Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. 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. From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. This last book of the bible is written to the church. Revelation chapter 1 introduction and salutation 1.
A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation 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. Book of revelation chapter 1 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. 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 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title. Oct 12, 2017 questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. 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. 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.
In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. He wanted jesus to show these things to his own servants. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. 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. 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 preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, rev 1. 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 the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants things which must shortly take place.
Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1. 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. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. Prologue 1 the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
Revelation chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, rev 1. 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. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. 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. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. He made it known by sending his angelto his servant john,2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of godand the testimony of jesus christ. Jesus sent his angel to show them to me, his servant john. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
Revelation chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. The key verse, write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later rev. 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. Revelation 1 nkjv introduction and benediction the. The first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Scourby you bible, ranked the no 1 bible app by theology degrees, bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
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. This book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. Introduction and benediction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
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. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Is what is written in the book of truth or book of life, as it is called in the. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of.
And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. 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. John didnt receive a dry, dead, theological explanation of future events. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.