Step by step it takes you through the book of revelation and helps to get the thoughts stirring. I give the book four stars because i think each presentation was an accurate, thoughtprovoking look at the view presented. I gave revelations five stars, not only because it is a good book, but because it is an important book. No other book in the bible has as much impact on our way of life as the book of revelation. 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. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. So begins the book of revelation, one of the most challenging books in the bible. Not to phds, to experts, to prophecy fans, to a narrow inner circle of specialists.
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. The truth about the guardians of christs sacred bloodline. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Probably the most consequential vision of the future ever written is the bibles book of revelation.
The world laments in great sorrow the fall of satans empire. Understanding the book of revelation book of revelation. Mar 19, 2019 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. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. It has been used by false teachers and prophets to lead people into doomsday cults. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. The book of revelation victory, christs reign, eternity the book of revelation demonstrates gods almighty infinite love, power, sovereignty, and truth. Secret guardians of the true identity of christ, inspired the new york times bestsellers the da vinci code and the secret supper. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature christians. In this online course on the book of revelation, we cover every chapter and verse. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Larkin, who published several books about biblical studies in the 1910s and 20s, was a dispensationalist, one of the threads of modern evangelical christianity.
This presents a lost opportunity for true christian happiness. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. 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. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. And he will soon intervene in the affairs of this world. John sees the beast from the earth spreading his evil. The book of revelation, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. If god didnt write it through the sainted instrument of someone named john, then who did, and why.
God told moses, and the lord said unto moses, write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of joshua. Her seminal book, written with clive prince, the templar revelation. We intend to help break the seal put by some of mankind on the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. The book of revelation is an extremely difficult book for us to read today. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. It was true 50 years ago, and it is just as true today. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Consistently cited greek witnesses where text is extant for revelation are these thirtyone.
G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. Introduction to the book of revelation true bible study. January 2004 the text of the king james version kjv of the holy bible also called the authorized version av by some is in the public domain. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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.
Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Elaine pagels has a persuasive answer, spectacularly illustrated. These prophecies precede and type the truly terrible time of gods pun ishments, plagues and judgments when the book of revelation is fulfilled at the end of the kingdom of god. 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. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The bible is the number one bestselling book of all time. Their claim is that they will be those who market new versions to you. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. And one of the devices used by the author of the book of revelations is also something that happens in history. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. It is filled with cryptic references which would have been understood at the time it was written, but now take a great deal of knowledge to correctly interpret. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.
The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. A commentary on the book of the revelation based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce contents pages the lords prayer and the seven centers diagram 6 extracts from the readings 7 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Unlike more recent authors, larkin does not make any claims to know when or exactly how the prophecies will unfold. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others.
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