The book of revelation revealed, chapter by chapter youtube. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. In the first three verses of revelation, we find the prologue. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark.
Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. There are two types of symbols used in the first chapter of revelation. Book of revelation explained go to revelation index for the 22 chapters title. The lord does not intend for the reader to arrange horns.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. For example, the beast that rises from the sea in chapter 12 has seven heads but ten horns and crowns. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. The symbols of the book of revelation and their sources. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb by tom stewart. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The author of the book of daniel uses the symbol of a great and terrible beast that has. Fortunately, revelation is quite helpful in the task. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2.
The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Symbols in the book of revelation saint marys press. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. It is indeed a book with revelationpower where you can experience with excitement and great expectation concerning the things. The throne is in the very center of this impressive, moving vision that dominates the sky. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Some people say that the book of revelation is a sealed book and that it cannot be understood. The word futurist means that the book is largely concerned with events still in the future. Nothing in revelation will contradict anything else in the bible.
Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals. So the primary purpose of chapter 1 is to establish jesus christ as the books author. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Symbols are frequently employed in the book of revelation within similes where resemblance is emphasized. These indepth verse by verse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. It must be remembered that the spirit of prophecy 19. Symbols in the book of revelation semnele vremurilor. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Symbolism in the book of revelation the bart ehrman blog. Perhaps the reason why he which is to come is used, instead of he that shall be, is because the grand theme of revelation is the lords coming revelation 1. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. The book of daniel is a good beginning in the study of apocalyptic literature. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Symbols in the book of revelation a reference sheet for the symbols that are used in the book of revelation. Incredible explanation although i do not agree with everything.
The verse by verse 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. For example, the seven stars in chapter 1 represent the leaders of the various. This chapter not only presents john as a type of the bride of jesus christ being raptured into the heaven as the church age closes out but also shows the bride being caught up in. In order for one to understand any symbol correctly he should find a sufficient. The lamb, having been proclaimed worthy, proceeds to break the seals. Christ tells john to write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things. For instance, many religious people have gone to revelation 20. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. Now the action continues and focuses on something specific. Augustine uses the sense of a final resurrection and a final judgment as we find it in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 21, as the occasion were talking about. The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Judgment day sarah connor might not be clothed in the sun, but she does give birth to a son who saves the world.
A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. To get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. This 1927 german silent film borrows from the book of revelation and even has one of the main characters dance seductively on the back of a sevenheaded beast. In chapter 4 we received a description of the throne room and the worship of our creator. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. Sermon by william branham revelation, book of symbols preached on sunday, 17th june 1956 at the branham tabernacle in jeffersonville, indiana, u. Revelation, book of symbols 560617 sermon preached by.
Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb 1 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. Therefore, we also must keep in mind the second principle necessary to a proper understanding of the book of revelation.
Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. The personal safety of both writer and reader was endangered if the persecutors understood the true meaning of the book. Its clearly written in the first chapter of revelation. The divinity of jesus is explained in the first chapter of revelation. However, the word revelation shows that this is not so. The new israel, embracing all christians from every nation and tongue. The spiritual decline of the 7 churches chapters 2 and 3, also argues for the later. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation. Him that overcometh will i make a pillar in the temple of my god, and he shall go no more out. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the.
The book is laden with symbols and pictures that are hard to define. The predominating thought in this chapter is that of the exalted and glorified christ amidst the congregations of his church, his constant attendance with them and concern for them being represented in this chapter as a fact connected not merely with the salvation of people, but especially with the. Norris presentation, chapter 4 is a vision of heaven itself. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. 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. Interpreting the symbolism in the book of revelation. Jul 31, 2006 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. God is revealing great events that will take place in the future. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. By david griffin blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it.
But so one are the father and son that the designation, which is to come, more. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. Revelation was written in the same decade and by the same man as first, second, and third john. The closing chapters of revelation present a glowing description of the new. The book of revelation revealed, chapter by chapter okebaram e. First seal opened, verses 1, 2 second seal opened, verses 3, 4 pg 12 third seal opened, verses 5, 6 fourth seal opened, verses 7, 8 fifth seal opened, verses 911 sixth seal opened, verses 1217.
Revelation is interpreted from a literal base, taking into account comparative language that points to a literal ultimate meaning. Everything is coming in the future, and most of it is in the final days before the eschaton. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. These summaries will help you to understand the bible and quickly grasp an overview of the salient points of each chapter.
These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. John tells us in the opening chapter that what he has written is a prophecy from jesus. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Gods servants sealed, verses 18 the whiterobed company, verses 917. The revelation is a factual, eye and ear witness report of what john saw and heard while in vision.
Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The truth is that, though his physical body was on the isle of patmos, john was caught up in the spirit of revelation, in a vision, to see and bear witness of all that he was shown concerning the future and a little of the past. To follow the book chapter by chapter, consecutively. Genesis to revelation is a chapter by chapter summary of the entire bible. The futurist would say that nothing in the book of revelation past chapter 4 has yet been fulfilled. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. For this reason the message of the apocalypse was written so as to conceal and to revealto conceal the message from the outsider but to reveal its message to the initiated 1951, p. And what is more, it is a revelation of jesus christ and is complimentary to the gospels. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. One cannot fully appreciate the message of the book, therefore, until one can see past the symbols to the vast realities for which they stand. Over the years, the book has been called by all different names the apocalypse, the revelation of saint john the divine, fire and brimstone r us. Genesis, we come to paradise found in the book of revelation.
It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. In a few instances it actually interprets the symbol for the reader. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. 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.
The first three chapters of the book of revelation were specifically addressed to. Otherwise, we are to look upon the entire book of revelation as a vast collection of symbols whose interpretation is to be found, not in the department from which they are taken, but in another, to which they bear a certain analagous resemblance. Having shown john the conditions of the seven church ages, god now goes on to show him events that will come to pass in the course of time. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Jan 26, 2017 however, even though the book of revelation is written in symbols, the bible explains itself in a literal language. The book of revelation is a message from jesus christ about jesus christ. Still it is the father as distinguished from jesus christ revelation 1. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. The third verse gives the structure of the total book. It shouldnt be taken as something only wrapped up in poetry and symbolism. The key to understanding this book is in its structure. This oversight may go toward accounting for the diversities of interpretation among.
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