Study of the book of revelation church of christ

The word revelation apokalupsis means an uncovering, a revelation, n. We are a nondenominational congregation of christians located in west palm beach aiming to be faithful in every way to. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Ppt the study of the book of revelation powerpoint.

They are also told by god not to give in to their enemies and worship who they want them to worship, but to worship god and only god. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Paul cantrell has authored over 200 of the studies available. All of the notes are the work of charles coats, the preacher who works with the church of christ in webberville. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. In our study of the book of revelation, we must start out with the clear understanding that. The study of the book of revelation 1 no transcript 2 the study of the book of revelation rev blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein for the time is at hand.

All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. This study consists of lessons divided between these two, but related topics. John wrote revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation.

And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. Introducing the book of revelation ron courter church of christ. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. The revelation of jesus christ revelation one in the first words of revelation we find a general introduction to the entire message. Most of us recognize that the book is difficult because of its heavy use of symbols, so we put off studying it.

As our world grows more corrupt and as primitive christianity continues to be trampled over and opposed, the message of revelation becomes increasingly important for gods children to correctly understand. These lessons showfrom the scriptureswhat the book of revelation is all about. I currently minister at a church of christ in west palm beach, florida. First a look into the historical facts surrounding the resurrection of jesus christ. 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. Outline of the book of revelation floral heights church. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church.

The book of revelation is an important book to grasp and understand. Understanding the book of revelation church of jesus christ. The book of revelation pronounces a blessing upon he who reads and. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ online study resource from the church of christ. Understanding the book of revelation the church of jesus christ. My name is brent kercheville and i have devoted more than ten years of study to the book of revelation.

Read online a study outline of revelation church of christ book pdf free download link book now. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church of. This study is being researched and written in an effort to try and bring to light the evidence which is available to help in the dating of this book. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture.

We are a nondenominational christian church where jesus christ is the senior pastor and the pulpit is his. The revelation of jesus christ walnut street church of. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. From here you can read the book of revelation, listen to audio sermons on the revelation prepared and delivered by bobby stafford or read the study lessons on the revelation of jesus christ prepared and published here by david hersey.

Dating the book of revelation church of christ articles. I know your works, tribulation, and poverty, but you are rich and i know the blasphemy of those who say they are jews, and are not, but are a synagogue of satan. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Watch a series of bible lessons by glenn teague on the book of revelation. The seventh trumpet soundeth the victory of christ 14.

New testament book studies west palm beach church of christ. The symbols and numbers in revelation represent great comfort for gods people during the terrible persecution that christians endured in the early years of the church and throughout the ages. Revelation overview a study of the prophetic book of. The book of revelation gravel hill church of christ. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others.

In this series, i want to expand upon that theme, and show the victories revealed within revelation. This is an 18 lesson study on this new testament book. Rodney thomas teaches through the book of revelation on sunday mornings with the anchors class at broadway. We invite you to come study a magnificent book, the last book written that concludes the new testament, giving believers of christ an expectation for the future. Thomas uses a powerpoint presentation for each of his lessons. The writers purpose is to show that the book of revelation is to be taken literally, and that it is written in chronological order. Many things are said about this book in the popular press today, but how accurate are they. Yet this does not prove that the church is present at that time because saints is a generic term which describes believers of all ages. Watch videos featuring what god is doing through the edmond church of christ. To gain a deeper knowledge of our lord and savior through the. There is considerable disagreement among students of revelation as to when it was written. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire.

Some note that although the term church ekklesia is not found in chapters 618 of the book of revelation, saints hagion, rev. Studying the book of revelation oak ridge church of christ. The book consists of the revelation unveiling, uncovering of jesus christ which god gave him to show unto his servants 1. To stimulate the students interest in studying the book of revelation, you might ask. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. I am married to a wonderful wife and have three terrific little girls. Futurists hal lindsey taught this in his best selling book, the late great planet earth as did tim lahaye in the very popular book series, left behind. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. The study of revelation page 1 lesson one the revelation of jesus christ revelation 1. Christ alone is worthy to take the book with seven seals 8.

West palm beach church of christ 4236 haverhill road west palm beach, fl 33417. Yet there is a blessing pronounced on all those who read, hear, and keep the words of it. There is something about a good mystery that stirs the heart and revelation is certainly mysterious. Romans bible class book on romans, by david padfield. Revelation 22, the tree of life brent kercheville march, 2011 revelation 21. These things says the first and the last, who was dead, and came to life. Wendy doniger oflaherty 1988, textual sources for the study of hinduism. The book of revelation can be daunting to read, and even harder to understand if you dont pay attention to what it says about itself at the very beginning and at the very end. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church. The revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation notes from the south michigan teacher training school and michigan bible school charles coats, instructor july dec. Identifying the opposition characters in revelation 5.

He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the book of the revelation, jesus is going to reveal the future. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. Outline of the book with questions for each section.

The church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church and some other. Understanding the numerical symbolism in revelation 4. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is. The book of revelation has often been neglected because many think it is too difficult to understand. Chapters two and three cover the present church dispensation. The reason is that the book is full of vivid images, but with little explanation as to what the images mean. The final book of the bible is titled, the revelation of john. We hope you will find information here that will help you in your journey to unlock the mysteries of what we call the end times. Church of christ lessons on the revelation of jesus christ.

The book of revelation is one of the most misunderstood and misused books in the bible. In the book of revelation, the christians are told they will be victorious in the end and their enemies will be crushed in defeat. Arndt and gingrich define revelation as a disclosure to expose or uncover see also moulton 42. Symbols and numbers in revelation south fulton street. From chapter four until the end of the book all is future. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Victory in jesus bible study of the victory of jesus in revelation. The church and the book of revelation commentary a. This form of revelation constitutes the major part of the text of the book of. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. The following doctrinal mastery activities could be done over the course of several class sessions or in a single class session.

The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The book begins, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at johns apocalyptic vision and considering how it speaks to our faith and life as we await the advent. A study outline of revelation church of christ pdf. A very detailed outline and an introductory survey are included pdf file size. He was a minister of the gospel in the church of christ for over 60 years serving mainly in the northeast in new jersey and pennsylvania. Then a factual study of the historicity of how and why our current bible contains the books that it does. In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or. One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation is to study the book of revelation, to ponder its truths, and to discover. No doubt this book has been abused and misused to promote several unscriptural beliefs. The book of revelation is interpreted from the futurist standpoint. Welcome to our online version of the king james translation of the revelation of jesus christ. Much of this symbolism draws on an understanding of the old testament writings.

We are a nondenominational congregation of christians located in west palm beach aiming to be faithful in every way to jesus christ. Here begins the second and final great division of revelation. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The book of revelation has always appealed to people. John macarthur takes readers through the book of revelation with its vivid imagery, assuring christians that god is in control of all past, present, and future events. From what you read in the student manual, what are you looking forward to. With all the misinformation published regarding the book of revelation, it is important to have a biblically sound presentation available. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.

I have not been formally trained by a seminary in the book of revelation. I currently minister at a church of christ in west palm. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. His children are faithful members of our congregation although paul.