Included in this course is a careful examination of the letters to the seven churches, what we will see right after the rapture, the judgments of god, christ return to this earth, the millennial kingdom and eternity. An overview of revelation multimedia training kit covers the book of revelation verse by verse. They provide historical context, prophetic interpretation and application. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ. It is a book that is meant to be shared and used for inspiration for all. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future. Among the things found in this book was the idea that revelation was speaking about such things as the soviet union, nuclear attacks between the ussr and the us, etc. Second, like many other parts of scripture, the revelation had clear meaning to those who read it when the book was written, and yet has a prophetic meaning also. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Click on any of the articles or resources to explore expert analysis of the book of revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
This course contains a detailed study of the prophecies contained in the book of revelation. This gospel was the good news john the baptist, jesus, and the twelve. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Resting upon the book of acts we see the precious epistles. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. Advocates of a late date take it as proof of the book being written around 91ad but iraneaus never explicitly says so. The book of revelation is intended to give us endurance and hope.
Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. First, the revelation was a spiritinspired tract to encourage believers facing trials and persecution. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Reagans video program, revelation revealed, presents a sweeping overview of the entire book of revelation. The power of fulfilled prophecy baptist messenger of. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand.
We always interpret narrative literally genesis, exodus, the gospels, etc apocalyptic literature is another story. It has been a great privilege to study and preach through the book of revelation these past few months you can. Understanding the bible requires diligence and hard work. Hyles excellent book, lets study the revelation reasons some oppose the study of revelation. Perhaps is not surprising, then, that people are equally confused by its journey into the new testament canon. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. You will naturally want to know what god is going to do next. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life.
Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation wikipedia. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The reception of the book of revelation in the early church. The book of revelation is practical and applicable. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. I am completing a set of sermon notes to be used by pastors when preaching the book of revelation. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. 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. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. There are 4 common methods of interpretation concerning the biblical book of revelation.
Pope written by philip melanchthon 1537, the westminster confession, article 25. To those living under oppression today, this book is very important. Sproul refers to as apocalyptic language read, the last days according to jesus, has to be highly considered when interpreting the book. Historicism, a method of interpretation in christian eschatology which associates biblical prophecies with actual historical events and identifies symbolic beings with historical persons or societies, has been applied to the book of revelation by many writers. The preterist meaning past view errantly claims that revelation was all fulfilled by the end of the 1st century. Interpretation of scripture everything must have a proper foundation.
Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. He demonstrate over and over that if you will accept its. Throughout the whole bible the biblical authors often times interpret apocalyptic literature symbolically. To many christians, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Then, the crowning glory of the entire pyramid of truth, the wonderful book of revelation, the consummation of all prophecy shedding forth its glorious light upon the rest of the pyramid. Tyconiuss book of rules, deeply admired by augustine with its seven principles of interpretation, strongly influenced not only ongoing interpretation of the revelation but the whole of medieval exegesis. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Discipleship bible study revelation studies lesson one. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the book of the revelation, jesus is going to reveal the future. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. The book of revelation is a vision being recorded by john, what thou seest, write in a book revelation 1.
It gives you a great set of help to use scriptures to understand what is going on in the world that is just as relevant today as it was 75 years ago. Despite the difficulty and ambiguity of interpretation, this book has a message and is an inspired word from god to his people in every age. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. And thats exactly why we are going to spend the next year going through revelation chapter by. He emphasizes that the book of revelation is not difficult to understand. The prologue revelation chapter 1 the book is introduced, and opens with the declaration that the things must soon take place. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Perhaps as much as any other nt book, we have evidence for an early, widespread, and consistent reception of revelation. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. 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.
Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Note that this could have been in reference to the book of revelation being circulated widely seen by many, in reference to john still being alive last seen, or a reference to the dating of the book itself being written. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. The book of revelation focuses on how bad the world is. Hundreds of the people asked that the notes of this study be published. The book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by. The revelation of jesus christ should be interpreted as both a subjective and an. Over the next 20 years, through studying the prophecies of daniel in dan. By his own counsel spurgeon should not be used as an authority on the interpretation of prophecy, that was not his area of ministry, he was an evangelist, and a giftedly brilliant evangelist to be sure, but not an interpreter of prophecy, including those contained in the most highly prophetic book of the entire bible, the revelation of jesus. Like most southern baptist churches in the 90s, we talked a lot about the rapture, the antichrist, the tribulation, and miscellaneous details we. As a new believer you may find yourself drawn to the book of revelation. The book of revelation has 2 different genres in it.
In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. The book of revelation independent baptist online college. In the 1970s there was an extremely popular book titled the late great planet earth which allegedly interpreted the book of revelation. There are differences of opinion, differing views, and differing methods of interpretation concerning this section of revelation. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. We have derived that understanding from the book of revelation, which has also been called the apocalypse and which begins with the words. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
It is worth the extra effort necessary to study this unique book. General outlinerevelation would be excellent for sunday school or for pastors who desire to preach. Preaching workshop untangles book of revelation southwestern. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Exploring the book of revelation baptist messenger of oklahoma. In 2011, the baptist messenger produced this original series entitled exploring the book of revelation. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. For a year and a half i taught the book of revelation to the midweek crowds of the miller road baptist church in garland, texas. John sees jesus, and jesus commands him to write the things he sees and send them to the churches. An introduction to the book of revelation, including issues in interpretation, ways to understand the time frame of the book, and an outline. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
There is little doubt that most people are confused by the book of revelation. The historicist view follows a straight line of continuous fulfillment of prophecy which starts in daniels time and goes through john. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. Schreiner new testament scholar at the southern baptist theological seminary holds a pretty unique balance when interpreting revelationhe. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. Why have we asked some of the most respected scholars in southern baptist life to address the topic of the various approaches to interpretation. Why have we asked some of the most respected scholars in southern baptist life to address the topic of the various approaches to interpretation of the book of revelation and end times. Reagans book, wrath and glory, covers the book of revelation chapter by chapter.
Pastor aldermans outline book will help you not only to understand revelation but enable you to help others to know this great book. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. Revelation an alliterated exposition of the last book in the bible by pastor max alderman bible baptist church 889 hwy 24 statesboro, ga 30458 9127645615 permission graciously granted to to offer this work to our members please do not distribute this work. With the release of the new left behind movie, christians once again are discussing the end times. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw.
From early on the book of revelation was more widely accepted in the west than in the east. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Borings sectionbysection commentary explores the meaning of johns vision and explains interpretive difficulties in light of the books central focusthe risen christ who continues to speak to his church through the spirit. It occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Exploring the book of revelation baptist messenger of. Revelation is one of those debated books in the early church, along with books like 2 peter, 2. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention.
David reagan presents an overview of the entire book of revelation, covering the book chapter by chapter. An interpretation for today and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Basics for interpreting the book of revelation biblical reasoning. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. This book is all about revealing, not hiding things. The book of daniel was a sealed book until the time of the end daniel 12. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries. An outline of the book of revelation beyond revelation. Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the.
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