The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. After all, its the only book in the whole bible to which god has attached a special blessing and an awful curse. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. As a history book the bible is unique, telling us about the future as well as the past. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e. Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn recommended for you 58. Revelation 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
There is a special blessing in the reading of this book, which shows very clearly that it was designed to be understood and appreciated by its readers. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book. Revelation 422, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. The book of revelation the end and the beginning, the new testament and the bible culminate with this glorious description of the revelation of jesus christ. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Visions, prophecy and politics in the book of revelation, princeton university religious professor elaine pagels. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
It is one single revelation, and yet sufficient for them all, from the time it was written to the end of the world. Understand the connection between the old testament and the end times, what to expect during the last days, and how to stand firm in christ in the face of opposition. If you havent read anything by david pawson before, i highly recommend you give it a chance. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Schneider decodes the book of revelation, showing how the endtime events prophesied in the new. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Concerning the revelation, his commentary is the most accurate overall among all the reformed, puritan, and later expositors that have commented upon this book. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world.
Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. In the commentary proper beale works through the greek text phraseby. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. Revelation 3 chapter 2 the apostle john, having in the foregoing chapter written the things which he had seen, now proceeds to write the things that are, according to the command of god ch. These chapters are the heart of the last section of the book chapters 12 through 19.
Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. And another book shall be opened the book of the scriptures, the statute book of heaven, the rule of life. In this revised edition of the classic 1977 work the book of revelation nicnt, based on thenestlealand greek new testament, mounce has expands his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of working with revelation, its text, and the scholarship that surrounds it. More than ever, the book of revelation reveals jesus and his ultimate victory for his people. 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. This other, a less book, contained only a portion which john was now to make his own revelation 10. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. By this he means that the symbols of the book of revelation had some specific referent in the first century which will provide some comfort or teaching to christians throughout history, but will find ultimate fulfillment in the future. Chapter 4 this chapter draws heavily upon imagery in isaiah 6 and ezekiel 1. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation focuses on the future and can produce two reactions among christians. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Thank you for making james durhams works available. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. I had resolved, for a considerable time, not to meddle with this book, because i foresaw that i could produce nothing satisfactory on it. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. All of historys events are culminated in this fantastic story of christs ultimate triumph over evil and the restoration of all things to their created design. The next step is to enter your payment information. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Tho this story be no more than a fiction yet was it founded on a tradition of the first churches, that john was banished into patmos in the days of nero. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events.
Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. The connections between the ephesus in the book of revelation and emperor worship are also further strengthened if one believes that the book of revelation was recorded during the reign of domitian. This book is opened as containing the law, the touchstone by which the hearts and lives of men are to be tried. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. Melchizedek and initiation into the mystery of the two principles 4. An ancient commentary on the book of revelation a critical edition of the scholia in apocalypsin with commentary and an english translation, cambridge university press, 20 once cassians texts are scrutinized, one finds an entire library, both christian and greek, condensed in his succinct statements. A commentary koinonia house commentaries software by chuck missler isbn. A commentary on the book of revelation volume 1 kindle edition by ford, desmond.
John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. In the book of revelation, there are some key chapters which cast light on our present time which need to be carefully restudied by just letting the text speak to us. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading crisis. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. Revelation commentary introduction to revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapters 23 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation chapter 6. The book of revelation the new international greek. The reason most commentaries fail to enlighten the book s contents is because they violate one or more of the three basic principles of sound biblical interpretation. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle e book or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts.
Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 with king james bible text. This book invites children to imagine what some of those ways might have been while presenting them with a wonderful model for their own lives. That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church.
Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. Dragons and demons, angels and plagues, mark of the beast, stars fall, heavens rolled up cats and dogs living. A list of the best commentaries on revelation ranked by.
The book of revelation shows us the antichrist, it shows us gods judgment, it shows us calamity on the earth, it shows us false prophets, mystery babylon, and streets of gold in heaven. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. The twentyfour elders and the four holy living creatures 8. This book is dedicated particularly to the servants of christ in the seven churches in asia. Any god fearing person will find much help and edification reading mr. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. I saw in my sleep what i will now say with a tongue of flesh and with the breath of my mouth. David pawson a commentary on the book of revelation. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression.
The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. And he sent and signified it, signified it, by his angel unto his servant john. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is. To be obsessed with either is to evade lifes challenges. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. David pawson believes that both perspectives are needed to live over the circumstances of the present. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. In the preface to the revised edition of commentary mounce states that he still has the same basic approach to the book and he remains a premillennialist, but he has a deeper appreciation for other views of the book. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapters 119 only in progress question.
Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. A critical edition of the scholia in apocalypsin with commentary and an english translation, cambridge university press, 20. A commentary on the book of the revelation based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce contents pages the lords prayer and the seven centers diagram 6 extracts from the readings 7 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. And another book shall be opened the book of the scriptures, the statutebook of heaven, the rule of life. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2.
Aug, 2012 he describes his approach to the book as a redemptive historical form of modified idealism 48. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary. Studies in introduction, with a critical and exegetical commentary. Under domitian, ephesus was named a guardian of the imperial cult and likely had statues of or temples dedicated to domitian or his brother and. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Once cassians texts are scrutinized, one finds an entire library, both christian and greek, condensed in his succinct statements.
May 10, 20 a commentary on the book of revelation is easy to read, highly engaging, and filled with knowledge and insights. Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Among the 30 or so similar books that appeared in the first through third. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed.
Revelation 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The new testament begins with the word book greek, biblus, of which the little book greek, biblaridion is the diminutive, the little bible, the bible in miniature. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The rest of the book, really the last half of the book is about the overthrow of this system. R evelation is a confusing book to most people despite the many commentaries written. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. This represents the premillennial view held by fundamentalists and conservatives who correctly see the book of revelation as recording actual past, present and future history. It is well worth noting that the book of revelation opens with a blessing on the reading of it whether it was a public or private reading.
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