The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. For the record, babylon is mentioned by name only six times in the book of revelation. Instead of studying beforehand, participants attend the group, learn from the material and discussion, and then build on that using five daily directed bible. The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad. The book of revelation this course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. See more ideas about bible, word of god and revelation bible. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc.
Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. By the way, she is a christian, and she gets a great deal of scripture into her books. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. The rise of television programs, radio broadcasts, and books has only compounded this problem. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. In addition, there are over 30 beautiful illustrations by pat marvenko smith, which will help the viewer to better visualize the symbolism. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The book of revelation is both one of the most read books of the bible and one of the most misunderstood books of the bible. Great study by macarthur that helps guide you through the book of revelation, i think the only downside is that at times, without an ulterior guide book, it can be difficult to answer questions because revelation is a difficult book to get through in and of itself. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. As evil rulers grow in power, we look for the antichrist. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design. Revelation bible study book of revelation bible study lifeway.
The unsaved are reading the bible without realizing it. In every age people have felt certain that the book of revelation described events in their time. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. 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. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on.
And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Apart from the book of revelation, john has written other bible books which are. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. At this time, john was the leader of the church and the only remaining disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus christ who were alive, others having been persecuted and killed by the roman empire, except judas iscariot who killed himself after betraying jesus. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
May the study of the revelation truly be as the name impliesan unveiling of the truths found in this wonderful book. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The bible was written so that average people could read the. Dan is the oldest son of jacob later renamed israel and bilhah. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Well study the context of the messages, what they meant for the original churches, and what they mean for us today what are the seven churches in revelation. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. Have you ever found the idea of studying the book of revelation quite daunting. Revelation bible study book of revelation bible study.
Daily discipleship guide csb is designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of scripture through daily bible reading. As the powers of darkness threaten to overwhelm us, we cry, come, lord jesus. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The book of revelation bible study study of revelation chapter 8 9. Why should every believer read the book of revelation. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture.
The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. Victory in jesus bible study of the victory of jesus in revelation. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer.
The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. After the israelites left egyptian bondage, a census showed dan could field an army of 62,700 fighting men numbers 1. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In this 12week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelation s core message. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. Christians for christ ministries book of revelation.
In this series, i want to expand upon that theme, and show the victories revealed within revelation. Chuck smith study guide for revelation blue letter bible. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Sometimes it was overwhelming, and sometimes i just flat did not understand it. Complete study of the book of revelation simply bible. 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. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible.
A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. It would be a definite help to you if you would read the passages discussed from the bible as you study, bearing in mind as you read that these sermon notes were used to teach the laymen the basic truths of the revelation. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. His tribe was one of israels largest and most important groups. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of.
Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. The book of revelation study student bible baptist church. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1.
Bible study courses revelation bible study courses. 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. I dont know about you, but i used to be scared and intimidated to read it. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. The revelation in this book originated with god the father who gave it to jesus christ who then showed it to the apostle john who wrote it down to show his. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf a truth that gives us great hope for the future. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation.
A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. As nations arm themselves for war, we think of armageddon. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Please download a pdf version of the bible study of the book of revelation here please download an ms word version of the bible study of the book of revelation here. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. The book of revelation has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. The verses in revelation that lack a reference to the israelite tribe of dan are found in chapter seven verses four to eight. Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951.
Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. How does the message of the book of revelation relate to my. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. However, a large portion of the book of revelation addresses the events that will unfold in the fulfillment of the babylonian prophecy.
David pawson suggests ten reasons as the rationale for revelation bible study. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea were literal churches that existed in asia minor modern turkey during the first century a. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Mar 12, 2016 explore karenwb333s board bible study. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Named for their geographical locations, the churches were. Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course.