Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix gerald n. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. For what purpose did god the father give the revelation to christ. More than anything else, this establishes what ezios depression looks like. The first of a sevenfold blessing is pronounced in rev. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation, in one section, forms an inverted parallel with the book of enoch in which 1 en 100. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Revelation chapter 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. The early church read the entire book of revelation every time they met. The focus on jesus christ is seen throughout the book. In revelation 1 3, john introduced themes that run throughout the book. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. There is an angel ascending in both accounts 1 en 100. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. In chapters , john describes the details of the setting as he received this revelation unveiling of truth.
Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. A blessing is pronounced upon those who read, hear, and keep those things written in the book of revelation. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.
The mention of the source of the revelation, and of the perfect faithfulness with which it has been recorded, are now fitly followed by a blessing pronounced upon such as receive and keep it. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place. The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.
From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. The book of revelation was revealed to jesus by god and was delivered by an angel to a guy named john. The woman, who is referred to as the great prostitute, is the great city who rules over the kings of the earth revelation 17. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Are the angels of the churches in revelation 1 3 real angels, or are they human messengers. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. What does it mean that jesus is the alpha and the omega. Revelation uses picture language pictures that describe various events and people often based on. 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. Although the author of the book identifies himself as john, the nature of his identity remains to be a hot topic for debate among bible. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. Happy is the one who reads this book, and happy are those who listen to the words of this prophetic message and obey what is written in this. Book of revelation laodicia7churches7sevenlampstandslukewarmgoldrefinedinthefire chapter 3 1. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. The gcm bible study series started last september 1, 2008 during the month of ramadan. This verse is also the key to understanding the book. With this vision he was instructed to write to seven churches about what he had seen. Oct 12, 2017 questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. 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. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book. Revelation kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. The allusion in he that readeth is to the public reading of books of scripture in the congregation or in any assembly of christians. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon.
Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Enoch repeatedly, and forms no sure proof of an original text overlaid with editorial touches. John was elderly and imprisoned on the island of patmos when he received an apocalyptic vision from an angel. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. As a child of god, each of these blessings are yours to claim. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. Revelation chapter 3 in the bible king james version. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. The studies will reveal some important facts about the book of revelatio slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The messages in these chapters showed the saints in johns day that christ will help. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. The entire chapter is quite symbolic, but an angel explains to john the meaning of what he is seeing.
Revelation 1 describes a vision of the lord jesus christ, unveiling aspects of the saviors power and eternal mission, including the reassuring truth that the lord labors among and with his faithful servants. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them 1. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. David reagan and guests as he explains chapters on the show christ in prophecy. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 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. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. The revelation is the only book in the bible to contain its own divinely inspired outline. 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. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3.
Of the books in the new testament, only the book of revelation documents the apocalypse. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. The tabernacle was the special tent that the jews moved from place to place in the desert. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god, and to. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. In a very unique sense, this book belong to jesus christ. Revelation niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation chapters the book of revelation can be easy to learn. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Chapters 2 and 3 are messages from jesus to his churches, chapters 4 and 5 are a heavenly scene with jesus in view to prepare the reader to know that he is righteous in all the tribulation that will follow. However distracted he gets with yusuf and the ottoman succession and sofia, this is always in the back of his head, and it needed to be articulated right off. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance.
Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. In revelation, john introduced themes that run throughout the book. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters to. What does it mean that jesus will come in the clouds revelation 1. The book of revelation can be divided into two sections. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Therefore, reading revelation should be a blessing. For the chapter itself, there isnt much to say other than mood.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. This is a selftest on chapters 1 5 of the book of revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The book of revelation, also known as the book of apocalypse, is a new testament book that plays a central role in todays christianity and the study of the bible.
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