Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen. They are two the tenhorned and the twohorned beasts. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. A revelation of works in the future judgment, or the apocalypse which john received. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Advent this term comes from a latin word adventus and means arrival, presence. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. It is a book that has prompted endless discussions about the end times with theological divisions forming around epicenters such as the rapture and the millennium. There the apostle begged, would to god ye could bear with me a little in my folly. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible, and the most controversial. Commentary on the book of revelation by matthew henry. It is not correct to call this book revelations, but revelation.
The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Epub format suitable for reading on mobile book readers such as the nook.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation is a book that many christians find confusing due to the foreign nature of its apocalyptic imagery. 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 explained volume 4 foreword as i present volume 4 to the church, allow me to refer to the words of the apostle paul in 2 corinthians 11. 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 greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. A remarkable description of a very glorious angel with an open book in his hand v. The overall impact of vision ii, then, is to show the dire and precarious position. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. According to this approach, much of the book deals with the apostasy of the roman catholic church, followed by the reformation and the restoration.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. It held ones attention throughout, leaving the viewer wondering what heshe would have done if something similar had occurred to him or her personally, thus, thought provoking.
And the book of revelation is johns record of and commentary on these visions. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. 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. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. For that both things in sea and land are trodden under foot by him, signifies that all things are placed under his feet. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1.
Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. 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.
Here is how wilcock outlines the flow of revelation. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. While we have attempted to include relevant endnotes and other references, we apologize for any errors or oversights. Revelation is not a comfortable book, yet it supplies great comfort. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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. 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. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The word revelation means an unveiling, a manifestation, or appearance. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood moon. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations.
Book of revelation matthew henrys bible commentary. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Transforming revelation, i explain the book of revelation quite completely and sensibly but in a very unique and surprising way. 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. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Bishop robert barron on the book of revelation youtube. The clear purpose of revelation love worth finding with. The book is not a conceal ment, a puzzle, a riddle, as some people think. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. This is an actual revelation of christs person, an outward appearance. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology.
We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1.
The book of revelation shows us the antichrist, it shows us gods judgment, it shows us calamity on the earth, it shows us false prophets, mystery babylon, and streets of gold in heaven. Revelation means an unveiling, a disclosure, a display of who god is and what he promises to do. 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 seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Like the other commentaries in this series, the focus is on the message of the book. It corresponds to the greek parousia coming or presence, or epiphaneia manifestation, appearance, or apokalupsis revelation, unveiling. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. 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. Home fathers of the church commentary on the apocalypse victorinus. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. The book of revelation is a revelation, the revelation of jesus christ 1. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with.
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. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. 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. Revelation commentary by ben witherington iii revelation nccs by gordon fee revelation interpretation by eugene boring revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Revelation, the final book in the new testament, was squeezed into the canon. Barber it might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the book of revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. Actually the whole bible is the revelation of jesus christ. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Of course, there are other great bible commentaries on this book. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. I saw heaven opened, by michael wilcock part of the bible speaks today series. Christ will be visibly manifested in his power and glory. Advent has become a theological term used of christs appearances on earthhis first and second coming. The destruction of babylon the great 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. In chapter we have the clear and full development of satans instruments of evil. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. 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. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. An introduction to the book of revelation revelation 21. 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 that progenerated from those bringing such an action. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. The book of revelation was strongly graphic which could bother some people.
The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on the island of patmos. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. I believe the clear purpose of revelation is exactly what it says it is.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. I, however, thought it was very well acted and the premise was unique and interesting. Just knowing what the story actually is can be the first. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The solemn oath taken by him who had the book in his hand v. Contemporary analysis of the world that produced the book of revelation. More than ever, the book of revelation reveals jesus and his ultimate victory for his people.
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. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. 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 revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to.
The comforting promise of revelation when you are certain of your future, then you can concentrate on your present. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. 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. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible.
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