Revelation 622 new american bible revised edition nabre. In this study, id like to take another look at revelation 20 22 specifically for the purpose of clarifying the sequence of events that are contained therein. If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life. If any man shall add unto these things, god shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Revelation chapter 6 begins with the seals that represent the beginning of christs judgment of unbelievers on the earth during the tribulation period see article judgment. In the book of revelation is contained a series of. More than just the future and destiny of mankind, this book is the final revelation of the beauty, character, and wonders of our lord jesus christ. Revelation 22, english standard version 2016 esv the.
The apocalypses were revealed by supernatural means but are real 6. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Revelation 22 king james version books of the bible. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The phrase second death is found only in the book of revelation, the first time in the letter to the church at smyrna. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. These verses are full of encouragement, declaration, warning, and response to god. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. In the middle of the street of the city, and on either side of the river, is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its. Seekvision on revelation 6 the book of revelations is an allegory. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. 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. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
Revelation 620 kjv and i saw when the lamb opened one of. Revelation 20 21 english standard version esv the thousand years. The scriptures never refer to death as the mere cessation of life, but instead as the unnatural separation of something from that to which it belongs. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. 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. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Each year that christs return is delayed is another year of unmerited. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible. He which testifieth these things saith, surely i come quickly. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. This wont be a verse by verse study, but will focus on what i believe to be the way john wanted us to understand what he was telling us. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. It is essential we understand the events that are to come and not bow to false teachings or sensationalism, and the best way to do that is see what our lord jesus christ taught on the matter. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation 6 22 fall, 2018 5 introduction to the book of revelation 1. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. I am coming quickly behold i am coming quickly revelation 22. The length of the martyrs or saints reign is here said to be a thousand years. There is a reference to it in the old testament as well. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 22, new revised standard version nrsv the. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. We have seen the mighty hand of god as he shows us that he will, some day soon bring peace to his people.
The 33 years that jesus christ lived for correspondent to the 33 vertebrae that we each have in our spine. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life. 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. Jesus has revealed some startling information that makes us look in absolute amazement. There are others, which i wont take time to read, but notice verse 6. Ten class periods will be spent studying chapter 6 22 in the only book in the bible that has a promise of blessing for those who read it revelation breaks nicely into two sections.
John has built the unique application of the gospel he provides in revelation into the very structure of the book. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. That is one way you can guide your way through the book of revelation. John the apostle is the of 5 new testament books with 50 chapters, only surpassed by the 87 chapters of pauls epistles. The book of revelation is gods final written communication to man. Revelation 22 hope and encouragement found in the tree. 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. Revelation 20 the millennium the idea of a thousandyear reign of christ a millennium is found in only two verses in the bible revelation 20. These are the last words of the word of god, the bible. While the bible speaks often of death, one death in particular, the second death, mankind knows little of. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
Once the events described in this book begin, things will escalate rapidly and ominously. Word of life bible institute seeks to expose the students to all the. 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. Revelation 22 hope and encouragement found in the tree of life day 6 published on april 18, 2020 then the angel showed me a river of the water of lifebright as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the citys street. John fervently expresses his desire for the blessed event, and then pronounces a blessing of the grace of our lord jesus christ upon each of us who have, with open hearts, diligently studied the prophecies of this marvelous book. Study in revelation 40 the final word sermon by james lee. In these verses we have the manifold testimony of the voices of the angel, jesus, the spirit, the bride, and john. Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible.
Revelation 20 the millennium grace communion international. Blessed be the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. We complete our studies in the book of revelation by looking at the final words of. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. There is a close similarity between these judgments and the event predicted by christ in matthew 24.