God has even promised a special blessing to those who read it. Here is wisdom, let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. The fall of satan, the rise of the antichrist, the rejoicing of the church in heaven, the persecution of israel, and the escape of jewish christians. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. So this i say, and affirm together with the lord, that you walk no longer just as the gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of god because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. Sometimes the key is hanging at the very entrance of the book, and this is true of revelation. A versebyverse commentary on the last book in the bible. What greater a place to do that than on the world wide web that can be seen and.
The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. But more than this, they will share with christ as he rules. Study this book prayerfully and carefully for deception is rampant and we must be sure to be found on the right side of this conflict soon to hit the world. Els holy injiyl the book of revelation in the original aramic chapter one verse message of confirmation to the world that the book of revelation is the book given to the messiah jesus which thehos gave to his faithful disciple john. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Some believe the bibles last prophetic book is closed, meaning no one as yet can understand it. Now, the author of through the bible in one year and great characters of the bible leads readers on a 25lesson, versebyverse study of the book of revelation. When he had taken the book this is the point at which the heavenly host responds.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.
We mentioned above, in the notes on verse 12 that this message foreshadowed the events that would take place between ad 312 emperor constantine and ad 476 the fall of the western roman empire. The main thought of ot and nt biblical prophecy is the still future introduction of the reign of the lord jesus over creation as well as the preceding events. We find, however, a key verse which refutes this claim which states, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show to his servants the things that are ordained to come to pass shortly revelation 1. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Daniel 4 explained verse by verse nebuchadnezzars dream.
Now, since the book of revelation is about prophecy, we will turn our thoughts to how these issues relate to the third period of church history. How much of that final chapter would you understand. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Paul wrote briefly about the same major concerns as are outlined in the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway.
We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Each of the seven churches received not only the statements that were directed to them, but the entire book of revelation. Ephesians is the goto book in the new testament for an understanding of gods sovereignty in salvation by grace, and therefore it shares much in common with pauls other masterwork. The foundations and pillars ministry 1204 besstown rd beersheba springs tn 37305. Introduction to revelation versebyverse commentary. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Understanding daniel and the revelation plus supplementary material by p. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. 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 words of the wonderful hymn, immortal invisible by walter chalmers smith, express a proper acceptance of gods incomprehensible attributes.
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 of god. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new. John was instructed to get these writings into the hands of the believers in seven locations. Daniel chapter 4 explained verse by verse nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree, the most high rules over mankind pride goes before destruction. Bible verse of the day your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. At the end of the book and part of a chiastic pattern discussed we see the assurance from our lord that he would come quickly re2220. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice.
This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. If you are serious about knowing what the spirit intended for john to convey to god. Follow stephen armstrong as he goes through the book of revelation in. 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. Our problem understanding this just causes us to fall back to gods own explanation given in our notes on verse 6 above. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse high time to awake. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in gods sight.
Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. Many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. And i saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire. So lets begin at verse 1 of chapter 1, through to verse 8. End times group verse by verse ministry international. For more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of believers. Temple second edition 2011 thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this.
Without a thorough understanding of the rest of scripture most of revelation will neither make sense nor be appropriately appreciated. The revelation of ha mashiakh, yashua which yahweh of the eloheem gave to him, in order for him to. Verse 19 speaks of the past, the present, and the future. Opening the book of revelation study of each verse in.
The mystery of lawlessness is a primary one 2th0207. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. Stringfellows indepth teaching will bring clarity and understanding to one. But, like its very namerevelationunderstanding of this seemingly complex book is available to all. Els holy injiyl the book of revelation verse by verse. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to. It should be the last book of the bible that anyone seeks to become an expert on. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. This means that the subject matter of the entire book of revelation was urgent for and relevant to these churches. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. A fresh new look at the book of revelation paraphrased. This verse is the key that unlocks the interpretation and the understanding of revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of. In particular, we offer a complete versebyverse study of the book of revelation, which is a great resource for those desiring a deeper study of eschatology. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. The versebyverse 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.
Thursday, may 14th, 2020 the fifth week after easter. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In revelation chapter 12 god throws satan out of heaven. One physician, a practicing anesthesiologist, said i gained a very clear understanding of a book which had previously been very mysterious to me. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand.
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