The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. 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. Jesus christ son of man, alpha and omega, king of kings, lamb, judge. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. Test the revelation of jesus christ flashcards quizlet.
The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. The revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation notes from the south michigan teacher training school and michigan bible school charles coats, instructor july dec. This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events. The book of revelation includes over twentynine references to a lionlike lamb slain but standing which delivers victory in a manner reminiscent of the resurrected christ. This, if you only knew, is a cause for great celebration in heavenly places. The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden. Contemplating the faces of jesus in the book of revelation proposes, beyond prediction. The revelation of jesus christ, or the apocalypse of john, has been extraordinarily influential in christian life and theology. One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold. See more ideas about bible, jesus christ and john the evangelist. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
A companion to the book of revelation chop it into is sections 23, 45, 616, 1720, 2122. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. The revelation of jesus christ session 1 of 10 by j. Every other time the book refers to itself, it is as a prophecy v. The revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 the book. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christ centered approach to the book of revelation.
Martin luther felt it should not be included in the canon of scripture. While there, god gave him visions of the second coming of jesus christ to the earth and the events that would precede this event. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The book of revelation a testament to the lamb of god.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. On earth, however, these things go unappreciated by most. Apr 30, 2017 the revelation of jesus christ to john as written in the holy bible. The stage players for the book of revelation jesus creed. Some charge that much of the image of jesus in revelation is antagonistic to a loving and. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. The visions have become known as the book of revelation. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Benjamin franklin atkinson twentyone plain, logical, practical, scriptural, soul winning sermons clarifying the great visions of revelation. Smith 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. That the apocalypse of john is a revelation of jesus christ rev 1. The seventh seal and the beginning of the trumpets. Book of revelation overview through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. The logos bible software edition of revelation of jesus christ contains six commentaries which view the book of revelation from the perspective of dispensationalism. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
What does the phrase the testimony of jesus mean in. Baines and algernon pollock contributed to this collection. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. He authored numerous books on theology and biblical prophecy, including the revelation of jesus christ, jesus christ our lord, and daniel. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The book of revelation is one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. The book of revelation provides closure to the past, a revelation of jesus christ at present, and a perfect fulfillment of all prophecy in the future. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. The deity of jesus christ in the book of revelation. Summary of the revelation of jesus christ true bible study.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation of jesus christ. Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition 2nd edition. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Around 95 ad, the apostle john was exiled onto a little island called patmos. Introduction the revelation of jesus christ certainly unveils many aspects of the glory of christ and truths about him. If the triumph of christ is illustrated by jesus ascending to take the book and open it rev. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Revelation 1 commentary the revelation of jesus christ.
The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. In the first appearance of the lamb in revelation only the lamb which is of the tribe of judah, and the root of david is found worthy to take the judgment scroll from god and break the seals. An introduction to the revelation of jesus christ sermon. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible. This ensign article explains that to better understand the book of revelation, we should remember why it exists. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Consistent with scripture, the book of revelation also gives insight into the deity of jesus christ. God gave him this revelation in order to show to his servants what must happen very soon. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand.
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