The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. Introducing the book of revelation ron courter church. There is something about a good mystery that stirs the heart and revelation is certainly mysterious. These letters act as a gauge to reveal each believers faithfulness.
This was the city that housed the temple of diana one of the seven wonders of. There is considerable disagreement among students of revelation as to when it was written. Among the things found in this book was the idea that revelation was speaking about such things as the soviet union, nuclear attacks between the ussr and the us, etc. The church that needed to repent of sin revelation 2. We feel the price was paid when jesus died on the cross. At the writing of the book of revelation, ephesus had left her first love. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. A surface reading of revelation 20 seems to lend itself to chiliastic interpretation, and so, beginning in the third century as the church pushed back against montanism, it also pushed back against chiliasm, and in the process, against the book of revelation. Lastly, is the matter of the temple, destroyed in 70 a.
Latterday saints are fortunate that the restoration has provided many keys to interpret this book. The early christians, while already persecuted for their faith, were about to undergo a much more terrible persecution. Start studying test the revelation of jesus christ. Introducing the book of revelation ron courter church of christ. Church of christ lessons on the revelation of jesus christ. 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. The book of revelation pronounces a blessing upon he who reads and those who hearand keep those things which are written in it rev. Then a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, thus with violence the great city babylon shall be thrown down, and shall not be found anymore. In contrast to the spectacle of christ s suffering and death on the cross, revelation shows us christ s victory over satan, sin, and death. Mcconkie 191585 of the quorum of the twelve apostles, 1 and seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, by gerald n. Do you have questions about the book of revelations.
One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Rodney thomas teaches through the book of revelation on sunday mornings with the anchors class at broadway. Is the book of revelation canonical in the orthodox church. The short letters in revelation chapters two and three are addressed to these specific seven churches. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Christ will then reign upon the earth for one thousand years. John is the writer, jesus christ the author, of the book. Bj clarke takes a look at what the bible reveals about this controversial book.
The revelation of jesus christ truth baptist church school of the bible brad ingram, pastor the. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church of. Outline of the book of revelation floral heights church. The sermons, bulletin articles and bible studies published in this website are from sound members of the church of christ and are free to everyone. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. The book of revelation can be daunting to read, and even harder to understand if you dont pay attention to what it says about itself at the very beginning and at the very end. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Identifying the opposition characters in revelation 5. The messages contained in the book of revelation are taught in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints gospel doctrine classes in sunday school as part of the new testament study year. If revelation were about the destruction of jerusalem and was written prior to ad 70, then why did jesus not address the jerusalem church which was in existence up to the siege of jerusalem immediately prior to its destruction. These lessons showfrom the scriptureswhat the book of revelation is all about. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. Welcome to our online version of the king james translation of the revelation of jesus christ. Thomas uses a powerpoint presentation for each of his lessons.
The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. Some note that although the term church ekklesia is not found in chapters 618 of the book of revelation, saints hagion, rev. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. The roman catholic church antichrist beast of revelation in. No church, body of christ, doctrine exists in revelation or doctrines proclaimed by paul. It serves as an inset, not following a linear time sequence of the book of revelation. October 47, 2015 gospel meeting at the nettleton church. Introducing the book of revelation ron courter church of. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Most religious people today view revelation as a book of prophecy to be used to predict the future of man. Dating the book of revelation church of christ articles. This created a tension over the book of revelation that lasted for centuries.
The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. Walnut hill church of christ 10550 marsh lane dallas, tx 75229. The revelation of jesus christ online study resource from the church of christ. It is our hope, at the church of christ in webberville, that the notes contained herein will be beneficial to those studying the. When christ is what we promote in the church we will continue to have opportunities to minister outside the walls. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. 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. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. Nov 08, 2015 revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. If we want to be commended by christ like this church, we will go through open doors of ministry, depend on. Certainly to god, or to john the apostle, or even to joseph smith, revelation was a plain book. One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation is to study the book of revelation, to ponder its truths, and to discover.
Revelation 10 contains the seven thunders and the little book. The church and the book of revelation commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Even now christ walks with his church, protects his church, and conquers his brides enemies rev. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia. Revelation 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Understanding the book of revelation the church of jesus christ. Of all the seven churches in the book of revelation, there is only one that we should strive to be. Testament trials of the nation of israel are a metaphor for the individuals relationship with god, the warnings in the book of revelation speak to every christ follower today. Yet this does not prove that the church is present at that time because saints is a generic term which describes believers of all ages.
So we see revelation completes our picture of our lord, gives it that third dimension. The eternal godthe resurrected lordthe creatorthe triumphant king. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The book of revelation is one of the most misunderstood books in all of scripture. Outline of the book of revelation floral heights church of. Through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Test the revelation of jesus christ flashcards quizlet. He invited members of the church to seek the holy spirit to understand the important messages of this book for their lives. The book of revelation paintings gallery the apocalypse.
The revelation of jesus christ walnut street church of. Understanding the numerical symbolism in revelation 4. The church and the book of revelation commentary a. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Approaching the book of revelation bellevue baptist church. God meant to comfort his persecuted people with this book, not scare them. Studying the book of revelation oak ridge church of christ. Blaspheming those who dwell in heaven angelic beings who are gods messengers and faithful servants. The book consists of the revelation unveiling, uncovering of jesus christ which god gave him to show unto his servants 1. Revelation chapter kjv king james version 666 is the papacy. The church that had abandoned its first love for christ revelation 2. 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.
The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. The book is often called the revelation of john, but notice the statement in verse 1. From here you can read the book of revelation, listen to audio sermons on the revelation prepared and delivered by bobby stafford or read the study lessons on the revelation of jesus christ prepared and published here by david hersey. The revelation of jesus christ revelation one in the first words of revelation we find a general introduction to the entire message. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. It is obvious to the reader of the book that it contains much figurative language. The book of revelation has always appealed to people.
West palm beach church of christ 4236 haverhill road west palm beach, fl 33417. The book begins, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. In chapters of the book of revelation, christ reveals, by praise and reproach, by warning and exhortation, what he wants his church to be like in all places and at all times. 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. It means the revelation which jesus christ makes, not that which reveals him. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Please feel free to use any of the content found within this website for the spreading of the gospel to all. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. Symbols and numbers in revelation south fulton street.
The reason is that the book is full of vivid images, but with little explanation as to what the images mean. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. By subjecting itself to the beasts demands, the world is actually. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church. Consider what the very first verse of the book says, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his. In the 1970s there was an extremely popular book titled the late great planet earth which allegedly interpreted the book of revelation. We are a nondenominational congregation of christians located in west palm beach aiming to be faithful in every way to jesus christ. Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. 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. The roman catholic church antichrist beast of revelation. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
Later when i studied at seminary that attraction grew stronger with a deeper understanding of the structure and the contents of the book of revelation. In reading the book, we must not get so bogged down in the symbols of it so as to miss the major lessons in it. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The church that would face severe persecution revelation 2. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the lord of hosts.
The millennial kingdom brent kercheville february 20, 2011 revelation 19, the victorious christ brent kercheville february, 2011 revelation 18, the fall of babylon brent. The book of revelation is a christ centered revelation everything within the bible points to christ. The revelation of jesus christ walnut street church of christ. Revelation 10 and the church s history feast of tabernacles sermon by john w. These presentations have been converted to pdf so that you may download and follow. The sleeping church that needed to wake up revelation 3. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. On a large scale, the entire grand narrative of scripture is centered on jesus and the redemption and reconciliation made possible by his incarnation, death on the cross, and resurrection from the grave. Futurists hal lindsey taught this in his best selling book, the late great planet earth as did tim lahaye in the very popular book series, left behind. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book.
Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. The book of revelation gravel hill church of christ. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The revelation was not written to point out signs of the end of time, but was written to comfort christians in the 1st century. Another word found in the book of revelation and the gospel of john is lamb where it is translated from the greek word arnion.
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