Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,924,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. As a result, revelation sermon audios demonstrate the ability of john to impart the warnings. Its also the final words of the word of god because its the last book of the bible. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,922,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. The book of revelation has traditionally been seen as a frightening book about future wars, terrible earthquakes, dreadful plagues and the beast. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation in the light of the finished work. Few realise that it is about the revelation of jesus.
They have right doctrine, they love the truth, they are patiently enduring but they have forgotten that whilst correct theology. The book of revelation gravel hill church of christ. God is worthy to receive all our worship revelation 4. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Done in a way that leaves no doubt that jesus loves you.
The book of revelation was written by the apostle john as revealed to him by the spirit of god. There he saw the throne of god and the court of heaven. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. The book of revelation is a series of expository preachingnotes that gives the listener an account of what happens in the book of revelations with commentary on each scripture within the text. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The first in a series on an overview of the book of revelation with a focus in this sermon. Then the wipers move across the window to clear away the mess so you can see clearly again.
The story of the new testament canon is a fascinating one, with many twists and turns. An introduction to the book of revelation revelation 21. The message of revelation is so important that the lord takes the time and space to talk about the message of revelation itself. Pastor chuck boohers revelation sermon by crossroads church. Introduction part one introduction part two prologue 1. Chapter 18 gives us the destruction of the great harlot city, babylon. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. Unfortunately, in many churches public reading of the bible is little more than homiletical throat clearing before the sermon. Written in language that can often be mysterious and crafted in a form that confounds, this book speaks of things that are difficult for us to understand and hard for us to process. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading spurgeons sermons on revelation. Both of these themes are often reflected in christian hymns. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. It means to pull back a covering or a veil that is hiding something. This sermon explores who the martyred saints may be and their cry unto god, along with gods response the book of revelation how long revelation 6. This message looks at the three suppers mentioned in the book of revelation. John states that he is an actual eyewitness to the accounts of the book, which is the testimony of jesus christ himself. Lets take some time tonight and study the first 8 verses of revelation. Preaching the gospel from revelation archive truth for life. The text of the book of the revelation is also available as an ebook in the following formats. The concluding instructions concerning the book, revelation 22. But yet it is one of the most widely read books in the bible and has become a rallying point for many christian sects. Revelations on the book of revelation the world from prx pri.
The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church. From ideas on sermon topics to how to develop church growth to insight on ministry life, preaching helps pastors develop every area of life and work in ministry. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The book of revelation free sermon outlines and bible. This will be the tenth sermon that has been prepared and delivered introducing us to this old testament apocalyptic book. The bible often is read poorly in our church services. We then move to revelations and we love that because jesus is showing us his power of vengeance, we see angels using their power and authority, jesus riding on a white horse, we get a picture of the new jerusalem. The book of revelation and the book of genesis stand like the great bookends of gods creation. The revelation of jesus christ is one of the most exciting and interesting books of the bible. Then, the crowning glory of the entire pyramid of truth, the wonderful book of revelation, the consummation of all prophecy shedding forth its glorious light upon the rest of the pyramid. The concluding testimony concerning the coming, revelation 22.
The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Instead of these things being hidden as some say, even the name revelation means an unveiling. Sermons on the book of revelation a series by pastor cary fry. Encouragement we as apostolics have no problem with the beginning or the ending of the word of god. So let me catch us up and set the context for todays message. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. The book of revelation difficult book this is confessedly the book of the bible most difficult of interpretation. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. Here are some of the topics covered in this childrens sermon book. The sermons were preached at christ reformed church in 2002. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. In the films of those books there are no pauses or interludes as the books do. It is a revelation or an unveiling of the person, the purposes, the plans, the power, and the promotion of the lord jesus christ.
This message will give you some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Among the 30 or so similar books that appeared in the first through third. The warning against altering the book, revelation 22. We can understand the book and we can learn much from it. This is the pastor bringing the message entitled daniel and revelation. Many find themselves asking, do the words captured in the book of revelation really have anything to do with us. From the seven churches, to the seven seals, to the seven trumpets, to the dramatic scenes of cosmic conflict in which the 144000 are caught in the middle, to the final scenes of gods victory and redemtion into a mind blowing restored earth, johns visions continue to represent for. After the rapture the events of future prophetic history as the book of revelation records will rapidly follow one after the other. This is an outlne to the chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation. Few writings in history spark as much intrigue and interest as the book of revelation. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road.
It is given to reveal unto us the purposes, the person and the plans of the lord jesus. Book by book sermons by spurgeon kindle edition by spurgeon, charles h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. One of the things baptists enjoy most is church suppers.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Book of revelation sermon audios apostle johns vision. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than.
The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. However, it is always a good to remember that you should never judge a book by its film. We see a portrait of a church that on the surface seems perfect. 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. Books and sermons dealing with daniel revelation amazing. The glory of the word of god arches over all the universe. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. And i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways and pour out the vials of the wrath of god upon the earth. Preach the word the book of the revelation strength. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. Sermons on revelation first presbyterian church, jackson.
Children sermons and childrens sermons short childrens sermons childrens sermon illustrations childrens sermons for fathers day sermons for kids. But, the book of revelation, more so than any other book of the bible, is a book about him. You can also listen to them real audio files click here. They have been edited for publication on the riddleblog. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The book of revelation sermon series on revelation. Things like sin, satan, creation, the curse, heaven, earth, redemption, etc, come full circle by the time you reach revelation.
The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant. The book of revelation sermon outlines based on the book of revelation. These lessons showfrom the scriptureswhat the book of revelation is all about. This book does a great job of exploring and digesting some very difficult theological principles. Many things that have their commencement in genesis have their conclusion in revelation. And i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. 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. Revelation sermon series there are terrifying moments when you are driving in a storm and the windshield is so covered by rain or snow that you cannot see anything in the distance.
The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Now turn with me if you would to the last book of the bible, the book of revelation a book that often intimidates and frightens and terrifies, because of its use of apocalyptic imagery involving colors and numbers and so on but were in none. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in this collection of scripture. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The book of daniel was a sealed book until the time of the end daniel 12. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, even they who pierced him. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. October 2007 this sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge.
Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The tragedy of openminded christianity revelation 2. Barber it might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the book of revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. There are books that were accepted very quickly, almost from the start e. Bible reading offers the widest scope for the enrichment of public worship, and it is a great pity. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Or rather, and i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before not god, as in text, but the throne, and books or, rolls were opened. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever.
Pdf kindle epub download all the mp3 audio files and the pdf in one go as a zip file 500mb, or request the series on cdrom or dvdrom by filling out the form. It is the great revelation of jesus christ to us, his followers. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The great revelation and announcement contributed on apr 24, 2012 2,821 views. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. 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 and the book of genesis stand like the great bookends of god s creation. The giant book of childrens sermons matthew to revelation by wesley t. In chapter one, john meets jesus again, long after the resurrection and ascension. It was transcribed from the first recording in his the book of the revelation series, entitled introduction to revelation transcribed by preach the word.
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