Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. If you are serious about knowing what the spirit intended for john to convey to gods people, garlands in depth 1172 pages and. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Book chapters also align with the original short stories that make up the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. A simple study of end times and verse by verse study of revelation paperback may 29, 2018 by d min david baxley author 4. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c.
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. This book is meant to be a ready reference book, a versebyverse explanation, to be easily used with your own bible. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The bible with its 66 books can be compared to a novel having 66 chapters. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Paul wrote briefly about the same major concerns as are outlined in 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. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book reveals jesus christ, the god of the bible, in his. This book helped me so much to understand the scriptures written. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one.
It retains the original bible chapter and verse addresses, and each verse has its own explanation. The picture we paint is that if someone invites christ into their hearts, they will be saved. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. This series is a bit of my testimony of coming into a further understanding of the truth as a result of studying the. 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. Decoding revelation part1 revelation verse by verse. Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of revelation would be a. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. The versebyverse 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.
God has even promised a special blessing to those who read it. The first thing we discover in verse 1 is that this book is a revelation. Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is written unless such interpretation is highly improbable to spiritual reason, or against scripture elsewhere. 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. Revelation 1 2020 verse by verse ministry international.
The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Now, the author of through the bible in one year and great characters of the bible leads readers on a 25lesson, verse by verse study of the book of revelation. Included in this revelation commentary which is more than just a commentary is a brief, commonsense guide to understanding bible prophecy not that difficult if a few simple study principles are followed. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
We find, however, a key verse which refutes this claim which states, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show to his servants the things that are ordained to come to pass shortly revelation 1. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. Opening the book of revelation study of each verse in. Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of revelation. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Here is wisdom, let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. In this bible commentary you will also be taught tools of how to. I have read through the book of revelation before really not understanding all of the verses. Keys to understanding revelation the book of revelation unveiled.
A guide for understanding by vern sheridan poythress prepared for use with the course nt 311, general epistles and revelation, at westminster theological seminary, philadelphia version. For more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of believers. The verse by verse 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. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture.
Its the verse we close with when leading someone to the lord. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. Read and study revelation 10 with the verse by verse bible commentary. But, like its very name revelation understanding of this seemingly complex book is available to all. The revelation of jesus christ should be interpreted as both a subjective and an objective genitive. As a result, this truth was kept in mind when the teachers guide for the book of revelation was written, so that any person who reads this book, be it a layperson, baby christian, teacher or a pastor, will come away from this study with a much clearer understanding of the overall message of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible. A simple study of end times and verse by verse study of revelation d min david baxley on.
Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. When you understand gods plan for tomorrow, youll also understand gods purpose for today. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The first verse of this book announces that it is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. At the end of the book and part of a chiastic pattern discussed we see the assurance from our lord that he would come quickly re2220. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history book it tells the present and future just as clearly.
Xulon author explains the book of revelation in new book. Please note that i do not know how old these videos are or if you have changed since its recording. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. In this series, revelation decoded, using the king james bible youll see the book of revelation explained verse by verse. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature.
In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of daniel chapter 9. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in christ jesus.
It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. Some believe the bibles last prophetic book is closed, meaning no one as yet can understand it. 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 mystery of lawlessness is a primary one 2th0207. Stringfellows indepth teaching will bring clarity and understanding to one of the most. 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. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
The only problem is that this is not what the verse is mostly likely talking about. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. There is also the son of god, and the spirit of god, but only is the father the true and everlasting god. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse.