Book of revelation chapter 1-5

I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 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. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. That which had been witnessed remained, but a further development now takes place. Questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. John concludes this passage by quoting jesus as saying he is the beginning, the eternal almighty one. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation was revealed to jesus by god and was delivered by an angel to a guy named john. As attractive as this explanation may be, it falls short of explaining the emphasis placed in this chapter between the right to open the book and redemption.

Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. If we say it is the book which unfolds the principles of gods governmentin a wide sense, the book of salvation comp. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation bible book with full chapters king james. John begins the book of revelation by saying those who read it are blessed because the time is near. 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.

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. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. To understand the book of revelation, we need the same things that help us to understand the rest of the bible, including wisdom from god and assistance from those who already understand it. This is a selftest on chapters 1 5 of the book of revelation. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.

Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 7th seal silence before the trumpets. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The words of him i who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars. Since the author of revelation is influenced significantly by a semitic form of greek e. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The glory of jesus christ, the lamb, is now set forth, since he is the only one worthy.

John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Following the worship of god by the 4 beasts and 24 elders, we now have our concentration placed upon the sealed book that is in the hand of god. Revelation chapters 1 5 thru the bible paperback march 15, 1995 by j.

Chapters 15 category provides straight copy of the first five chapters of the book of revelation. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The triple title applied to christ corresponds to the three ideas of this book. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Book 58 of 48 in the thru the bible commentary series. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Revelation chapter 2 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible king james version. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.

The contents are very well organized, the information very rich, the only but i have for this book is that the author draws away from the literal interpretation of the revelation to attend the historical interpretation of the 7 messages to the 7 churches. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. 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. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. John was instructed by the angle to write everything that he. Chapter 1 introduction to the history of the church during the 2 000 years of the church ages christ is the alpha and omega, the beginning and the ending, the first and the last the whole focus of this chapter is on the central character, jesus christ. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 1 verses 15. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. The identification of this scroll is not found only in the fact that, like other prophetic writings, it is sealed, but also in its close association with redemption rev. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1.

Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Revelation 5 then i saw in the right hand of him who was. Revelation 15 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. You have the reputation j of being alive, k but you are dead. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Revelation 15 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible.

Chapters 21 and 22 are once again straight copy from the bible. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. The book of revelation seen and hear taken from logos apostolic interlinear bible translation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. You have now reached revelation chapter eight where john sees the lamb break the seventh and last seal of the book described back in chapter 5. As from the seven spirits of god, as the spirit of god and of the lamb beheld in living concretion, comforting, warning, strengthening believers, but judging the world, grace and peace are wished. Revelation 15 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.

Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 1 verses 1 5. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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.

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. The book of revelation chapters 15 visual audio bible. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea.

Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants. The other categories provide scripture and articles on chapters 6 20. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.