Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans.
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 book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. This needs to be kept in mind in a special way as we study the book of revelationeven more than in the gospels. Overviewin this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at johns apocalyptic vision and considering how it speaks to our faith and life as we await the. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible say. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest.
As its first verse declares, it is the revelation from jesus christ to show his servants what must soon take place. Thoughtful bible students agree almost universally that we are living near the end of the age, and that. A study on the book of revelation the catholic company. We touch on themes of the apocalypse and apolyptic literature, the end times, eschatology, the millennium, tribulation, satan, the antichrist, final judgment, and the new heavens and the new earth. It warned of the disasters and persecutions about to take place. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4.
You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. Out of the darkness and confusion of these trouble times shone the book of revelation. The book of revelation this course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Hahn examines the various ways that protestants and catholics understand the book of revelation, revealing how the prophecies of the book of revelation were first realized in the firstcentury transition from the old covenant to the new. The life lessons study series by max lucado continues to be one of the. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Read the whole book of revelation at least once or more. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in.
In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. What is truly great about macarthur bible studies books are that they give you the background on the book, which includes the author if any, the lifestyle at the time it was written and the books significance. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Nicholas orthodox church scripture study bible study book of revelations with fr. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. And it revealed the judgment of god on his enemies and the victory of the church. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of evil and death and hell. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. It is the only book in the bible with the promise of a blessing to those who read, hear, and pay attention to it. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a.
John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. The ruler of kings on earth is an indepth turning to gods word bible study lessonwith an imprimaturbased on the book of revelation 1. In it we see glimpses of jesus that cannot be found in any other place. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge. What is truly great about macarthur bible studies books are that they give you the background on the book, which includes the author if any, the lifestyle at the time it was written and the book s significance. Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by.
Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Apr 05, 2009 it is the only book in the bible with the promise of a blessing to those who read, hear, and pay attention to it. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. The bible as a whole tells us what he has done, what he is doing, and what he will do. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66. John wrote revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth.
Revelation bible study book of revelation bible study. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. Disciple lessons is an 8lesson, interative internet bible study series. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Macarthurs presentation of this book of the bible is an insightful undertaking.
Ten bible studies that include brief background notes and open questions. Eastern orthodox bible study the book of revelation class. Please download a pdf version of the bible study of the book of revelation here please download an ms word version of the bible study of the book of revelation here. There is precious information to be discovered in a thorough study of the book of revelations. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. However, the document that our living lord jesus christ instructed john to write, refers to itself as the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides.
Bible study courses revelation bible study courses. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. John macarthur takes readers through the book of revelation with its vivid imagery, assuring christians that god is in control of all past, present, and future events. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets by rabbi k. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. Make a list of verses containing phrases or words that indicate that the message of the book. The gospels of matthew, mark, luke, and john look back in time and reveal jesus living on this earth as a man, but. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, the macarthur bible studies are an invaluable tool for bible students of all ages. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. A womans battle plan to serious, specific and strategic prayer. The faithful witness has been granted an imprimatur and can be purchased from our website shop if you have a question for our authors, click on the ask us. Eastern orthodox bible study the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Christians for christ ministries book of revelation. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The book contains prophetic visions of the future given by god to john rev. The book of revelation emphasizes both what he is doing and what he will do. It was the message of hope the church needed to hear. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed.
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