Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. A downtoearth guide to understanding the life lessons from revelation. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The rise of television programs, radio broadcasts, and books has only compounded this problem.
Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. In this part series the bible study podcast tackles this difficult book. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Revelation is the story of a revelation given to the apostle john late in his life while he was in exile on the island of patmos.
If you enjoy bible study and the book of revelations you will enjoy reading revelations. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. 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. Scott hahn in an intense versebyverse study of the new testaments most prophetic book. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
But you can change all this with the classic 12 cd series the end. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc.
All references for the course are found in the course bibliography. One of the most difficult books in the bible and most misused is the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and. Discover books of the bible this web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson. It would be a definite help to you if you would read the passages discussed from the bible as you study, bearing in mind as you read that these sermon notes were used to teach the laymen the basic truths of the revelation. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible.
For an overview of the course please refer to the course outline. Introduction to the book of revelation true bible study. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. 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.
The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. May the study of the revelation truly be as the name impliesan unveiling of the truths found in this wonderful book. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. 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. The revelation in this book originated with god the father who gave it to jesus christ who then showed it to the apostle john who wrote it down to show his. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. A study in the book of revelation, and its brand new 170page study guide. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. In this dramatic biblestudy, scott hahn explains that for those willing to examine the historical background of the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes many central doctrines of the catholic faith. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood.
The bible was written so that average people could read the. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1 youtube. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
You might want to read maurice a williams new book revelations. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are explained like the one for the book of revelation which took a year to complete. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. Apart from the book of revelation, john has written other bible books which are. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. This study will guide you through the letters in the book of revelation and help you pull powerful lessons from the text. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. The unsaved are reading the bible without realizing it. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In revelations, children can learn about the lambs book of life, which is a book containing the names of all the people who believe in jesus and have lived with jesus in their hearts. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation.
The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad. 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. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The notes from thomas nelson publishings king james study bible state that only redeemed and glorified people will have access to or dwell in the new jerusalem. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events constituting the whole book. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. They are divided into two sections labeled old testament and new testament. What is the best workbook to study the book of revelation. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
David pawson suggests ten reasons as the rationale for revelation bible study. 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. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Why should every believer read the 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. Introduction to the study of the book of revelation. By the way, she is a christian, and she gets a great deal of scripture into her books.