And he signified, sending by his angel to his servant john. He wrote it when he was about 92 years old, while a prisoner of rome on the remote desert penal colony of patmos, an island in the aegean sea. Every spirit that does not say this is not from god. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. In graphic and figurative form, john describes the breaking of the seven seals. The apostle john is the author of the book of revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the vision of christ his appearance. About the first of march, while engaged in this work, questions arose in regard to the meaning of some of the figurative. Revelation 17 john macarthur the book of revelation series by erica smith. This chapter describes the judgment of the whore of babylon babylon the harlot. 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. The gospel of john does not mention james or john by name but just refers to the sons of zebedee.
As a book already opened it could have contained old testament truth, but it also could well have contained new revelation that john was about to write as contained in the rest of revelation regarding the subjects mentioned in. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy english. Traditionally, the five books of the new testament gospel according to john, 1 john, 2 john, 3 john, and revelation have been attributed to john the apostle. Revelation 17 then one of the seven angels who had the. The first vision which john is given is, appropriately, a vision of the risen and glorified christ who now lives in heaven revelation 1. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament.
Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. We read about several johns in the new testament, including john the baptist and john the apostle, the son of zebedee. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Resseguies narrative commentary on the book of revelation helps the reader follow in the footsteps of john the narrator. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The date of the book in its present form is probably near the end of the reign of domitian a. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. A summary of the revelation to john revelation in s bible. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The identification of this angel as one of the seven plague bearing angels. Chart 171 lists fourteen occurrences of the number seven in revelation. I will show unto you the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters.
One gospel, three letters, and the book of revelation are all attributed to john. It was his servant john, and the best evidence points to this being the apostle john, the same writer of the gospel of john and the books of 1, 2, and 3 john. Thus was he prepared, like daniel of old, whom he particularly resembles, for receiving so weighty a prophecy. Apocalypse revelations of john 1, wycliffes bible with. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. Note that each of them required some additional designation to distinguish them from others with the same name. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to many political and religious prisoners or slaves. These are the words of the first and the last, who died and returned to life. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The opened book undoubtedly contained prophetic truth and revelations from god. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The author allows us to hear what john heard and see what john saw, so that the sights and sounds of the book mutually interpret and enrich one another. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. 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. Every spirit that says that jesus christ has come as a man is from god. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to.
Because the two witnesses are overcomers in christ, this victory is only temporary by divine design. The gospel of john was a book about jesus life and 1 john was a letter to his fellow christians for encouragement and counsel. Chart 17 1 lists fourteen occurrences of the number seven in revelation. Now he sees jesus not as he was, but as he is, and seeing him in his glory john fell at his feet as good as dead. What is the difference between the gospel of john and 1. As explained in our article mark of the beast, the beast in the book of revelation is a continuation of the fourth great historical empire the roman empire prophesied in daniel 7. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This kingdom was prophesied to receive a deadly wound before rising again prior to the end of this age revelation. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
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. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. 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 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. 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. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation, doctrine and covenants student manual 2002, 16771. The book of revelation asv american standard version. And when i saw him in this awful, this glorious, and resplendent form, i was perfectly overwhelmed with the majesty of his appearance, so that i fell at his feet as dead human nature not being able to sustain so glorious an appearance. Early tradition unanimously identified him as john the apostle, author of the fourth gospel and three epistles. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
Revelation 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John is ordered to write to the seven churches in asia. Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. An easyenglish study unit 2800 word vocabulary on the new testament from acts to revelation. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Grace and peace to you from him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, revelation 2. 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 revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the vision of christ his words. In the book of revelation, it is not improbable that one of the meanings of the repetitive use of the number seven was to assure listeners of the complete and ultimate fulfillment of those prophecies revealed to john. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, 1 2 but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. In revelation, john s visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation. The book of revelation series john macarthur youtube. 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. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. The beast out of the sea revelation the book of revelation series john macarthur by erica smith.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading underground book 1. After the return of the prophet from amherst, ohio, he resumed his translation of the scriptures. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1.