A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Foreword the principle upon which this verse byverse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Come and join us on an exploration of the meaning of the book of revelation in this verse byverse commentary. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. The jewish original version of revelation or apocalypse of john, much more coherent than the final one, was written very likely in greek late 70 or 71 c.
Because we translate from the oldest extant documents, we intend to offer a more accurate, contemporary course on the book of revelation. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. Now, the author of through the bible in one year and great characters of the bible leads readers on a 25lesson, verse byverse study of the book of revelation. And the huge dragon was cast down and outthat ageold serpent, who is called the devil and satan, he who is the seducer deceiver of all humanity. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. 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 mt 28. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. 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. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. You will search both the old and the new testaments for scripture always explains scripture. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Our goal is to make known the revelation of jesus christ and let the. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. 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. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Afterward, test your knowledge with the study questions, and be sure to explore the other resources provided. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. Please read each chapter of the revelation directly from the bible and then use the menu at the right to access my verse byverse notes. For more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of believers. Many christians consider revelation to be a mysterious and even frightening book of scripture. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries.
In this online course on the book of revelation, we cover every chapter and verse. The verse byverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. 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. Learn the revelation verse by verse study of this prophecy. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The human name jesus is here found twice in one verse v.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Verse 2 what john writes in this book has no human origin. And we will discover how to apply the truths of revelation. The great dragon was hurled down that ancient serpent called the devil, or satan, who leads the whole world astray. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. A verse by verse study kindle edition by stringfellow, alan b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Stringfellows indepth teaching will bring clarity and understanding to one of the most. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
Home of the love the lord bible studies and commentary. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The revelation of jesus christ this is evidently a title or caption of the whole book, and is designed to comprise the substance of the whole. Avoiding the study of the book of revelation is not an option for god. 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. Individual subjects become easier to understand and believe as you research. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. An extensive and indepth verse by verse study of the the entire king james bible from genesis to revelation. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse.
Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading insights on the book of revelation. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. 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. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. 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. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new.
You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. It is the sublimest book in the bible, and its study awak ens the. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. 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.
Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The word rendered revelation apokalupsiswhence we have. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. The principle upon which this verse byverse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth. This work offered an explanation for the holocaust of 70 c. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together.
It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. Love the lord bible studies love the lord verse by verse. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Some avoid studying it, and among those who do try, many find it. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. Our current study is a verse byverse walk through the book of revelation. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
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