Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. A literary analysis of the book of revelation, is a compilation of notes and letters written by the late steven paul, a catholic scholar who died of cancer in 2000. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Eastern christians became skeptical of the book as doubts concerning its authorship and unusual style were reinforced by aversion to its acceptance by montanists and other groups considered to be heretical. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained the purpose of this video is very simple. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Simple outline of the book of revelation mike bickle page 3 see.
For the purposes of this article, i share a summary of the seven churches in the book of revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The 333page book, titled the apocalypseletter by letter. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Though the letters are written to the seven churches in asia minor, there are considerable parallels to the churches in todays church age. Apparently, they were singled out because john had ministered in them. A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation, with a glossary of terms and symbols. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis.
Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. It has been put together by pauls brotherinlaw, steve bowler, of hudson, mass. The fourth part has five chronological sections in which the events occur in sequential order. Notes on the book of revelation the grace of god in. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. It is populated by winged and wild creatures, locust plagues, and sevenheaded beasts.
The 7 churches to who the letters were addressed were existing churches in asia minor modern turkey. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. To properly understand johns vision, we must first understand the name he gave it. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of god. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. The church that has abandoned its love for christ and his teachings revelation 2. Lacking in every way, it was compromising, conceited, and christless. Under these conditions, a christian named john wrote revelation, addressing it to the seven churches that were in asia minor. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
A lot of people think the book of revelation is a very difficult book but i think it can be explained very easily. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. The seven churches described in revelation 23 are seven literal churches at the time that john the apostle was writing revelation. 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. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands.
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. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The purpose of the book was to strengthen the faith of the members of these churches by giving to them the assurance that deliverance from the evil powers arrayed against them was close at hand. Four main parts there are four parts in the structure of revelation. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. 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. The book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament.
The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. To enter into an extended investigation of this would greatly exceed the limits which i have, and would not comport with my design in these notes. 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. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. 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. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. We all have ears, but this is speaking of that inner ear of the heart that receives the truth. Because of the contradictory nature of the external evidence, i place more weight on the internal evidence evidence from within the book itself.
Some scholars, mainly amillennial, have argued very hard for a different. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. 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. Revelation is filled with obscure and fantastic symbolism, and it teems with mystical references. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. With further study you can match the descriptions of christ with those in chapter 1. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. The book of revelation clearly builds on that foundation and expounds it. Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book. Mystery explained a simple guide to revelation is designed to introduce the book of revelation to readers without theological training. Category assignments are somewhat arbitrary in some cases. And the seven lampstands which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Revelation was the last book accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive from the church of the east reject it. Reading the book of revelation can be challenging the storyline twists and turns and isnt strictly chronological. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans.
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. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. 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 book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. Summary table for the seven churches r 03c characteristics of the churches help us identify the times they symbolize 0111. The study of the seven churches can be very large and in depth. What do the seven churches in revelation stand for.