The revelation of jesus christ walnut street church of. Christ will then reign upon the earth for one thousand years. If you dont have a church home, we would be honored to meet you and have you become a part of our fellowship. The revelation of jesus christ online study resource from the church of christ. How did these letters apply to the congregations they were written to. The church and the book of revelation commentary a. Join us as we journey through the churches of revelation and discover a significant spiritual message thats relevant for us today. Many things are said about this book in the popular press today, but how accurate are they. One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation is to study the book of revelation, to ponder its truths, and to discover. These titles come from the greek word apokalupsis meaning disclosure or revelation used in the first verse of the first chapter. The revelation of saint john the divine the church of jesus.
My name is brent kercheville and i have devoted more than ten years of study to the book of revelation. This study is being researched and written in an effort to try and bring to light the evidence which is available to help in the dating of this book. Understanding the numerical symbolism in revelation 4. But the problem for both superman and us is theres a kryptonite that steals our strength.
The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. Christ is more concerned about what we do with him than for. I am married to a wonderful wife and have three terrific little girls. Paul is the main contributor to the divine new testament standard. First a look into the historical facts surrounding the resurrection of jesus christ. At the writing of the book of revelation, ephesus had left her first love. It is often shortened to revelation or the apocalypse. There is something about a good mystery that stirs the heart and revelation is certainly mysterious. Yet this does not prove that the church is present at that time because saints is a generic term which describes believers of all ages.
Bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation unveiled. Thomas uses a powerpoint presentation for each of his lessons. The book begins, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation can be daunting to read, and even harder to understand if you dont pay attention to what it says about itself at the very beginning and at the very end. Wayne jackson various blog posts, editor, christian courier. The first readers of johns revelation were engaged in a life and death struggle against the forces of evil who were committed to their annihilation.
But there remains the grand instigator of the whole evil axis of power that persecuted the christians so intensely. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. She brings forth, flees and hides herself, while christ was yet on the earth. The reason is that the book is full of vivid images, but with little explanation as to what the images mean. No doubt this book has been abused and misused to promote several unscriptural beliefs. Church of christ lessons on the revelation of jesus christ.
If you have been saved by grace through faith in jesus christ, then you are in the worldwide church of god. The book of revelation has always appealed to people. We only ask that you give credit to the original creators. Jesus christ is the same today, yesterday and forever hebrews. Its theme is victory in christ, thus a letter of comfort 14. The book of revelation gravel hill church of christ. Identifying the opposition characters in revelation 5. This seems to indicate john wrote revelation before pauline doctrine was assimilated cf. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. The book of revelation pronounces a blessing upon he who reads and those who hearand keep those things which are written in it rev. Rodney thomas teaches through the book of revelation on sunday mornings with the anchors class at broadway. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Like martha, we can be so busy working for christ that we have no time to love him luke 10.
As the new testament opens with the four gospels relating to the first coming of christ, so the book of revelation closes the new testament with the general theme of the second coming of christ. Bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd christy hill 2012 dear fellow follower of jesus. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. Here begins the second and final great division of revelation. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the lord of hosts. It was written to christians of the first century 1. The pain and suffering that satan caused is beyond belief. Revelation is a book that is filled with great imagery and symbolism. Walvoord, longtime president of dallas theological seminary, was one of the most prominent evangelical scholars of his generation. Outline of the book of revelation floral heights church. I currently minister at a church of christ in west palm beach, florida. We at salem church of christ exist to declare christ and his salvation, to disciple his followers, and to duplicate gods mission in every life we touch. Revelation the new testament books are a revelation of jesus.
The fall of satan revelation 20 the beast from the sea roman emperors, the beast from the earth concilia and the enemies of the christians have fallen. The overall book would help any christian community come to grips with the meaning of this unique new testament book. The last book of the bible is titled the revelation of jesus christ. We invite you to come study a magnificent book, the last book written that concludes the new testament, giving believers of christ an expectation for the future. It is assumed by pretribulationists that the church is not present on earth during the events spoken of in the majority of the book of revelation. There is considerable disagreement among students of revelation as to when it was written. This idea has a strong tie to the book of revelation, as the gospel of jesus christ is the good news that he brought. Hear a rhema word and receive the mighty word that god has prepared for you. Backing up and looking at this great book from a distance reveals that it is obviously a book of encouragement, perseverance and hope to an oppressed people.
Robert harkrider a study guide of the book of revelation. From here you can read the book of revelation, listen to audio sermons on the revelation prepared and delivered by bobby stafford or read the study lessons on the revelation of jesus christ prepared and published here by david hersey. A succinct commentary on the text of revelation follows, with a set of helpful study questions concluding it. Lastly, is the matter of the temple, destroyed in 70 a. This number appears disguised in different forms in the revelation.
Then a factual study of the historicity of how and why our current bible contains the books that it does. I am excited for you as you embark on relating with god more deeply through the study of the book of revelation. A study of the books of ezekiel and daniel will help prepare the bible student for studying the book of revelation. The fall of satan revelation 20 church of christ articles.
John was personally involved with these brethren in the seven churches. No church, body of christ, doctrine exists in revelation or doctrines proclaimed by paul. If you are any where near revelation church of god in christ, i would like to encourage you to go over there. The apostle paul wrote 15 books if we consider the book of hebrews his work. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church.
The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united. Revelation is important because it is the last divinely inspired bible book that was written. The revelation church of god in christ of brooklyn, new york joyfully welcomes you as a part of our family. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united church of god. The book is often called the revelation of john, but notice the statement in verse 1. If revelation were about the destruction of jerusalem and was written prior to ad 70, then why did jesus not address the jerusalem church which was in existence up to the siege of jerusalem immediately prior to its destruction. The revelation as a whole book and specifically the early chapters were written to the seven churches in asia. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church. I currently minister at a church of christ in west palm. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The church, as such, is never mentioned in any passage dealing with the tribulation. The book of revelation has often been neglected because many think it is too difficult to understand.
Conclusion just as origen focused his attention on the christology of the book of revelation daley, 1991, p. To pergamos, the third church, of the 7 churches of revelations, jesus reveals himself as the one who holds the sharp two edged sword. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. We exist to celebrate gods presence, to demonstrate gods love, to communicate gods word, and to educate gods.
These presentations have been converted to pdf so that you may download and follow. He is a strong man of god, that uses all of his gif. Acts and john wrote 1, 2, and 3rd john in addition to the book of revelation. 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.
Harry ironside 18761951, a godly fundamentalist author and teacher for many years, served as pastor of chicagos moody memorial church from 19301948. The sharp two edged sword is the bible, see hebrews 4. That is great news, because this book of revelation is meant for you revelation 1. I have not been formally trained by a seminary in the book of revelation. While it may seem daunting to wade through the pages of this book that has inspired so much controversy. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is. These lessons showfrom the scriptureswhat the book of revelation is all about. Understanding the book of revelation the church of jesus christ. Welcome to our online version of the king james translation of the revelation of jesus christ. We hope you will find information here that will help you in your journey to unlock the mysteries of what we call the end times.
Revelation church of god in christ, carlisle, arkansas. Welcome to the floral heights church of christ bible correspondence course. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. Futurists hal lindsey taught this in his best selling book, the late great planet earth as did tim lahaye in the very popular book series, left behind. Dating the book of revelation church of christ articles. Yet there is a blessing pronounced on all those who read, hear, and keep the words of it. The book of revelation provides descriptions of each church. The revelation of jesus christ revelation one in the first words of revelation we find a general introduction to the entire message. Killing kryptonite by john bevere just like superman, who can leap over any hurdle and defeat every foe, followers of christ have the supernatural ability to conquer the challenges we face.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. It is obvious to the reader of the book that it contains much figurative language. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor.
Some note that although the term church ekklesia is not found in chapters 618 of the book of revelation, saints hagion, rev. As you read the book of revelation, discover its teachings about jesus christ. What word in verse one shows that the book of revelation is a symbolical book with signs and figures which are not to be taken. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. In reading the book, we must not get so bogged down in the symbols of it so as to miss the major lessons in it. In the book of revelation jesus christ reveals seven letters written to seven congregations throughout what is presentday turkey. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Studying the book of revelation oak ridge church of christ.