Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Build a firm foundation by teaching kids about revelation with these fun, simple lessons. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Theres only one thing that bothers me about my church and that is they do not teach anything about endtimes prophecy. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. It is from this word that we get the english translation revelation. How is one to teach this challenging final book of the new testament. But when revelation was written and began to shed forth its light, we find the book of daniel opening up like the spring flowers in response to the warm sunshine. Introduction and commentary by homer hailey from baker. These lessons for kids on the seven churches of revelation are easy to use and all about jesus. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Teaching and preaching the book of revelation gail r. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. Worthy is the lamb by ray summers, broadman publishers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Secondly preliterate societies have an ability to retain and process words heard in a way that we have lost. In 7 years i have never heard 1 sermon in regards to the book of revelation or any other end times events as spoken of in the bible. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible.
Revelation a bible study in the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. In genesis, we have the beginning of all, in revelation, we have the end and goal of it all. Those who have put on the whole armor of god and are in the lords army the 144,000 sealed with the seal of the living god. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand.
Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. 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. Here are some tips and activities for teaching about the book of revelation and its symbols and meaning. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Studies in the book of revelation jack hayford ministries. Its main theme, or central focus, is the return of jesus christ. Most intriguing because it is mysterious, and mystery creates its own interest.
If you would like to dowload the teaching click the download link under the stream download column in chrome or firefox. Naturally we would like to know when they happened or when they will happen, but these questions divide the greatest specialists in biblical interpretation, so we mustnt imagine that we can resolve them. Please note that each video runtime is about 30 minutes each. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator.
Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. The book of daniel was a sealed book until the time of the end daniel 12. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The day will come when jesus returns and rights the wrongs in this world. And it unfolds the plans of god for these last days. The following text was utilized as the basis for discussion in a lecture of the free online course about the real meaning of the book of revelation.
It is also a book of glory, depicting the ultimate victory of our lord continue reading why the modern view of the book of revelation may be flawed. How did the early church fathers view the revelation of. John, which is a crytic and mystical scripture at the very end of the christian bible. Suttons book revelation revealed and several other books on this subject by dr. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Currently in the liturgies of daily mass we have been reading the book of revelation.
Why the modern view of the book of revelation may be flawed. To listen to one of pastor kens versebyverse bible studies, click the appropriate link below. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. If you would like to stream the teaching click the stream link under the stream download column. Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible. From the onset, it is made clear that the last book of the bible is the revelation of jesus christ himself. Since so much of the book is future, we have something to look forward to. With most books, the more we understand, the more unveiled the mystery, the less interesting the study. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature.
Every prophecy and promise, every purpose and covenant finds its fulfillment within its pages. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Oday he contemporary christian has two avenues of access to the book of revelation. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. John is the stenographer taking the letter, as well as the mailman who delivers it to us. Beale has compiled an exhaustive look into the biblical and extrabiblical allusions, historical backgrounds and textual nuances of revelation. You and your students will likely notice that during the catholic easter liturgies on sundays the second reading is taken from the book of revelation. Why the modern view of the book of revelation may be. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Materials for personal study and preaching preparation, with charts and questions for small group discussion.
The book of revelation describes itself as a revelation of jesus christ. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. The first three lessons are an introduction to the book of revelation covering the setting, the type of writings, and a quick tour of the themes of revelation. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. Apr 16, 2010 you and your students will likely notice that during the catholic easter liturgies on sundays the second reading is taken from the book of revelation. The assumption that the illiterate are unable to understand the book of revelation is probably false for two reasons. The book of revelation is possibly the most interesting of all the books of the bible. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. I have this syllabus and find it true to form to the teaching within the book of revelation. You may want to read the rest of ephesians chapter 6 to get your battle armor ready. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith.
Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. 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. 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. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. It is commonly read at the end of the liturgical year, for it bespeaks the end of, and passing qualities of all things of this world. The new testament says there are two israels sort of. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then.
This word means disclosure or revelation and conveys the idea of laying bare or uncovering. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united church of god. Therefore, reserve time for yourself as there is well over 3 hours of teaching here. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history futurists place the book primarily in the end times idealists view it as symbolic.
A 1page book on the book of revelation, the apocalypse of st. Examines materials on the eschatalogical and apocalyptic. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The last book of the bible, revelation, is also sometimes called the apocalypse.
The book of revelation the book of revelation, a free online course this free online course reveals how you can discover the true meaning of the revelation or apoclaypse of st. The israel of the flesh born a jew and the israel of the promise jews and gentiles who have faith in jesus rom. It is a personal letter written from him to his church. These lessons go into greater detail than this series does and you might want to use it instead of this set. Teaching series from revelation xenos christian fellowship. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Teaching about the book of revelation in catholic schools. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. Uncovering the truth some time ago, i posted a lesson i had written for our churchs sunday school classes about the book of revelation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation unveiled. I have done a teachers guide to revelation to be used with a fillintheblank workbook for lessons. It is the israel of the promise jesus that is the true israel of god gal.
Keys to revelation rather than a versebyverse examination, this tenpart teaching series on the book of revelation, originally presented on the spirit formed tv broadcast, is intended to help us grasp priorities, focus on practical truth, and find a deeper love for christ. Oct 14, 2005 the following text was utilized as the basis for discussion in a lecture of the free online course about the real meaning of the book of revelation. The book of revelation brings to us great changes in the course of the history of the world. The word comes from the greek word apokalupsis, which is used in the first verse. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. I have since then received several requests that i post the other lessons i had written on this subject. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. 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 book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon 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. Here we present the first chapter of the book of revelation with clarifications and meanings added in parentheses. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united. Beale this massive, more than 1,300page commentary will cost a small fortune, but it is worth its weight in gold and it weighs a ton. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. The atmosphere at first baptist church is one which encourages families to be together hence the sounds of children in recordings, and tim. Download the audio lecture here the transcription is here.