I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. The word revelation even in greek apocalypse means unveiling as in revealing. Was john on the island of patmos when he wrote the book of revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did.
The end of the first chapter lays out three distinct divisions. Orley berg doesnt think the book of revelation is an incomprehensible mystery. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. And so with the above in mind, i offer this paper with the hope that you, the reader, will engage in a study of the book of revelation yourself. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book.
Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf a truth that gives us great hope for the future. Our study of the book of revelation will help us understand our times, it will let us see where we are on gods calendar. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. The book of revelation has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Kruger study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. Study of the book of revelation living waters tabernacle. Hyles excellent book, lets study the revelation reasons some oppose the study of revelation.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. But i really could use some information on what tools or books i could use to study deep instead of just reading through it. That the reader may understand the book of revelation better and enjoy it more deeply, we offer several suggestions. For a year and a half i taught the book of revelation to the midweek crowds of the miller road baptist church in. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept.
When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. 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. The book of revelation is probably the most neglected book of the bible. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. His straightforward approach brings the message to life with an emphasis on its relevance for us today. 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.
Yet, why does everyone approach the book like it is a mysterious book. Some think the signs and symbols of the book are impossible to comprehend. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. Gain understanding on some of mikes most compelling insights into the book of revelation. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. John, apocalyptic literature the book of revelation is one of the most controversial and difficult books of the bible. Surely god intended to say something to us about it all. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire.
There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation. Everywhere we hear how difficult it is to understand. A study of the book of revelation 1 a study of the book of. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. As you might imagine, some of the most exciting things in your bible are covered in this study. Under the law of the old testament the terms of the law of redemption were written within a scroll and. For this is the way of wisdom to acquire ideas one after another until, in the end, there emerges one complete concept for which all of the prefaces were necessary. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. The book of revelation based on extensive citations from classic commentaries by carol morgan looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great god and savior jesus christ titus 2. A downtoearth guide to understanding the life lessons from revelation.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Mikes straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. Mike bickles simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. But god designed this book for a very different purpose.
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. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Im trying to study revelations and so far its been good. This presents a lost opportunity for true christian happiness. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Why is the book of revelation so important to study. What is the best way to study the book of revelation. We intend to help break the seal put by some of mankind on the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
An indepth study on the book of revelation hilton sutton on. This study allows participants to learn about the mindset, thought process, theological and historical background of the people for whom this writing was made. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. That is great news, because this book of revelation is meant for you revelation 1. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Study on the book of revelation dvd series millennium. Where were the seven churches to whom the message was addressed.
As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. This version of a short study on the book of revelation has been superseded. In future articles the letters to the seven churches as outlined in the first three chapters of the book will be examined. If you have been saved by grace through faith in jesus christ, then you are in the worldwide church of god. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the book of the revelation, jesus is going to reveal the future.
This course is a survey of the book of revelation with lots of emphasis on the book of zechariah. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and. As an endtime book of acts, it reveals gods glorious plan to use a lovesick bride at the end of the age in unprecedented power and authority. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. Todays pulpit typically erroneously teaches or ignores the book of revelation, practically sealing the revelation of jesus christ. I am actually running scared as we come to this, one of the great books in the word of god. Also, because premillennial scholars do have different interpretations on issues in the book of revelation, the reader will be confronted with conflicting interpretations. This study will guide you through the letters in the book of revelation and help you pull powerful lessons from the text. First, become very familiar with the book as a whole by repeated readings and rereading. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation.
A forerunner study on the book of revelation the supernatural unveiling of the son of god for the king and his kingdom a study on revelation 2 a study on the book of revelation the supernatural unveiling of the son of god. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. The book of revelation is perhaps the most misunderstoodand misusedof all the biblical writings. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. With a glossary of terms and symbols and indepth articles, this versebyverse study guide makes the. Revelation macarthur study guide john macarthur on. In this 12week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelations core message.
We should study the book of revelation for theological reasons. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. If this be true, then the holy spirit is falling down on his job to reveal the truth of the scripture. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed.
Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. The book of revelation is not just about the future. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Internet archive contributor princeton theological seminary library language english the text of the old version is used and is printed at the top of each subject. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. The book of revelation study guide by mike bickle is a simple and inspiring versebyverse guide to the book of revelation. If you have ever wanted to get a good grasp of bible prophecy, if you have wanted to. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies. Revelation is the most controversial book in the bible and, yet, it is the only book, which specifically promises a blessing to. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. Then a study of it with the aid of our notes will prove of great profit to you. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. 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. Mike bickles straightforward approach brings the message to life and emphasizes its relevance for us today. Revelation by larkin is an interesting book like many of his other ones. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled by the end of the 1st century. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets.
And the book of revelation unveils the events of the end dramatically. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study pratte, david e on. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. The book of revelation is not just about the future,dr. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube.
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