He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Yet, the book of revelation is far more than an apocalyptic prophecy. Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Chapter 1 1the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show his. From the outset, we are given the most important truth about the book of revelation. Verse 19 is the key verse that unlocks the door to the entire outline of the book. It is further evidence of the threefold division of this great revelation.
Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary new. John was exiled to the island of patmos for preaching the word of god and testifying as a witness of jesus christ.
The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. John was probably in his eighties since this was taking place about a. The predominating thought in this chapter is that of the exalted and glorified christ amidst the congregations of his church, his constant attendance with them and concern for them being represented in this chapter as a fact connected not merely with the salvation of people, but especially with the execution of judgment, not merely. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is. People who read revelation sometimes feel perplexed by the use of the words soon and near given in first three verses of revelation. In chapters 1 3, john describes the details of the setting as he received this revelation unveiling of truth. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. This last book of the bible is written to the church.
Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Revelation chapter 1 introduction rabel truth unity. 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. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to make known to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. Revelation chapter 1 second continued discover the book. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
God sent an angel to him to tell him all this and he wrote it all down in this handy dandy little. Greeting john, to the seven churches which are in asia. Chapter 1 introduction by ed rabel on the book of revelation audio and transcript. Jesus christ unveiled, and the only portrait of jesus christ in the bible. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. Revelation chapter 1 continued discover the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass.
The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies,vv. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Christ is eternal, from everlasting to everlasting. This book is the record of the events that jesus christ. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. The book of revelation i chapters 111 the bible youtube. John sees future tribulation, but he also sees the lamb of god seated on his throne revelation 1.
Revelation chapter 1 opens with a prologue that lets the reader know that the revelation is from jesus christ himself. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john, 2 who faithfully reported everything he saw. Watch our overview video on revelation 1 11, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Chapter 1 introduction to chapter 1 the book of revelation is letter written to seven churches in asia, revealed to the apostle john by jesus and signified by an angel. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The subject and meaning of revelation is christ himself. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1 a.
The first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. A study on the book of revelation chapter 1 first baptist church. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, bible revelation chapter 1 verse 1 library free downloads ebibles. May 28, 2020 revelation, chapter 1, is part of a bible study on the book of revelation. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. John wrote that revelation is special because, blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it.
Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The book of revelation explained key facts and issues. There is suffering and death in johns vision, but there is also hope revelation 1. He wanted jesus to show these things to his own servants. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book is about jesus christ, who has risen from death. The judgment is the theme of revelation, and that subject is stated in the mastersentence of the whole book in revelation 1. This vision of christ is equaled in grandeur only by the vision of his final return as king of kings and lord of lords 19. From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a. King james version 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation, chapter 1 to angels of the churches. This is his report of the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. The introduction and prologue to the book of revela tion the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Revelationan apocalypse or unveiling of those things which had been veiled. Christians return with christ at the second coming. Revelation 1 king james version 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. I, john, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in jesus, was on the island of patmos because of the word. The authors role changes from that of scribe to that of prophet. 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. Jul 15, 2020 more book of revelation quizzes the revelation knowledge, level 1, quiz 2 the revelation knowledge, level 1, quiz 2 book of revelation chapter 8 quiz.
Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. There is a description of johns work in the first five. Revelation chapter 1 continued discover the book of. Introduction the book opens with a pretty big claim. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. 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. Jesus sent his angel to show them to me, his servant john 2 i, john, have written about everything that god showed me. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
Chapter 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. John is ordered to write to the seven churches in asia. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven,vv. Revelation 1 coffman commentaries on the bible bible. In the bible, the number 7 usually means that something is complete or perfect. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which. The author of the book of revelation is told not to write down what the seven thunders say.
The first chapter of revelation is so profound it supports many of the foundational truths of christian theology in just the first ten verses. Revelation chapter 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Introduction to chapter 1 the book of revelation is letter written to seven churches in asia, revealed to the apostle john by jesus and signified by an angel. Revelation chapter 12 discover the book of revelation. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. This book shows us the antichrist, it shows us gods judgment. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants things which must shortly take place. The book of revelation chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note that the revelation was written to churches of things that would soon take place 2 to appreciate the implications of what is said about jesus, both in the greeting by john and in the words of jesus himself summary the revelation of jesus christ begins with a clear statement of origin and purpose. 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. Book of revelation chapter one revelation of jesus christ. A voice from heaven instructs the author to take the little scroll and eat.
Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. No christians are left on earth during this period, because they have been raptured and taken to heaven to be with the lord. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. Christs white hair is symbolic of his title, the alpha and omega, the first and the last. 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 christ. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw.
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