There are many symbols in the book of the revelation, but most of the book is quite literal and real at the same time. Bishop myers discusses the truth about the book of revelation and also teaches us how to remember the 10 commandments using a pictorial mnemonic device. It is evident that the use of the term revelation or unveiling. The book of revelation is unique in a number of ways, and one of those ways is how it takes three different genres and combines them into a single book. The book of revelation has inspired many hymns and songs over the years. Nov, 2016 bishop myers discusses the truth about the book of revelation and also teaches us how to remember the 10 commandments using a pictorial mnemonic device. Revelation is the first book in the revelation series. Also the vision of the conquering king in rev 19, the judgment in rev 20, and the vision of heaven in rev 2122 have been particularly rich. Matthew, mark, luke, and john make up a unique genre called gospel, while pauls and peters writings are called epistles, or.
But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic literature. During the years 20022006, michael gowens and the congregation of lexington primitive baptist church engaged in a versebyverse study through the book of revelation. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by church leaders for over a thousand and a half years. An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. There has never been a time when it was more necessary to read and understand the book of revelation than right now. One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. On the book of revelation and the ten commandments youtube. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on the island of patmos. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness.
Have you ever wanted clear insight in understanding the book of revelation. It is necessary to look beyond the literal meaning to see that these images. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads click below to play video. In order to understand how the book of revelation functions in the african american church, it is important that we not forgetwhence we have come. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,917,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. The most mysterious, controversial and disturbing of all of the books of the new testament portion of the christian bible is the book of revelation. Because a symbol is used, it is a mistake to assume that it physically exists. A depiction of the rise of the antichrist as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter. For instance, judges is a historical book, song of songs a poetic one. Revelation employs prophecy, apocalyptic, and the form of a letter for john to make his point.
Revelation 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books of the bible. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The book of revelation versebyverse preaching youtube. This powerpoint presentation assists you in teaching through the book of revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored 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. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all.
The apostle paul, when writing to the brethren at colosse implored, whatever you do in word or deed, do. In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book. It may seem odd to suggest that the book entitled apocalupsis in greek does not belong to the genre of literature commonly referred to as apocalyptic. Regarded as one of the leading exponents of the book of revelation, dr andrew corbett in this 4 part series on the book of revelation presented as a seminar is now available as a 4 audio cd set. Constables notes on revelation 2020 edition was the last of johns inspired writings. Revelation 122 video series narrated by fred coulter. Audio verse by verse classroom study of the book of revelation with class camaraderie and great artwork. Smith, revelation, in the wycliffe bible commentary, pp. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. This is the most amazing explanation of the book of revelation you will ever encounter, the most amazing explanation that has ever existed on the face of earth, period.
He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. The throneroom scene in rev 45 has spawned a number of worthy songs. 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. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. Oct 18, 2010 a bible question answered by jarrod jacobs. A wellknown illustration of an historicist reading of the book of revelation is the reformation identification of the harlot babylon in revelation 17 with the roman catholic church and the papacy. Apr 23, 2014 revelation is the first book in the revelation series. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation.
Instrumental music in the book of revelation highway 5. The book of revelation audio includes study across scripture related to the book of revelation, the second coming and end times bible prophecy. 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. Niv, listeners audio bible, book of revelation, audio download. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Understanding the book of revelation powerpoint cdrom. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Let us use the remainder of our time considering these texts. Part one of a simple, sensible treatment of the text of the most perplexing book in the bible. The book of revelation is an exciting, yet often misunderstood book of the bible.
The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. The book of revelation audio book preaching beyond words. Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the. It includes key topics like the seven churches, the 144,000, the millennium, babylon, 666, and the new heaven and new earth. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Each day brings us closer to what the bible calls the end of the world. Conventional understanding until recent times was that the book of revelation was written to comfort beleaguered christians as they underwent persecution at the. 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. Librivox recording of the book of revelation, king james version.
Its main theme, or central focus, is the return of jesus christ. He had cast out so many devils that the demons had been complaining to pagans, saying, youve got to do something about this antipas. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible. Why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of. The book of revelation is going to take the reader through the tribulation how many times. 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. Podcast what the book of revelation has to do with you. The harps represent something, just as the bowls of incense, the beast, the mark, and the sea of glass all have symbolic meaning. In fact, there are three occasions in the book of revelation where instruments of music are mentioned in conjunction with worship. Tabor is a professor in the department of religious studies at the university of north carolina at charlotte. Introductory matters are discussed, including the symbolic meaning of numbers like 666, objects, colors, locations, etc. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The book of revelation is not apocalyptic literature. Join rick and becky as they provide a highlevel view of the whole book of revelation, focusing on jesus as the central figure to pay attention to.
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. Warfare, famines, disease, natural disasters, and persecution of christians are coming, but do you know what to expect. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. The book of revelation is one of the most important books in the entire bible. Niv, listeners audio bible, book of revelation, audio. The term employed in the title of the book denotes a revelation or disclosure. The book of revelation and how it functions in the african. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention.
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. Book of revelation part 5 notes evangel community church. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Brought to you by filmmaker paul wittenberger, director and producer of after the tribulation, these 22 sermons will cut through the disinformation and false doctrine and expose.
Join our 371,600 subscribers, for whom we try to write truthfully, being kind, makes you kind. In the religious world, there is a basic cognizance of the need to conduct ourselves within the confines of gods authority. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The meaning of the book of revelation part 5 audio by dave miller, ph.
The interpretation of the book of revelation has often proven difficult throughout the history of the christian church. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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. In this scripturepacked series, pastor steven l anderson takes you versebyverse through the book of revelation, explaining every line and leaving no stone unturned. And it unfolds the plans of god for these last days. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Cone has opined that african american preachers are unquestionably historical in their view of god, seeing him as the great liberator in history.
A less wellknown historicist interpretation is the medieval churchs identification of the beast from the sea in revelation with the rise of islam. The goal throughout this study was to extract big picture concepts that may be applied to the contemporary believer. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,898,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Revelation, as it is written, describes events occurring in the heavenly realm and then jumps to consider events happening on earth. This is a short overview of the book of revelation. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. 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.
My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. In the book of revelation, jesus called antipas my faithful martyr. Note how that this part of the tribulation is called the great day of his wrath, and that it is come rev 6. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Though it is little more than a piece of scholarly gossip, some have even suggested that the reformer john calvin, one of the best interpreters of the scriptures the church has known, shied away from writing a commentary on the book of revelation for this very reason. Eve is in college and shes your typical heroine in a ya paranormal book. The most amazing explanation of the book of revelation. Its a ya paranormal read and it exceeded all of my expectations. He was the bishop of pergamum, ordained by the apostle john, and his faith got the attention of the priests of asklepios. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Regarding the books of the bible, it refers to their literary type. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. The real truth about the book of revelation the daily.
The final installment in this series draws conclusions from the preceding four lessons to make proper application of the message of the book for today. While most christians are led to believe that all books of the bible were compiled by some sort of divine mandate, the book of revelation was not an inevitable addition to the canon. This threevolume series provides one of the most clearly decisive teachings on each chapter of this book of the bible. The book of revelation audio book one of the most extensive and indepth commentaries ever written by cecil j. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Upon returning without explanation eleven days later, the profoundly shaken daniel is unable to articulate his experience and loses his ability to dance. Oct 29, 2015 genre refers to a category, or type, of something. Also the vision of the conquering king in rev 19, the judgment in rev 20, and the vision of heaven in. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical. Key verses that summarize the message of revelation are noted, including the key term of the book.