The third symbol of revelation 12 a great, fiery red dragon verse 3is described as having drawn a third of the stars of heaven and standing before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her child as soon as it was born verse 4. The book of revelation is the book for the present hour. Daniel was told to seal the book until the time of the end see dan. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. A simple but inspiring, versebyverse guide to the book of revelation, with a glossary of terms and symbols. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. His tail draweth the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth. The story of his failures is told in the visions in chapter 12. The commentary of the new american bible the official catholic bible for america states that the woman adorned with the sun, the moon, and the. Foundations for the study of prophecy revelation the introduction proper revelation 1. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The second particular thus mentioned of the dragon has relation to what he does, and is in contrast with what had been said of the woman when we were told that she was with child. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Nkjv, cultural backgrounds study bible, red letter edition. To say that the book of revelation is a jumble and impossible to make heads or tails out of and cannot be understood is to contradict this. Although it encompasses much of prophecy, revelation is a very personal book the apostle john wrote to the seven.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. Kjv, word study bible, hardcover, red letter edition.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The believers bible commentary notes this about revelation 12. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the. Study guide for revelation 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Continuing in our study in revelation, this week chapter 2 and the 7 churches. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. Although it encompasses much of prophecy, revelation is a very personal book the apostle john wrote to the seven churches regarding the vision he received from christ.
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