He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Revelation 1012 198285 audio chuck smith a quiet heart means confidence in god elisabeth elliot revelation 46 198285 audio chuck smith. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Discipleship lessons purpose and theme of the book of revelation the purpose of the revelation is to jolt those christians who are compromising with idolatry.
W768 all of pastor jon courson s bible teachings are available on the searchlight. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john. Jon courson has been teaching through the bible for over 25 years. Apr 26, 2008 cj sansoms revelation is supported by the richness of its historical research, says stephanie merritt stephanie merritt sat 26 apr 2008 19. The golden key to the book of revelation love worth finding. The book of revelation is a novel by uk author rupert thomson.
John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. First, revelation is a fulfillment of the sixtyfive books that came before it. This new testament commentary is a unique blend of information and inspiration presented in a way unique to jon courson. The comforting promise of revelation when you are certain of your future, then you can concentrate on your present. Then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. Writhing in his death throes in the aftermath of the cross, the dragon escalates his assault against the saints until christ returns to consummate history. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. This daily devotional is an excerpt from the book a day of feasting by pastor jon. John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia. If you make the choice jesus will walk with you all the way. 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 vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Jul 18, 2016 when interpreting the book of revelation there are two important elements to remember. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of that progenerated from those bringing such an action. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. The novel was unusual for its detailed descriptions of a non statutory female on male rape the protagonist of the novel is a male ballet dancer living in amsterdam with his french girlfriend brigitte. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. A study on revelation 6 what is the pastoral purpose of the book. W767 all of pastor jon courson s bible teachings are available on the searchlight. The symbolism of the book of revelation, the author tells us, belongs to the first century, not to our own age.
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. Buy tree of life bible commentary by jon courson, tree of life publisher online at alibris. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Nov 03, 2017 mix play all mix searchlight with jon courson youtube the book of revelation 1. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. And i heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal o. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. And so the book is being written unto 7 churches which are in asia. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Gifted bible preacher and inspiring teacher jon courson effortlessly combines both in this easytoread, versebased devotional commentary on the old testament books of genesis through job. To protect the christians, john had to write the book in a special way.
W758 all of pastor jon courson s bible teachings are available on the searchlight. Aug 02, 2016 utley writes that there are two books mentioned in scripture. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. Revelation was originally addressed to christians who were suffering for their faith. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. But very much of the book of revelation involves periods of time where we are on this earth, and we will face the things that are mentioned. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come.
To encourage fidelity to christ in the midst of suffering by affirming that god rules history and will surely bring it to a glorious consummation of judgment and blessing in christ. Volume 3, new testament matthew revelation by jon courson pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad. W767 all of pastor jon coursons bible teachings are available on the searchlight. 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. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. They experienced poverty, slander, prison, and even death 2. Revelation takes a little time to get its main plot rolling but it is very skilfully structured not an incident is wasted and once the killers intentions become clear, dont expect to. One source of frequent confusion in the bible is whether the book of revelation is actually the book of revelations. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Coursons application commentary on the old testament, volume.
Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. Now these 7 churches which are in asia are listed a. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. The book of revelation explained volume 4 1 introduction to the revelation revelation 1. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word.
Nv5501 all of pastor jon coursons bible teachings are available on the searchligh. List of books and articles about revelation theology. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. 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.
Mix play all mix searchlight with jon courson youtube the book of revelation 1. The structure of the book of revelation linkedin slideshare. John, which is a crytic and mystical scripture at the very end of the christian bible. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The book of revelation is not a book of doom and gloom but the victory of the lamb of god and those who follow him the overcomers. Our site includes video and audio of pastor jon coursons complete thruthebible teachings. He has had the privilege of being the founding pastor of applegate christian fellowship as well as pastoring at calvary chapel costa mesa and ministering to thousands through the searchlight radio program and at conferences and retreats across the country. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. Jun 04, 2016 the structure of the book of revelation page 7 of 31 the outline of revelation there are numerous different ways of outlining the book of revelation. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture.
The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. Our site includes video and audio of pastor jon courson s complete thru the bible teachings. Jon courson s application commentary will combine a versebyverse teaching of every paragraph of scripture with practical topical studies throughout. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The book was published in 2000 by bloomsbury publishing and has 264 pages. The book of revelation is not a hard book to understand enjoy mms. Tree of life bible commentary by jon courson, tree of life. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation.
Book of revelation was written to address this need. Volume 3, new testament matthew revelation by jon courson jon coursons application commentary. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jon courson s application commentary. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. Courson has amassed more than 1,500 teachings in an expositional style. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. The evangelical pastor, jon courson, founded the applegate christian fellowship in southern oregon. This volume takes you through the whole scope of st.
The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. This volume is jon courson s versebyverse commentary on the new testament. Ten bible studies that include brief background notes and open questions. Sep 12, 2017 as we apply inmillennialism to the book of revelation, we see the structure god used. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. The king and his kingdom 20 by third millennium ministries. He instructed john to write the things that thou hast seen, and the things that are, and the things that are about to come after these things rev. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. The entire bible is the book of revelation the revealing of god through his son the lord jesus christ.
The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. W776 all of pastor jon courson s bible teachings are available on the searchlight w. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Then i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. The church in asia was suffering persecution the letter was written to them to let.
The book of revelation was gods answer to this situation. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Speaking through the exalted christ, and of the exalted christ, he uses a multitude of visions and prophecies to instruct, warn, and comfort his pilgrim people as they make their way through the wilderness of this evil age, past the consummation, and. The book of revelation is often hard to understand. And i saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the courson s application commentary, pastor jon courson has written a commentary that is a scholarly work, but is easy to read and makes practical applications for us in our daily walk with jesus.
The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. A day of feasting is a collection of 365 short devotions from the old testament books of joshua through malachi. The book of revelation shouldnt just pique your interest, but transform your life.
Richard booker helps you understand the book of revelation by explaining johns vision within its intriguing original historical, literary, and biblical context. As was mentioned above under the structure of the book, the overall structure of revelation is derived from 1. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by church leaders for over a thousand and a half years. Pastor jon s years of immersion in gods word, as he regularly preached from the bible, produced faithful, valuable teaching that is both a scholarly work. People who were not christians would not understand the book. There are hundreds of quotes, references, and allusions to both the old and new testaments in the book of revelation. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Tree of life bible commentary revelation volume 1 jon courson on. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. If you would like your own copy of a day of feasting you can order one from the searchlight store.
And many details wont become clear until these events begin to unfold, but god is not trying to conceal. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. I believe the clear purpose of revelation is exactly what it says it is. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The book of deeds or remembrances is described in ps. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The book of revelation is a glorious gift of god to his church. An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. In these 7 teachings, pastor jon shows us that these amazing messages have great relevance for us today because there is a four fold application in each one. Volume 3, new testament matthew revelation kindle edition by courson, jon. The ten commandments will help you repent, pray give your heart to jesus he will help you. Coursons application commentary, new testament volume 3.
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