However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Revelation 1 new american standard bible nasb the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 79 198285 audio chuck smith let light be chuck missler. Beale taught on revelation earlier this year at our church. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. The navarre bible commentary on the book of revelation the navarre bible commentary on the major prophets the navarre bible commentary on the minor prophets. Osbornes approach to the book is to combine futurist and idealist readings of the book, with an emphasis on the future. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Tgc resource library free online resources from the gospel coalition.
A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. A good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. 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. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. 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. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. It is alleged that calvin did not produce a commentary on revelation because he found it too difficult.
The verse by verse 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. This commentary on revelation is unique and unlike the average commentary youve read. Sadly, it is one of the most neglected and misunderstood as well. Revelation is the only book in the bible which promises a blessing to those who read it. 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. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. It is a complete bible study course and guide on the book of revelation that walks you through each chapter step by step without skipping the difficult verses. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
On earth, however, these things go unappreciated by most. Readers don t have to guess or research where revelation was written. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a.
In our study of the book of revelation, we must start out with the clear understanding that. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries morris, canon leon on.
Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The book of revelation the new international commentary. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation.
Explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text resources from the gospel coalition and select partners. 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. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. The commentary that i wrote on the book of revelation i titled, wrath and glory because he returns in wrath, and pours out the wrath of god upon those who have rejected the grace, mercy, and love of god, but then he begins to reign in glory. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation and commentary russell, james stuart, clarke, david, preston, don k. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
The book of revelation is one of the most encouraging books in the bible. Revelation baker exegetical commentary on the new testament osborne, grant r. John calvin, though he wrote commentaries on most of the books of the bible, wrote of revelation, i dont. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation with. Koenig manages and provides content for his own website, titled, the prophetic years bible prophecy and revelation commentary. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely.
David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the. And he said to me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. 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 greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a. He includes about 18 pages on the theology of the book. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book of revelation closes with solemn appeals of the lord jesus to men in general and to the believers especially. 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. We don t know who the antichrist is going to be, or when the last day is going to.
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. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus.
So why are we beginning a new series for christian today on this controversial 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. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as. An expository journey through the book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. Though there are many good commentaries that help us to understand its message, there are few that capture the devotional nature of the book.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. He includes two pages on mission in revelation, a topic which is not among the first things one thinks of when reading revelation. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation nasb the revelation of jesus christ the.
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