Revelation is indeed sent as a letter with a traditional greeting, direct messages to the recipients re 23, and a sendoff re 22. There is a lot of confusion about what is happening in our world today and the events described in the book of revelation. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In the opening chapter, doyle begins with a wellreasoned appeal for the existence of life after death. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. 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. The books vivid imagery and striking symbolism have produced 4 main interpretive approaches. Thanks to a new book written by washington post national investigative reporter carol leonnig and white house bureau chief philip rucker, who are both pulitzer prize winners, we now have a clearer. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. The new view, therefore, began to argue that none of the events described in the book of revelation after chapters i. No other book of the new testament feels like revelation.
In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Revelation has been called the most controversial book in the bible, for good reason. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The book of revelation asv american standard version.
Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. He was a first cousin of jesus and was exiled to the greek island of patmos. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Shoenfeld 1988 is the best possible book on the subject. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Here is what we know about the book and the reactions to its reported content. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god.
It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical. It is a book that has prompted endless discussions about the end times with theological divisions forming around epicenters such as the rapture and the millennium. Its not one of my favourite bible books, but its one of the more interesting and important parts of the new testament. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Revelation is filled with obscure and fantastic symbolism, and it teems with mystical references. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. New heaven and new earth a unique promise blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation.
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 authors nightmarish prophecies and visions of natural disasters, violence, bloodshed, revenge, and. The book of revelation calls christians to remain faithful to god and christ and to resist the powers of evil in the conviction that god will prevail and bring salvation in the new jerusalem. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. A new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. This confusion has resulted in the belief that we, the church, will be going through part or all of the events of the seven year tribulation described in the book of.
Jan 26, 2012 this is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The coronavirus, the apocalypse, and the book of revelation. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Apocalypse, from the verb apokalypto, to reveal, is the name given to the last book in the bible. Here are 10 startling revelations from the new trump tell. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Interpreting the book of revelation guides to new testament. Jan 27, 2020 here is what we know about the book and the reactions to its reported content. This confusion has resulted in the belief that we, the church, will be going through part or all of the events of the seven year tribulation.
A testament to the lamb of god, ensign, december 2019. Mar 18, 2020 revelation has been called the most controversial book in the bible, for good reason. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events.
Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. What bolton says citing multiple people who had seen the unpublished manuscript, the. Although revelation is only a fairly minor part of the book, its utterly brilliant. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Interpreting the book of revelation guides to new testament exegesis michaels, j. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. Visions, prophecy and politics in the book of revelation, princeton university religious professor elaine pagels. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into.
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. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation is a book that many christians find confusing due to the foreign nature of its apocalyptic imagery. 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. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentary by ian paul isbn. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book next contains seven short letters of exhortation to the christian churches in the seven leading cities of asia minor ephesus 2.
The book consists of six cycles of visions, each of which warns of the dangers arising from sin and evil. New testament book of revelation synonyms, new testament book of revelation pronunciation, new testament book of revelation translation, english dictionary definition of new testament book of revelation. Kummel provides the following information on dating the apocalypse of john introduction to the new testament, pp. A new heaven and a new earth then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament. 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. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. The new revelation is a collection of his musings on such topics as ghosts, mediums, religion, and the afterlife. What bolton says citing multiple people who had seen the unpublished manuscript, the new york times reported that.
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. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Unfortunately, it is only as a historical curiosity that the book has any real value. Jan 02, 2020 we are shown the duties of all creatures and angels of heaven and the promises of the saints that will live forever with jesus in the new jerusalem. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Join amir for a teaching on the book of revelation. New testament book of revelation definition of new. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
1481 1225 1211 805 50 272 313 744 36 1023 138 716 480 1086 1302 976 1154 126 1209 897 481 1487 1389 416 1 1185 1428 1389 1495 1234 555 908 940 676