Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. So the primary purpose of chapter 1 is to establish jesus christ as the books author. John was told to write the things which thou hast seen, which includes the glorified vision of christ in chapter one past. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. After this the things which are, which concerns the church in chapters 23 present.
Which is fine except that revelation is one of those books that really builds chapter upon chapter and. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Its purpose is clearly stated at the beginning and end of the book cf. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. Interpretation of the seven stars and seven lampstands, v. Jesus christ is the faithful witness in that he has finished his work of revealing the father compare john chapter. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Youll find it as the first lookup immediately below the cross references heading, near the end of the page. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The book of life is opened, and the dead are judged according to their works.
The book of revelation is a revelation god gave to john the apostle while he was on the island of patmos revealing gods plan for the last days. Chapter 4 and 5 praise to god for jesus christ who has brought salvation and will bring judgment. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. There is a link to this outline on every page of our studies in revelation. Chapter 1 christ is who brings about all the events of this book. To reveal things which must shortly come to pass in particular, it is a revelation from christ himself of the judgment to come upon those who were persecuting his people cf. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The book of revelation chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the implication of the vision of god on his throne 2 to note that this vision along with the one in chapter five will set the stage for what follows summary the visions of revelation now begin in earnest. John was not asked to identify the elders in revelation 4 and revelation 5, since it is inferred that he was familiar with them or was made of their association with the events in the.
Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. This verse is also the key to understanding the book. In this chapter, we see the narration of seal events momentarily suspended because as explained in the revelation overview this chapter is the first instance of what i call an interlude. We start revelation chapter one with not a theological trip, but a spiritual journey into the future as we begin the study. Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Specifically, this is the interlude associated with the seals. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This river has some of the same characteristics as the one described in the book of ezekiel during the millennial reign of the lord, ezekiel 47. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. In chapter one john introduces the book telling us who it is written to, where he is writing from and what the purpose for his writing. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of.
The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. This post will serve as an introduction to revelation 20, expressing some thoughts as we prepare to look more deeply into the period designated by john as a thousand years, popularly known as the millennium. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. T he key to the contents of the book of revelation is given in the divine outline of revelation 1. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. Book of revelation chapter outline the prayer room. The major theme of the book is revealed in chapter 45. The book of revelation is prophetical in nature and contains much symbolism which is most likely the reason that it is many times thought to be the most misunderstood book in the entire bible. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies, vv.
The book of revelation chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice two beasts satan would use in making war against the saints 2 to offer an explanation consistent with the context in which the revelation was written as to the identity of the two beasts summary this chapter reveals two agents the dragon satan would. Chapter 1 prologue chapters 23 the seven churches chapter 4 heaven chapter 5 the large. At the sight of the face of he who sits on it, earth and heaven flee. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. It is called the revelation of jesus christ so it is not surprising that chapter one is perhaps the most detailed account describing jesus. Structure of the book of revelation revelation commentary.
I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. I have found that summarizing and outlining a chapter helps me to better understand the word of god. Detailed outline of the book of revelation david aune from revelation in word biblical commentary dallas, tx. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those. View the chapter outline of the book of revelation. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. Also, a description of the holy spirit see notes on 4. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. It is clear that, though israel may elsewhere designate.
The identity of the great multitude chapter outline top in revelation 7. Revelation outlines a long series of events that relate to one another in a. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The two visions in this chapter come in as an episode after the sixth seal, and before the seventh seal. The revelation is the only book in the bible to contain its own divinely inspired outline. Then the things which shall be hereafter, which include chapters 422 future. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Chapter 9 completion of 70th week trumpet judgments 56.
As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. 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 explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. The river of life originates from the throne of god and the lamb, is clear as crystal and flows down the middle.
It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. For the free chart and sermon notes used in this study outlining the book. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1 a. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Revelation, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. A brief overview of the first eleven chapters of revelation. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. Those whose names were not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. God the father is on his throne and in his hand is a scroll, which is the title deed of the earth. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource.
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