The book of revelation the new international commentary. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. 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. By far the most stunning art ive ever seen in a graphic novel, the book of revelation is done chapter by chapter. The book of revelation the only new testament prophetical book is the revealing of the complete identity of jesus christ. The word comes from the greek word apokalupsis, which is used in the first verse. Revelation is indeed sent as a letter with a traditional greeting, direct messages to the recipients re 23, and a sendoff re 22. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. 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. 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.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. 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. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Jan 12, 2019 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. Eve is in college and shes your typical heroine in a ya paranormal book.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. 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. Mar 24, 2020 is covid19 one of the plagues of revelation. Revelation these are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for the benefit of the church. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John was the only one of the original apostles not killed for his faith in jesus christ. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a.
Revelation is the first book in the revelation series. Having read through osbornes baker commentary, some of aunes word commentary, a large portion of beales nigtc, and most. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. 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. The book of revelation was likely written between a. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Revelation is the last book of the new testament and the biblewhat a finish. 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 simp. 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. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Those who remain steadfast in their faith and confidence in the risen lord need have no fear. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.
I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. 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. 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. The book of revelation not revelations is the last book of the bible, and describes the tribulations visited upon mankind at the end of the world which is often referred to as the end times, the ultimate battle between goodandevil, and, finally, the second coming of christ. This is a comic bookgraphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation or apocalypse as it is properly known in catholic bibles. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. 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. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.
Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Michael white on the various ways revelation has been interpreted, exploring how in each case, the difference lies in how the historical setting of revelation is understood. I was craving a ya paranormal book, i wanted something that would just suck me in and basically be a huge mystery to me and i got it. No other book of the new testament feels like revelation. The book of revelation is one of those books of the bible that anyone can read and come to a completely different understanding than another person that has read the text as well. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Its a ya paranormal read and it exceeded all of my expectations. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. Knowledge and function of the greek language is a prerequisite to get the best out of the book. 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. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. Perhaps the most scholarly yet accessible commentary written on the book of revelation. This is a comic book graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation or apocalypse as it is properly known in catholic bibles.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. 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. 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. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. The book of revelation also called the revelation of johnor the revelation of st. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. The book of revelation the new international greek.
Therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The last book of the bible, revelation, is also sometimes called the apocalypse. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Apr 23, 2014 revelation is the first book in the revelation series. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. This word means disclosure or revelation and conveys the idea of laying bare or uncovering. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder.
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