Ncommentary on the book of revelation chapter 1

Gods word is just as true in its prophecies as it is in its history. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. It is well worth noting that the book of revelation opens with a blessing on the reading of it whether it was a public or private reading. In the book testimonies to ministers by eg white page 114, the lord will bless all who will seek humbly and meekly to understand that which is revealed in the revelation. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. The creatures, elders and myriad angels sang, worthy is the lamb. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v.

Questions for group participants if youre working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts in this appendices 1 and 2 at no additional charge. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. The scope of the book is a series of events that all tie to the second coming of jesus. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1 a letter from. The things which shall be hereafter prophetic things are found in the remainder of this book. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. Revelation 1 introduction to revelation revelationlogic.

A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. Christ now appears in the form of a man, not yet under the emblem of a lamb, and speaks mostly in proper, not in figurative, words.

Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book of the revelation chapter one revelation 1. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. These letters are a kind of sevenfold preface to the book. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man.

To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. It is the first fulllength book within the revelation series, which is meant to be read in release order. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In the next section of the book we see a vision of the things which shall be, from revelation 4. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. At the sight of the face of he who sits on it, earth and heaven flee. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1.

John enters upon that grand vision which takes up the residue of the book. Revelation 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. In the opening paragraph of this study, i mentioned chapter 1, verse 3 that says, blessed are those who read this prophecy. The angelic figure of verses 1216 is only one of his many disguises in the book of revelation. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Here are some of the new thoughts which has come to mind regarding the first three verses of revelation 1. The title revelation, was translated from the word apocalypse. The prologue verses 12 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Learn how to recognize gods voice with rick warren duration. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. 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.

We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. While there, he received a dramatic vision from god and was told to write down what he saw. To many people, this word speaks to them of the end of time. The whole section from verse 17 to the end of chapter 3 is one. The first chapter of revelation is so profound it supports many of the foundational truths of christian theology in just the first ten verses. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The judgeship of jesus christ was stipulated in john 5. This quiz supports a summary study of the last book of the bible variously referred to as revelation, book of revelation, book of the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, apocalypse, or in popular misreference revelations. There are some things in the book that may be difficult to understand. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet.

Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. In the book of the revelation to john, john is told in. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized.

I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the almighty. This is a twopart vision, where god is praised as creator chapter 4 and christ as powerful redeemer chapter 5. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min.

John indicates that the response of the wicked to the trumpet and bowl judgments is either a lack of repentance or men blasphemed god, but no mourning. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. To begin the new thoughts are about the role of authentic leadership and the leaders of the church then and the modernday evangelical church today, and who has been appointed them to that leadership and why it was given or handed down in the manner which is stated in. Jul 10, 2016 the things john has seen is found in this chapter. 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. And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. Revelation chapter 1 study guide flashcards quizlet.

A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. Introduction john, the apostle of jesus christ, was exiled to the island of patmos in order to prevent him from declaring the gospel of christ rev 1. With this in mind, let it be clear that majority of. A lamb standing as though slain took the scroll with seven seals. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation.

Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Those whose names were not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. This includes the things that will happen during the great tribulation period a period of seven years when god pours out his wrath on a christ rejecting world.

Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The only indication in the book of revelation of the wicked mourning occurs in revelation 6. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others.

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. Revelation the revelation series book 1 kindle edition. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. T he book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. 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. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. Jul 31, 2006 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. And so begins this wonderful book of the revelation of jesus christ. The opening indicates the order of the messages transmission. These are the things that will happen in the future.

Jul 08, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. All the events of revelationthe end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the lamb. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book. Christ tells john to write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Oct 12, 2017 questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. Hyles excellent book, lets study the revelation reasons some oppose the study of revelation. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, revelation 1. This last book of the bible is written to the church. It has subdivisions of introduction, salutation, the theme, and the vision. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions.

The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. The book of life is opened, and the dead are judged according to their works. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter.

And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. Revelation chapter 1 sermon by jason callihan, revelation 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. The book of revelation chapter 1 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Though the wicked shall wail at christs appearing, the saints must give consent to the judgments of god as well as to his mercies. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.