This commentary has been through advanced checking. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation dramatized kjv the great tribulation and daniels prophecy click link below. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. This is the book s real title, not what the greeks titled it, apokalypsis ioannou. This dictionary is derived from noah websters american dictionary of the english language, a dictionary. 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. Book of revelation synonyms, book of revelation pronunciation, book of revelation translation, english dictionary definition of book of revelation. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these. Advent this term comes from a latin word adventus and means arrival, presence. The apocalypse, the closing book and the only prophetical book of the new testament canon. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation chapter kjv king james version 666 is the papacy. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation.
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This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation. 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 revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our. The author of this book was undoubtedly john the apostle. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh. King james bible dictionary reference list revelation. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant. It corresponds to the greek parousia coming or presence, or epiphaneia manifestation, appearance, or apokalupsis revelation. See the sequence of events at a glance with a simple. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
The project gutenberg ebook of the revelation explained, by f. Kjv dictionary definitions of words from the king james. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. According to this approach, much of the book deals with the apostasy of the roman catholic church, followed by the reformation and the restoration. 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. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. 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. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. Revelation 1 king james bible kjv book of revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.