This article presents a brief summary of the revelation story. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Simple outline of the book of revelation mike bickle page 3 see. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. 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 purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. 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. Since revelation is a continuation of the book of daniel, one would expect that the two books revelation and daniel would follow the same style of presenting the material. Simple outline of the book of revelation transcript. The following is therefore an outline of the books contents rather than of its structure. An o verview of the key events and bible people found in revelation together with the famous bible stories and brief summary of the book of revelation from the bible. Sometimes called the apocalypse which is a transliteration of the greek word for revelation. Several core lessons deal with subjects such as times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc.
Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church of god. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible. At first we have the church, as an earthly witness, but then the saints of. The outline employed in this paper is a modification of what was learned from s. Sep 12, 2017 as we apply inmillennialism to the book of revelation, we see the structure god used. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation in outline form the bible in outline form. Apr 16, 2014 chapter outline of the book of revelation chapter. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The prophetic outline of the end times that flows through daniel 7 and is utilized by the lord in the olivet discourse of matthew 24. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Just knowing what the story actually is can be the first.
Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. The prologue revelation chapter 1 the book is introduced, and opens with the declaration that the things must soon take place. A comparison of interpretive approaches to the book of revelation. 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. Transforming revelation, i explain the book of revelation quite completely and sensibly but in a very unique and surprising way. John was commanded to write to the seven bishops of the churches in asia. The earliest writers in the church like justin martyr, irenaeus, hippolytus, tertullian, clement of alexandria and the muritorian all credit john the apostle as author of the book of revelation. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament.
In the first, second, and third chapters of this book are contained instructions and admonitions which st. Understanding the book of revelation berean research institute. Revelation contains four series of seven messages or visions. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. An outline of the book of revelation beyond revelation. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and failings such as sardis and laodicea. 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. Summary of the book of revelation story of the bible.
Summary of revelation bible summary the bible brief. The word revelation apokalupsis means an uncovering, a revelation, n. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book.
A brief outline of the books of the bible the revelation he book of revelation presents the return of the holy spirits witness to gods relationship with the earth. Four main parts there are four parts in the structure of revelation. With this vision he was instructed to write to seven churches about what he had seen. The fourth part has five chronological sections in which the events occur in sequential order. Chapter outline of the book of revelation by united. Arndt and gingrich define revelation as a disclosure to expose or uncover see also moulton 42. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Scott j shifferd 16 comments 1 instruction to reveal the word of god john received revelation from jesus to bear witness of what he saw and was signified to him by an angel. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. 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.
As we apply inmillennialism to the book of revelation, we see the structure god used. John sees jesus, and jesus commands him to write the things he sees and send them to the churches. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. A consideration of a controversial issue, summarizing the various views, which is better, and why.
A brief outline to understand the book of revelation date. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The book of revelation instructions for the church concerning the endtimes made simple to prepare the unprepared. Oct 06, 2014 a brief outline of the books of the bible the revelation he book of revelation presents the return of the holy spirits witness to gods relationship with the earth. But there is a special blessing given to those that read and heed this book rev 1.
The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. John the apostle names himself as the one who wrote down what the lord said through the angel. 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 of revelation in outline form the bible in outline form kindle edition by gingrich, dr roy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. A brief outline to understand the book of revelation seeing. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Bible studies and bible answers revelation outline. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book.
A chronological outline and summary of the book of revelation. The four interpretations of the book of revelation a. A brief outline of the books of the bible the revelation. When writing the book of revelation, john used a literary form that would have been familiar to his readers. John indicates that he was on the island of patmos when he received the prophecy revelation 1. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. The revelation of jesus christ begins with a clear statement of origin and purpose. Detailed outline of the book of revelation david aune from revelation in word biblical commentary dallas, tx. An outline of the book of revelation the battle of armageddon. There is a general movement from the things that are to the things that are to take place after this. Revelation includes the contrasting female images of babylon the whore and new jerusalem the bride 17.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. For an explanation of the history of salvation, see the overview. At first we have the church, as an earthly witness, but then the saints of the heavenly calling are seen only in heaven. 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 overview insight for living ministries. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. Dec 07, 2012 a brief outline to understand the book of revelation date.
The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. A comprehensive outline, overview, and versebyverse study of the book of revelation. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Youve got a few questions there which is normal for all of us with the book of revelation. Bibl4317 survey of the book of revelation syllabus ryrie. The book of daniel introduces all of gentile world history as it relates to the jew in chapter 2.
January 1985 edited by andres nueva vida december 20. Detailed outline of the book of revelation bible blender. 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. Before getting to your question just a wee correction that is a little bugbear with me. Message outlines for the book of revelation sermon outlines book volume 66 cardwell, jon j.
Given to jesus by god to show his servants things which must soon take place, it is designed to bless those who read, hear and keep the words of the prophecy. The book of revelation in outline form the bible in outline. The final book of the bible is titled, the revelation of john. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. This yields our basic outline of the work, as follows. An outline of the book of revelation by jon paulien. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira.