He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation king james version kindle edition by version, king james, bible, holy. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The holy biblethe 4 horses in the book of revelation my. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. 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. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. Revelation 6 commentary a study of the prophetic book of. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name revelation 2.
Trump, america, the book of revelation, bible prophecy. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. The ancient nations of babylon, persia, greece and rome, reports wohlberg, are clearly mentioned in bible prophecy. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The father god,the son god, and holy spirit god will sit on the thrones. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and.
Bible verses about the book of revelation king james bible. 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. I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Another great resource for me has been the teaching of the book of revelation series by pastor. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. 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. Sunshine purity, moral and spiritual the light of christ light, natural shining metamorphosis white cloths light, spiritual the sun. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Lets look at the characteristics of each horsemen and how they all play an important role in the end times from the bible book of revelation. Defenders notes defenders notes defenders notes defenders notes defenders notes. And new is almost as frequent as white in the book which tells of a new heaven and a new earth. God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in. 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 imagery of a bride dressed in white presents a stark contrast to the harlot in.
The obscure and extravagant imagery has led to a wide variety of christian interpretations. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. In the bible, there is only one reference to god giving us a white stone with a new name. Revelation 6, the 6th chapter of the final book of the holy bible, focuses on what happens as the lamb of god jesus christ begins to open up the seals of the scroll. Revelation 7, english standard version 2016 esv bible. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. In contrast, the gospel of jesus christ offers spiritual nourishment without. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To the one who is victorious, i will give some of the hidden manna. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Written by john, one of the apostles of christ, the book is addressed to the seven christian churches in asia minor, whose members were being persecuted by roman officials. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory.
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. And he said to me, these are the true sayings of god. The book of revelation king james version kindle edition. We receive this testimony when the holy spirit speaks to the spirit within us. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at. The book of revelation kjv king james version early christian. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the. As the seals are opened, the 4 horsemen begin to emerge. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. He that overcometh shall be admitted to the heavenly holy of holies, and to a glory and knowledge incomprehensible to those who have not experienced it. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name.
Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Let your clothes be white all the time, and let not oil be lacking on your head. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. God shall take away his part from the book of life, from the holy city, and. A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat 3 one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2who has told everything he saw.
John, or the apocalypse, is the only prophetic book in the new testament. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution from. In his message the man on the white horse he gives many. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth.