These are the words of the one who is holy and true, who holds the key of david. The obscure and extravagant imagery has led to a wide variety of christian interpretations. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. And new is almost as frequent as white in the book which tells of a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We receive this testimony when the holy spirit speaks to the spirit within us. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
The book of revelation kjv king james version early christian. A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat 3 one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. 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. 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. God shall take away his part from the book of life, from the holy city, and. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Another great resource for me has been the teaching of the book of revelation series by pastor.
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 greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation king james version kindle edition by version, king james, bible, holy. Defenders notes defenders notes defenders notes defenders notes defenders notes. 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, a prophecy of warning and hope. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. In the bible, there is only one reference to god giving us a white stone with a new name. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
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 hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. 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 symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. The holy biblethe 4 horses in the book of revelation my. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2who has told everything he saw. This imagery of a bride dressed in white presents a stark contrast to the harlot in. Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. 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.
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. Sunshine purity, moral and spiritual the light of christ light, natural shining metamorphosis white cloths light, spiritual the sun. To the one who is victorious, i will give some of the hidden manna. The father god,the son god, and holy spirit god will sit on the thrones. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. In contrast, the gospel of jesus christ offers spiritual nourishment without.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation. Revelation 7, english standard version 2016 esv bible. God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. These four horsemen of the apocalypse appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place before the second coming of jesus christ. 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 2.
Trump, america, the book of revelation, bible prophecy. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. As the seals are opened, the 4 horsemen begin to emerge. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation 6 commentary a study of the prophetic book of. Existence of jesus by chris white, the bible the word of god. The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution from. 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.
Bible verses about the book of revelation king james bible. The book of revelation king james version kindle edition. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. And he said to me, these are the true sayings of god. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. I will never erase their names from the book of life, but i will. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. In his message the man on the white horse he gives many. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. 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. Revelation from the holy bibles new testamentbook of.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Let your clothes be white all the time, and let not oil be lacking on your head. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow.
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow. John, or the apocalypse, is the only prophetic book in the new testament. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The ancient nations of babylon, persia, greece and rome, reports wohlberg, are clearly mentioned in bible prophecy. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw.