Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The apostle john is the author of the book of revelation. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, i am the alpha and the omega the one who is, who always was, and who is still. It covers what the apostle john saw in a vision on the island of patmos. 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. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. Given that apocalyptic works were typically written pseudonymously in the names of earlier authorities, as though those individuals had predicted current and future. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The cave of revelation, this sacred and respected monument, is what has made the island of patmos famous worldwide. Mar 11, 2014 the book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. The text of revelation states that the author is called john and that he lives on the greek island of patmos, where by some, he is considered to be in exile as a result of antichristian persecution under roman emperor domitian. Sep 30, 2015 bauckhams book will guide you into a richer understanding of the symbolism and their significance and literary art of johns prophetic imagination. It is perhaps best known today as the location the disciple john received the visions found in the book of revelation of the new testament, and where the book was written.
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. The book of revelation patmos island greece meander travel. Book of revelation apocalypse written on patmos island greeka. Some scholars therefore refer to the author of revelation as john the seer or john of patmos to distinguish him from the purported author of the gospel and letters. A study of the book of revelation gonzalez, catherine g. In order to further disparage the books significance for today, some erroneously claim john wrote it exclusively for believers in the first century ad. According to the book, this john was on the island of patmos, not far from the coast of asia minor, because of the word of god and the testimony of jesus rev. John exiled to patmos amazing bible timeline with world history. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. The island in greece where the end of the world began. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. John had the visions described in revelation about ad95. We dont know why john was exiled to patmos, but it may have been for refusing to worship the roman emperor domitian, who had declared himself a god. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write.
Even if he is the author only of the book of revelation, john of patmos writing had a major impact on christian tradition and history, inspiring numerous. Book of revelation patmos 2010 shepherds chapel full. John was a prisoner because he preached about jesus and him crucified and that he rose from the dead. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. This is the only book in the new testament where the place of. Today, were looking at lesson 1 which is entitled, the gospel from patmos. But we are starting a brand new series of studies today dealing with the book of revelation, one of my favorite books in new testament. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. We learn from john that he wrote revelation from the island of patmos verse 9, in the aegean sea 40 miles off the coast of asia minor modern day turkey. Revelation, apocalypse, john, patmos, nero, domitian. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible. This is the only book in the new testament where the place of writing is given. Are you curious or confused about the book of revelation if so.
Patmos seems like any other holiday island in greece, but it isnt. Written towards the end of the 1st century by a close companion of john known as john the elder, or by another follower. The book of revelation was revealed to the apostle john on an island called patmos. The entire book of revelation is basically what john hopes god will do to all those antichristian tormentors out there. About the place where the author john writes there is little debate. There are 66 books or scrolls that make up the bible and this scroll is the. The word is applied especially to the book of revelation which bears comparison with the old testament books of daniel and parts of isaiah, ezekiel and zechariah. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. The smell of acne face cleanser filled the room as i dove into mysterious depictions of fourfaced angels, beasts from the sea and land, of massive angels, and 100pound hailstones being hurled to the earth. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. John on patmos by lloyd dale 011105 a proper understanding of when revelation was received and written makes a great deal of difference in how it is to be interpreted. John the apostle had a vision, a vision of the world to come. Having been the overseer of the churches in asia minor, he was banished from society by the romans to reduce his religious influence verse 9.
John of patmos could be the author named as john in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic text forming the final book of. Pastor joe lape makes it so easy to learn and understand and apply the truth to your life. John was ultimately sentenced to patmos revelation 1. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1. In revelation 1, we find the apostle john in exile on the tiny island of patmos. Apr 25, 2019 the treatment of revelation gets far worse.
As a teenager, i remember being a bit frightened of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john, literally, apocalypse of john. Surely hes not the only one who wants to see romans crushed like grapes in a giant wine press until their blood flows out on the ground. One of the ports of call on the cruise is at kusadasi which is near ephesus. Our bible study christian cruises visit the island of patmos in greece. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The isle of patmos is a very small greek island in the aegean sea. Other false teachers assert that jesus fulfilled all of its prophecies in ad 70 when he returned to earth at that time. The text of revelation states that john was on patmos, a greek island where. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to many political and religious prisoners or slaves. The gospel from patmos the book of revelation amazing facts. The book of revelation not revelations is the last book of the bible, and describes the tribulations visited upon mankind at the end of the world which is often referred to as the end times, the ultimate battle between goodandevil, and, finally, the second coming of christ. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
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 ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28.
Book of revelation patmos 2010 shepherds chapel full book. When did john receive the visions that are recorded as revelation. His student, prohoros, wrote down this vision by order of the lord, and it is known as the 27th and final chapter of the holly bible. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
Patmos is a small island of only 24 square miles 62 square kilometers, with a coastline in the shape of a horseshoe. John of patmos is the name given by some modern scholars to the author of the book of revelation, the apocalyptic text forming part of the new testament. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. He wrote it when he was about 92 years old, while a prisoner of rome on the remote desert penal colony of patmos, an island in the aegean sea. Book of revelation apocalypse written on patmos island. John was a prisoner on patmos because he was preaching about jesus and that he, jesus, had been raised from the dead. John of patmos also called john the revelator, john the divine, john the theologian, and possibly john the apostle. Visit and explore the legendary island of patmos in greece where john lived in exile and wrote the apocalyptic book of revelation as given to him by jesus. According to a tradition preserved by irenaeus, eusebius, and jerome, john was exiled in ad 95 during the reign of emperor domitian. Before roman emperor domitian exiled the apostle john to the greek island of patmos, where experts say he wrote the book of revelation, he ordered him boiled in oil, but john miraculously.
Revelation from patmos with love by jonathan brentner. The book of revelation explicitly states that it was written while john was on the island of patmos. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. It is about 30km or 20 miles off the western coast of modern turkey.
John on the island of patmos the gospel faith messenger. Sep 12, 2014 the cave of revelation, this sacred and respected monument, is what has made the island of patmos famous worldwide. Many would agree that when one begins a study of revelation, he should first deal with the questions. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Is it possible that john of patmos was on drugs when he wrote. John was a prisoner on patmos because he was preaching about jesus and that he. 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. John had visions that inspired the book of revelation and its apocalyptic foretelling of. Book of revelation john of patmos, god, matthew henry, king james bible, douay rheims bible, american standard bible, bible in basic english, webster. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. The island of patmos has been celebrated for almost the last 2,000 years as the place where the divine and godinspired book of revelation was written by saint john, one of the twelve apostles of jesus christ. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. Over half of the verses in the book of revelation make an allusion to the old testament.
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