
The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. Seekvision on revelation 6 the book of revelations is an allegory. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history.
For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. The importance of understanding, interpreting, applying, and then. The book of revelation was likely written between a. Revelation 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Kindergarten6 th grade adaptable older or younger materials needed. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. There you will find 53 lessons on revelation with audio and handouts. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. The revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation notes from the south michigan teacher training school and michigan bible school charles coats, instructor july dec. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries.
In revelation 21, people do not go to heaven as most people have been taught but rather god comes down to earth to dwell with mortals the new jerusalem descends from heaven, and god makes a home among mortals 21. Mclarty king solomon got it right when he said, where there is no revelation, the people cast. He is allinclusive in his sphere of authority and status. As wonderful as the millennial kingdom will be with many of gods promises regarding israel, the earthly jerusalem, and the renovated earth coming to fulfillment, it is not the ultimate plan of god. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors. 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. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The former heaven and the the hitzeman family is proud to provide five generations of dignified service over the last 116 years.
He who was seated on the throne said, i am making everything new. An argument of the book of revelation part 2 david malick. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw.
Gods new creation must replace this deadly, torn, raped, angry, sick, evil, revengeful, hurtful, and painful world. The first rider of a white horse is a conquering power rev 6. Here, the term doesnt speak so much of death, as it points us to eternal life. John used in the book of revelation a jewish style of writing known as apocalyptic. They experienced poverty, slander, prison, and even death 2.
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