Nbible teaching on the book of revelation

Learning the books of the bible is an important skill for anyone who will be doing bible study. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. When you are listening to these audio files, keep in mind that you might hear the sound of children or of people asking questions during the teaching. Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. The consummation and climax of his work and dealings with man. Keys to revelation rather than a versebyverse examination, this tenpart teaching series on the book of revelation, originally presented on the spirit formed tv broadcast, is intended to help us grasp priorities, focus on practical truth, and find a deeper love for christ. Teaching and preaching the book of revelation gail r. Here are some tips and activities for teaching about the book of revelation and its symbols and meaning. Oday he contemporary christian has two avenues of access to the book of revelation.

I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. You see, the book of revelation is the sixtysixth book of the bible, and it comes last. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Read do pastors have to teach the book of revelation. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. Now wait a minute, isnt this army only from the tribes of israel. Introduction and commentary by homer hailey from baker.

Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. This lesson covers the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. They may be confused when first reading through the book, but they definitely wont be bored. The reason most commentaries fail to enlighten the books contents is because they violate one or more of the three basic principles of sound biblical interpretation. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. This simple plan will take you through the book of revelation and would be great for individual or group study. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read.

Introduction revelation is a confusing book to most people despite the many commentaries written. Those who have put on the whole armor of god and are in the lords army the 144,000 sealed with the seal of the living god. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile. Welcome to the last lesson in this bible study series on exploring the bible. The book of daniel is used as a reference in explaining the book of revelation more indepth. Revelation devotional reading plan youversion bible. Nov 23, 2010 great study by macarthur that helps guide you through the book of revelation, i think the only downside is that at times, without an ulterior guide book, it can be difficult to answer questions because revelation is a difficult book to get through in and of itself. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. This mp3 audio cd contains pastor jacks entire set of 72 teachings through the book of revelation.

Should we approach revelation as a resource to predict the. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more. Revelation a bible study in the book of revelation. If you would like to stream the teaching click the stream link under the stream download column. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Revelation should therefore be a source of blessing and encouragement for believers. 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. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. It is a message therefore of the very highest importance in gods estimate. Youth all people, really are naturally curious about the book of revelation.

Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Roger barrier and get christian, biblical advice on todays issues. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. When my daughter was three or four years old, my husband and i decided it was about time to start teaching her the books of the bible. Versebyverse bible teachings calvary chapel of okc. Teaching series from revelation xenos christian fellowship. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature.

Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. I have done a teachers guide to revelation to be used with a fillintheblank workbook for lessons. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. 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 bible was written so that average people could read the. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. 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. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides.

Revelation reads like so many of scifi fantasy books that end up on the new york times best sellers list. She teaches that god is as specific about what he does reveal as he is about what he does not reveal. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. Teaching about the book of revelation in catholic schools. You have to know where to look if you want to find things in the bible, just like in any other book. To listen to one of pastor kens versebyverse bible studies, click the appropriate link below.

Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book. But when the angel gave the message to apostle john nearly all of the contents of the book was signified. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. And to no other book is attached such a warning, lest anyone should take from or add to its message. You may want to read the rest of ephesians chapter 6 to get your battle armor ready. Worthy is the lamb by ray summers, broadman publishers. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. This means that we need to know sixtyfive other books before we get to this. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Lessons on jesus, times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc.

In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking. Perhaps it should come as no surprise, then, that its reception by the early church was equally complicated and controversial. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. 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 written in it, because the time is near. How is one to teach this challenging final book of the new testament. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. This manual contains ten bible studies on ten key passages from revelation. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible.

Sep 30, 2015 bauckhams book will guide you into a richer understanding of the symbolism and their significance and literary art of johns prophetic imagination. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation.

An understandable outline, overview, and versebyverse study of revelation. Should we approach revelation as a resource to predict the end times. Apr 16, 2010 you and your students will likely notice that during the catholic easter liturgies on sundays the second reading is taken from the book of revelation. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Bible study courses revelation bible study courses. This implies that we should therefore teach the book in ways that line up with his desire. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.