The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Read revelation commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation the ivp new testament commentary series bible. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. 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. Those who will have their particular system supported by the images in this most obscure book, tell us that the number here means all the soldiers that were employed in. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. A remarkable description of a very glorious angel with an open book in his hand v. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
Here if anywhere we find ourselves in these confusing middle chapters of the book. 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. An account of seven thunders which the apostle heard, as echoing to the voice of this angel, and communicating some discoveries, which the apostle was not yet allowed to write v. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e. But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic literature.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Tony garland presents a detailed study of the book of revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the bible which find their fulfillment in revelation. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Why did john use strange images and symbols, fierce. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. Our purpose in this article is to lay a foundation and generate an interest in what is probably the most unique of all our books of scripture. 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. Occasionally he weighs alternate views of the book in the commentary, as he does in treating the measuring of the temple in rev 11, for example. The book of revelation the holy bible chapters 1 22 audio. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation wheaton, il. Among the interpreters of the apocalypse, both in ancient and modern times, we find a vast diversity of opinions, but they may be all reduced to four principal hypotheses, or modes of interpretation.
Of the following letters to the angels of the seven churches it may be necessary to speak first in general, and then particularly. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. Read revelation 4 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
The study now has 22 divisions instead of four, which. This commentary is direct, plain teaching on the text of revelation and avoids many of the critical and textual problems dealt with in other commentaries in the series. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4 and more. This angel is jesusthe description here matches the one in the first chapter. 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. Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. A students guide to textual criticism of the bible. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Not every resource that i list here will be a commentary in the proper sense meaning, a study that systematically walks through a biblical text section by section. In some commentaries to bibles, the white horseman is said to symbolize ordinary war. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with. It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek. Her revelations is a slim book that packs in dense layers of scholarship and meaning.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. These comments include extensive sections from didymus the blinds lost commentary on the apocalypse. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The commentary proper is on the english text, only rarely does he deal with greek directly and always in transliteration.
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. Ruckmans commentary on the book of revelation is one of his most popular works. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. This new addition to the two horizons series from eerdmans by john thomas and frank macchia combines an exposition of revelation with theological insight drawn from the text of the final book of the new testament. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Like the other commentaries in the ntc, revelation is written in a way that makes it accessible to the layperson. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey.
Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Revelation 12 commentary the dragons departure to the. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of evil and his recreation of the world for the redeemed. The apocalypse contains a prophetical description of the destruction of jerusalem, of the jewish war, and the civil wars of the romans. This version of a short study on the book of revelation has been superseded. 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. 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. An ancient commentary on the book of revelation this is a new critical edition, with translation and commentary, of the scholia in apocalypsin, which were falsely attributed to origen a century ago.
Reading the book of revelation is like stepping inside a red corvette, strapping on the seat belt, and holding on for dear life as the car drives itselfroaring up. Written in koine greek, its title is derived from the first word of the text, apokalypsis, meaning unveiling or revelation. And the revelations which i have caused to be written by my servant john shall be unfolded in the eyes of all the people ether 4. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. Conventional understanding until recent times was that the book of revelation was written to comfort beleaguered christians as they underwent persecution at. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The dead were judged according to their deeds, by what was written in the scrolls. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. 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.
Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his.
Book by book, idea by idea, verse by versebakers new testament commentary series is composed for the benefit of pastors and serious bible students who want quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. The book of revelation based on extensive citations from classic commentaries by carol morgan looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great god and savior jesus christ titus 2. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. To understand this controversial book, the author explores the many connections between the visions seen by the apostle john and previous prophetic revelation given to old testament. This book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Darrell johnson is one of the best preachers that i have had the pleasure of. The solemn oath taken by him who had the book in his hand v. Kistemakers contributions include the commentary on revelation.
Tyndale, 1983, 14 implies that other literalists have employed figurative interpretations where literalisms rules of interpretation at least allow for a. After his death, simon kistemaker finished what hendriksen had left undone. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. The fall of babylon the great verse 1 1 after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power, and the earth was illuminated with his glory commentary. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece.
New testament exegesis bibliography 2020 denver seminary. 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. 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. This makes for an easyreading commentary for the laymen. Exposition of the book of revelation new testament. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god.
A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. The commentary is not intended to be an exegetical commentary on the greek text nor do the authors intend to explore every possible. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century. The four horsemen are figures in christian faith, appearing in the new testaments final book, revelation, an apocalypse written by john of patmos.
Each volume offers fresh translation, versebyverse comment and application, and critical notes on the greek text. Revelation commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Ivp new testament commentaries are made available by the generosity of intervarsity press. 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. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
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