Revelation 1 commentary the revelation of jesus christ. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. An introduction to the revelation of jesus christ sermon. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches.
The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take. The book of revelation was written for our time and you can now understand it. 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. That the apocalypse of john is a revelation of jesus christ rev 1. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. The deity of jesus christ in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
The visions have become known as the book of revelation. Commentary on the book of revelation kindle edition by stefanovic, ranko. Apr 30, 2017 the revelation of jesus christ to john as written in the holy bible. Consistent with scripture, the book of revelation also gives insight into the deity of jesus christ. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition 2nd edition. This book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. The logos bible software edition of revelation of jesus christ contains six commentaries which view the book of revelation from the perspective of dispensationalism.
This, if you only knew, is a cause for great celebration in heavenly places. Benjamin franklin atkinson twentyone plain, logical, practical, scriptural, soul winning sermons clarifying the great visions of revelation. Every other time the book refers to itself, it is as a prophecy v. Summary of the revelation of jesus christ true bible study. Contemplating the faces of jesus in the book of revelation proposes, beyond prediction. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Some charge that much of the image of jesus in revelation is antagonistic to a loving and. Baines and algernon pollock contributed to this collection. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation of jesus christ. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christ centered approach to the book of revelation. God gave him this revelation in order to show to his servants what must happen very soon.
Test the revelation of jesus christ flashcards quizlet. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
The revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 the book. 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. He authored numerous books on theology and biblical prophecy, including the revelation of jesus christ, jesus christ our lord, and daniel. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. What does the phrase the testimony of jesus mean in. While there, god gave him visions of the second coming of jesus christ to the earth and the events that would precede this event. 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.
The stage players for the book of revelation jesus creed. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. 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. The book of revelation a testament to the lamb of god. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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.
As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. A companion to the book of revelation chop it into is sections 23, 45, 616, 1720, 2122. 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. Martin luther felt it should not be included in the canon of scripture. Introduction the revelation of jesus christ certainly unveils many aspects of the glory of christ and truths about him. 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. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible.
Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Around 95 ad, the apostle john was exiled onto a little island called patmos. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The revelation of jesus christ session 1 of 10 by j. The seventh seal and the beginning of the trumpets. 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. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. This ensign article explains that to better understand the book of revelation, we should remember why it exists. 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, or the apocalypse of john, has been extraordinarily influential in christian life and theology. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Smith 2004, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Jesus christ son of man, alpha and omega, king of kings, lamb, judge. See more ideas about bible, jesus christ and john the evangelist. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. On earth, however, these things go unappreciated by most. If the triumph of christ is illustrated by jesus ascending to take the book and open it rev. This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events.
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