I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis. It does not speak of an era or time span, but signifies the right time, the right moment, the opportune time. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Verses this book is the revelation of jesus christ.
The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. Because they neglect the book revelation, many people miss this blessing. The book of revelation is prophetical in nature and contains much symbolism which is most likely the reason that it is many times thought to be the most misunderstood book in the entire bible. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Nov, 2016 bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 1 part 3. References will be made to these identifiers in chapters 23.
Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. T he book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. 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. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This is the first of seven beatitudes of revelation revelation 1. These are the things that will happen in the future.
Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. Questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. Revelation chapter 1 opens with a prologue that lets the reader know that the revelation is from jesus christ himself. They are based in part on steve greggs book revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The purpose for the giving of the revelation of jesus christ is stated in the first verse.
John begins the book of revelation by saying those who read it are blessed because the time is near. He made this known by sending an angel to his servant, john, who had been exiled to the island of patmos. What john has seen is the risen glorified christ in chapter 1. Churches of revelation 23 john introduces in verses the purpose for writing down this prophecy. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Chapters two and three contains personal letters directly from the lord to seve n churches. Each letter makes some reference to the vision noted in chapter one. In the next section of the book we see a vision of the things which shall be, from revelation 4. Revelation niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. For example, the anglican church virtually omits revelation in its regular schedule of readings for both public worship and private devotions.
He sent him to show these revelations to his servant slave john. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 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. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
There is a description of johns work in the first five verses in this chapter. As class begins, ask students if they can explain the meaning of the word apocalypse. Its in this setting that john receives the words of the book of revelation. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix gerald n. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The lord jesus christ handles each church by name and by deeds. There are some things in the book that may be difficult to understand. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Also before class, obtain a picture or small statue of jesus christ and cover it with a cloth. Each letter represents the church historically, doctrinally, and individually. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. Thus it is seen that though the rise and fall of earths. Study guide for revelation 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. 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. All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title.
Dec 14, 2016 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Happy is the one who reads this book, and happy are those who listen to the words of this prophetic message and obey what is written in this. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. Enoch repeatedly, and forms no sure proof of an original text overlaid with editorial touches. 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.
A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The book of revelation can be divided into two sections. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. The mark of the beast bible prophecy movie duration. He gave them to show his servants what must happen soon.
Revelation kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Apr 26, 2011 summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of. Revelation chapter 1 introduction and salutation 1. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 1 part 3.
The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Gods word is just as true in its prophecies as it is in its history. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place. From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. 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. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. References will be made to these identifiers in chapters 2 3. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god.