God speaks to the need in our lives by revealing the future before it happens. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Bass living hope press, 2004 the book of revelation, jim mcguiggan montex, 1976 the book of revelation, foy e. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Returning the book of revelation to its historical context st. Its important for us to know about the events that will.
This book is a study of the prophecies in the book of revelation. Most people read the book of revelation as futuristic only. Revelation looking back to the future evangelistic series 2020 revelation the open book. Some key words adapted from wayne jacksons study of revelation material almighty gk pantokrator pan all, krateo to hold.
I think theres a good reason for this confusion, and believe that we should read the bible for ourselves instead of simply. Kruger study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. This comprehensive workbook is designed to facilitate study and should be used in conjunction with the commentary on revelation available from the publsher. Table of contents check back for additional content. A study in the book of revelation 2004 it is only by going back some two thousand years, do we come to a time when the prophecies in the book of revelation were yet future. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. A lot of books have been written in the past few decades that pretend to have all of the answers, but people are still confused. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Have a way to show students visually a picture of the dragon, the sevenheaded beast, the beast with two horns like a lamb, the harlot.
Antichrist, armageddon, 666, tribulation, rapture, millennium, israel. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Phillips new testament phillips the sealed book of future events. The book of revelation only puts all the old testament revelations of jesus together as well as putting together all future prophesies from the old testament. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Open your bible again to chapter 1, and let me make a brief comment. Back to the future the unveiling of the book revelation.
In this study, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure. This book began as sunday school lessons to provide those real answers. This final book of the biblical record is the capstone of divine revelation. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The reader is swept up into another time and another place as the panorama of the future unfolds before us. Chapters two and three cover the present church dispensation. He shows us the judgments, the antichrist, the false prophet, the rise and fall of the oneworld economic and political system, and the battle of armageddon, to name a few scenes. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The book of revelation is interpreted from the futurist standpoint. The book of revelation has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading it.
From chapter four until the end of the book all is future. The star of the drama of revelation opening and understanding the book of revelation has never. The term eschatology means the study of the end times or the study of last things. In it, god reveals the great endtimes drama that leads to armageddon and beyond. Bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd christy hill 2012 3 back to the future a study of the book of revelation week one. It is only by going back some two thousand years, do we come to a time when the prophecies in the book of revelation were yet future.
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. Back to the future revelation bible study, messianic judaism, kingdom of. First, well explore the historical background of the book of 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. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Revelation overview a study of the prophetic book of. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. Write a statement or two or record any key thoughts you have below. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future.
A study in the book of revelation, greenville, south carolina. Thus a double meaning, taking into account both a past and future perspective, is placed upon prophetic literature. Visions of judgment against jerusalem visions of judgment against rome visions of the future and beyond bibliography back to the future. We are going to study the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Apostle john pulls out all the strings of the old testament together and puts it in poetry to give us the entire revelation of jesus. The student can identify the main symbols in revelation and explain its basic story. 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 student can tell which approach to revelation heshe has chosen and why. These discussions are intended in part to demystify the book of revelation, which possibly remains the. Discovering the message to the original audience is the top priority with any book of the bible, but. The book of revelation consists of 404 verses that contain over 800 allusions to the old testament. Preterists believe that if christs words in matthew 24 are correct, then this position is inevitable. Book of revelation of john of jesus christ christian bible scripture study bible.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Long after the sunday school lessons ended, the study and the writing continued. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. In the book of revelation, god pulls back the curtain and allows us to have a glimpse of things that are to come. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. Today, however, most of it having seen fulfillment in that era, it is now fulfilled prophecy. Though it does declare things that take place in the future, the main purpose of the book is to reveal jesus christ. It has been misunderstood, misrepresented and misinterpreted by many. That process is called a prophecy of future events. The book of revelation is one of the most fascinating book ever written. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Explains how revelations context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the modern world.
Back to the future sermon by thomas swope, revelation 12. And now we have that great privilege of going back to the future in our study of revelation. Therefore, we need to go back about 2,000 years to get to a period when the book of revelation was still unfulfilled prophecy. As early christians faced death for the cause of christ they needed to know god was in control. Bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd.
This simple plan will take you through the book of revelation and would be great for individual or group study. So i was one of those who read and approved, back to the future, which was written, originally, as dr. 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. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. The book begins with the revelation of jesus christ. We are beginning with our study tonight an examination of the great truths of this marvelous book. The book of revelation is not just about the future. The book of revelation is not just about the future,dr. Was the book of revelation written for 1st century christians, or for christians today. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The book of revelation is the grand and noble conclusion to the.
The book of revelation is not just about the future crossway. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. Try to discover the message to the original readers. After embracing the theology of the dispensational church for thirtythree years, nourished by a loving pastor and many dear friends, and along the way taking in countless sermons, sunday school lessons, and bible studies, there was still a doubt in ralph e. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The use of babylon in revelation 18 points back to the trials the isrealites experienced and points to a future time of tribulation in which similar events will take place. There is something in human nature that wants to know what is going to happen next. Revelation 5 phillips the sealed book of future events.