John describes the first beast in terms that are eerily similar to the. Jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Dragons and demons, angels and plagues, mark of the beast, stars fall, heavens rolled up cats and dogs living. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. This argument is usually put forth by the black hebrew israelites as an apologetic for black people being the real jews and the white man being evil, and the verses used to support this idea are in revelation 1. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is a revelation of jesus, a prophecy of the great controversy between good and evil that has been playing out in human history and is now reaching its climax at the end of time. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right.
If the book of revelation is a video game, this is a great walkthrough. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave to him to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass which he signified by his angel unto his servant, john. Before they have even finished the opening chapter, readers encounter a blur of cities with strange names, stars and candlesticks, and a mysterious figure variously identified as the son of man, the first and the last, and alpha and omega, out of whose mouth appears a. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. In the next chapter, john learns that this dragon is associated with two beasts, one from the sea and one from the earth see. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe that the warning contained in. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. The book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The great white throne judgment is described in revelation 20. Book of revelation overview through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon come to pass. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, berean study bible. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Harpur is apparently quoting the king james version of revelation. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which. Apr 03, 2016 if the book of revelation is a video game, this is a great walkthrough.
Dec 18, 2019 since jesus and his angels will vacate heaven to come to earth, heaven becomes silent. Mar 19, 2019 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. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation authored. Jesus and the parodied lamb in revelation 12, john sees a dragon cast out from heaven. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The dragon, he learns, is that old serpent, called the devil, and satan.
John was the only disciple present at the cross when christ was crucified. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. To finish off, william webb and gordon oeste bloody, brutal. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Oct 21, 2016 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. Tragically, when christians trumpet a view of the bible, and the book of revelation in particular, that suggests that it is about gods wrath on the wicked, it repels people from the gospel. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. By steven bancarz it is sometimes suggested that the book of revelation describes a blackskinned jesus. God sent an angel to him to tell him all this and he wrote it all down in this handy dandy little guide.
Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. Apr 06, 2009 jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. It can be completely trusted since the holy spirit delivered the book of revelation to us through the inspired pen of the apostle john. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment. Nov 24, 2019 the book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Despite the claims, scholars are still drawn over the reliability of the book of revelation itself. He uses the historicist method, interpreting the book as being fulfilled throughout history. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople.
Jesus promises the church of philadelphia that he will keep them from the hour of trial coming to test those who dwell on earth. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus creed. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. Dec 06, 2001 this is a reference back to the revelation 1. The book of revelation is certainly one of the more daunting books of scripture in our canon. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ.
The stage players for the book of revelation jesus creed. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world.
In its wonderful companion series at cascade, david mathewson, from denver seminary, has a splendid and accessible study of the book of revelation. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Theres a lot of confusing nonsense out there, especially when it comes to commentaries on the book of revelation. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Gospel of john, three epistles of john, and revelation. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom he. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. 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.
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. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation.
Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation jesus christ revelation1. Plainly, this has nothing to do with a historic jesus or any coming events on this planet. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation, the last book in the christian bible, is full of. The book of revelation, however, is jesus own apocalypse uncovering of gods plan to rescue his faithful people for eternity. Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. 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. Since jesus and his angels will vacate heaven to come to earth, heaven becomes silent.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Revelation 1 english standard version esv prologue. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into.
One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. 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.
If jesus is a holy warrior in the book of revelation, can we just stop worrying about god as warrior and holy war in the old testament. In 22 actionpacked chapters, jesus pulls back the curtains. There are 3 theories to the time rapture of the church will take place in relation to the great tribulation period. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. Book of revelation understanding it, topics covered, jesus. Reimar vetnes book is sensible and easytounderstand.
Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. The form may seem strange at first with its visions and symbols. Jesus asked john to take care of his mother john 19. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. May 19, 2018 the great white throne judgment is described in revelation 20. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. Therefore, revelation is in our bibles today to help us press on in our walk with christ.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.