Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. All the violence, destruction, bizarre and outlandish imagery, and cryptic symbolism make for a story that is difficult to read and even harder to make any sense of. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. Aug 03, 2006 the scariest verses in the book of revelation are. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. The book of revelation does not tell whence these allusions came. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. Revelations was written some time between 60 and 90 ad. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. 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 book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. It was written by john while he was exiled to patmos and discusses end times prophecy, the return of jesus christ, and other revelations. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. 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. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. As part of scripture, the book of revelation was given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Key verses for understanding the book of revelation. Revelation 10 new international version niv the angel and the little scroll. We are to live righteously, pleasing god, worshiping god, and knowing that through jesus we have the ultimate victory. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. A careful examination of the book of revelation explains its purpose and what it is about. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. About the best news in the book of revelation is the fact that all of this worlds pain, sorrow, and suffering will end. The book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. And another book was opened, which is the book of life.
This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. Verse 1 of the revelation already shows gods intention. Not only do more people claim that god is a figment of our imagination, those who do believe in a god, believe hes not. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. If anyone adds to these things, god will add to him the plagues that are written in this book. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. We are shown the duties of all creatures and angels of heaven and the promises of the saints that will live forever with jesus in the new jerusalem. The great dragon was hurled down that ancient serpent called the devil, or satan, who leads the whole world astray. And some of these verses contain two, or even three, allusions to the old testament. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Someday, god will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away revelation 21. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or not. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw.
Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. Of the 404 verses in the book of revelation, seemingly 278 of them make some allusion to the old testament. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Therefore, this book contains information god intends to disclose or reveal to humans, rather than conceal from us. Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from jesus christ, the faithful witness, the. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The scariest verses in the book of revelation explained. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will come in and eat with them, and. 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. To the one who is victorious, i will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of god. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Verses of revelation no study of the book of revelation would be complete without diving into the most famous verses from the text. The bibles scariest book elaine pagels explains that the book of revelation has always been more politics than prophecy. Nov 24, 2019 the book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. Jan 02, 2020 the book reiterates the fall of satan and the doom he and his angels are bound for.
John list of revelation charts the golden thread of liturgy is what holds together the apocalyptic pearls of johns revelation. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation bible book with full chapters king james version.
Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. And the huge dragon was cast down and outthat ageold serpent, who is called the devil and satan, he who is the seducer deceiver of all humanity. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and death and hades delivered up the dead who were in them. May you be encouraged and inspired by these 19 quotes from the book of revelation. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. The book of revelations is the last book in the new testament. Verses by topic most popular revelation bible verses revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity.
Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. Like john, we find it hard to describe what we read in the book of revelation. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. The book reiterates the fall of satan and the doom he and his angels are bound for. Revelation 10 the angel and the little scroll then. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. In graphic and figurative form, john describes the breaking of the seven seals. All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Apologetics press revelation and the old testament. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. 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 the things which are written in this book.
The most popular bible verses from the bible book revelation. What erasmus himself wrote on the issue of the final verses holland continues. And i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants.
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