It is assumed by pretribulationists that the church is not present on earth during the events spoken of in the majority of the book of revelation. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. I have read it from the beginning to the end and what i imagined in my mind is exactly what was put forth. The last book of the new testament scriptures is full of truth that we need to understand.
Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. He informs his readers that the final showdown between god and satan is. Revelation was the last book accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive from the church of the east reject it. He was a first cousin of jesus and was exiled to the greek island of patmos because. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The book of revelation is also called the apocalypse of john and revelation of jesus christ, it is the last canonical book of the new testament and the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed bible. For i am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of. The bibles narrative encompasses the human story from its beginning to its end, and all our. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 22. Revelation 1 full chapter prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of.
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. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. 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. Revelation 22, english standard version 2016 esv the. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Professor bruce terry at the ohio valley university has prepared a helpful reference of many of the major textual variants in the books.
But also in the course of the entire book of revelation we see, time and again, the lord jesus as the one who acts. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Chapter 19 describes the second coming of jesus to defeat his enemies. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of. A brief overview of the book of revelation the book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible.
The books of the bible are usually listed as book, chapter. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international. Revelation and the whole bible is a book of triumph and the victory is in. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. In the first chapter john writes that, in vision, he was taken to the time he. Eastern christians became skeptical of the book as doubts concerning its authorship and unusual style were reinforced by aversion to its acceptance by montanists and other groups considered to be heretical. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible, revelation.
The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Chapter 10 is almost entirely about a little book held in the hand of a mighty angel. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction with the book of revelation itself. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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. The book of revelation bible prophecy dimension 11. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
Book of revelation in the textus receptus king james. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Thus, it occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Charles hoffacker when i was eight years old, i received a bible as a. Lewis suggests in the last battle, that saga is the title page of the great story itself, which will unfold for eternity. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. I am coming quickly behold i am coming quickly revelation 22. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. Revelation 22 kjv and he shewed me a pure river of water bible. The book of revelation dramatically reveals the final victory of christ. We complete our studies in the book of revelation by looking at the final words of jesus recorded. Revelation is not primarily concerned with the span of history.
We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored 22 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. Revelation 22 eden restored then the angel showed bible. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from these things that are written in this book. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The unfulfilled predictions of the book of revelation are soon to be fulfilled. It is full of caution and encouragement and is the last book of the bible.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. It was written by the apostle john, towards the end of his life in approximately 95 ad. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. John was the only one of the original apostles not killed for his faith in jesus christ. Verse so that last verse in the marks third chapter would be referred to as mar 3. Posted in wordpoints challenging every person to take god more seriously. This is the abomination of desolation spoken of in daniel 9.
Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. Tribulation is shortened bible questions and answers a. This little book is sweet as honey in johns mouth, but bitter in his belly. The bible the revelation, last book in new testament. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. He that giveth testimony of these things, saith, surely i come quickly. 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.
Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The limited circulation coupled with the great extent of corruptions gave the book of revelation the highest variant to manuscript ratio of all the books of the bible. The scripture touches upon the outbreak of armageddon, the four riders of the apocalypse, the rise of the antichrist and the sevenheaded beast. These are the last precious words we have from jesus until he comes again. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. John is taken to a worship experience in heaven revelation 45. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible.
And that is what we have in the final chapter in the story of the biblethe book of revelation. After this time, jesus rules on the earth in a 1,000year millennial kingdom revelation 20. From the point of view of an author, the book of revelation is the final chapter of a sweeping, beautiful saga. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The book of revelation i have read the last chapter of the bible several times, a few of those times was late at night unto the early morning. But why would jesus last word to his people be so irrelevant and unpractical. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Jan 12, 2019 the book of revelation is written by the apostle john after christ appeared to him and gave him a revelation of the things to come in the end times. A lengthy section of the book addresses aspects of a future tribulation revelation 618. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament.
In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. This prophecy is now to be studied with diligence by the people of god and should be clearly understood. Revelation bible book with full chapters new international version. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian answers. The book of revelation is written by the apostle john after christ appeared to him and gave him a revelation of the things to come in the end times. The last thought in the scriptures is the final word of god to man the note on.
This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. In the last chapter of revelation, jesus interjects three times. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate.