Mounce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1997, 475 pp when first. Marking the completion of bakers awardwinning new testament commentary series, revelation provides a comprehensive look into one of the most intriguing books of the bible. Used by workplace christians, pastors and scholars. But most of revelation can be understood and applied if we will take the time to study it. Explore free resources providing a biblical perspective on faith and work. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The language and imagery is so chosen as to appeal to the maturing gospel scholar, to those who already love the lord and have some knowledge of his goodness and grace. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. The beginning and the end of this book show its prophetic characteristic 1. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton.
The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on the island of patmos. Most people read the book of revelation as futuristic only. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. In osbornes case, he takes an eclectic approach with an emphasis on the futurist position. In revelation 7 jesus described 7 historical churches to john. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation.
And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. A commentary on the book of revelation, isbn 1075528321, isbn 9781075528323, brand new, free shipping in the us.
The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Chapter four of the book of revelation represents a dramatic change. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The book of revelation takes an approach to the plan of salvation that is found nowhere else in all of our inspired writings.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. 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. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the third division of revelation 1. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Covering a wide range of topics and viewpoints from the nineteenth and early twentieth century, each volume seeks to clear the confusion associated with this book and. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. The book of revelation is perhaps, one of the most interesting studies in the bible. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Divisions in the book seem to be marked by the repetition of key phrases, by. 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 document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings.
The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton robinson. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Revelation 1 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Though it does declare things that take place in the future, the main purpose of the book is to reveal jesus christ. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Jan 27, 2016 king james bible, lords day, revelation, sunday. The title of the book as we find it in the king james version is the revelation of st. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. All the things that happen in this book focus on the bringing in of gods covenanted kingdom.
Brackets are used inthis commentary in the bible text to indicate words which. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Osborne, baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, baker, 2002, 896 pp osborne begins with a. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Ford has now added a detailed study of the revelation to john, and it is a pleasure for me to write a few words in commendation of this work as i did for its predecessor. Revelation introduction scofield reference bible commentary. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. John was commanded to write concerning three classes of things revelation 1. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. 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. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The three major divisions of revelation must be clearly held if the interpretation is to be sane and coherent.
The things which thou hast seen are the things of chapter one the first division of the book of the revelation. The book begins with the revelation of jesus christ. It is true that calvin did not write a commentary on revelation one of the few books he didnt write on, and its true that i dont have everything figured out. This commentary has been through advanced checking. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l.
The way the narrator tells his storythe artful use of rhetorical devices. 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. Following the worship of god by the 4 beasts and 24 elders, we now have our concentration placed upon the sealed book that is in the hand of god. In the 19th verse we get the threefold division of the book of the revelation. To properly study the book of revelation, you must look for jesus throughout the book. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries.
Yet in this last book of the bible, god permits us to see something of christ and the church in heaven and on earthand what we see is awesome indeed. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Bible commentary on revelation introduction book introduction revelation. They represent 7 periods of church history which will last approximately 2000 years, more or less. Catholic commentary on sacred scripture includes bibliographical references and index. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar. 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. Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study of the text. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible.
Pastor lawrence is the founding pastor of christs church of fountain hills, where he served as pastor for thirtyfour years before retiring in 2017. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. As you read the text, ask yourself which translation fits your understanding of the subject and verse divisions. The book of revelation is not really the revelation. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english.
This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. 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. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. It is intended to help you better understand some of. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. The seven seals divide into two groups of four and three.
Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafteror after these things. This book is designed to give the reader a foundational understanding of christs return and the events surrounding his return as reported in revelation, lawrence said. Understanding the book of revelation church of jesus christ. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Then we will find that the book further divides itself in series of sevens, and each division is as. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation audio commentary by rob robinson. The book of revelation is divided into three parts. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Revelation, coronavirus, and the mark of the beast. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. Although christ is the subject of revelation, this book records the things that will occur at the end of this age. Osborne revelation baker exegetical commentary on the new testament, 2002.
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. Bible study part 17 the book of revelation church of. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. The three major divisions of revelation must be clearly held if the. The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and classic commentaries and studies on revelation provides a massive amount of historical and solid analysis of this book of prophecy. Like ladd, osborne is a premillennialist, and like several recent authors, he takes an eclectic approach to the book of revelation. But the above title tells us that john is the author. In fact, the entire book of revelation can be summed up in one word.
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