It reffirms the basic framework of eschatology espoused by ancient christianity but with added perspective of centuries of doctrinal progress in the body of christ. Sadly, it is one of the most neglected and misunderstood as well. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. According to this approach, much of the book deals with the apostasy of the roman catholic church, followed by the reformation and the restoration. However, the amount of material i would disagree with on those subjects could probably be confined to less than a dozen pages. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.
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. Robert harkrider a study guide of the book of revelation. Those people versed in the methods of scholarly interpretation exegesis may understand the symbolism of this work, but what about the general reader. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. Commentary on revelation book 2 commentary on the book.
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. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad. His approach is reverent, logical, thorough and scholarly. Elder charles taylor was born in blount county, tennessee, january 12, 1921. In fact, the early churchs commitment to the gospel made them so distinct that others said of.
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. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways.
From early on the book of revelation was more widely accepted in the west than in the east. The book of revelation, also called the apocalypse which means that which has been disclosed, and also called the revelation to saint john, is traditionally considered to be the work of the lords apostle who later wrote the fourth. John is really a prophecy, and intended to have on the early christians the usual moral power belonging to all divine prophecies. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The author is committed to a conscientious, accurate understanding of this amazing and important book. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. The book of revelation is one of the most encouraging books in the bible.
Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
He has served churches in north carolina, georgia, texas, and tennessee. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come.
Every book of the bible is about jesus summit life with. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. This volume presents an exegetical analysis of the first seven chapters of the apocalypse. Our title to the following pages indicates our adherence in some sense to the interpretation of the book of revelation which makes the body of it the nineteen chapters upon which we are entering apply to what is still for us future. The transfiguration narrative acts as a further revelation of the identity of. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. We ask whether this does not give the book of revelation a very special connection with the. I dont hold to pre or postmillennialism this book s tags. 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. 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. Home orthodoxy the orthodox faith volume i doctrine and scripture new testament. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
John calvins favorite bible verse was deuteronomy 29. In the book of genesis, a serpent, more subtle than any beast of the field, tempted the woman in paradise. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The bible is one of the most widely discusseddebated books of all time. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. 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. 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. But this is absolutely not the case with the book of revelation. This work is an excellent resource for both scholars and students and will undoubtedly take its place among the standard academic commentaries on revelation. He was ordained to the full work of the gospel ministry in 1959. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
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. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. Within the bible, the book of revelation is probably the highest point of debate. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. The book of revelation belongs to the apocalypticprophetic genre, and the.
The bible may be said to begin and end with the story of a serpent. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Jan 10, 2017 just after his resurrection, jesus appeared to a couple of his disciples on the road to emmaus, and began to explain to themfrom moses and all the prophets, how every story in the old testament had been about him. Keener focuses on the themes in revelation, including prayer, suffering in light of hope, and how the spirit empowers us to share christ with others. Orthodox commentaries on the book of revelation youtube. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. In the case of most books of the bible, determining the date of its authorship, while certainly important, is not necessari ly crucial to its interpretation.
Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The author presents a detailed study of the book of revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the bible which find their fulfillment in revelation. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This book is the clearest exposition i have read on the book of revelation. Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book reads. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. An expository journey through the book of revelation.
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 is an unveiling, a vivid disclosure of invisible realities. 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. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Elder charles taylor primitive baptist 1996 a short sketch and the desires of the author. Sep 30, 2015 darrell johnsons discipleship on the edge. 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.
Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Each volume offers fresh translation, versebyverse comment and application, and critical notes on the greek text. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. Revelation unveiled lays the scriptural foundation for left behind and tribulation force. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Perhaps no book in the history of the world has been as misunderstood and misappropriated as the book of revelation.
Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation is to study the book of revelation, to ponder its truths, and to discover. The message of the book of revelation by charles t. 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. Filled with references to the novels, this commentary helps readers get an indepth grasp of the book of revelation from a premillennial view. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Keener, asbury theological seminary a standard reference commentary on the book of revelation. 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 message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Indeed the earliest extant commentaries on revelation in greek date from oecumeniuss commentary in the sixth century, which was soon accompanied by that of andrew of caesarea. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of that progenerated from those bringing such an action.
After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1. 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. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. At this point, revelation approaches the consummation of gods plan for all history, so we also come to a summit of praise. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right.
The orthodox faith volume i doctrine and scripture. Though there are many good commentaries that help us to understand its message, there are few that capture the devotional nature of the book. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. In the time of the apostle john, who wrote this book under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. If you are going to study the last book of the bible, i totally recomend this study. If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. I find osbornes judgments sound and well supported. The commentary is available in both free and paytopurchase versions. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. And john concludes his revelation with this vision because understanding these things will do more to shape your life than perhaps anything else in the bible.
The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. A little book help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Heaven and hell, revelation 2122 the summit church. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. What the world is coming to a commentary on the book of. 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 magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book.
Aug, 2012 a good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. What the world is coming to a commentary on the book of revelation by chuck smith preface forewarning 1. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The general explanation is thus the gospel of john was written thematically. Keener focuses on the themes in revelation, including prayer, suffering in light of hope, and how the.
In the midst of uncertainty and fear, the gospel still shines as a message of hope, light, and life. P a g e 3 barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. The transfiguration of jesus is a story told in the new testament when jesus is transfigured. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The book of revelation is one of the most complicated books of the bible. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. 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. Volume i doctrine and scripture new testament book of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Nov 01, 2001 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. An exegetical commentary 9780802492654 by robert l. A commentary on revelation the preterist archive of.
The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. Every book of the bible is about jesus devotional pastor j. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. Johnson deftly guides us through questions about how to interpret revelation, what it meant to its original audience, and how it equips us today. Most recent commentaries reject a single view of the book preferring to blend two views, producing a commentary which grounds revelation in the first century yet emphasizes the value of the book for every christian throughout church history even to the second coming of jesus. 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. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to.
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