The killer is showing us a scene from the book of revelation. The rest of the book, really the last half of the book is about the overthrow of this system. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Book of revelation the new international greek testament. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. How they conquered the dragon 211237 revelation 12. American standard version, updated english language version, in html format, with html name hyperlink name tags for each verse. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
Book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. How they conquered the dragon the spurgeon archive. 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. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Before they have even finished the opening chapter.
The perfect book to help you keep your eyes and your bible wide open. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The revelation is a most blessed book, but its unfolding has yet to be. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. 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. Dexter then begins to realize based on the numbers of 1237 and 1242, that they in fact have a. A travel guide from genesis to revelation for kids. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
How is the book of revelation considered apocalyptic. 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. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. What important thing can you find in the book of revelation that you cannot find elsewhere in the holy bible. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation is certainly one of the more daunting books of scripture in our canon. The book that was sealed was not the book of revelation, but that portion of. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. Does anyone really understand the book of revelations.
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