God is ready to unveil this book to those who are ready to receive it, eat it, and live fully in the splendor of christ. Around 95 ad, the apostle john was exiled onto a little island called patmos. This video series includes topics such as end time events, the rapture, the coming antichrist, the great tribulation, the year. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. A commentary on the book of revelation i had never heard of this commentary by j. A fundamental concept, which will greatly influence the interpretation of the seals, is that the sealed book, which jesus receives in revelation 5, is the book of life. The revelation of jesus christ, or the apocalypse of john, has been extraordinarily influential in christian life and theology. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Jesus sits on the right hand of the father, equal in power and glory. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Chapter six dramatically leads us into the heart of johns second vision as the lamb begins to open the scroll, one seal at a time.
The book of revelation was written for our time and you can now understand it. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. This is the third article in as 12part series on the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. As i read this book i was struck by the care and research dr. 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. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. This is the book of revelation in audio format only. Commentary on the book of revelation by ranko stefanovic 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Both the sealed book and the book of life are about redemption. This book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. Test the revelation of jesus christ flashcards quizlet. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
Revelation must be an experience of encountering the living christ. The revelation of jesus christ revelation of jesus christ. We have many other audio bibles both dramatized and non dramatized such as. The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden. If the triumph of christ is illustrated by jesus ascending to take the book and open it rev. Every other time the book refers to itself, it is as a prophecy v. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. Revelation 1 commentary the revelation of jesus christ. Foreword to the revelation of jesus christ through the ages. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name.
The unveiling is more than a vision given to john, but is also meant to be an inward discovery, a delightful unveiling within you. The deity of jesus christ in the book of revelation. Bible scholars claim book of revelation seals broken. Consistent with scripture, the book of revelation also gives insight into the deity of jesus christ. He presented ideas that was worth considering from his study. This ensign article explains that to better understand the book of revelation, we should remember why it exists. On earth, however, these things go unappreciated by most. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The seventh seal and the beginning of the trumpets. Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition 9781883925673. His academic background and extensive travel in the middle east made him unusually capable of preparing theological and eschatological studies. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case.
Introduction the revelation of jesus christ certainly unveils many aspects of the glory of christ and truths about him. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. As the good shepherd, he will let nothing snatch us from his hand. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. God gave him this revelation in order to show to his servants what must happen very soon. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he saw that is the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. The visions have become known as the book of revelation. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. This is the first session of the revelation of jesus christ.
Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold. Jesus, who was slain to purchase us for god, stood at the center of the throne. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. Figures in the early church understood his bronze feet could mean a variety of things including a metaphor for the apostles themselves, for the two natures of christ, for the human nature of christ, and. In a sense, the apostle john is merely a witness or observer of the visions and sayings that we find within these twentytwo chapters, one who faithfully wrote them down for the instruction. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave to him to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass which he signified by his angel unto his servant, john. While there, god gave him visions of the second coming of jesus christ to the earth and the events that would precede this event. I made the first revision to this ebook in 2011 to change the choice of a few words, delete or add a few words, change some grammar and make formatting changes for easier reading i took out much of the overuse of the bold emphasis within my comments and added some clarification. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. See more ideas about jesus is coming, bible and prophetic art. Benjamin franklin atkinson twentyone plain, logical, practical, scriptural, soul winning sermons clarifying the great visions of revelation. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. John witnessed these vivid events in a vision sent by god the father to jesus christ, who gave it to an angel to reveal to john revelation 1. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom he. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. The futuristic and prophetic character of the book is indicated in the words a revelation of jesus christ in which god will declare to john things which must shortly come to pass. This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. This is the books real title, not what the greeks titled it, apokalypsis ioannou. What the bible says about revelation of jesus christ. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ.
Foreword to the revelation of jesus christ through the. Summary of the revelation of jesus christ true bible study. This, if you only knew, is a cause for great celebration in heavenly places. He authored numerous books on theology and biblical prophecy, including the revelation of jesus christ, jesus christ our lord, and daniel. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. The word revelation is the translation of apokalypsis without the.
The book of revelation provides closure to the past, a revelation of jesus christ at present, and a perfect fulfillment of all prophecy in the future. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The revelation of jesus christ session 1 of 10 by j. Book of revelation overview through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals.
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