Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. Personally, revelation is one of the most exciting and action packed books of all scripture. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The third section of revelation and other prophecies in the bible. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
A revelation from god, through jesus greetings to the seven congregations 48 i am the alpha and the omega 8 john in the lords day by inspiration 911 vision of the glorified jesus 1220 messages to ephesus 17, to smyrna 811, to pergamum 1217, to thyatira 1829 messages to sardis 16, to philadelphia 7. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Therefore, we must study both books to obtain a clearer picture of the tribulation. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies, vv.
However if we stop here and say that this is the book s basic outline and we need go no further, then i feel we will be adopting an overly simple view of the book s contents. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book of the revelation a simple overview anonymous. This fact shows us that the bulk of the book was future prophecy and that there is an intentional structure to revelation. Timeline of events in revelation beyond revelation. A brief outline to understand the book of revelation. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The book of revelation is divided by god himself into three parts. A simple outline of the book of revelation forerunner. Book of revelation outline summary online bible nwt. These first words of revelation may be the most ignored words of the entire book.
We present here a few rules which should be observed before studying the book. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. How many times have we picked up a book with such a title only to become more confused as we read itor stopped reading it. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians.
Just knowing what the story actually is can be the first. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. This revelation of the person jesus christ is given by god the father to christ the son. Revelation 11 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. 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. This is very helpful in terms of understanding the book. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction the title before we advance in our studies in the book of revelation, we are going to step back to its very first words. The basic outline of revelation, then, is provided for us by jesus himself. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john 20200218t20. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1 a. Chapter 1 jesus reveals himself to john the apostle. Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church. Detailed outline of the book o f revelation david aune from revelation in word biblical commentary dallas, tx. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1.
Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. Read from the full text of this book share by email. So begins a long series of prophetic visions for the churches, including. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. A basic understanding of these two chapters will help prevent and refute the many unfounded and speculative interpretations of the book of revelation.
A brief outline of chapters 4 to 20 in revelation is as follows. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. The book of revelation is closely related to the book of daniel and each supplements the other. A basic outline of revelation sovereign grace church of apex. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Chapter 5 jesus, the lamb of god, is the one worthy to open and release the seven seals of the book plagues. If certain simple rules are followed in reading and studying it, the book of the revelation becomes clear, logical and easily understood. In this chapter is shown how it will fare with the holy city, till the mystery of god is fulfilled. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god.
We are meant to understand it as future prophecy related to the end times. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Most premillennialists follow a certain form of interpretation that conforms to the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. A useful guide to your study because it shows the structure of the book. Detailed outline of the book of revelation bible blender. Revelation executable outline study resources blue letter bible. Timeline of relevant events background study 12 summary papers overview 8 the events of 70 ad the 150 chapters on the end times odd and ends study 7. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The commission divides the book into three sections. Dont skip over the title an overview from revelation 1. A simple outline of the book of revelation part 2 of 14. A message by mike bickle from 2009 where he outlines the book of revelation. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation overview and outline reasons for hope jesus. I want to know the battle plan, but i read the book of revelation first to be fascinated with the man behind the plan. Transforming revelation, i explain the book of revelation quite completely and sensibly but in a very unique and surprising way. A lamb who represents jesus breaks seven seals holding an old book shuteach time a. The pictorial outline of the book of revelation is a series of charts that visually complement this explanatory outline.
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. The following is therefore an outline of the books contents rather than of its structure. A simple outline of the book of revelation part 4 of 14. Bible study tools bible study course bible study course lesson 5 chapter outline of the book o f revelation. Revelation has a wide variety of interpretations, ranging from the simple historical interpretation, to a prophetic view on what will happen in. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. Daniel baker posted in bible, book of revelation, history of redemption, new testament, sermons now that weve looked at some of the big picture aspects of revelation were ready to zoom in just a bit closer. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. It sees the book of revelation as primarily prophetic. This is only an outline, so there are many other events that take place in each chapter, but i have tried to highlight what i feel are the most central events of this very important prophetic book revelation chapters 1 22.
The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. It is also very different from any kind of writing. Book of revelation timeline chart timeline, outline, bible, chart, christian, books. Simple outline of the book o f revelation transcript. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. The futurist interpretation is the view which is held by all premillennialists and is the one which i accept and present to you. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and.
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