As mysterious as the book of revelation appears, it can be understood and taught with success. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Oday he contemporary christian has two avenues of access to the book of revelation. Pastor aldermans outline book will help you not only to understand revelation but enable you to help others to know this great book. 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. He is acting to destroy them which destroy the earth revelation 11. Many people consider the book of revelation intimidating. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. A summary of the contents of each bible book contains summaries for the old and new testament. Welcome to the new design of the revelation and creation website where you can find hundreds of free powerpoint sermons, mp3 sermons as well as other formats. You can use these powerpoint lessons for your personal study as well as presentations in the worship of the church. Under these conditions, a christian named john wrote revelation, addressing it to the seven churches that were in asia minor.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Charts on the book of revelation is a major step forward in doing just that.
The book unveils his relationship to the church, to. The revelation of jesus christ in the fourth vision 19. It is important that the book of revelation not be skipped because johns work gives added details on three important subjects. Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. This implies that we should therefore teach the book in ways that line up with his desire. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression.
May 10, 2016 enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The book of revelation has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading it. The best way to teach the most important messages of revelation in a short time is to. Youll find yourself going back to it as you progress through teaching revelation, but it probably wont be a part of your daybyday prep. The best way to teach the most important messages of revelation in a short time is to highlight its two major themes. The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ.
Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs. We are going to study the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Its purpose is clearly stated at the beginning and end of the book. Define apocalyptic literature and discuss four options for interpreting it. Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church of god. If we have a proper starting point, it can be both exciting and spiritually edifying. Sadly, for the most part, a true teaching, hearing, understanding and keeping of the information given in the book of revelation by todays congregation seems rare. It is a book filled with symbols, figures, and strange imagery. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. The testimony of jesus in the book of revelation by william d. So begins the book of revelation, one of the most challenging books in the bible. Detailed outline of the book of revelation david aune from revelation in word biblical commentary dallas, tx.
The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Mar 10, 2014 teaching the book of revelation to kids may seem like a daunting task, but veggietalesr and whats in the bible. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Simple outline of the book of revelation transcript. The seals images are symbols showing a general outline of how history will flow. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then.
Every pastor and bible teacher will benefit from using these charts in their study and as overheads when teaching and preaching through the book. In revelation, john introduced themes that run throughout the book. The book revelation stands in contrast to the book of genesis 4. For that reason, many wouldbe students have become discouraged in their attempt to discern its message. Interact with various options for understanding the chronology of. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. More than any book in the bible, revelation needs to be visualized to be understood. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. The purpose of the book was to strengthen the faith of the members of these churches by giving to them the assurance that deliverance from the evil powers arrayed against them was close at hand. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Then the church is brought before us, and the whole history of the. The book was written for people in johns day with principles applicable to the end of time. Max alderman has outlined the book of revelation after many, many hours of indepth bible study.
While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of revelation to teens on the same level of sophistication as you would a universitylevel theology course, you still need to cover most, if not. In short, they understand that he saves the earth by destroying those who would destroy it. It contains a curse to those who add to it or subtract from it. This booklet is meant to provide a short introduction and then questions for each major section of. I want to know the battle plan, but i read the book of revelation first to be fascinated with the man behind the plan. It begins with the revelation of the glorified christ. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple.
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. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Sincere and intelligent christians disagree on the interpretation of the book of revelation and the last day events. 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. The many lessons show you how to understand the book.
The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. General challenges to teaching the book of revelation. Most of this powerpoint material is designed by steven j.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. A useful guide to your study because it shows the structure of the book. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. In this study, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure.
A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Each seal that jesus opens represents a judgment as. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. What does that teach us about the importance of the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The revelation of jesus christ is not supposed to be sealed.
Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book reads. In the meantime, he has prepared a way for his people to escape the latterday horrors. This short book is more of an introduction to interpretive methods and major themes than it is a commentary, so its best to read before you dive into the indepth study. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Sermons and lessons from revelation outlines on the book. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. Jun 17, 2018 this very powerful and dynamic teaching tool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. To many christians, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. This booklet is meant to provide a short introduction and then questions for each major section of the book of revelation.
This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events constituting the whole book. These are used as object lessons concerning the prophecy what is to come. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The book of revelation is a book chronologically organized around the opening of the seven seals by jesus christ during a sevenyear tribulation period as he prepares to return and take possession of the earth and its inhabitants and set up his kingdom. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. View the chapter outline of the book of revelation. Teaching and preaching the book of revelation gail r. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category.
How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym. 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 book of revelation teaching syllabus hilton sutton, th. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. They contain the history of the nation from davids death and solomons accession to the destruction of the kingdom of judah and the desolation of jerusalem, with a supplemental notice of the liberation of jehoiachin from his prison at babylon, twentysix years later. This january bible study 2019 expository notes and leader helps is intended to help those who will teach jbs. The table of contents shows how the chapters in the personal study guide are distributed among the eight sessions. No book of the bible is more puzzling to the average bible reader than revelation. Outline of visions john saw and recorded now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that contains a special blessing to those who read, hear and do.
A short distance off the coast of presentday turkey lies a tiny island called patmos, where just over 1,900 years ago, the lord jesus christ appeared to john the beloved and instructed him to write an account of the visions and revelations he was about to be given see revelation 1. In a previous post we established that gods intent for those who hear the words of the book of revelation is that they be blessed rev. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. This outline is based primarily on the historical background interpretation with the belief that revelation was written during the reign of the roman emperor domitian, a. Show them to students and see how many they can identify in a short period of. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible.
Barrick the bereans adult bible fellowship placerita baptist church 2011 mission statement this study of the book of revelation gives special attention to the testimony it provides concerning our. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1 a. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation. Several core lessons deal with subjects such as times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The books of kings form only one book in the hebrew mss. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. 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 revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering. Bible studies and bible answers revelation outline. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy. It has been misunderstood, misrepresented and misinterpreted by many. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and failings such as sardis and laodicea. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1.
The book of revelation instructions for the church concerning the endtimes made simple to prepare the unprepared. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. A comprehensive outline, overview, and versebyverse study of the book of revelation. The outline employed in this paper is a modification of what was learned from s. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Define and explain the meaning of various terms used in the book of revelation. All the violence, destruction, bizarre and outlandish imagery, and cryptic symbolism make for a story that is difficult to read and even harder to make any sense of. Because the first is so important, it is treated with some depth below. There are a number of good latterday saint commentaries that the teacher will find helpful. Revelation executable outline study resources blue letter bible. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. This article reflects what i believe best represents the biblical evidence.