La palabra «apocalíptica» viene de la palabra griega apokalypsis, que significa revelación o develación. En la Biblia, Daniel en el Antiguo Testamento y Apocalipsis en el Nuevo Testamento son los más claros ejemplos de literatura apocalíptica. Hay muchos libros del mundo judío y cristiano que pueden clasificarse como tales… Read More
Los últimos nueve libros del Nuevo Testamento fueron escritos por distintos autores con estilos diferentes. A los ocho primeros (de Hebreos a Judas) se les suele llamar las «Cartas Generales». Algunos están claramente escritos en forma de carta, con un estilo similar al de las epístolas de Pablo, incluyendo… Read More
¿Por qué Apocalipsis es especial? Apocalipsis viene de la palabra griega apokalypsis, que significa revelar o revelación (de ahí que el libro reciba a veces ese nombre). El Apocalipsis pertenece a una clase de escritura llamada literatura apocalíptica que intenta revelar los secretos del cielo a los seres… Read More
A three-page study sheet with discussion questions on the Revelation of John. Download this resource
Three sheets of color illustrations plus a Bible selection on the promised return of Jesus and John’s vision of the new heaven and new earth to come. Download this resource
Revelation was written to a church facing intense persecution. What did the author of the letter want the church to know? That Jesus is all-powerful, worthy of worship and is in control of the world. What makes Revelation unique? The word translated as “revelation” (1:1) comes from the Greek… Read More
The final nine books of the New Testament are written in a number of styles by different writers. The first eight (Hebrews through Jude) are often referred to as the “General Letters.” Some of these are clearly written in letter form, similar to the style of Paul’s letters. The… Read More
This disciple of John was an important leader in the early church. Read more about his life and faith. In the second and third chapters of the Book of Revelation, there are seven letters addressed to the “angel” of each of seven churches. The second letter is addressed to… Read More
Use this activity to remind your family of the life that Jesus brought on the first Easter. Supplies needed: Bible; 8-1/2″ x 11″ construction paper (assorted colors); Easter symbol patterns (butterfly, cross, egg, flowers, sunrise); pens or pencils; hole puncher; string; scissors; tree branch; potting soil; bucket. “Resurrect” a dead… Read More
The Bible is full of dreams, visions and fantastic images. How should the modern reader understand these apocalyptic writings? Read more to find out. Apocalyptic Writing The word “apocalyptic” comes from a Greek word, “apokalypsis,” meaning revealing or unveiling. In the Bible, Daniel in the Old Testament and Revelation in… Read More
