The book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. The prophet joseph smith described this focus of the book of revelation. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. Home study notes pdf download studies in revelation pdf download studies in. The book of the revelation study introduction 6 in genesis in revelation the first adam and his wife reigning over the earth gen 1. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. If god devoted onefourth of the scriptures to the subject of prophecy, it certainly behooves us to give attention to it. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. In this study of the book of revelation, we will be stepping into an unfamiliar world of angels, demons, lambs, lions, horses, dragons, seals are broken, trumpets blown, and contents of bowls poured out. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg.
Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf a truth that gives us great hope for the future. Book of revelation was written to address this need. In volume 1 of the twobook revelation study guide series, dr. You will thrill as you discern deep spiritual lessons for today from the history of the christian church as described in the symbols found in the letters of john to the seven churches. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. In this 12week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelations core message. Adrian rogers guides the reader verse by verse through chapters 1 of the book of revelation in the bible. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international.
The revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation notes from the south michigan teacher training school and michigan bible school charles coats, instructor july dec. This study guide was designed for adult bible classes, though it might be suitable for junior and senior high classes as well. Revelation is a book of worship revelation presents clearest picture of our glorious resurrected savior revelation was written to encourage the saints revelation is the only new testament book of prophecy revelation depicts christ riding out of heaven to destroy sin and satan and to restore creation to its. This blessing is for all those who will hear and do the things the book says to do james 1. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. It is difficult to study revelation with teens if they have several bible translations. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. To get the most out of this method of study, it is important that the student put on his first. Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is written unless such interpretation is highly improbable to spiritual reason, or against scripture elsewhere.
It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Print all or just the range of pages you want to print 8 week study schedule church pages to print. The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible. 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.
The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. Start the year by studying the end the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus christ of. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Many people say that the book is in signs or coded thus only few people can understand it. Revelation is one of the most intriguing and misunderstood. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that.
I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center.
Revelation 1 2020 verse by verse ministry international. In this 12week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelation s core message. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. Studies in revelation pdf download secrets unsealed. Naturally we would like to know when they happened or when they will happen, but these questions divide the greatest specialists in biblical interpretation, so we mustnt imagine that we. Testament is revelation which was written by the apostle john during the first cen tury a. If the book of revelation is the only book in the new testament given exclusive to prophecy, does it not deserve our time to study it. To many it is an insoluble puzzle containing chaotic confusion of weird mysterious visions. It is the last book in the bible and serves as the clasp which binds the bible together. Revelation is certainly different from other books of the new testament.
It is the sublimest book in the bible, and its study awak ens the profoundest. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of 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. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
Study guide to the book of revelation framepoythress. Revelation 1 2020 welcome to a new vbvmi study through the book of revelation, perhaps the most challenging study in the bible as we begin tonight, im sure it wont surprise you to hear me say that we need to approach our study of this book very carefully certainly, every book of. The book of revelation the new international greek. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. I believe this series seven churches of revelation has the potential to revolutionize. 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. The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go over several paragraphs at one sitting. Book of revelation bible study questions, class book, workbook. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. You may use, copy, or distribute this material, provided you do it freezuq gi. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the. The author of the book of revelation the lord jesus christ the book of revelation a study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by clarence larkin author of the great book on dispensational truth self published philadelphia, pa. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans.
A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Outline for this study of the book of revelation pages 1, 2, and top of page 3. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. The book of revelation is coded and was coded by the writer, apostle john, for several reasons. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Of the 66 books included in the bible, revelation is the only one that guarantees a blessing if you will only read it. The king and his kingdom 20 by third millennium ministries. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1.
You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. 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. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Ezekiel, who was contemporary with daniel, bears testimony, through the spirit of prophecy, to his. The book of revelation brings to us great changes in the course of the history of the world. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Daniel and revelation by uriah smith 4 introduction that the book of daniel was written by the person whose name it bears, there is no reason to doubt. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
The book of revelation has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Pdf contemporary analysis of the world that produced the book of. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation.