Understanding the book of revelation kjv bible study

The revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

Whether were looking for gospel meaning or struggling with understanding revelations in the bible, historical bible study can help us find our way. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Understanding daniel and the revelation plus supplementary material by p. Revelation is rooted in the prophecies of the old testament, so we find clues to the meaning of many of its symbols in daniel and other old testament prophecies. They find its strange symbols and images puzzling and mysterious. Temple second edition 2011 thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future.

The day and time when he had this vision was the lords day, the christian sabbath, the first. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. The workbooks provide materials and resources to help students understand the scriptures as the infallible, inspired word of god about jesus christ. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an. The foundations and pillars ministry 1204 besstown rd beersheba springs tn 37305. For a better understanding of revelation, the student is urged to compare various interpretations offered by scholars and to consult different translations of the bible. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.

The book of revelation kjv audio holy bible high quality and best. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Understanding the book of revelation 15 understanding the seven churches of revelation 10 i was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 11 saying, i am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Then, through johns visions, you can take one of the most fascinating journeys in the bible.

For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. As mentioned before, the books very name means to reveal to unveil, to open to understanding what otherwise could not be comprehended. This is the reason that a knowledge of the rest of the bible is imperative to an understanding of the book of revelation. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his. 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. However, the document that our living lord jesus christ instructed john to write, refers to itself as the revelation of jesus christ. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative. Sadly, for the most part, a true teaching, hearing, understanding and keeping of the.

Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Also, jesus christ is the revealer, the one who opens the seals revelation 1. In the book of revelation corrections, for instance, the angels of the various earthly churches become the servants presiding officers of. Many people say that the book is in signs or coded thus only few people can understand it. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the. Study guide for revelation 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. It is calculated that there are over five hundred references or allusions to the old testament in revelation and that, of its 404. There is precious information to be discovered in a thorough study of the book of revelations. An important key to understanding revelation is that the bible interprets itself. Chuck smith study guide for revelation blue letter bible.

The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Understanding the book of revelation is an excellent christian booklet with revelation bible charts that explain the symbols. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The book is presented in the form of a great drama. Acting by the spirit of prophecy and revelation, joseph smith corrected portions, but not all, of what is amiss in the king james version of the bible. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the.

The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Each question can be answered from the biblical text or the comments offered at the end of each lesson. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. In this journey, you will first be able to find yourself and your church in one of the seven churches. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. This study is prepared from the new king james version. This commentary has yet to go through advanced theological. This commentary has been through advanced checking. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible.

Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. Perhaps the most important thing is for us to determine the original meaning the book would have had to the recipients. Its first verse tells us it was written to reveal things which must shortly take. Please note that we have made this video production. Yet most people believe that this final book of the bible cannot be understood at allthat its language and symbols are too confusing to make sense. The book s very name mean a revealing, a way to gain understanding. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Ben witherington iii, author of the following article, asking the right question, once hitched a ride from a couple who believed the earth was flat. Some believe the bible s last prophetic book is closed, meaning no one as yet can understand it. The book of revelation is so easy to read and understand. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e.

Includes definitions, symbols, ways of approaching the text, and different interpretations. We can understand the book even though we might not understand every signsymbol. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. An easyenglish study unit 2800 word vocabulary on the new testament from acts to revelation. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. These workbooks are also available professionally printed. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The holy bible revelation 1 kjv bible study youtube. We find, however, a key verse which refutes this claim which states, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show to his servants the things that are ordained to come to pass shortly revelation 1. Introduction to the book of revelation true bible study. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the bible revelation.

The book of revelation the last book in the bible is, to many people, its most confusing. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. Kjv, word study bible, leathersoft, purple, thumb indexed, red letter edition. The king james bible entitles this book as the book of revelation. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. The book of revelation is coded and was coded by the writer, apostle john, for several reasons. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches. Rose, im only guessing you read matthew henrys commentary. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.

This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Understanding the book of revelation pamphlet is a basic guide to bible prophecy. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james.

Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of. 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. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. These free bible study class books include questions, assignments, and study guides for bible classes, families, churches, or individuals. 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. James versebyverse bible study of the book of revelation consists of live sunday morning recordings, which are also broadcasted on etc radio. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did.