And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Why do catholic bibles not include the book of revelation. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Book of revelation niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. The great dragon was hurled down that ancient serpent called the devil, or satan, who leads the whole world astray. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Mp3 bible 10 commandments learn bible in 24 hours alpha foundations bible commentaries book of mormon temple study red letters divine healing training god story gap theory creation to christ book of john kids bible cartoons derek prince teaching jesus film digital. The commentary, like others is divided by chapters of the book of revelation.
Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The last book of the new testament is usually called the book of revelation or simply revelation. Revelation nivac written by a top evangelical nt scholar and a.
Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. How does the book of revelation apply to the modernday church. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title.
The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. This is why the authorized king james version calls revelation the revelation of saint john the divine divine was a seventeenth. The book of revelation has been the subject of endless speculation, study, and debate both responsible and irresponsible. Yet, as we all recognize, this difficult and troubling book is part of gods word for our lives. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation intro, new international version niv the. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
Many of the presbyters in attendance at the council of nicaea didnt want it in the bible. Later manuscripts usually have the title of the revelation of the theologian. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. And the huge dragon was cast down and outthat ageold serpent, who is called the devil and satan, he who is the seducer deceiver of all humanity. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written.
Johns main point is to challenge and encourage the believers in the midst of their opposition and persecution. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. 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. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from the sea. For reasons we can only speculate on the decision to include it was made at the last minutetruly a cliffha. I used this commentary while exploring the book of revelation with a womens bible study.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Audiobible niv 66 revelation dramatized new international. John the word became flesh 1 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible.
Dr kaisers share history of interpretation, possible interpretation, application and his own thoughts. 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 this course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Carson as general editor, is an allnew study bible available exclusively in the niv built from the ground up to reflect the most current 21st century scholarship, dr. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. I heard or read somewhere that the book of revelation isnt included in catholic bibles, but that they have 73 books instead of the protestant 66, which protestants know as the apocryp. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation life application bible studies niv paperback july 19, 1989 by tyndale producer 5. Audiobible niv 66 revelation dramatized new international version high quality duration. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Indeed, discussion about the book is so overwhelming one often feels like simply leaving it be.
From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, revelation. When you need some assistance in your study, the website. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Carson, along with a team of over 60 contributors, crafted allnew study notes, book and section introductions, a library of articles, and other study tools that specifically. Why was the book of revelation included in the bible. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones. Each volume has the scripture passages written out, a sermon outline that is listed in a parallel column, commentary that provides important background information, thoughts for illustration, and others scripture references written out. Bible store niv study bible daily manna verse of the day bible in a year the books of the bible our ministry bible translation translating gods word. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The book of revelation or apocalypse, meaning unveiling is a warning, circulated to seven cities in the roman province of asia minor. Revelation bible book with full chapters new international version. Some of the earliest manuscripts have the title of the revelation of john. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Revelation 22 new international version niv biblica.