Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Daniels vision in chapter 8 is similar to which earlier vision the prophet received. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. Mcconkie explained that the book of life, or lambs book of life, is the record kept in heaven which contains the names of the faithful and an account of their righteous covenants and deeds. The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. Studying revelation has changed my life and im excited to share that with my kids and. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of.
We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. Hesses source for this scene is obviously the account of the daughter of zion in the book of revelations. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
Updated september 29, 2017 naomi bassittistockgetty images. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Remember that the seven seals ultimately contain all the judgments needed to usher in the rule of the lamb and the kingdom of god. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament.
He was a first cousin of jesus and was exiled to the greek island of patmos because of his faith. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. At least to as great a degree as possible for sinclair, harmony is achieved. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. But also in the course of the entire book of revelation we see, time and again, the lord jesus as the one who acts. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 8 cleansed at last. The horror of the remaining trumpet judgments, beginning in chapter 9, is somehow direr than whats been seen so far revelation 8. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. Childrens lesson about revelations by jessica cook. Eastern christians became skeptical of the book as doubts concerning its authorship and unusual style were reinforced by aversion to its acceptance by montanists and other groups considered to be heretical.
These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the first four trumpets bring various plagues. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times.
What are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5. Revelation was among the last books accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive from the church of the east reject it. They only receive the message of the bible in condemnation. These symbolic animals point forward to the final end of sin. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. He states that until the plagues are complete no one can enter the temple of god. Then, the final result, following the seventh and final bowl of wrath being poured out 16. Five of the plagues of egypt are repeated in the book of revelation. Opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets. John saw that the beast would be worshipped by those whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb revelation.
We waited for the last seal to be opened and the contents of the scroll to be. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. We waited for the last seal to be opened and the contents of the scroll to be revealed but then were given a pause with revelation 7, the. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. For example, abraham was given the promise of a son. The section of the book with which it is connected is that which goes before, not that which follows. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments.
Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. This little book is sweet as honey in johns mouth, but bitter in his belly. In fact, a lot of people find it both confusing and frightening, heavily accentuated as it is with allegory and terrifying visions of locusts with a sting like a scorpions and teeth like the teeth of lions and other no less terrifying accounts of.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Simcox, in the cambridge bible for schools and colleges commentary, suggests that the passage. Introduction daniel chapter 8 is a preachers nightmare. They do not receive life because they refuse to come to christ. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue. Why is there silence in heaven for half an hour in revelation 8. The core purpose of the book of revelation is to reveal the totality of jesus identity. First, let me state, im going to attempt to get two chapters done in this lesson. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Book of revelation chapter 8 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days.
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. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Translate, and when he opened the seventh seal there took place a silence in heaven as it were for half an hour. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. This book can be complicated for many adults, so children may have an. Chapter 10 is almost entirely about a little book held in the hand of a mighty angel.
Bits of every chapter are explained in simplified language so even kids can understand. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction. This website exists to help you share jesus great love found in the book of revelation with kids. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. This is spite of the fact that daniel had a reputation for being able to understand and interpret all kinds of. What is a breakdown of the book of revelations in laymans. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. How should we understand the lion and the lamb passage. A commentary on the book of revelations by tom stewart angels opening the. Everything god gives us is ours only in stewardship, and has to be offered back to god if he so directs. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 8. It is greatly to be regretted that this verse should have been prefixed to this chapter.
Daniel himself has not the foggiest notion of the visions meaning, even after the angel gabriel has interpreted the vision for him. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. They were especially used in the services on the last day of the jewish yearthe day of atonement. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. In addition, there are 16 major concepts that are covered in johns apocalypse. Finally, there is a vision of an eagle warning of the last three trumpet blasts rev 8. Name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the unveiling or uncovering of the person, plan and. The natural interpretation would be to apply it to some invasion or calamity. Revelations is the last book of the bible, containing a number of prophecies and information about heaven. In his last comment, he states that dressing the wound hurt as has. The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary.