Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Oct 31, 2017 the topic of gods wrath is enormous and it requires study to understand the right balance between gods mercy and gods justice. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. By the way, daniel 11 is called the book of truth and its the only chapter, in the bible, that was sealed until the time of the end. End times signs rapture prophecy timelines explained. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. Study your bible, and even go and attend bible prophecy conferences and church services, and you will soon discover that the book of revelation is not as hard to understand as you first believed. Mar 19, 2019 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 then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Thus, a necessity of a sane approach to bible prophecy is all the greater. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece. Five of the seven have already sounded as evidenced by critical moments in recent history, and a third world war, which is the triggering event of the sixth trumpet, may have already begun.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. We will add to this commentary day by day so that you can gradually learn how this last great book of the bible relates to the rest of gods word, and opens our minds to our present world situation and the glories of the world to come. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. This is the full text of the book of enoch click here to see a summary of the book of enoch. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. At that time, gods kingdom began ruling in heaven, and one of its first actions was to expel satan the devil and the demons from heaven and restrict their activity to the earth.
If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation proclaims a message. Second, the book was written to show how all of prophecy focuses on jesus christ. In the book of daniel, chapter 7, these nations are symbolized by a winged. All through the book of revelation there are the most precious, elevating promises, and there are also warnings of the most fearfully solemn import.
Jan 20, 2017 many end times preachers are saying that the rise of donald trump was prophesied in the bible as a herald that the last days are upon us. The words of the blessing of enoch, wherewith he blessed the elect and righteous, who will be living in the day of tribulation, when all the wicked and godless are to be removed. This book of the revelation is frequently styled the apocalypse, derived from the word by which it is designated in greek. 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. This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Harmony of revelation prophecy central revelation in the blue letter bible text, versions, commentaries, audio messages and more. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. This means that the book of revelation is a book of predictive prophecy. Staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts.
In revelation the message is that god is coming to judge and. The goal of this articlestudy is to help in reading and understanding revelation. The greek word apocalypse is translated revelation. The bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ. Revelation timeline chart pdf book of revelation explained. This dual visions are comparable to the dual dreamsvisions of the same events as. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. Prophecy the revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p.
Have you ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about. Daniels 70 sevens prophecy encompasses the chronological framework for the history of the jews from now until eternity. In this study of the book of revelation, we will be stepping into an unfamiliar. Prophecy being fulfilled in current events this page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events. Revelation is an apocalyptic prophecy with an epistolary introduction. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for. The most profound book ever written on the topic is the interpretation of prophecy by paul lee tan assurance publishers, 1974. Trump, america, the book of revelation, bible prophecy. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. Everything you wanted to understand about the book of revelation explained if the final book of the bible has ever left you scratching your head or wondering what to make of plagues and horsemen, your friendly nonprophet is here to help you read revelation as never before. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Im a pastor, seminarian, collector of books, and lover of all things revelation. This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the prophecy made in the book. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. To find out when the abomination occurs in real time, you must go to the chronological list of events, surrounding the abomination, in daniel 11. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. Revelation summary the literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Behold, the day of the lord is coming, and your spoil will be divided in your midst.
Antichrist will rule from the city of seven hills rome. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation proclaims a. Bizarre claim book of revelation warns epidemic could have huge death toll coronavirus disease covid19 could huge a huge death toll if a chilling prophecy in the bible s book. A commentary that many have found very helpful is the message of. An excellent introductory book for the general reader is how to study bible prophecy for yourself by tim lahaye harvest house, 1990. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed.
The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. The testimony of christ, a testimony of the most solemn character, is to be borne to the world. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. World conditions as well as bible chronology indicate that the last days began in 1914. Exploring bible prophecy from genesis to revelation. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation bible. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible. Recommended books on bible prophecy prophecy lamb and. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation.
The book of revelation, the rapture and related bible prophecies have spawned a whole industry in recent years. The ancient nations of babylon, persia, greece and rome, reports wohlberg, are clearly mentioned in bible prophecy. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. Hal lindseys 1970 book the late great planet earth and the left behind series by tim lahaye and jerry b. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Clarifying the meaning of every prophetic passage tim lahaye prophecy library steven ger, mal couch, randall price, arnold fruchtenbaum, tim lahaye, ed hindson on. The word apocalypse comes from the greek apokalupsis, which means uncovering or unveiling. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation.
Prophecy of seven plagues to come the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days. The subject of prophecy should be of interest to every bible student. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Daniel 11 timeline condensed one page commentary video overview daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary revelation 7. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Jun 09, 2014 the end times are a complex subject, and its very easy to be deceived about their meaning even if you study the bible with the best of intentions. When we properly assemble all of the prophecies, a mindboggling drama unfolds. 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.
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. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. In this study of the book of revelation, we will be stepping into an unfamiliar world of angels, demons, lambs, lions, horses, dragons, seals are broken, trumpets blown, and contents of bowls poured out. Theres no better time to understand the present in light of historys final outcome. The key to understanding the book of revelation involves prayer, bible study, and getting good conservative commentaries. This represents the premillennial view held by fundamentalists and conservatives who correctly see the book of revelation as recording actual past, present and future history. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. Again, the book of revelation fits into this framework. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed.
Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Imagined future events or fixed dates have brought discredit upon the whole study of bible prophecy. Bible prophecy truth is a powerful website designed to help people from all religious backgrounds clearly understand the major prophecies of the bible. The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. Gods ways are wonderful to understand and so thrilling to discover. When church and state fully unite to complete the image of the beast, america will cause the earth to worship and obey this church state union and keep its laws. But remember, we keep the law of god before and above any law of the land.
Revelation simply forecasts the apocalypse, which is a synonym for revelation. The day of judgment is nearer now than ever before. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. We dont know why john was exiled to patmos, but it may have been for refusing to worship the roman emperor domitian, who had declared himself a god. Not all prophecy is predictive, but this prophetic book clearly is predictive. The only thing opposing them are the people of god and these two prophets. When i first read revelation it was like reading a crazy mixed up series of calamity. The book of revelation contains several prophecies that integrate into one big story. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
Like the quatrains of nostradamus, the book of revelation is steeped in code and mystery, though the purpose of the book is not to hide the truth, but to reveal events leading up to the return of christ. Clarifying the meaning of every prophetic passage tim lahaye prophecy. Welcome to the beginning of our versebyverse exposition of the matchless book of revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Endtime ministries has developed materials that explain the book of revelation so that each prophecy makes sense in the context of todays society.
Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Some prophecies in revelation have been underway for centuries and others are about to begin. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times.
It speaks of things that will happen in the future at least future from the time of its writing. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Bible prophecy is fascinating, especially with what is happening now in the world. According to the written word of god, antichrist will be a man. The book of revelation describes the seven trumpets and the seven bowls as seven first plagues and seven. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation. Only christ is qualified to remove the seven seals and open the book to understanding. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events the purpose of this article. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the.
Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. 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 nonprophet s guidetm to the book of revelation offers informative study tools for understanding its prophecies, and practical challenges to apply gods truths to your life today. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The tribulation is seen as symbolic in nature and not a literal prophecy of events within a future seven year period. The project gutenberg ebook of the revelation explained, by f. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
Revelation and the endtime timeline bible prophecy and truth. This topic is covered in more detail in my book, jesus, the alpha and the omega. The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
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