One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. For instance, john calvin never wrote a commentary on revelation even though he wrote commentaries on every other new testament book. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. George eldon ladd a commentary on the revelation of john 1972. While we have attempted to include relevant endnotes and other references, we apologize for any errors or oversights. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians.
This book is an unveiling of the lord jesus christ and a revelation of his. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book. 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. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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, except judas iscariot who killed himself after betraying jesus. Leitharts commentary comes as a welcome contribution to the commentary literature on revelation. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. If you are interested in bible commentary, please refer. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Here is an easy to easy to use and understand bible commentary on the book of revelation by lonnie woodruff. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries.
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. This shorter commentary on revelation is a welcome contribution to the ongoing study of the book of revelation. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. You may kindly select the desired chapter to proceed with the bible study. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. Our purpose in this article is to lay a foundation and generate an interest in what is probably the most unique of all our books of scripture. Studying the book of revelation can help you gain a deeper understanding of the. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland.
The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. 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. This is not to say that the caesars did not welcome the delusions of his.
A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Revelation commentaries can be frustrating to many readers because they do not always answer the questions people have about the final book of the new testament. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring.
The book of revelation primarily concerns the second coming of christ. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. Commentaries for the book of revelation the title 1. Another danger we need to avoid is that of thinking that the book of revelation. Many works on revelation are merely carbon copies of other works. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece.
The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. A remarkable description of a very glorious angel with an open book in his hand v. In my own library i have more commentaries on the revelation than on any other book of the bible, and most of them are almost copies of those that have preceded them. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. 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. In addition to promoting his book, clifford will provide commentary on various books of the bible on this site. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures. The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad.
Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. 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. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology.
Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Beale the book of revelation new international greek. 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. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The entire text of the book is available freely on this. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. 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. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. Explains how revelations context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the modern world. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. I dont hold to pre or postmillennialism this book s tags. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using.
The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. Bible only revelation commentary by steven rudd bible. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in.
Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. There are some excellent commentaries on revelation. This is particularly so with the book of revelation. Welcome to christreich, a commentary on the revelation of jesus. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. However, the amount of material i would disagree with on those subjects could probably be confined to less than a dozen pages. 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 is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. New horizons beales shorter commentary on revelation. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.
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