Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. 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. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. Bible and will give you special insights as we study the book of revelation. 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. 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. Youll see how relevant the bible still is to us today. Drawing on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience studying and preaching gods word, this series combines chucks deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor to bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries. Explains how revelations context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the modern world.
The book of romans has a timeless message about the gospel, mans need to be justified in gods eyes, mans problem of sin, gods remedy for unrighteousness, and how to legitimize gods gospel message. I came to be in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Because nephis vision fits well into the apocalyptic genre of sacred literature, to which the book of revelation also belongs, great insights can be gained by studying the two visions together. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. Why is a very important question to ask, which you will see right from the very. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Well explore each major section of the book of revelation, beginning with the introduction in revelation 1. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. 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.
Christs redemption can only be perfect and complete when it has abolished all the works of. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Joseph smith gave us some important keys to this book. Given the page constraints i was amazed at the penetrating insights into revelation that were given. I have an acquaintance who presented a theory to me that the book of revelation is really just figurative language written to a specific people at that time, and was not meant to result in an expectation of jesus return, a tribulation period, or anything of the sort. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading insights on revelation swindolls living insights new testament commentary book 15. Some have done so with varying degrees of success but none so well, in my view, as dr. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on the island of patmos. For more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. I especially enjoyed the chapter on the preterist view by kenneth l. We cannot hope to solve these problems here, but we may perhaps find enough common ground to glean insights from the final book of the bible.
Give me an understanding heart so that i can passionately know and obey your truth. Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. The brilliance of revelation is that it provides a final answer to this problem, a hope that jesus will once and for all heal the wounds wrought by sin revelation 19, reign for a thousand years on earth revelation 20, and then recreate the world into a place that. Apr 19, 2020 although he had previously presented his insights into the book of revelation a number of times, in 1924 steiner ventured to give a completely new perspective in response to a request by priests of the christian community by relating the subject closely to the work of the modern priest. A careful examination of the book of revelation explains its purpose and what it is about. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. The book breaks naturally into five major visions plus a prologue and an epilogue on how these came to be written down. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. It is a real blessing to me and my wife and we are grateful to you and your wife for your ministry.
Your speaker is committed to using the bible as your only textbook, and will give you insights into the prophecies of daniel and revelation. Such people who are seeking divinely revealed insights into the mysteries of revelation, as opposed to settling for what wellmeaning bible. From the great vision of nephi, we gain significant insight into. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. For more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of believers. The book of revelation revealed, chapter by chapter youtube. Once we realize that this red dragon refers to the chinese communist party, it is not difficult to recognize that the prophecies in the book of. Give me revelation about the meaning of your ways so i can enjoy the reward of following them fully. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Although he had previously presented his insights into the book of revelation a number of times, in 1924 steiner ventured to give a completely new perspective in response to a request by priests of the christian community by relating the subject closely to the work of the modern priest.
Our presenters use materials from the voice of prophecy, a global bibleteaching ministry that has reached millions of people during our 90year history. All of this, however, is not meant to imply that the book of revelation is simple or easily understood. The tribulation will be a time of judgment, a time when those left on the earth after the rapture will suffer deeply for their nonbelief. The brilliance of revelation is that it provides a final answer to this problem, a hope that jesus will once and for all heal the wounds wrought by sin revelation 19, reign for a thousand years on earth revelation 20, and then recreate the world into a place that represents gods original design revelation 2122. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. This newly revised and expanded edition of insights on revelation explores one of the most perplexing books in scripture. A study guide by kay arthur and the staff of precept. The book of revelation provides the clearest biblical portrait of the events of the tribulation, dealing with the specifics of that terrible time chapters 418. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. Insights from the jst into the book of revelation religious studies. Guide me into the paths that please you, for i take delight in all that you say. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Insights on revelation swindolls living insights new testament commentary book 15 kindle edition by swindoll, charles r download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
What can help me understand the book of revelation. When studying events that are going to occur prior to and after the return of jesus christ to earth, many turn to the book of revelation. Program transcript series salvation in symbols and signs episode titled up to now. The location that will represent babylon the great is also a subject of much speculation. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of.
Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. This angel sent from jesus was on a mission to give john insights into the meaning of the visions within the book of revelation 22. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. Even before you begin to prepare to preach revelation its important to understand it. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is mans number. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Please do not consider any interpretation or idea expressed herein to be the final word on any aspect or portion of revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. For i always beseech the god of our lord jesus christthe father most gloriousto give you a spirit of wisdom and penetration through an intimate knowledge of him, world english bible.
To the one who is victorious, i will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as i was victorious and sat down with. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. 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. Insights on the bible an overview of the books of the. I will point out to thee the judgment of the great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters, with whom the kings of the earth committed lewdness, and they who were dwelling upon the earth were made drunk with the wine. The teachings of romans give insights into god and the bible, israel and the church, salvation and heaven, sin and condemnation. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Join us by zoom call to a last days study in the book of revelation beginning monday april 2020. This was a very helpful work that compares four scholarly approaches to the book of revelation. This revelation is in a questionandanswer format and gives us important insights into the book of revelation. Heres 5 insights that will show you how to understand the book of revelation whether you are reading it devotionally or studying it. For the wedding of the lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. By ernie and mary kroeger after this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, so that no wind would blow on the earth or on the sea or on any tree. God gave us the book of revelation not only to inform our minds but also to transform our lives. Dear rabbi schneider, i received your book in the mail. The book of revelation revealed, chapter by chapter. Some believe babylon the great represents a country while others believe it represents a city. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. Insights on revelation swindolls living insights new. Dec 26, 2019 because nephis vision fits well into the apocalyptic genre of sacred literature, to which the book of revelation also belongs, great insights can be gained by studying the two visions together. To many people, the book of revelation is the most mysterious and enigmatic book in the whole bible. Find resources here on the books of the bible that will add value to your personal study of the greatest book ever written. Cause my heart to bow before your words of wisdom and not to the wealth of. Because of modern prophets, we have some helps for understanding the book of revelation. And while this last book of the bible is indeed one of the primary places to find these prophecies, many do not realize that the book of daniel is an old testament complement to this intriguing new testament book.
Salvation in symbols and signs up to now three angels. Therefore, this book contains information god intends to disclose or reveal to humans, rather than conceal from us. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Christs redemption can only be perfect and complete when it has abolished all the works of the devil in every human being. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. And so i think this allows us to break down the book of revelation into these, broadly speaking, these parts where youve got jesus and the letters at the beginning, and then youve got the throne and the judgments in the middle, and then at the end youve got the harlot and then the king and then the bride. A lot of commentators have attempted to create a study of the book of revelation that would take into account all of scripture. It gives us insight into the realities of our situation, our enemies, our champion, and our true identity, and it calls us to patient endurance, hopeful purity, and courageous witness. The articles on this page provide insight on babylon the great. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early. As part of scripture, the book of revelation was given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3.
The prophet joseph smith, in a sermon delivered in 1843, stated that the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. It is with a vivid realization of my total unworthiness and weakness that i humbly submit to you, dear reader, the results of my twentyodd year research into the book of revelation. Introduction the introduction begins with a prologue in revelation 1.