As we read the book of revelation, we must carefully consider what jesus christ is still saying to churches todayand especially to those who are primary shepherds of gods people. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. Revelation 4 22, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Scripturally sound and recommended by dozens of bible scholars, revelation deciphered is a monumental, oneofakind, biblewide commentary of the end times. An argument of the book of revelation part 1 david malick. Through jewish eyes messianic teaching of pastor roy schwarcz messianic teaching of pastor roy schwarcz. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation.
Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The repetition of these glorious titles is not a mere idle repetition, or designed to give a rhetorical fulness to the peroration of the book. This last seventh trumpet announces the coming of christ, the establishment of gods kingdom, the judgment upon the nations, and the rewarding of the saints. Revelation 15 the first beast and i saw a beast rising out of the sea, o with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and p blasphemous names on its heads. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. This is part one of a series of teachings on the book of revelation. Revelation through jewish eyes messianic teaching of. The word revelation comes from the greek word apokalupsis which means an uncovering or unveiling of something that was previously hidden. He beholds in them what jehovah god and jesus christ accomplish during the lords day the period that stretches from the establishment of gods kingdom in 1914 to the end of christs millennial reign. The original title of revelation not revelations has always been apokalupsis ioannou or revelation of john. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The book of revelation offers a particular and unique blessing to those who read and keep the message of this book. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. Blessed is he who reads and keep those things which are written in it.
Revelation chapter kjv king james version 666 is the papacy. Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole. Devotions with scripture from revelation today daily. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 914. The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. And he saith unto me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book. The basic training challenge the church then and now. Highlights from the book of revelation i while imprisoned on the island of patmos, the aged apostle john receives a series of 16 visions. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. An argument of the book of revelation part 2 david malick.
If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Revelation chapter 22 i am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. A lengthy section of the book addresses aspects of a future tribulation revelation 618. The third section addresses the future revelation 4 22. This is the first of seven beatitudes of revelation revelation 1. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Here michael pearl gives a brief 5 minute overview of the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the. Again he states that the time of the fulfillment of the prophecies of this book is at hand, revelation 22. John is taken to a worship experience in heaven revelation 45. 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.
Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom.
Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the. My reward is with me, and i will give to each person according to what they have done. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
Browse daily devotions with scripture passages fromrevelation, from the today daily devotional library. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. Revelation deciphered by nelson walters will knock the spiritual socks off the church. Revelation 22 the thousand years 20 then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, n holding in his hand the key to o the bottomless pit 1 and a great chain.
Revelation 15 then i saw another sign in heaven, great. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. 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. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Chapter 19 describes the second coming of jesus to defeat his enemies. Nelson walters demonstrates that revelation contains references to hundreds of old and new testament passages. English new international version niv revelation 22 new. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The blessedness of those who keep his commandments. Revelation chapter 22 contains gods last message to humankind. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation overview john calvins commentaries on the bible.
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