In this article, i will provide insight about the fifth seal and answer whether it has already been opened. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Jun 09, 2014 the end times are a complex subject, and its very easy to be deceived about their meaning even if you study the bible with the best of intentions. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Most christians believe that the book of revelation refers to events which are to take place in the future, but this view may be only partially right. This revelation was given to him by god the father. The key to understanding the book of revelation involves prayer, bible study, and getting good conservative commentaries. Revelation timeline chart revelation bible study, book of. If god devoted onefourth of the scriptures to the subject of prophecy, it certainly behooves us to give attention to it. Others think they understand the prophecies of the bibleand this is probably most true of the book of revelation.
The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Elaine pagels is a harrington spear paine professor of religion, princeton university. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Prophecy central revelation in the blue letter bible text, versions, commentaries, audio messages and more. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The book of revelation doesnt mean what you think biblical. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Nathan jones teaches through revelation from the point of view of the 72 angels and classes of angels and demons found in revelation in his book the mighty angels of revelation. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose.
The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. For those who desire to dig deeper, the revelation record tyndale house, 1983 by henry morris presents a detailed verse by verse analysis. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. It ends in the cataclysmic destruction of the earth. Those who seek to be the most literal will find themselves the most often at odds with the truth. 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. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary. The opening of the fifth seal described in the book of revelation is a topic of much debate.
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 end. The map of the end time events have been chronicled in the bible for thousands of years. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Third, there is controversy about when the book was written, and ones understanding of when revelation was written can strongly influence ones interpretation of what revelation means. 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.
The book of revelation is the most difficult of all new testament books to interpret because of the extensive symbolism. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Although these issues make the interpretation of the details more difficult, the basic theme of revelation is clear enough. The present knowledge that has been attained of this prophetic book is. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. Revelation is an apocalyptic prophecy with an epistolary introduction. A lot of people think the book of revelation is a very difficult book but i think it can be explained very easily. Apr 06, 2020 this very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. 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. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
Many people think that it is a chronological record of events from start to finish and that the entirety of revelation is prophecy. 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 book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. While all judgment prophecies are harsh and frightening, the revelation prophecy stands out as the most terrifying. In order to understand the time line of events in revelation, it is important to understand how the book of revelation is structured. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Second, the book was written to show how all of prophecy focuses on jesus christ, his person and his program for the world. The very beginning of the book tell us that revelation is a book of written in signs and. Im a pastor, seminarian, collector of books, and lover of all things revelation. Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Study your bible, and even go and attend bible prophecy conferences and church services, and you will soon discover that the book of revelation is not as hard to understand as you first believed. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Some believe the opening of the fifth seal has already occurred while others argue that it has not happened yet. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. What i also believe is the book of revelation is a discipleship manual.
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 explained in under 5 minutes youtube. An introduction, analysis, and commentary on the book of revelation collins, oral e. The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. These symbols, which often seem strange and bizarre, have resulted in. Nov 11, 2018 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 end. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teachin. Endtime ministries has developed materials that explain the book of revelation so that each prophecy makes sense in the context of todays society. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible.
Why preacher fears end of world in 2020 after prophecies fulfilled. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. If the book of revelation is the only book in the new testament given exclusive to prophecy, does it not deserve our time to study it. Recommended books on bible prophecy prophecy lamb and.
It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. In revelation, 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. Oct 31, 2017 understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose gods wrath and mercy during the seven trumpets if separated from the larger context of this book, this chapter could make god appear to be very cruel and unfairly harsh so please read subsequent chapters as soon as possible. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. The book of revelation is a book of signs, so far the most passionate predictors have been the most shamefaced failures. Bible study, we are introduced to the most famous piece of prophetic. It is not merely a re telling of what can be learned in the old testament, or elsewhere in the new. The book contains elements of gods plan that were revealed decades after the rest of the bible was recorded. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation. The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ. The book of revelation is hard to understand if you have not read it and studied it. Bible prophecy for everyone kindle edition by hampson, todd.
What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible. Revelation and the endtime timeline bible prophecy and truth. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12.