Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. Perhaps the most puzzling book in all scripture, revelation introduces bowls and scrolls, saints and angels, horsemen and beasts, the bride and the lamb, in a wondrous endtimes drama. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. Bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd. The hope is that you understand more about bible prophecy through this bible study that results in understanding more topics about the book of revelation. Revelations was written some time between 60 and 90 ad. Electronic links applying to subject matter contained in the meanings, may be inserted that directs to additional information regarding the subject. Book of revelation chapters 12 14about this channel. Each time you open up this study and turn the pages of your bible, i. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study of the text. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Four horseman of the apocalypse, the ancient of days, john on patmos, daniel and ezekiel, will people be saved after the rapture. Bible commentary produced by tow project introduction. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. The book of revelation audio commentary by rob robinson. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. You need to have the background of a working knowledge of all the bible that precedes it. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The english title comes from the latin revelatio which in its verb form means to reveal or unveil that which has previously been hidden. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author.
Beales revelation volume in the new international greek testament commentary series is the most highlyacclaimed commentary on the last book of the bible. The book of revelation audio commentary the book of revelation audio commentary by rob robinson. Revelation proclaims christs total triumph over evil and the reality of eternal life with him. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton robinson. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Therefore, the material in this book is the final revelation from god. The interpretation bible commentary series is one of the best available and eugene borings contribution in his book. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999.
Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2021 best. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. It is also jesus revelation in the sense that he is the object revealed. God uses holy spirit to breathe inspiration into his prophetic messengers. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end of the age and the world to come that it gets indecipherable. Written for scholars, pastors, and lay readers alikeundertaken to provide earnest students of the new testament with an exposition that is thorough and abreast of modern scholarship and at the same time. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. 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.
A testimony of jesus christ volume 2anthony charles garland 2007 a commentary on the book of revelation volume 2 the author. Written for scholars, pastors, and lay readers alikeundertaken to provide earnest students of the new testament with an exposition that is thorough and abreast of modern scholarship and. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. It was originally part of vol 12 of the expositors bible commentary series. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. The book of revelation is interpreted from the futurist standpoint. Not as large as mounce or beale but it has enough information to make it useful for the student, pastor or well read layman.
Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The image and superscription of this book are truly sacred and divine, and the matter of it agreeable with other prophetical books, particularly ezekiel and daniel. Revelation expounded is a complete revelation bible study, verse by verse commentary on the book of revelation. This is a common viewpoint of modern christian scholars such as gregory beale in his new international greek testament commentary on the book of revelation.
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. Although not easily accessible to one unfamiliar to the landscape of biblical scholarship, this text is more than worth the effort. It says, write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation is the book for the present hour.
From the outset, we are given the most important truth about the book of revelation. It offers future hope to all believers, especially those who have suffered for their faith. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. The christian bible is divided into two major sections. The navarre colleges commentary and text of the book of revelation is an excellent rendition of this particular book of the bible. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. The book of revelation, also called the apocalypse of john, encourages christians to be faithful to their lord, jesus christ, through a rich mixture of symbolism and images.
Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Idealism, also known as the allegorical or symbolic approach, is an interpretation of the book of revelation that sees the imagery of the book as nonliteral symbols. A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton. The book of revelation is, perhaps, one of the most interesting studies in the bible. Book of revelation read chapters and study meaning. Revelation commentaries from the perspective of postmillennialism. Because of the contradictory nature of the external evidence, i place more weight on the internal evidence evidence from within the book itself.
Book of revelation genesis bible study connection day 1. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Understanding the book of revelation back to table of contents back to table of contents. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one doing the revealing. 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 is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. From chapter four until the end of the book all is future. Although these would be helpful, a bible is the only other resource necessary to progress through the study questions. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon.
The book of revelation bible study by pastor allen nolan is a study designed to help you unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of revelation. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. This video will explain a pattern that seen in the book of revelation, but rather in the book of genesis. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Keener focuses on the themes in revelation, including prayer, suffering in light of hope, and how the. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study. 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. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. The book of revelations is the last book in the new testament. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. You see, the book of revelation is the sixtysixth book of the bible, and it comes last.
Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Postmillennial commentaries on revelation best bible. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. There are many commentaries available on revelation in the english speaking world and alan johnsons is one of the better ones. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. The current phrase the book of revelation is at once connotative of the apocalypse of john on patmosbut the whole bible is the book of revelation from god to man, and is the culmination of a divine pattern and policy of gods communication with man. The writers purpose is to show that the book of revelation is to be taken literally, and that it is written in chronological order. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. This means that we need to know sixtyfive other books before we get to this place.
Revelation commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Beale seven years to write this revelation commentary summary. Revelation 1 revelation 2 chapter 1 this chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. It was written by john while he was exiled to patmos and discusses end times prophecy, the return of jesus christ, and other revelations. The niv application commentary by craig keener and the revelation of st. Revelation is a book about the future and about the present.
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