Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. Why the book of revelation matters relevant bible teaching. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes.
I have done a teachers guide to revelation to be used with a fillintheblank workbook for lessons. Worthy is the lamb by ray summers, broadman publishers. Pdf teaching and preaching the book of revelation in the. These lessons go into greater detail than this series does and you might want to use it instead of this set. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of revelation and explains that. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Versebyverse bible teachings calvary chapel of okc. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple.
The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. The problem with a consistently preterist reading of revelation, however, is that the book becomes largely irrelevant to the present struggles of the church or its expectation for the future fulfillment of gods promises. Jacobs ladder last update 7300 the kingdom offer last update 7300 ezekiels chariot. The hebraic book of revelation part 8 torah to the tribes. 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. Teaching revelation is an endlessly fascinating pedagogical exercise, because. Understanding why john wrote revelation helps both teacher and student understand the major message of the book. You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. Spiritual elements and the divine name last update 7300 ezekiels. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Preterism properly focuses on the relevance of the books teaching to its first recipients, the church of the first century.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. To listen to one of pastor kens versebyverse bible studies, click the appropriate link below. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The hebraic book of revelation part 6e torah to the tribes. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Step by step through the book of revelation john ankerberg show. If you would like to dowload the teaching click the download link under the stream download column in chrome or firefox. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation.
A comprehensive outline, overview, and versebyverse study of the book of revelation. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. The study aids provided below include a video that can be used when teaching this series. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in. Explains how revelations context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the. Teaching series from revelation xenos christian fellowship. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Alfords introduction to the revelation the revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The day will come when jesus returns and rights the wrongs in this world. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Since so much of the book is future, we have something to look forward to. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. The historicist system of interpretation understands the book of revelation as setting forth the major events of christian history spanning the time of john until the present. Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. If this book was only meant for theologians to study, then it would not contain this blessing. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. If you would like to stream the teaching click the stream link under the stream download column.
Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for. Chapter seven was an interlude which interrupted the continuity of breaking the seven seals. 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. Book of revelation was written to address this need.
Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. 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. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. John, which is a crytic and mystical scripture at the very end of the christian bible. My son read this book for a project at school and having done so, i think he has a better understanding of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. May 01, 2002 this books gives a great understanding of the book of revelation and brings it down to a level that teenagers can understand. I have this syllabus and find it true to form to the teaching within the book of revelation. Contextual the contextual view holds that revelation grew out of the context of its own time and circumstances. Volume completes vischers journey through the bible for kids and families, and tackling the book of revelation has been muchanticipated for the series fans. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia.
Interpreting revelation also makes evident that the act of textual interpretation matters as part of determining how one sees god at work in the world. I am actually running scared as we come to this, one of the great books in the word of god. Jun 26, 2017 the book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. A revelation chart is often used when teaching from the book of revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Since god intends for the book of revelation to be a blessing, teach it in ways that line up with his desire. 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. 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. This study will guide you through the letters in the book of revelation and help you pull powerful lessons from the text. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The trend among churches for quite some time has been to ignore the more challenging or controversial parts of the scripture. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book.
Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. Therefore, reserve time for yourself as there is well over 3 hours of teaching here. The book of revelation the book of revelation, a free online course this free online course reveals how you can discover the true meaning of the revelation or apoclaypse of st. 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. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. To download in internet explorer ie right click on. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
This books gives a great understanding of the book of revelation and brings it down to a level that teenagers can understand. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on off the wall, but some of it serious and scholarly. Teaching and preaching the book of revelation in the church. When asked how he started to approach it, vischer says, to teach revelation to kids you start with a simple statement revelation is one of the trickiest books of the bible. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. I cant recommend this book highly enough for teens. Revelation is gods message to those who are concerned about the future. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym. The revelation in this book originated with god the father who gave it to jesus christ who then showed it to the apostle john who wrote it down to show his.
Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of. Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. This approach to the book does not find any specific application of the signs and symbols. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. Please note that each video runtime is about 30 minutes each. Introduction and commentary by homer hailey from baker. This study takes youth through the chart, explaining the symbols and providing a foundation for future indepth revelation studies. Jimmy deyoung take you step by step through the book of revelation in a clear and concise manner to help you understand its central message and the future events god has predicted. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. This series of lessons can enable you to teach the book of revelation to your students at the high school or adult level with confidence that they will come away. 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.
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