Detailed outline of the book of revelation david aune from revelation in word biblical commentary dallas, tx. The sermons were preached at christ reformed church in 2002. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. An outline of the revelation of jesus christ prelude. We ought to be transformed by what we read, to become more faithful servants of christ. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. Written in language that can often be mysterious and crafted in a form that confounds, this book speaks of things that are difficult for us to understand and hard for us to process. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains.
The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The book of revelation identifies itself both as apocalypse or revelation, 1. Unlike more recent authors, larkin does not make any claims to know when or exactly how the prophecies will unfold. The book of revelation is like no other book in the bible. The book of the revelation on the seven churches whos that knocking at my door. The book of revelation is a revelation, the revelation of jesus christ 1. The book revelation stands in contrast to the book of genesis 4. Available chuck missler takes a versebyverse look at the book of revelation in this. Cdromthe cdrom included with this book contains everything in this leader guide as well as additional teaching helps such as teaching items, powerpoint backgrounds, clip art, biblical illustrator articles, and planning and. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. Revelation was written to encourage the saints revelation is the only new testament book of prophecy revelation depicts christ riding out of heaven to destroy sin and satan and to restore creation to its original glory for our good and his good pleasure forever. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book.
But god designed this book for a very different purpose. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The book of revelation sermon series on revelation. 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.
We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book was written for people in johns day with principles applicable to the end of time. 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. Arndt and gingrich define revelation as a disclosure to expose or uncover see also moulton 42. Revelation is the last book in the new testament, the 66th book in the bible. I want to know the battle plan, but i read the book of revelation first to be fascinated with the man behind the plan. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book is not a concealment, a puzzle, a riddle, as some people think. Four glimpses in the book of revelation revelation 1.
Testament is revelation which was written by the apostle john during the first cen tury a. Bible book outlines here you can find outlines for every book of the bible, including pdf versions of each outline and a pdf booklet of all the outlines. It contains a curse to those who add to it or subtract from it. An outline of the book of revelation search out the scriptures. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. They have been edited for publication on the riddleblog. God gives the apostle john four glimpses of revelation that every one of us can see and gain a quick grasp of the entire book of revelation. The prologue revelation chapter 1 the book is introduced, and opens with the declaration that the things must soon take place. The final book of the bible is titled, the revelation of john. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that contains a special blessing to those who read, hear and do. Pdf the book of revelation provides a structural emphasis the prophetic unveiling of gods eternal plan for humankind. Revelation means an unveiling, a disclosure, a display of who god is and what he promises to do.
You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. An outline of the book from the onset of this book 1. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. Larkin, who published several books about biblical studies in the 1910s and 20s, was a dispensationalist, one of the threads of modern evangelical christianity. Revelation is recorded so that all believers can understand, what was given to those who live in the. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The book of revelation begins with a blessing on those who read it. Jun 21, 2019 revelation study set includes dvd, printed study notes, and workbook. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
Few writings in history spark as much intrigue and interest as the book of revelation. This outline is based primarily on the historical background interpretation with the belief that revelation was written during the reign of the roman emperor domitian, a. So begins the book of revelation, one of the most challenging books in the bible. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies, vv. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john 20200218t20. Detailed outline of the book of revelation bible blender. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. An outline of the book of revelation beyond revelation.
What is now rev 23the seven churches of asia minor. Our purpose in this study is to secure the promised blessing 1. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. The book of revelation, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. The word revelation apokalupsis means an uncovering, a revelation, n. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show. John sees jesus, and jesus commands him to write the things he sees and send them to the churches. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.
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