The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The faithful witness has been granted an imprimatur and can be purchased from our website shop if you have a question for our authors, click on the ask us. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. Introduction to the book of revelation true bible study. Apart from the book of revelation, john has written other bible books which are. We wont be able to interpret this book correctly or discover its message unless we follow some basic principles.
The book owes its origin, at least in part, to contemporary conditions. I like morriss study on the book of revelation, which is part of the tyndale new testament commentaries. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The contract before exploring the book of revelation we need to enter into a contract. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Please download a pdf version of the bible study of the book of revelation here please download an ms word version of the bible study of the book of revelation here. Home revelation bible study unveiling the future revelation 1.
Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. The lord jesus christ, online bible study video lessons. What is truly great about macarthur bible studies books are that they give you the background on the book, which includes the author if any, the lifestyle at the. Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of revelation would be a. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4. As the powers of darkness threaten to overwhelm us, we cry, come, lord jesus. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Introduction to the book of revelation the apostle john received this extraordinary revelation from the lord jesus christ while living on the island of patmos during the latter part of the 1st century a. As nations arm themselves for war, we think of armageddon. As evil rulers grow in power, we look for the antichrist. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets by rabbi k. In addition, there are over 30 beautiful illustrations by pat marvenko smith, which will help the viewer to better visualize the symbolism. Bible studies on the book of revelation introduction.
The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. The roman authorities were beginning to enforce a cult of emperor worship. 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. Fruitful revelation bible study must take as its starting point the fact that the book was intended for believers in johns day. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. Revelation bible study book of revelation bible study lifeway. Chuck smith study guide for revelation blue letter bible. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
The life lessons study series by max lucado continues to be one of the. And we will discover how to apply the truths of revelation. In keeping with the set, his volume on revelation helps the general bible reader understand what the text says and means, without a lot of the scholarly technicalities. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. This means that we need to know sixtyfive other books before we get to this place. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Prayer asking especially for gods help in our study of revelation. Revelation the last book of the holy bible 2015 2016 bible study fellowship. The rise of television programs, radio broadcasts, and books has only compounded this problem. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture.
Christians for christ ministries book of revelation. Book of revelation bible study with pastor allen nolan. The purpose of this fivesession study is to provide a biblical. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The bible with its 66 books can be compared to a novel having 66 chapters. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. By the way, she is a christian, and she gets a great deal of scripture into her books.
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. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Come and join us on an exploration of the meaning of the book of revelation in this versebyverse commentary. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. Revelation bible study courses the book of revelation this course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.
Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. Bsf is a global indepth bible class producing passionate commitment to christ, to his word, and to his church. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
A study in the book of revelation, geared for growth bible studies. You see, the book of revelation is the sixtysixth book of the bible, and it comes last. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. Looking to understand more about the book of revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The revelation in this book originated with god the father who gave it to jesus christ who then showed it to the apostle john who wrote it down to show his.
You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines. Lifeway offers multiple studies that allow you to go deeper into this fascinating book. The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad.
Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. The bible was written so that average people could read the.
In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. This study will guide you through the letters in the book of revelation and help you pull powerful lessons from the text.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. 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. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. Understanding bible prophecy many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood.
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 was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube. In every age people have felt certain that the book of revelation described events in their time. Perhaps, no other book in the bible gives more information about future events. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse.
We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. 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 bible study book of revelation bible study. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word.
You need to have the background of a working knowledge of all the bible that precedes it. The unsaved are reading the bible without realizing it. Subscribe as we begin to upload these often requested videos, taking a deep, versebyverse look at the book. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study.
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