The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Study the book of revelation, a free online course about the real meanings of. Find out what you must do to receive these promises. The revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass.
The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse.
The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Course syllabus for the the book of revelation 3 units. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. This seeming discrepancy is explained by the fact that nebuchadnezzar set out on his expedition near the close of the third year of jehoiakim, from which point daniel reckons. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. John, which is a crytic and mystical scripture at the very end of the christian bible.
In its own day, the dropping of pseudonymity and esoteric knowledge raised. James morgan pryse was an esoteric gnostic who saw revelation as a. The final three chapters of the book dealt with the holy spirit in the book of revelation chap 6, what revelation reveals about the new jerusalem chap 7, and how we can read, teach, and understand the book of revelation today chap 7. The esoteric connection reflections on the book of revelation. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. 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. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. We should certainly take notice of the literal meaning of its stories. This example shows how god uses symbols as a means of communicating ideas. A commentary on the book of the revelation interprets standing on the sand of the sea to be the detached state of observation. Also, a possible interpretation will be given for select sections of the book. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. This book was not written for us to speculate over while we put our feet up.
It is a survival manual, explaining how to survive when the world is against you. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The last book of the bible gives us warningand hope. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. How to interpret the secret meaning of the book of revelation. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. We can read and contemplate the bible in many ways. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the text itself all make this commentary an absolute.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. 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. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. This vision contains a tremendous amount of symbolism. An allegorical interpretation of the book of revelation as a guide to living the spiritual life, rather than as a prophecy of the end of the world. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Help you understand the symbols and prophecies in the book of revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of living the. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. This shows cyclic law is true, only if christians accept cyclic law and also every person as spiritual being in physical body, bible becomes so clear and easy to understand. The book of revelation course lecture notes dominican scholar.
The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. The book of revelation explained volume 4 1 introduction to the revelation revelation 1. It is here to help christians to survive in a hostile world, and that is how we need to study it. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Smith this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Read revelation 7 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. The fact that the book claims to predict future events makes interpretation especially.
In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Those who criticized the church were cast out or ostracized. The book of revelation, properly reveilings, cannot even be approximately explained without some knowledge of astrology. Revelation 7 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior.
According to the book of mormon, the bible went through the hands of a great. Written by a man named john possibly john the apostle toward the end of his life, he records a vision he experiences, probably while dreaming or meditating. Explain the blessings god promises to those who heed the book. Each prophetic symbol is clearly explained in scripture. Many rabbis looked for esoteric meanings in the numbers found in the old. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. 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. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. See all 22 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The book of revelation, a free online course gnostic teachings. The churches to whom it was first written didnt have the luxury of doing that. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorofbooks, and lover of all things revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 7 and more. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Crime is ten times as bad as it was in the good old days. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. I really struggled with all of these chapters, and indeed, the whole book.
Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The fifth trumpet and first woe ce 781528 and the fifth angel sounded, and i saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. At the book of revelation explained page we talk about the book of revelation can be a blessing and encouragement for followers of. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The book of revelation the book of revelation, a free online course this free online course reveals how you can discover the true meaning of the revelation or apoclaypse of st. Returning the book of revelation to its historical context st. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1.
Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Introduction to the book of revelations of st john. The big picture part 3 this big picture overview of the famous book of revelations is a great overview for both newbies and the seasoned. Welcome to end times illumination the book of revelation explained based on the methodical and proven inductive style of studying the scriptures by kay arthur, this study is one of the best teaching video series ive come upon for understanding the end times and the book of revelation.