Author of revelation in the new cambridge bible commentary series. Revelation is one of the most intriguing and misunderstood. It is not a commentary, but a thematic discussion of key ideas, people, and judgments. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Here is a link to a pdf of this study, which you can save. In the first chapter of revelation christ has promised a special blessings to those who study revelation. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
In this study of the book of revelation, we will be stepping into an unfamiliar world of angels, demons, lambs, lions, horses, dragons, seals ar e broken, trumpets blown, a nd contents of bowls poured out. Reading the book of revelation can be challenging the storyline twists and turns and isnt strictly chronological. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. The project gutenberg ebook of studies in the book of revela. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. Revelation timeline decoded bible study list of daniel and. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. Charts on the book of revelation kregel publications.
Here is a one page graphic that summarizes the fulfillment of. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. I believe this series seven churches of revelation has the potential to revolutionize. The book of revelation, the final book of the canon, has confused readers of the bible for centuries. Registration fee includes required text books and lecture handouts. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Competing systems of interpretation have muddied the water, yet the lens of focus applied. The book of revelation made easya short, lively, and topical study that will help you understand bible prophecy better. This is the latest edition, which is expanded and contains some important changes regarding the millennium passage in revelation 20 that resulted from deeper research into revelation.
The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. All of this attention has focused the light of deeper study on the book of revelation. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Everyone, including me, approaches the book of revelation with ignorance, bias and baggage. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. In 2004 allen graduated from dallas theological seminary with a master of theology degree.
We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Book of revelation timeline chart bible study notebook, bible study tools, bible study journal. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. This material is the result of years of study, reflection, research, organizing and writing. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. To get the most out of this method of study, it is important that the student put on his first century colored glasses to examine the text. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go. Because apocalyptic prophecy reveals the comprehensive ways of god, the books of daniel and revelation are not easy to understand at. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Obstacles in understanding revelation before we examine the book of revelation, a few introductory words may be helpful. Be the first to ask a question about the book of revelation made easy. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. The seven churches of revelation, as described in chapters two and three of.
These charts will be invaluable to anyone studying the book of. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. Before one can explore possible meanings for his time, he must recognize the essential meaning for the time when the. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. The bible was written so that average people could read the. You can also read this volume along with your bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and the wealth of other bible study tools in your digital library. Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is written unless such interpretation is highly improbable to spiritual reason, or against scripture elsewhere. In the notes which i have made on this book, i have attempted to avoid the pitfall of presenting something new and novel just for the sake of being different.
The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible. This seminar is an easytounderstand and common sense study of the great prophecies of the bible that is unique among such seminars dealing with seventhday adventist beliefs about bible prophecy and doctrine. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to. The author of the book of revelation the lord jesus christ the book of revelation a study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by clarence larkin author of the great book on dispensational truth self published philadelphia, pa. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. The book was written specifically to seven churches in asia modern turkey re. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others.
Prophecy made simple pdf download secrets unsealed. 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 book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible lahaye, tim, parker, timothy on. You can understand bible prophecy second edition 157 pp. This commentary has yet to go through advanced theological. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The rise of television programs, radio broadcasts, and books has only compounded this problem. The seven churches of revelation bible student archives.
Pdf contemporary analysis of the world that produced the book of revelation. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. Since the book of revelation made easy is fully integrated with logos, scripture passages are linked to your favorite translation for quick reference and to your hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts for originallanguage study. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. Its objective is to present our precious message in a profound yet simple manner gleaning the gems.
Pdf contemporary analysis of the world that produced the book of. Daniel and revelation by uriah smith 4 introduction that the book of daniel was written by the person whose name it bears, there is no reason to doubt. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Thus, a necessity of a sane approach to bible prophecy is all the greater. He is a licensed and ordained minister and has been teaching the bible for 20 years. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. Bible prophecy made easy the purpose of this revelation timeline decoded study is to give you the big picture of how all of the prophecies connect in their fulfillment. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Now in its second edition, kenneth gentrys the book of revelation made easy seeks to pry johns narrative of the victory of christs bride out of the grip of speculative futurists, and put it back in the hands of everyday christians.
Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. Ezekiel, who was contemporary with daniel, bears testimony, through the spirit of prophecy, to his. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. An easyenglish study unit 2800 word vocabulary on the new testament from acts to revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study.