The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. 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. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e serie osf judgments seals, trum. Revelation 20 commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
There are a number of other helpful commentaries on the book of revelation including those by robert mounce, ben witherington, g. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. Book of revelation the last book of the new testament. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Among the 30 or so similar books that appeared in the first through third. 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. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship. 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 symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader.
Book of revelation synonyms, book of revelation pronunciation, book of revelation translation, english dictionary definition of book of revelation. The adventists take a unique view applying it to the millerite movement. Revelation 2 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The classical historicist view of the vision of the angel with the little book, in revelation 10, represents the protestant reformation and the printing of bibles in the common languages. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. 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. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation wikipedia. These comments include extensive sections from didymus the blinds lost commentary on the apocalypse. As we have already noticed, overcoming is a recurring theme. Having read through osbornes baker commentary, some of aunes word commentary, a large portion of beales nigtc, and most. The book of revelation the new international commentary on.
Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the text itself all make this commentary an absolute. Caird, craig keener, leon morris, william hendriksen, simon kistemaker, vern poythress, and dennis johnson. Revelation 9 hour course examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible.
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. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Book of revelation definition of book of revelation by. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. Though i am far from an expert, i find this graphic novel an insightful take on the worldrenowned work. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The commentaries included in the category scholarly commentaries are either scholarly i. John states that he is an actual eyewitness to the accounts of the book, which is the testimony of jesus christ himself. The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. It is intended to help you better understand some of. Though i am far from an expert, i find this graphic novel an insightful take on the worldren. 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. Scholarly commentaries archives revelation resources. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the devil and satan, and bound him for b a thousand years. Right through the book of revelation there is a special emphasis on overcoming.
Commentaries for the book of revelation the title 1. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 22. Some people see it primarily as a political statement. The book of revelation is a teachers delight, yet the preacher must tread softly here. Due to the ambiguity of the book of revelation, many have tried to interpret it over the centuries.
The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Jan 26, 2007 revelation s cast of characters the book of revelation, written more than 1,900 years ago in a foreign land, with symbolic language that depends on knowledge of the prophetic literature that went before, can seem mysterious and concealed. On the book of revelation and the ten commandments youtube. The commentary of the book of revelation the credentials of the book rev. Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the.
This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. It was a time in which many christians were imprisoned, beaten, banished to desolate islands, burned at the. Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. Chapter 20 the millennial kingdom of elohim god and the final judgment revelation chapter 20. Revelations cast of characters united church of god. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e. Years ago i heard some preach this book of revelation as we do the gospel. With a book like the book of revelation, you will inevitably have several central messages depending on the angle from which you look at them.
But yet it is one of the most widely read books in the bible and has become a rallying point for many christian sects. T hose who hold t ao futurist interpretatio of revelan tion 422 have one of three views on the cycles of judgments in th tribulatione. Nov, 2016 bishop myers discusses the truth about the book of revelation and also teaches us how to remember the 10 commandments using a pictorial mnemonic device. Revelation, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. This graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation is terrifying, beautiful, provoking, and poignant. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20 and more. The book of revelation is one of those books of the bible that anyone can read and come to a completely different understanding than another person that has read the text as well. Once cassians texts are scrutinized, one finds an entire library, both christian and greek, condensed in his succinct statements. 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.
Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 6. A critical edition of the scholia in apocalypsin with commentary and an english translation, cambridge university press, 20. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. If you have already fallen in love with johns presentation of the plan of salvation as it is set out in the apocalypse, you are one of the favored few in the church. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. Revelations on the book of revelation the world from prx pri.
But the following brief plot summary and cast of characters can begin to reveal its meaning. The millennial kingdom revelation chapter 20 commentary. After the rapture the events of future prophetic history as the book of revelation records will rapidly follow one after the other. There are other earthquakes mentioned in the book of revelation as wellthis is the first of five. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Promises from the book of revelation over the centuries the church of our dear lord has experienced various forms of adversity, but during its early existence there was a period of persecution that was exceptionally severe.
Verses 12 1 he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. 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. The book of revelation, written more than 1,900 years ago in a foreign land, with symbolic language that depends on knowledge of the prophetic literature that went before, can seem mysterious and concealed. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. This is the most in depth defense of the early dating of the authorship of the book of revelation to the late a. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. 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. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which.
Bishop myers discusses the truth about the book of revelation and also teaches us how to remember the 10 commandments using a pictorial mnemonic device. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. The book of revelation the new international commentary. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. 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. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book.
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