420 commentary on the book of revelations

The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one. The book of revelation an introduction and commentary. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Transforming revelation, i explain the book of revelation quite completely and sensibly but in a very unique and surprising way. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the. Commentary on the book of revelation berrien springs, mi. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The introduction and historical background alone are worth the price of this book. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The commentary is relatively short, only 289 pages.

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 common to think of prophecy as predictions, but to an israelite mind prophecy is primarily a proclamation of previously known truth, a call. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. He was ordained to the full work of the gospel ministry in 1959. 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. Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood moon. Gathered from writings of gregory such as the moralia on job, homilies on ezekiel, and the pastoral rule, it is arranged as a chapter and verse commentary on the book of revelation. Epub format suitable for reading on mobile book readers such as the nook.

Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood. Few in history have understood the revelations of this book better. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. 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. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Conventional understanding until recent times was that the book of revelation was written to comfort beleaguered christians as they underwent persecution at. Destroyers of the earth in revelation 11,18 dialnet. 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. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation is one of the most confusing and misunderstood books of the bible. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius.

This book is the best commentary on the book of revelation that i have read. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation. The book of revelation is a fascinating book, and the debate regarding its interpretation will continue. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Of course, there are other great bible commentaries on this book.

The book of revelation 25 lessons saint benedict press. 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. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. A commentary on revelation the preterist archive of. 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. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.

Keener 338 copies word biblical commentary, volume 52a. He has served churches in north carolina, georgia, texas, and tennessee. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Elder charles taylor was born in blount county, tennessee, january 12, 1921.

The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 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 of god. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Commentary by scott hahn and mark shea presented by fr. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Christ, with almighty power, will keep the devil from deceiving mankind as. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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 of the christian bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

There are those that believe and preach the whole book of revelation covers matters that are past, present, and future from the day of john, the apostle who wrote the book. Just knowing what the story actually is can be the first. Thankfully, we have the one true church of jesus christ to interpret its dramatic signs and symbols. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The 24 elders are mentioned five times in the book of revelation as follows. A guide to the book of revelation by vern sheridan poythress 318 copies. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. No person could know these things unless god showed them. 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. For a full discussion of the subject, see on revelation 11.

The apocalypse contains a prophetical description of the destruction of jerusalem, of the jewish war, and the civil wars of the romans. And another book shall be opened the book of the scriptures, the statutebook of heaven, the rule of life. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Wallace publications, 1966 john was no more entranced to write a history of the latin church and the dark ages than he was inspired to prophesy the discovery of the north american continent, the organization of the united states, the formation of the southern confederacy or the existence of the. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. 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 word revelation means that which god now shows. By its own witness, this apocalyptic letter also contains prophecy rev. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.

Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. Among the interpreters of the apocalypse, both in ancient and modern times, we find a vast diversity of opinions, but they may be all reduced to four principal hypotheses, or modes of interpretation. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2. Elder charles taylor primitive baptist 1996 a short sketch and the desires of the author. 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.

An important interpretative issue in the book of revelation revolves around the identity of the 24 elders. Who the 24 elders represent can be very important in regards to the pretrib rapture. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Respect for the opinions of our christian forefathers and their opinions regarding the scriptures have contributed to the publication of ongoing series. 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. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. If you have the time, a thorough reading of this book will richly reward your understanding of bible prophecy. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. However, they are most likely representative of the.

The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Greek apokalypsis iesou christon meaning a revelation of jesus christ. This book is opened as containing the law, the touchstone by which the hearts and lives of men are to be tried. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. A commentary on the revelation of john by george eldon ladd 353 copies the niv application commentary revelation by craig s. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Revelation 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The first part of the book discusses among other things, the date this book was written, symbolism, interpretations, theme and purpose of the book. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary.

They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. This book is the clearest exposition i have read on the book of revelation. There the apostle begged, would to god ye could bear with me a little in my folly. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Victorinus late third century, author of the earliest commentary on the book of revelation, wrote. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Despite our various views, there are some common threads upon which christians agree.

Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. 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. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible, and the most controversial. This article is designed to help scholars locate twentyone commentaries on the book of revelation from the third through eighth centuries, which to a large extent are inaccessible to american biblical scholars. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation commentary by ben witherington iii revelation nccs by gordon fee revelation interpretation by eugene boring revelation. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen of the apocalypse pictured below.