Supporting scriptural evidence is provided via the respective chapters in revelation for the wise, a detailed scriptural look at revelation. The book of revelation is a book about jesus christ. Infographic chapter outline of the book of revelation. Revelation bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. 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. The following is therefore an outline of the books contents rather than of its structure. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. 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 testimony of jesus in the book of revelation by william d. 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. 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. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and failings such as sardis and laodicea. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. But, the whole of the book is finished, and fulfilled. There are numerous different ways of outlining the book of revelation. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john. A comprehensive outline, overview, and versebyverse study of the book of revelation.
Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. The book of revelation has been placed in the to hard basket by many, simply because theyve been told its to difficult to understand. 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. Daniels 70th week 7 years in length here is the total seventy weeks daniel 9. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Testament is revelation which was written by the apostle john during the first cen. 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. The book of revelation in outline form the bible in outline. The book of revelation in outline form the bible in outline form kindle edition by gingrich, dr roy. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Book of revelation outline summary online bible nwt. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians.
Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church of god. An outline of the book of revelation by jon paulien. Dec 05, 2010 outline of the book of revelation of jesus. When writing the book of revelation, john used a literary form that would have been familiar to his readers. Simple outline of the book of revelation transcript. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. 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. An apocalypse is a narrative in which an angelic being reveals a supernatural world to a human recipient and points to salvation at the end of time. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible. There is a general movement from the things that are to the things that are to take place after this. Introduction to the niv study bible go to revelation. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author.
The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. God gave john a simple outline of the entire book of revelation in verse 19. I want to know the battle plan, but i read the book of revelation first to be fascinated with the man behind the plan. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation contains four series of seven messages or visions. Following is a fairly detailed summary of the major turning points and events of the book of revelation. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Bible studies and bible answers revelation outline.
By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation in outline form the bible in outline form. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Outline and chronology of endtimes in the book of revelations. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Each had six wings also covered with eyes top and bottom. The book of revelation was written sometime around. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. In june i concluded a series of 38 sermons in the book of revelation.
The book of revelation looks intimidating at first to everyone who wants to study and understand it. This book can be broken up into five major sections. The many lessons show you how to understand the book. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The book of revelation paintings gallery the apocalypse. 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. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The book is closed, but not sealed, for the time was near to john. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Clearly, the events of the second coming must have been at least years after that, hence the millennium, so these events await us still. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes. An outline of the book of revelation beyond revelation. Swaziland, lesotho, south africa, seychelles, viet nam, japan, south korea.
Unfortunately, authors usually do not usually spend much time explaining their outline or why it should be preferred to a different one. As i reflect on my time in this remarkable book, 10 truths stand out. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently. 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. Revelation intro to revelation biblica the international bible.
It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than. View the chapter outline of the book of revelation. The book is entitled in verse one as the revelation of jesus christ. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built.
But the intimidation factor will go away as we see how simply the book can be divided up into smaller sections that are easy to track with and grasp. We shall note that there is no antichrist such as nero, the roman catholic church, or some future antichrist who would reign for 3. Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book reads. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets, rev 10. This would place the date of writing somewhere around 9596 a. An outline of the book of revelation jon paulien blog. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Here is a detailed overview, in outline form, of the events that are witnessed by and recorded in the. Several core lessons deal with subjects such as times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. The outline employed in this paper is a modification of what was learned from s. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse. Usually the revelations are given through a rich array of images. This is unfortunate because an authors interpretation of the entire book can hinge on his outline. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of revelation for bible study or sunday school lessons. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.