You will search both the old and the new testaments for scripture always explains scripture. The scriptures are both theocentric and christocentric, godcentered and christcentered. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. The stage players for the book of revelation jesus creed. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. It is the contemporary climate into which we are giving these studies in revelation. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Many people who study the book of revelation find they develop their own understanding based on what teachings their personal sensibilities. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
The book of revelation is a debated book with perhaps the most interpretations by varying biblical students. Bible study courses revelation bible study courses. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Come and join us on an exploration of the meaning of the book of revelation in this versebyverse commentary.
Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. Why should every believer read the book of revelation. And we will discover how to apply the truths of revelation. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. This study will guide you through the letters in the book of revelation and help you pull. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. When the scene moves to heaven, we see him there, too, controlling everything. The book of revelation is a prophetic book the word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on practical application. However, the good news of the bible is that jesus christ will return and save us from total selfdestruction matthew 24. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. The revelation in this book originated with god the father who gave it to jesus christ who then showed it to the apostle john who wrote it down to show his.
You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. In its wonderful companion series at cascade, david mathewson, from denver seminary, has a splendid and accessible study of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 1 our study begins with chapter 1, going through one verse at a time. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The seven churches part 1 an interpretation of the letters john. A and z are, of course, the first and last letters of. Revelation introduction this looks at four general interpretations of the book of revelation. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god. An easyenglish study unit 2800 word vocabulary on the new testament from acts to revelation.
The book of revelation this course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. This study aid will take you through the major themes of the book of. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. The person of jesus christ is the theme of this book. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Not only in revelation but in the entire bible jesus christ is the major theme.
John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. David pawson suggests ten reasons as the rationale for revelation bible study. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Study of revelation chapter 3 message to the church of philadelphia cont. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of.
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