Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. While prophecies of the future are found throughout all the scriptures, both in the old and the new testaments, there is one book in particular which is called prophetic. Detailed outlines of each bible book may be viewed here. 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. Basic outline of the book of revelation heavensrecord c.
The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible. Job longs for a mediator between him and god job 9. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book finishes with a call for all to obey the message of the book and a warning to those who reject what is taught. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. 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. A brief outline to understand the book of revelation seeing.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Internal evidence seems to fix the date of obadiahs ministry in the reign of the bloody athaliah. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The book of obadiah a brief outline of the bookintroduction. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament.
The following pdf file gives a brief, summary timeline of the events of revelation. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Bible studies and bible answers revelation outline. Complete but concise summary of each book of the bible old. 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 explained scripture by scripture. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. The author of each book where known is included along with a brief summary of the biblical books intent, content, and key characters. Revelation s symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. We can understand the book and we can learn much from it. Three times, each at a critical break in the sequence of events described in the book of revelation, christ gives more detail to john for clarification.
If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. 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 primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john 20200218t20. Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. Timeline of events in revelation beyond revelation. Sincere and intelligent christians disagree on the interpretation of the book of revelation and the last day events.
May 21, 20 basic outline book of revelation brief outline of book of revelation all scripture from king james bibleheavens record c 1. Each seal that jesus opens represents a judgment as. John, identified as one who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. You may kindly select the desired chapter to proceed with the bible study.
This paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. The book of revelation was written sometime around. 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. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. 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 discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Revelation executable outline study resources blue letter bible.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. A useful guide to your study because it shows the structure of the book. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation. Instead of these things being hidden as some say, even the name revelation means an unveiling. A brief outline to understand the book of revelation date. In the summary below, i present the official name of the biblical chapter with its common name in parenthesis. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed. The following is therefore an outline of the books contents rather than of its structure. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation.
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 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 revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction the title. Of course, even after going over the book s content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation is prophetical in nature and contains much symbolism which is most likely the reason that it is many times thought to be the most misunderstood book in the entire bible. Dont skip over the title an overview from revelation 1. 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. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The book of revelation is divided into three sections. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions.
In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book. Before we advance in our studies in the book of revelation, we are going to step back to its very first words. Of course, even after going over the books content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. Revelations symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The bible brief is a summary or overview of the bible, that lists all 66 books in the old and the new testament combined. The book of obadiah a brief outline of the book sermons. Intended as a quick guide or reference book to the scriptures, it is in no way intended to replace the bible god forbid. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes. It is also very different from any kind of writing. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible.
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 old testament is written in the hebrew language, with but one exception a portion of the book of daniel. Revelation summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of revelation for bible study or sunday school lessons. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. 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. That book is the one we shall study, the book of revelation. A brief outline of the book the book begins by saying, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The prophet joseph smith described this focus of the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation a brief outline international church.
This survey is very similar to my first study of revelation. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. A summary of the revelation to john revelation in s bible. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. 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.
A brief outline of the great tribulation by don clasen. A brief outline to understand the book of revelation. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. It is designed to give you an overall view of the entire book quickly. The book of deuteronomy is a powerful document that outlines gods great love for his people and the direction by which one can fully enjoy that love. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and fall of the. Job confessed his faith in a redeemer who would one day come. It all starts one sunday, when john hears a voice behind him.
Dec 07, 2012 a brief outline to understand the book of revelation date. In terms of structure, the book is built around four successive groups of seven. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. Written in similar fashion to ancient near eastern treaties, the book speaks tenderly yet firmly to an audience asking the question how do i. Appendix a a brief survey of the book of revelation this is a summary or survey of the book with only a few short paragraphs for each chapter. 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. The book of revelation looks intimidating at first to everyone who wants to study and understand it. The four interpretations of the book of revelation a.
This article reflects what i believe best represents the biblical evidence. Apr 26, 2008 all believers can understand the book of revelation and endtime prophecy. 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. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The book also prepares the way for the coming of jesus christ.