How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev.
I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Home study notes pdf download studies in revelation pdf download studies in. Four main parts there are four parts in the structure of revelation. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus christ of. First, become very familiar with the book as a whole by repeated readings and rereading. Outline for this study of the book of revelation pages 1, 2, and top of page 3. Here are a few tips to help you study this wonderful book. Then a study of it with the aid of our notes will prove of great profit to you. 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 1 2020 welcome to a new vbvmi study through the book of revelation, perhaps the most challenging study in the bible as we begin tonight, im sure it wont surprise you to hear me say that we need to approach our study of this book very carefully certainly, every book of. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
The followers of the beast are sealed in their foreheads to mark their allegiance. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. You may use this study material in your personal bible study or study group absolutely free. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament.
This is the first part of an ongoing series on the book of revelation. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. It is the sublimest book in the bible, and its study awak ens the profoundest. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. The prophet joseph smith described this focus of the book of revelation. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. You will thrill as you discern deep spiritual lessons for today from the. In it are quotations and references to other parts of the bible. In this study of the book of revelation, we will be stepping into an unfamiliar world of angels, demons, lambs, lions, horses, dragons, seals are broken, trumpets blown, and contents of bowls poured out. Many christians find it hard to study the book of revelation, while others believe it is impossible to interpret. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation.
He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the. The fourth part has five chronological sections in which the events occur in sequential order. The book of revelation is coded and was coded by the writer, apostle john, for several reasons. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. The book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe cifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to. The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go over several paragraphs at one sitting. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1.
So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that. Studies in the book of revelation by nyron medina the prophet john on the isle of patmos published by thusia seventh day adventist church. God would not give us revelation if he didnt want us to understand it. This study guide was designed for adult bible classes, though it might be suitable for junior and senior high classes as well. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. Revelation 1 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Not only was it the last book written, but it presupposes that its readers will have a working familiarity with all of the other books of the bible which come before it.
To many it is an insoluble puzzle containing chaotic confusion of weird mysterious visions. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. You will thrill as you discern deep spiritual lessons for today from the history of the christian church as described in the symbols found in the letters of john to the seven churches.
A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. That the reader may understand the book of revelation better and enjoy it more deeply, we offer several suggestions. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. The book of revelation is so easy to read and understand. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others.
The author of the book of revelation the lord jesus christ the book of revelation a study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by clarence larkin author of the great book on dispensational truth self published philadelphia, pa. Study of the book of revelation living waters tabernacle. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. This january bible study 2019 expository notes and leader helps is intended to help those who will teach jbs. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. Many people consider the book of revelation intimidating. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. Ask the holy spirit to help you understand what you.
To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. Revelation is placed last in the bible for a reason. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Pdf contemporary analysis of the world that produced the book of. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. This study is part of a full collegelevel course on. All we ask is that you acknowledge free online bible study and do not use this material on any website or for monetary gain. Simple outline of the book of revelation mike bickle page 3 see. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Studies in revelation pdf download secrets unsealed. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.