Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. You will also find options for commentaries on revelation that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. Assumptions common to many who participate in discussing the i ssue incl ude the authorshi p of t he book by john the ap ostle, the date.
Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. 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. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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. Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood moon. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. It is also jesus revelation in the sense that he is the object revealed. A remarkable description of a very glorious angel with an open book in his hand v.
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. We will only recognize jesus christ in this book if we know him already. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. Three times, each at a critical break in the sequence of events described in the book of revelation, christ gives more detail to john for clarification. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. Hence, on the last day of my study, i came to examine the book as a beautiful artifact of an ancient epoch, when i noticed the rubric on top of the initial page of this elegant book. A commentary on the book of th e revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
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. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. David pawson a commentary on the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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.
Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of revelation and explains that todays people do not understand what the author of revelation. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. This is the black horse whose rider is carring weighing scales. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland.
Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. As was stated, this emphasizes the human nature of our lord jesus christ. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. 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. Essex assistant professor of bible exposition the relevance of the book of revelation to the issue of the timing of the rapture is unquestioned. This work is an excellent resource for both scholars and students and will undoubtedly take its place among the standard academic commentaries on revelation.
Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. Before you consult any commentary, it is important to recognize that there are. The book of revelation was written to answer those questions. The next step is to enter your payment information. 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. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. 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. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Of its nearly three hundred pages, only the last ninety were related to my topic at that time. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of. 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 things contained in this chapter came in after the opening of the six seals, which foretold great calamities in the world. The continuoushistorical method those following the continuoushistorical method of interpretation believe that the book describes all of the history of man until the end of time. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. It is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l.
A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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.
The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals and publishing the contents. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. Keener, asbury theological seminary a standard reference commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one doing the revealing. At this time, john was the leader of the church and the only remaining disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus christ who were alive, others having been persecuted and killed by the roman empire. 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. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 3rd seal the black horse we now look at the third horse and its rider among the four horses of the apocalypse. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth.
Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. They begin with a lengthy but vital introduction and then proceed on a verse by verse walk through the entire book. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the 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. 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 revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. I had resolved, for a considerable time, not to meddle with this book, because i foresaw that i could produce nothing satisfactory on it. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. 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 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.
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 in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. 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. The 25 lessons on this website are a complete course on the book of revelation that can be used for self study or to teach the book to others. 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.
Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. The book finishes with a call for all to obey the message of the book and a warning to those who reject what is taught. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. The second horseman is perhaps the most easily identifiable of the famed four horsemen of the apocalypse, since both of its symbols, the fiery red color and the great sword, are well known to represent war. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad. Keener focuses on the themes in revelation, including prayer, suffering in light of hope, and how the. The solemn oath taken by him who had the book in his hand v. The book of revelation the new international greek testament.
Mounce, new international commentary on the new testament. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. After all, its the only book in the whole bible to which god has attached a special blessing and an awful curse.
These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. Revelation 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. They generally take all the book literally and hold the premillennial theory to be a true one. Book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. There are those that believe and preach the whole book of revelation covers matters that are past, present, and future from the day of john, the apostle who wrote 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. I find osbornes judgments sound and well supported. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. 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. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Book of revelation the new international greek testament. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. This is well described in the book great controversy by eg white page 637, the mountains shake like a reed in the wind, and ragged rocks are scattered on every side. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. 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 prophets such as daniel, ezekiel, and others.