Each of the letters to the churches follows the same format or pattern. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. I fell at his feet as dead the appearance of the glory of the lord had then same effect upon ezekiel, ezekiel 1. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Write down the information you find in each letter that pertains to each of the five topics. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Although years had passed, perhaps this brought to mind johns previous experience on the mount of transfiguration where john had his first glimpse of the glory of jesus and was similarly restored mtt. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. The book of revelation is about jesus and end time events. Revelation chapter 17 kjv king james version v 15 though vague, notice how far and wide her seat reach, see v 15. The phrase alpha and omega doesnt seem to help, since in 21. The manna that fed israel was spread on the ground for all to see and gather exodus 16. Is the book of john, john 1,2,3 and revelation all.
Give the approximate date for the writing of the book. Also notice she is a mother, see verse 5 having numerous children to go worldwide, so she from her seat, see v1, sit on many waters through her offsprings. There has been much speculation as to whether this is the apostle john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, or whether it is another man named john. The word sea is not used in this instance, but the same idea many watersverse 2 is. The first vision which john is given is, appropriately, a vision of the risen and glorified christ who now lives in heaven revelation 1. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. We are immediately told that this book contains the revelation of jesus christ. The terrible splendor of such majesty was more than the apostle could bear, and he fell down deprived of his senses, but was soon enabled to behold the vision by a communication. List five clues from revelation chapter one that aid in a proper understanding of the book. Traditionally, the authorship of 1, 2, and 3 john has been ascribed to the apostle, john son of zebedee, who also was understood to be the author of the gospel of john and revelation. And i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see.
The book of revelation was written by john of patmos, and its not about the end of the world at all. The book of revelation asv american standard version. If the 24 elders were angels then they wouldve been in the. Surprisingly, the word appears nowhere else in the new testament. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. In the other visions of heaven in isaiah and ezekiel, there was only the throne and the four living creatures. 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. Come out of her my people is a reader friendly study of the book of revelation from the covenantal past fulfillment point of view. From what you know about the book of revelation, what would you say makes it different from any other book in the new testament. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw.
What is the revelation book about in the holy bible. Their future destinies could not be more radically different. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. Jesus encouraged them to remember, to repent and to return to do what they did at first rev 2. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The interpretation of revelation 116 has been for the most part determined by facts of history which have already transpired. The angel at philadelphia likewise had in their sight but a little strength. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 12. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the vision of christ his words.
Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. I know thy affliction and poverty a poor prerogative in the eyes of the world. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. It is an excellent commentary showing how the events of revelation took place in the first century, just as it was prophesied to john. The word apokalupsis is the source of the word apocalypse which is associated with the end of time. I am the alpha and the omega, says the lord god, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the almighty.
When our lord departed to heaven, he promised his disciples he would return to take them home with him jhn. This suggests that this book is to be opened and not sealed as some of daniels book was. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The revelation of jesus christ according to revelation 1. Pastor larry enterline, creator of the childrens curriculum, shares in these 5 sessions the vision, and how to effectively use the curriculum, to teach children how to meet with god. Many contemporary biblical scholars believe that the writer of the letters was not the author of the gospel. In the nasb, the quote above appears in red letters i. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Perhaps an even clearer indication of this idea is seen in revelation 17.
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