Revelation chapter 1 introduction and salutation 1. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. 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. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure.
Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. And he sent and signified itby his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things that he saw. Revelation chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander. The book of 1 peter kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby.
I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. It includes the historical setting, timing and purpose, a discussion of the four most popular methods of interpretation and a versebyverse commentary of chapter one.
Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. In chapters 2 and 3 in the book of revelation, the apostle john was the then living messenger who sent his new message to the seven churches of asia minor. He wanted jesus to show these things to his own servants. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who. This book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, rev 1.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible.
If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Verse click for chapter new international version the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. All written things in chapter 2 through to the end of chapter 22, in the book of revelation, were written immediately by the apostle john as he saw visions and heard oracles them. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Jul 08, 20 to get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free copies. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Oct 12, 2017 questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. John didnt receive a dry, dead, theological explanation of future events. This last book of the bible is written to the church.
Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants things which must shortly take place. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things that he saw. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. Jesus sent his angel to show them to me, his servant john. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last.
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 book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Book of revelation chapter 1 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. 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. John the divine 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. In this book of john, it shows jesus as god manifest in the flesh. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark.
Revelation chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. Revelation 1new international version niv prologue. Prologue 1 the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order.
The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1. We start revelation chapter one with not a theological trip, but a spiritual journey into the future as we begin the study of the book of revelation written by john the apostle while imprisoned on the island of patmos. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, rev 1. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. The key verse, write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later rev. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. Is what is written in the book of truth or book of life, as it is called in the.
Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius.
This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. Then he was also told to write about the things that exist in 90ad things which are. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Scourby you bible, ranked the no 1 bible app by theology degrees, bible. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
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