Book of revelation the last book of the new testament. Heaven, gods throne, the new jerusalem, revelations. Revelation is indeed sent as a letter with a traditional greeting, direct messages to the recipients re 23, and a sendoff re 22. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory.
By the middle ages, a number of documents, generally of unknown or questionable origin, had been composed and were circulating with details of the appearance of jesus. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. Paul pointed out that at this time we walk by faith and not by sight but that the time would come for the faithful to go home to be with the lord and that. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom. The book of revelation was likely written between a.
The revelation of jesus christ is communicated to john of patmos through prophetic visions. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. The race and appearance of jesus has been a topic of discussion since the days of early christianity. Book of revelations manuscript collection descriptions. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. In revelation 5 there is a fitting description of jesus as a sacrificial lamb. It sounds like he seems harsher means they are inclined to think that the revelation jesus may not be the real jesus. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels.
Dragons and demons, angels and plagues, mark of the beast, stars fall, heavens rolled up cats and dogs living. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. It is not an exact portrait of jesus, after all, jesus is a spirit. No other book of the new testament feels like revelation. Christ will return to earth, only after antichrists babylon is lying in smoldering ruins. The hart of the revelation of jesus christ, 49 artworks by devi anne moore. The seven stars in christs right hand are the human messengers that have come to john to receive this revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Indeed, some might feel revelationssymbols and metaphors are so confusing that they. In the same passage, jesus eyes are said to be like blazing fire verse 12, his robe is soaked in blood verse, and theres a sword coming out of his mouth verse 15. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This series, with the accompanying study guide, will walk you versebyverse through key biblical passages that will help you better understand the bibles final book, the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate.
How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The description of the beast in revelation is taken directly out of daniel see dan 7. In these verses, john gives us a description of what jesus is like.
Chapter 19 narrates the climax of revelationthe victorious return of jesus. Certainly, this description speaks of jesus purity and holiness. Rather, john is using words to give us a picture of jesus character or what it feels like to be in the son of mans presence. The notes from thomas nelson publishings king james study bible state that only redeemed and glorified people will have access to or dwell in the new jerusalem. In revelations, children can learn about the lambs book of life, which is a book containing the names of all the people who believe in jesus and have lived with jesus in their hearts. Jesus, the slain lamb who died for the sins of the world, will return one day.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. 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. This is when god begins to answer what jesus taught us to pray for matthew 6. A new heaven and a new earth then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, look. Book of revelation illustrated with 3d picture slideshow and spot animation. Containing 9 programs the series is divided into 3 parts. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Moreover, he said that when these signs became evident, his return would occur within one generation matthew 24. The book of revelation is not so intimidating once you understand what the author was up to. Various theories about the race of jesus have been proposed and debated.
These things said he that has the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Everything leads us to or flows from this event, which terminates the great tribulation and begins the establishment of gods kingdom on earth. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. 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. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Book of revelation synonyms, book of revelation pronunciation, book of revelation translation, english dictionary definition of book of revelation. Jesus responded with a description of conditions and events that would lead up to his second coming. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. There are 24 distinct descriptions in revelation 1 7 descriptions in v.
The book is giving a linear description of the things immediate and the things after that. The meaning of the 7 churches of revelation the seven churches of revelation represent report cards for christians. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Can you explain the description of jesus in revelation 1. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. This argument is usually put forth by the black hebrew israelites as an apologetic for black people being the real jews and the white man being evil, and the verses used to support this idea are in revelation 1. The whiteness of jesus head is described both as wool and as snow. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Do our minds become confused when we hear all those sevens and l2s, and all those strange titles applied to jesusthe alpha and omega and the bright morning star. Some argue that jesus must have been of african descent because the book of revelation compares his hair to wool and his feet to burnished bronze.
Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. Contains diagram of tabernacle, plus 7 seals on scroll. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation is filled with symbolism, and the description in revelation 19. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The eyes of the lord, which are in every place, beholding the evil and the good, are here described as like unto fire, to express not merely indignation he had looked once on the jewish rulers in indignation against evil, but determination to consume it. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3.
In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Medieval illuminated manuscripts of several revelation scenes. 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. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Now, the positioning of the second coming of the lord jesus christ here in chapter 19, of the book of revelation, clearly teaches us that the lords second coming to the earth will take place at the end of the great tribulation. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Perhaps his hair was like white wool, while the rest of his head was like snow. Im not sure whether this person wants me to assure them that the gospel jesus is the revelation jesus or that the revelation jesus is the gospel jesus. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches.
While the section headings provide context for the revelations, they dont tell the complete story. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus. By steven bancarz it is sometimes suggested that the book of revelation describes a blackskinned jesus.
We have already explained verse 20 earlier in this lesson but i will summarize its meaning as we close. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Book of revelation definition of book of revelation by. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Instead, it shows that every human kingdom eventually becomes babylon and must be resisted. The book is not a secret code that allows believers to decipher the timeline of jesuss return. It is not the same kind of white as we normally think of skin color. Son of man is one of the 34 titles given to jesus in the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 the book.
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