John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Millions of copies of his audio bible teachings have been distributed to over 120. Revelation may be the most perplexing book of the scriptures, but dr.
It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. It is translated from a greek word apokalupsis, from which also comes the similar english word given to the book and also applied to a whole field of similar writings. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Understanding the style of revelation is one thing, understanding how to interpret johns visions is. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. But that should not keep us from reading it and understanding its main message. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Tony garland presents a detailed study of the book of revelation.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. A complete commentary upon the book of revelation 2 volume. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Sincere bible scholars, in fact, disagree about the meaning of some of the symbolic passages. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. 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. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The last twenty years of his life wallace wrote a commentary of revelation, two books on civil government, on the new versions of the bible, on the noninstitutional movement and on modernism. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and classic commentaries and studies on revelation provides a. Revelation concordia commentary concordia publishing house. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. The word revelation, capitalized in the text, was so rendered in order to indicate the word as the title of the prophecy. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students.
Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. 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. From early on the book of revelation was more widely accepted in the west than in the east. A commentary on the book of revelation david pawson isbn. 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. 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. Commentary on the book of revelation ranko stefanovic isbn. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. 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. Indeed the earliest extant commentaries on revelation in greek date from oecumeniuss commentary in the sixth century, which was soon accompanied by that of andrew of caesarea. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new.
The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. 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. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. If you want to understand the bible as it was understood by the people contemporary to th missler can be controversial, and tends to be. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The book of revelation can be confusing to the modern reader because much of it was written using a symbolic style of language that is not used today. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. A commentarie upon the book of the revelation internet archive.
A commentary koinonia house commentaries software book. 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. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english.
I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. 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. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. This concept of justice is founded upon the principle that the punishment must meet and not exceed the crime. Brighton explains its message with exceptional clarity. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. 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. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. A good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book of revelation.
A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The book of revelation explained volume 4 1 introduction to the revelation revelation 1. The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary.
Commentary on revelation book 2 commentary on the book. A complete commentary upon the book of revelation volume 2, by james durham, covers revelation chapter 6 to chapter 22. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. Read revelation 2 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. A peoples commentary on the book of revelation pablo richard, phillip berryman on. This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. It is intended to help you better understand some of. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1.
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. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. 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 rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Engaging important questions concerning the interpretation of.
All resources for sale on this website, with the exception of scottish metrical psalms mp3s, are available on the puritan hard drive. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Wallace lived out his later years, holding meetings, writing or rewriting almost of all of his books and writing occasionally for the religious press. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Here is ancient law of lex talionis eye for an eye which echoes throughout the book of revelation. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways.
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. Sep 30, 2015 darrell johnsons discipleship on the edge. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. 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. 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 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. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the. Socialscience commentary on the book of revelation. Beale, new international greek testament commentary nigtc, eerdmans, 1999, 1,309 pp.
Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. An expository journey through the book of revelation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. David now has an itinerant ministry predominantly to church leaders worldwide.
In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. Epub format suitable for reading on mobile book readers such as the nook. Socialscience commentary on the book of revelation bruce malina on. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1.
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