Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. 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 christ. Concluding remarks by jesus begin in verse 6 and continue through ve. I was dead, and now look, i am alive for ever and ever.
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall. This warning is given specifically to those who distort the message of the book of revelation. Our favorite verses from revelation when i saw him, i fell at his feet as though dead. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. The victory of god in christ is ultimately the victory of grace. More specifically, it is the revelation of jesus christ. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Revelation is not primarily concerned with the span of history. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. These last six verses of revelation have been regarded by some as the weakest part of the received text, but even when all the manuscripts, versions and fathers have been assembled and consulted, and the most penetrating textual criticism of the last hundred years has been directed to this passage, the correctness of a very large proportion of the text of erasmus is confirmed, and in the case of the few.
I am coming quickly behold i am coming quickly revelation 22. The name jesus without his title christ also occurs exactly seven times in the book of revelation. The gospel which saves us is the gospel of the grace of god ac. It is the consensus of those who have written on the subject that several of these 27 scrolls were written after the book of revelation was written. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are the things which john has seen and the things which are. Grace is last word the end of the story of salvation. 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. Addressing the april 1981 general conference, elder howard w. Revelation and the whole bible is a book of triumph and the victory is in jesus christ. But the good news is this will be a temporary period of time. Book of revelation read chapters and study meaning.
While the dire warning is technically aimed at the book of revelation itself, that. These are the last precious words we have from jesus until he comes again. Dec 29, 2010 book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation. Pastor steven anderson the book of revelation verseby. After god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up. Chapter 4 begins the prophetic parts of the book of revelation. The end of all 66 books of scripture, the culmination of the old and new testaments, the final send off from gods. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation after god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up. In revelation, verse 14, god repeats the concept of a deadly wound. Yet, the book of revelation is far more than an apocalyptic prophecy. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament.
Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary king. The bible ends by answering the question that it began with. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Apr 11, 2020 the last book of the bible is the book of revelation, and the last verse is 22.
We are to live righteously, pleasing god, worshiping god, and knowing that through jesus we have the ultimate victory. Not because john or the angel sealed it, although it is the most dif. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. The very title of the last book of the bible means unveiling. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Containing 9 programs the series is divided into 3 parts. Jesus himself is the author of revelation and the giver of the vision to the apostle john revelation 1. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary new. Jan 02, 2020 the question is whether these verses refer to the whole bible or just the book of revelation. To him who is thirsty i will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. The bible talks about the last days of earth primarily in the book of revelations, in which john writes about the return of jesus christ and the. This series, with the accompanying study guide, will walk you verse by verse through key biblical passages that will help you better understand the bibles final book, the book of revelation. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version.
The last is in the last verse in the book revelation 22. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation is the last book of the bible to be written. Dec 17, 2019 many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or not. Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation has sometimes been viewed as a book of mystery, yet the title itself implies something brought out of hiding. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. May 25, 2004 if it causes us some measure of panic to have to use other than revelation 3. Revelation chapter 12 discover the book of revelation. May you be encouraged and inspired by these 19 quotes from the book of revelation.
Other versions of the bible may say something different. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. This time he describes it as a sword wound, and this context appears to attach it to the visible person, the last days dictator himself. 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. The revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation and quotes in this. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. When john wrote the book of revelation in the latter part of the first century. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is. Metaphorical interpretations suppose that revelation does not indicate actual people or events, but is a parable of the spiritual path and the continuing conflict between good and evil.
In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The good news of gods triumph over sin is the gospel of jesus christ. The bible and drugs in realityrevelation christ the. Unlocking the last days takes readers through key parts of this misunderstood book, using a verse by verse approach that clearly communicates gods truth, warnings, and promises.
And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. By the end of that chapter, the woman and the dragon were both pictured here on earth. Verse 7 introduces the theme of the book of revelation. Jul 02, 2020 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. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian answers. And he saith unto me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture quotes. After you read this book, youll find yourself saying, even so, come quickly, lord jesus. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. This is the final beatitude given by jesus, repeated with a promise further down in verse 14. Nor was his manuscript necessarily the last one written. Read the book of revelation from the bible with full chapters, summary and outline, bible commentary, and our favorite verses to help you study and understand scripture. 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.
Drugs the most blatant form of sorcery in the book of revelation is the multibillion dollar pharmaceuticalmedical industry, which just happens to be where it got its name pharmakeia. Were ready, now, to see what it does say and you have surprises coming. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. Our last lesson, on revelation chapter 12, described symbols or signs in heaven.
These last six verses of revelation have been regarded by some as the weakest part of the received text, but even when all the manuscripts, versions and fathers have been assembled and consulted, and the most penetrating textual criticism of the last hundred years has been directed to this passage, the correctness of a very large proportion of the text of erasmus is confirmed, and in the case of the few exceptions it cannot be shown with certainty that the modern critics are. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of evil and death and hell. Yet this mysterious and confusing book seems to do anything but unveil, especially when we read it on our own. Avoiding the study of the book of revelation is not an option for god. Fear the day when you shall be returned to allah, then each soul shall be paid what it has earned, and they shall not be wronged. The book of revelation reveals how the rapture of the church will take place. Revelation chapter introduces my leastfavorite person in scripture. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus christs.
All of these come after the sixth reference to jesus christ, and before the final reference to jesus christ. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic book in the new. Unlocking the last days takes you verse by verse through the entire book of revelation, clearly communicating gods truth, warnings, and promises to a world poised for both judgment and redemption. If it is obvious that the world exists, it is also. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. And i went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which i preach among thegentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means i should run, or had run, in vain. A small group of documents present this reading, but the manuscript evidence against it is overwhelming, and the.
Throughout revelation, john mentions martyrdom frequently, identifying antipas by name revelation 2. Revelation 22 kjv and he shewed me a pure river of water bible. 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. Erasmus has sometimes been criticised for his treatment of the last six verses of. 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 book of revelation frequently alludes to imagery found in hebrew scripture. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. Both bible teachers and students will find this book a welcome aid to understanding an intriguing piece of the scriptures. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the. Oct 29, 20 as pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book of revelation, and certainly nothing that isnt clearly understood by employing the principle of comparing scripture with scripture 1 corinthians 2. Verse 7 is a reference to zechariahs prophecy in chapter 12.
The book of revelation also called the apocalypse of john, revelation to john or revelation from jesus christ is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Revelation wasnt last book of bible written church news. The complete collection of the book of revelation verse by verse bible study preached by pastor steven anderson of faithful word baptist church in tempe, arizona. Jeff lasseigne has been the assistant pastor at harvest christian fellowship in riverside, california, serving under senior pastor greg laurie. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. The repetition of these glorious titles is not a mere idle repetition, or designed to give a rhetorical fulness to the peroration of the book. The revealing of christ the very opening verse says. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. 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. The last daysdownload the study notes for this study here. For example, the message version lists the last word as yes, but many believe these two words mean the same thing. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Not only does the unveiling come with a complete verse by verse commentary, but it is also fully outlined, charted, indexed, and crossreferenced for easy access to any given portion of revelation. I was dead, bh and now look, i am alive for ever and ever.
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