The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Dec 06, 2001 the messages to the seven churches of revelation 2 and 3 offer an interesting collection of names for jesus christ. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. This course is an ongoing study of the book of revelation to discover the way jesus christ is revealed so that we might be prepared for his coming. The lamb comes to save the people because in the imagery, the lamb is the messiah and. Benjamin franklin atkinson twentyone plain, logical, practical, scriptural, soul winning sermons clarifying the great visions of revelation. Revelation 20 with notes then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit abyss and a great chain. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The revelation of jesus christ, that is, the unveiling, revealing, and presentation to earth and heaven of the lord jesus christ as. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Who hath sent forth his angel from before his throne, to testify unto those who are the seven servants over the seven churches. Consistent with scripture, the book of revelation also gives insight into the deity of jesus christ. Each message begins with an explanation of who the message is from and in each case different terminology is used. In the revelation, the unveiling of jesus christ, you will view ten animated videos portraying the events the apostle john was shown on the isle of patmos.
The final book in the bible contains mysteries that most people would not understand on first reading. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. All can benefit from this careful approach to the book of revelation. The book of revelation is a spiritual vision of the person of jesus christ and more specifically jesus christ in his people. The throne room of god imagine the scene the apostle john must have experienced as he witnessed the throne room of god in revelation 45. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt.
Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. What the bible says about revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ, which. However, the true author of revelation is god and jesus christ is the one who have the revelation to an angel to give to john. He is a glorious savior, and we need him to be both harshly just with sinners, and we need him to be tenderly merciful toward those who repent. While the book of revelation can feel intimidating and appear dark and foreboding, with its chaotic imagery and intense scenes of violence, focusing on the lamb allows us to keep johns central theme front and center. The book of revelation starts by telling us the full title of the book itself. This, if you only knew, is a cause for great celebration in heavenly places. Summary of the revelation of jesus christ true bible study. He was a first cousin of jesus and was exiled to the greek island of patmos because of his faith. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla.
Revelation begins with letters from christ himself to these churches, letters that include commendation, criticism, and comfort. How does the book of revelation apply to the modernday church. This word is usually used today to refer to divinelydestructive events, because the book of revelation has practically become synonymous. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The bibles last book, called revelation or apocalypse, has awed christians for two thousand years. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his. Most consider the entire book of 22 chapters as the revelation of jesus christ. Jesus, the lion of the tribe of judah, also comforts us as a gentle lamb. While there, god gave him visions of the second coming of jesus christ to the earth and the events that would precede this event. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and. It is a revelation given by jesus christ from heaven, now that god has raised him from the dead. The visions have become known as the book of revelation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christ centered approach to the book of revelation. But it is a book the promises to bless and enrich the life of every believer who reads, hears and obeys this revelation of jesus christ.
Revelation nasb the revelation of jesus christ the. But the book of revelation holds the key to understanding the second coming of jesus christ. God gave him this revelation in order to show to his servants what must happen very soon. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. The deity of jesus christ in the book of revelation please. The holy ghost is a revelator, said joseph smith, and no man can receive the holy ghost without receiving revelations. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. Through revelation, the lord provides individual guidance for every person who seeks it and who has faith, repents, and is obedient to the gospel of jesus christ. Pastor kong hee kicked off the first of this 12week bible study series last wednesday.
Revelation was among the last books accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the. Test the revelation of jesus christ flashcards quizlet. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. His academic background and extensive travel in the middle east made him unusually capable of preparing theological and eschatological studies. Commentary on the book of revelation kindle edition by ranko stefanovic. On earth, however, these things go unappreciated by most. 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. This book is one written in the temple and included in the missionary library. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion.
The sights and sounds exceeded anything he could have fully explained in human words. Understanding the book of revelation church of jesus christ. Jesus is the central figure, and whatever else we may learn about world events in the past or the future can only find its true context in a deeper understanding of jesus christ. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, berean study bible. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. Book of revelation apocalypse seal broken after swarm reaches china a locust plague which has now reached coronavirusstruck china may be the fifth trumpet prophesied in. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. The term apokalupsis is revelation, manifestation, appearing, or unveiling. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The faithful on the sea of glass worship god while 7 angels come out of the temple to pour out the wrath of god on those who have rejected the gospel and are persecuting the faithful.
He authored numerous books on theology and biblical prophecy, including the revelation of jesus christ, jesus christ our lord, and daniel. The book of revelation was written for our time and you can now understand it. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold.
Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition 9781883925673. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. But he promised that he would never leave us without help from the comforter, the. Through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Smith 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Introduction to the book of revelation the apostle john received this extraordinary revelation from the lord jesus christ while living on the island of patmos during the latter part of the 1st century a.
Around 95 ad, the apostle john was exiled onto a little island called patmos. In the nt, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The revelation of jesus christ certainly unveils many aspects of the glory of christ and truths about him. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ. The book of revelation is feared by many christians, and completely understood by others. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels. Apr 06, 2009 jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. We are immediately told that this book contains the revelation of jesus christ. 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.
Jesus the christ is most beneficial book a person could ever read next to the scriptures. Much of it, of course, will also be about jesus, but above all the title is saying that the book is from jesus. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and satan, and bound him for one thousand years, and threw him into the pit abyss. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with seven seals. The greek word translated revelation is apokalupsis, for which reason men refer to it as the apocalypse. Talmage depicts the life from beginning to end of the savior and he does an amazing job. The revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation notes from the south michigan teacher training school and michigan bible school charles coats, instructor july dec. Apr 20, 2014 mix the book of revelation full movie youtube. Apokalupsis iesou christou, revelation of jesus christ. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name.
John recorded the message but is not the true author of the book. Yet in faithfulness to christ, john penned his vision for us. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new american standard bible nasb the revelation of jesus christ.
Start studying test the revelation of jesus christ. Introduction the revelation of jesus christ certainly unveils many aspects of the glory of christ and truths about him. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book of. The 70week prophecy jesus, the recycled redeemer names of christ in revelation. Revelation 1 commentary the revelation of jesus christ. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. It is a vision of the restoration of all things under jesus christ as lord. This is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon come to pass. Jesus is the lamb of god and the lamb comes into revelation a few times, including revelation 5. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax.
This book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. The book of revelation talks about jesus throughout the book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. If the triumph of christ is illustrated by jesus ascending to take the book and open it rev. The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden.
The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. The revelation of jesus christ the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Revelation 15 pictures the close of probation when everyone on earth will have decided for or against the gospel. Accompanying these ten videos is a 268page hardback book that will assist you in your study of the book written 2,000 years ago for those of us who live in these end times. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christ centered approach to the book of revelation. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. The seven seals explained the seals are the second main division of revelation, and cover chapters 4 to 7.
Walvoord, longtime president of dallas theological seminary, was one of the most prominent evangelical scholars of his generation. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation full movie, the revelation of jesus christ. If jesus is the immediate source of the revelation, god is its ultimate source. The deity of jesus christ in the book of revelation. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople.