Threefold hallelujah over babylons fall after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. But jude, halfbrother of jesus, adds a very interesting verse. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. 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. We hear the book of revelation and our minds race to the last days. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. The seals 6 i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Continue reading pulling back the veil an overview of the book of revelation.
The gospel from patmos the book of revelation amazing facts. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. The great dragon was hurled down that ancient serpent called the devil, or satan, who leads the whole world astray. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. And being with child, she cried travailing in birth, and was in pain to be delivered. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation after god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up rev 4. Well give you some examples of that a little later. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
Johns main point is to challenge and encourage the believers in the midst of their opposition and persecution. His eyes are a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The only true jews are those who accept the christ.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Id submit to you, you cannot understand the book of revelation if you dont have a pretty thorough knowledge of the old testament. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation 1 verse 1, verse 4, verse 9, revelation 22. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. And the huge dragon was cast down and outthat ageold serpent, who is called the devil and satan, he who is the seducer deceiver of all humanity. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are. This first beast is initially mentioned in revelation 11.
Mar 19, 2019 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation rarely quotes directly from the old testament, yet almost every verse alludes to or echoes older scriptures. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The vision of the woman clothed with the sun and of the great dragon her persecutor. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. Revelation intro, new international version niv the bible app. While many suppose that the book of revelation is merely about the end of the world, it is about far more. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The book of revelation or apocalypse, meaning unveiling is a warning, circulated to seven cities in the roman province of asia minor. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. John s authorship is affirmed by justin, irenaeus, clement of alexandria, tertullian and the muratori fragment really. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an. 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. Revelation 19 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons. However for anyone who does want to get an excellent indepth view of the apostle johns writings in the book of revelations, i recommend the book by dr. Pulling back the veil an overview of the book of revelation. Mar 24, 2020 is covid19 one of the plagues of revelation. 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.
Revelation, written by john toward the end of the reign of emperor domitian a. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. About 278 of the 404 verses can be found almost verbatim in the old testament. The book of revelation in the new testament has the literal title in greek, the apocalypse of john. In daily mass we are currently reading selections from the book of revelationnot a bad choice as the end of the liturgical year swiftly approaches. Apr 20, 2020 revelation 6 talks about the seven seals. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. The first beast comes out of the sea and is given authority and power by the dragon. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The last book in the biblical canon of the new testament is the book of the apocalypse a. The verse by verse 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. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
As for biblical accuracy, it stayed true to what we know from the bible and did a great job filling in where we can only imagine his life in this prison. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The first four of those seals are called the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. 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. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Protestants call it the book of revelation, the title which it bears in the king james version. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 12. They represent religious deception, war, famine and disease. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. Apocalypse, from the verb apokalupto, to reveal, is the name given to the last book in the bible. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. 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.
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