I used this commentary while exploring the book of revelation with a womens bible study. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. In the greek language, the original language of the new testament, alpha was the first letter of the alphabet and omega was the last letter. A careful examination of the book of revelation explains its purpose and what it is about. If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. If you dont believe me, i challenge you to set aside the next 36 months and carry out a serious study on the book of the revelation. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Further, there is no need of lamp or sunlight because the lord god is the citys source of light revelation 21. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for sunday, november 20, 2016, is from revelation 22. Revelation 1222 macarthur new testament commentary. The dragonsome manuscripts and i stood on the shore of the sea. Revelation 22 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament.
Revealing and insightful, this is the jesus story in a concise, single narrative. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. He that giveth testimony of these things, saith, surely i come quickly. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city.
Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation. Bible study courses revelation bible study courses. Sep 22, 2000 reading revelation 22 from niv our scripture lesson this morning is found in the book of revelation. And he shewed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of god and of the lamb. Therefore, this book contains information god intends to disclose or reveal to humans, rather than conceal from us. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Dr kaisers share history of interpretation, possible interpretation, application and his own thoughts. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 22. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Jesus calls himself the alpha and the omega three times in the book of revelation revelation 1.
The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The story of jesus is a compelling, easytofollow presentation that is rooted in the clear, accessible language of the niv. The throne of god and of the lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. Revelation the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The essential 100 bible challenge20the revelation revelation 22. Book of revelation niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. And when i turned i saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll.
The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Thus, to tamper with revelation is in essence to tamper with the whole. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. It wraps up the revelation of god and brings man into the glorious eternal state. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Mar 19, 2019 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 discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored 22 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. English new international version niv revelation 22 new. Behold, i am coming quickly, and my reward is with me, to render to every man according to what he has done. I would encourage you to first print out a copy of the 22 chapters click here on which you can prayerfully carry out your own inductive bible study, reading the text literally, making your observations of.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. We must be careful to handle the bible with care and reverence so as to not distort its message.
The blessedness of those who keep his commandments. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. International bible lessons commentary revelation 22. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Once again, john reports that night will not exist in the eternal city. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on practical application. If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book.
Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come. And when i had heard and seen them, i fell down to worship. Because codex 1r was missing its last page and thus the last six verses of revelation 22. We know the author with certainty because jesus tells us it is christ himself. This study presents introductory information about the book of revelation followed by twentysix lessons devoted to an indepth study of the biblical text. Sep 01, 2000 revelation 12 22 no book in the scripture reveals the glory of god and christ in more splendor than revelation.
They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the lord god will give them light. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. John the word became flesh 1 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. These are the words of the first and the last, who died and returned to life. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from these things that are written in this book. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.
As part of scripture, the book of revelation was given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3. The world has had many notable galleries of art in which we have been enabled to study the beautiful landscape, to consider deeds of heroism which have made the past illustrious, in which we have also read the stories of saintly lives. Revelation 22 new international version revelation 21 revelation 22 22 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. Historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. This is a very significant passage because it is the last book in the bible and the last chapter in that book.
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 holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. 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. When you realize that it is the almighty who has sent this complete message of revelation, then you can realize that it is the almighty creator that has just spoken the words above. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month.
My reward is with me, and i will give to everyone according to what he has done. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 4 22 summary chart the great tribulation the israel of god galatians 6. And as we shall see it is gods final word to mankind. And he said to me, these are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible.
But again, this produced, by my count, twenty errors in. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. My reward is with me, and i will give to each person according to what they have done. The book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed. All the major themes of scripture find their end and culmination in this book. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 22, new international version niv the bible app. I will write on them the name of my god and the name of the city of my god, the new jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my god. You can watch, read and hear all 22 chapters in less than two hours.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The commentary, like others is divided by chapters of the book of revelation. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. At the same time, no book has been more misunderstood or neglected.
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