In the last chapter of revelation, jesus interjects three times. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The bible the revelation, last book in new testament.
It was written by the apostle john, towards the end of his life in approximately 95 ad. Grace is last word the end of the story of salvation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea.
This is part one of a series of teachings on the book of revelation. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65. He has a way with words that leaves you wanting the book to never end. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation 22, english standard version 2016 esv the. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international. The book of revelation 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. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. It is full of caution and encouragement and is the last book of the bible. Mar 19, 2019 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. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. We see the unity of the son and the father from the 1st verse a pure river of water of life proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. Thomas hollands crowned with glory, 2000, used with permission revelation 22. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile. Thank the lord that he so loved us and provided his son jesus christ to pay the penalty for our sin.
Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. The following diagram on page 329, with its explanation, should illuminate these verses in their proper context. Revelation bible book with full chapters new international version. Tribulation is shortened bible questions and answers a. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. The victory of god in christ is ultimately the victory of grace. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month.
Revelation comes alive without there being any confusion, a great book for any one wanting to know more about end time. He sets out a comparative table listing the chapters of revelation in sequence and linking most of them to the structurally corresponding chapter in. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. 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. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Lewis suggests in the last battle, that saga is the title page of the great story itself, which will unfold for eternity. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,195,868 views 58. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. It does, however, provide ample evidence to enable us to draw the conclusion that both will exist under the rule of the antichrist in the last days. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped god. Here michael pearl gives a brief 5 minute overview of the revelation of jesus christ. The last book of the new testament scriptures is full of truth that we need to understand.
Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed bible. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. In verse six what god began all the way back in the book of revelation is now brought to completion. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible. The last two chapters of revelation are summed up in verse 5. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Posted in wordpoints challenging every person to take god more seriously. In his apocalyptic vision in the book of revelation, the apostle john sees the beast, also called the antichrist, rising out of the sea having seven heads and ten horns revelation.
In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of. This prophecy is now to be studied with diligence by the people of god and should be clearly understood. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book.
Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. 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 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. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title. He opened my eyes to the true meaning of the last chapter of the bible. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Revelation 22 kjv and he shewed me a pure river of water bible. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. He informs his readers that the final showdown between god and satan is. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. These are the last precious words we have from jesus until he comes again. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The bibles narrative encompasses the human story from its beginning to its end, and all our. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. I am coming quickly behold i am coming quickly revelation 22.
Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. 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. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. Jan 12, 2019 book of revelation chronological order the book of revelation is written by the apostle john after christ appeared to him and gave him a revelation of the things to come in the end times. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible.
Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Revelation and the whole bible is a book of triumph and the victory is in jesus christ. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. In the first chapter john writes that, in vision, he was taken to the time he. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. 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. Revelation s battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues revelations ancient discoveries duration. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation is not primarily concerned with the span of history. Karen, many subjects in the last chapter of the book of revelation. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. He was a first cousin of jesus and was exiled to the greek island of patmos because. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. God provides security and protection for his saints.
Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian answers. What the last book of the bible really means paperback september 30, 2009. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The gospel which saves us is the gospel of the grace of god ac.
From the point of view of an author, the book of revelation is the final chapter of a sweeping, beautiful saga. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. Does the bible prophesy a oneworld government and a one. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. The book of revelation dramatically reveals the final victory of christ.
We complete our studies in the book of revelation by looking at the final words of jesus recorded. The very last book in the bible, being the twentyseventh in the new testament, and the sixtysixth in the bible as a whole, is the revelation. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. Revelation 22 eden restored then the angel showed bible.
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