I speak of the things which i have made touching the king. Summary and analysis revelation in a 1959 interview with a writer for the atlanta journal, oconnor told a reporter that she could wait for a larger audience for her fiction because a few readers go a long way if theyre the right kind. A short summary of the book of revelation rev 3 jon. John, identified as one who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Instead of these things being hidden as some say, even the name revelation means an unveiling. It is given to reveal unto us the purposes, the person and the plans of the lord jesus. Summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. Some background is given for understanding the book of revelation, in particular why we need to be familiar with the ot. Revelation simply forecasts the apocalypse, which is a synonym for revelation. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament.
The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. Sound books for studying the book of revelation and the end times. A brief description of the four different interpretation views for the book of revelation. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. All the violence, destruction, bizarre and outlandish imagery, and cryptic symbolism make for a story that is difficult to read and even harder to make any sense of. Arndt and gingrich define revelation as a disclosure to expose or uncover see also moulton 42. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Idealists view it as symbolic pictures of such timeless truths as the victory of. Even through all of this there is a clear structure.
The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. A smug, selfsatisfied woman wakens to new values when she is attacked. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. The book of revelation paintings gallery the apocalypse. Lets take some time tonight and study the first 8 verses of revelation. Supporting scriptural evidence is provided via the respective chapters in revelation for the wise, a detailed scriptural look at revelation the following is intended to assist you in your own reading of revelation and to provide a framework to help you understand it.
An outline of the book of isaiah and other books of the bible. Revelation executable outline study resources blue letter bible. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. It provides a short synopsis of this biblical book of the scripture with reference with interesting points or lessons to be learned from the summary of these famous biblical events and people. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. Book of revelation of john of jesus christ christian bible scripture study bible study notebook. He graduated from the university of southern california with a b.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. In graphic and figurative form, john describes the breaking of the seven seals. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. A short summary of the book of revelation rev 3 3 replies. Appendix a a brief survey of the book of revelation this is a summary or survey of the book with only a few short paragraphs for each chapter. We can understand the book and we can learn much from it. Following is a fairly detailed summary of the major turning points and events of the book of revelation. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The third section of revelation and other prophecies in the bible. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Revelation cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Category assignments are somewhat arbitrary in some cases. The short answer to the question is to encourage the church during a period of roman persecution and. Interpretive principles followed by the author pastor ron jones 1. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and failings such as sardis and laodicea. The book of revelation is prophetical in nature and contains much symbolism which is most likely the reason that it is many times thought to be the most misunderstood book in the entire bible. The final book of the bible is titled, the revelation of john. Pictorial outline of the book of revelation titus institute.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an. The word revelation apokalupsis means an uncovering, a revelation, n. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the book of revelation in both the church and the academy. Click title to view the song of solomon the book of psalms the book of daniel the book of the revelation the book of i thessalonians. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Here are brief definitions of the four major interpretive approaches. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. While debated by some, he was most likely the apostle john, brother of james, and author of the gospel of john and three epistles. 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 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. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. Book of revelation timeline chart timeline, outline, bible, chart, christian. The following additional short summary of the book of revelation contains facts and information taken from smiths bible dictionary. God gave john a simple outline of the entire book of revelation in verse 19. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Its purpose is clearly stated at the beginning and end of the book cf. Chapter four presents a picture of the throne of god and the one. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. With further study you can match the descriptions of christ with those in chapter 1. Revelation 17 chart revelation 811 chart revelation 1215 chart revelation. This booklet is meant to provide a short introduction and then questions for each major section of the book of revelation.
Outline of the main points of the book of revelation. Sincere and intelligent christians disagree on the interpretation of the book of revelation and the last day events. To reveal things which must shortly come to pass in particular, it is a revelation from christ himself of the judgment to come upon those who were persecuting his people cf. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Wilsons charts cover a range of historical, literary, rhetorical, and interpretive issues that will guide the careful student in making more viable interpretations of this difficult yet enriching book. If we have a proper starting point, it can be both exciting and spiritually edifying. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha. Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. This article reflects what i believe best represents the biblical evidence. All christians from all time will reign physically on earth with jesus.
Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. Simple outline of the book of revelation mike bickle page 3 see. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. A useful guide to your study because it shows the structure of the book. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Four main parts there are four parts in the structure of revelation.
Outline of visions john saw and recorded 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. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus. Summary table for the seven churches r 03c characteristics of the churches help us identify the times they symbolize 0111. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression.
It is designed to give you an overall view of the entire book. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Many people consider the book of revelation intimidating. The book of revelation instructions for the church concerning the endtimes made simple to prepare the unprepared. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. 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.
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