Bishop robert barron on the book of revelation youtube. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Volume i doctrine and scripture new testament book of revelation. 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. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. 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. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. 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.
This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. Malina is professor of theology at creighton university, omaha, nebraska. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Refreshing in its literal acceptance of gods word, this commentary is not merely a warmed over version of other mens views. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation.
Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Commentary on revelation book 2 commentary on the book. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. 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. If you want to really know what the book of revelation is actually about, this commentary is your guide. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. 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. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. Revelation 7 commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. To understand revelation one must draw upon our knowledge of genesis, ezekiel, daniel, zechariah, and parts of the old and new testaments. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Revelation overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. Bullinger 183719 was a direct descendant of johann h. Here is ancient law of lex talionis eye for an eye which echoes throughout the book of revelation. The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. It is a book should be read in a group, at minimum two persons, to engage in discussion and research. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 11. This concept of justice is founded upon the principle that the punishment must meet and not exceed the crime. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 7 and more.
Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. Revelation 616, and revelation 1722 word biblical commentary, 1997, 1998, 1998. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. 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. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. 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 shorter commentary on revelation is a welcome contribution to the ongoing study of the book of revelation. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three.
While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of. Read revelation 7 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. David aunes massive commentary on the book of revelation is another that should be consulted by every serious student of scripture. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. New horizons beales shorter commentary on revelation compresses all the. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Revelation overview matthew henrys complete commentary.
I recommend to everyone, christian or not to read this book. A remarkable description of a very glorious angel with an open book in his hand v. Matthew henrys commentary on the revelation reformed. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar.
Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. 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. If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. An expository journey through the book of revelation. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. The solemn oath taken by him who had the book in his hand v. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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. 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. He is coauthor of socialscience commentary on the gospel of john 1998, and socialscience commentary on the synoptic gospels fortress press, 1992, and author of the genre and message of revelation.
Based on solid biblical rules of interpretation rather than the wild speculations one often encounters with the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Studies on the book of revelation, richard bauckham gods timetable. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. 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. 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. The book of revelation, also called the apocalypse which means that which has been disclosed, and also called the revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. 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. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad. The orthodox faith volume i doctrine and scripture. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation.
The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. 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. 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. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. 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. 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. To enter into an extended investigation of this would greatly. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. 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 was likely written between a.
The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The two witnesses verses 12 1 and there was given me a reed like a rod, and the angel stood, saying, rise, and measure the temple of god, and the altar, and those who worship therein, 2 but the court which is outside the temple leave out, and measure it not, for it is given to the gentiles, and they will tread the holy city under foot fortytwo months. Socialscience commentary on the book of revelation. T hose who hold t ao futurist interpretatio of revelan tion 422 have one of three views on the cycles of judgments in th tribulatione. The new view, therefore, began to argue that none of the events described in the book of revelation after chapters i.
The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Sep 30, 2015 darrell johnsons discipleship on the edge. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. Complete assurance the date of the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation and the feast of weeks, daniel f. A commentarie upon the book of the revelation internet archive.
Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood moon. 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. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Home orthodoxy the orthodox faith volume i doctrine and scripture new testament. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e serie osf judgments seals, trum.
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