Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. The jesuswalk bible study series is designed to engage serious followers in interactive bible study in a way which changes their lives. Revelation 9 the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, bible. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1.
Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. This last book of the bible is written to the church. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Today kris langham guides us through the new testament book of revelation. To emphasize and reemphasize it, let me direct your attention to chapter 1, verse 1the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass italics mine. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an understanding of the first 39 books of the bible, the old testament. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, rev 1. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. Every incident, every chapter should be understood as it contributes to the argument of the book. 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. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing. 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. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The book of revelation is often scary and misinterpreted. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation.
Placed after the spirit because what is to follow in revelation 1. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. So, too, history must start at some definite place of beginnings. John possibly wrote down the matter contained in the first three chapters. Revelation chapter 3 king james version 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write.
The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, rev 1. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Revelation shares a characteristic of bible prophets, in that contemporary historical events are. Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. John was not just an ordinary man that walked the earth. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. We can walk with him as we study the bible deeply, thoughtfully, personally, seeking to apply its teachings to the beliefs that guide our living and actions. Its symbols should be interpreted in light of the conditions which prevailed when the book was written. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who. 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. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. This is according to johns manner of arranging his thoughts so that a new sentence shall spring out of the final thought of the preceding sentence. Revelation 1 tpt johns introduction this is the bible gateway. Christ among the candlesticks 1 revelation chapter one.
The second time period includes the messages to the seven churches, chapters 2 and 3. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. There is no good ground for supposing, as some do, that, after the events narrated in revelation 3, an interval occurred in the visions, during which st. Given by john the divine are just two names that this book took on in various bibles. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. This revelation was the disclosure of entire events.
Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This revelation was the manifestation of jesus christ. Welcome to through the word, leading you on a journey through the entire bible, one chapter at a time. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Compare the prologue of the gospel, and revelation 1. The revelation is rooted in contemporaneous events and circumstances. The bible is, through and through, a historical revelation. Remember, revelation was originally written to seven struggling churches to help them endure in the faith. The book of revelation in the bible is not a revelation of mysterious men and beasts.
The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. Therefore, revelation is in our bibles today to help us press on in our walk with christ. In the book of the revelation to john, john is told in. Lets keep in mind that this book is a revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min.
Join us as we walk through each chapter of this epic biblical book. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. God granted this to him so he would show his followers the realities that are already breaking into the world and soon will be fulfilled. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. A surveyor must always begin from a point of reference.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament.
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