Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. See more ideas about jesus is coming, bible and prophetic art. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. This book is the result of twentyfive years of study of the book of revelation by larkin. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The book of revelation then is not a compilation of jewish apocalyptic literature, intermixed with heathen visions christianized, thus being a patchwork of jewish and heathen folklore, but it is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass.
The key that unlocks the book of revelation jesus christ is the interpretive key to revelation the hour of trial the hour of trial in revelation 3. Book of revelation chapter 3 bible prophecy revealed. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Revelation 1 commentary a study of the prophetic book of. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1 an argument of the book of revelation part 2 daniel b. John, or the apocalypse, is the only prophetic book in the new testament. A classic work on the book of revelation by clarence larkin. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and. Revelation by larkin is an interesting book like many of his other ones.
A study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and. See more ideas about bible, bible scriptures and revelation bible. It is beautifully written and has many detailed charts and pictures. Revelation is confusing, so we need both the historical context and the old testament in order to understand its central meaning. The result of 25 years study of the book of revelation. Clarence larkin this work is the result of 25 years of study of the book of revelation by the author. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. A study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture as want to read. Clarence larkins purpose is to show that the book of revelation is to be taken literally, and that it is written in chronological order.
So having decided to tackle the book of revelation, i read this book as a companionguide while listening to the the great courses. Understand the book of revelation and bible prophecy. These eight verses speak volumes with very few words. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. These lectures have also been given in bible institute courses. Publication date 1919 topics bible publisher fox chase, phila. The title in both greek and english means the unveiling or. And i looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the son of prayer of manasseh, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. The book is illustrated with over thirty of larkins beautiful and intricate charts and.
The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Jesus bridges the gap between old and new testaments, and parallels between the books of daniel and revelation reinforce the fact that all of scripture is the story of jesus. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. Clarence larkin, is the result of 25 years of study in the book of revelation. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed.
He interprets revelation from a futurist standpoint, showing that the book is to be taken literally, and that it is written in chronological order. Revelation 14 commentary a study of the prophetic book. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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.
It is important to view these book of revelation videos in order, and with your bible, so your may reach a better understanding of how. This work is the result of 25 years of study of the book of revelation by the author. He has a way of making the scriptures come alive with such clarity. God, revelation of inspiration of the holy spirit, means of prophetic visions and the spirit lifted me up and brought me in a vision by the spirit of god to the exiles in chaldea. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. Knowing god an extraterrestrial message chuck missler. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, thrust in thy sickle, and reap. Third, the book seeks to unite all the various lines of biblical prophecy both old and new. The book of revelation is one of the most controversial books in the world. As well as all his other writings, this one was hard to put down. Book of revelation by clarence larkin an in depth study.
Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Why were dreams more prominent in the bible than they are now. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Book of revelation chapter 5 bible prophecy revealed. John, inspired by the holy spirit, points out that book is prophecy in verse three. The righteous must still do right, and the holy still be holy. The book is sent out with the prayer that god will bless its testimony in these days when the prophetic utterances of the book of revelation are rapidly approaching their fulfilment. From chapter four until the end of the book all is future. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The writers purpose is to show that the book of revelation is to be taken literally, and that it is written in chronological order.
Those who want to know more can study the work and commentaries of ebenezer henderson, or rawlinson on the truth of the scriptures, for. Internet archive bookreader the book of revelation. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The way, the truth and the life series, and its prophetic meaning within the book of revelation chapter 5, is shared with you below. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation is interpreted from the futurist standpoint. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. You will discover how the passover foreshadows the great tribulation and what the hebrew prophets reveal about the antimessiah, armageddon, hell, the return of the messiah, the millennial kingdom, heaven, and much more.
Therefore, only those who believe that the bible is inspired by god and trust what it says will be able to understand the significance of what is revealed in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Keys to understanding revelation united church of god. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. Martin luther called revelation neither apostolic nor prophetic in the 1522 preface to his translation of the new testament he revised his position with a much more favorable assessment in 1530, huldrych zwingli labelled it not a book of the bible, and it was the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. The book of revelation published by user, years ago after reading 45 different books on this subject i was perfectly delighted to come across this book. These also provide a great benefit while watching the book of revelation videos.
Metaphorical interpretations suppose that revelation does not indicate actual people or events, but is a parable of the spiritual path. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. Chapters two and three cover the present church dispensation. A study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture author. This alltime classic work by prophetic legend, rev. Revelation from the holy bibles new testamentbook of. This effort, hosted by ken wade, is full of powerful content that links the passages of the book of revelation to earlier biblical prophetic promises. But instead of john beingshown a woman, he was shown a city, the holy jerusalem, and aswhat makes up a city is.
The first four seals describe four tasks assigned to the holy spirit. The scripture touches upon the outbreak of armageddon, the four riders of the apocalypse, the rise of the antichrist and the sevenheaded beast whose number is 666. Schneider decodes the book of revelation, revealing how the endtime events prophesied in the new testament book correspond with the teachings of the torah and the hebrew prophets. Request the 7 keys to the scriptures offered on our bible study help page and experience a greater love for the lord through immersion and understanding of his holy word. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. According to the bible, a true prophet was called and equipped by god, empowered by the holy spirit to perform his job.
As seers, prophets also brought a message of hope and future blessing for those. A study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture hardcover october 14, 2018. A study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by clarence larkin download book respecting the intellectual property of others is utmost important to us, we make every effort to make sure we only link to legitimate sites, such as those sites owned by authors and publishers. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation larkin prophecy bible prophetic. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. You will discover how the passover foreshadows the great tribulation and what the hebrew prophets reveal about the antimessiah, armageddon, hell, the. The apocalypse controversies and meanings in western history. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek.
The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Holy bible the authorized version kjv published in 1611. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Revelation 1516 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Throne, with the seven branched candlestick of the holy placeof the tabernacle. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. 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. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. Furthermore, during the first century ad the biblical books existed in a variety of. Larkin does a good job of explaining and interpreting each statement in book of revelation, referencing prior books of the bible and other prophecies. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. As jesus breaks each of the first four seals, he gives a command to the holy spirit and the holy spirit invites john to come and see the action.
The book of revelation gives us many of the keys that unlock prophetic understanding because it faithfully follows the principle that the bible interprets itself. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. A prophetic overview the way prepared in all of scripture, the book of revelation is one of the most important, but maybe the least understood by the multitudes of yahuwehs people. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Jan, 2019 prophetic books of the bible prophets have existed throughout every era of gods relationship with mankind, but the old testament books of the prophets address the classical period of prophecy from the later years of the divided kingdoms of judah and israel, throughout the time of exile, and into the years of israels return from exile. A study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture clarence larkin.
Without a doubt, imho, this book has got to be one of the best ever done on the last book of the bible and how those thing written there relate to other prophetic books of the bible especially the book of daniel and history. The title in both greek and english means the unveiling or the revealing, so we get the idea from the. A study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by rev. The book is illustrated with over thirty of larkins beautiful and intricate charts and includes numerous drawings of images described in the book of. Revelation overview a study of the prophetic book of holy. Written by john, one of the apostles of christ, the book is addressed to the seven christian churches in asia minor, whose members were being persecuted by roman officials.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Surfing the trinity broadcasting network and its stable of stations, there is no shortage of wouldbe bible prophecy teachers who have set themselves up as experts on this book. 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. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. Enochs journey has no close parallel in the hebrew scriptures. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. The book of revelation by clarence larkin is a study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture. Revelation overview a study of the prophetic book of. Larkins work here is interpreted using the futurist method of bible study.