If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. These free commentaries can be used for personal selfstudy and devotional reading, for bible. This false view is held by most protestant denominations, most covenant theologians and many in the reformed movement. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. Welcome to through the word, leading you on a journey through the entire bible, one chapter at a time. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Forwardsources summary of the old testament summary of the new testament keypoints of the old testament keypoints of the new testament old testament notes bookbybook. We are together in jesus, and we share these things.
Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. This study guide may be printed, photocopied, and distributed in unlimited copies, and translated into other languages, all according to the provisions of creative commons attributionsharealike 4.
Free pdf revelation commentaries that can be downloaded in seconds are listed below. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Jesus tells the reader the meaning of the seven lampstands and the seven stars in the same chapter 1. Bible summary revelation 1 revelation bible book summary. He was the initial translator of 2 samuel for the holman christian standard bible. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. The primary dif ference comes from the fact that john was writing apocalyptic literaturethat is, he was recording the images. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. But after generations of reaping these blessings, vast numbers will choose their own way, turning their backs on god. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. In graphic and figurative form, john describes the breaking of the seven seals. The revelation to john new international version the prologue. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ.
If one wishes to avoid predictive prophecy he will have to close his eyes to a very large portion of the revealed word of god. Revelation, even though the basic message of revelation comes through to all the servants of christ. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Each question can be answered from the biblical text or the comments offered at the end of each lesson. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
Free download or read online matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible pdf epub book. Thus, a necessity of a sane approach to bible prophecy is all the greater. Bible prophecy was not written to frighten, or bewilder, but to aid the reader in understanding gods program for time and eternity. It sees the book as the actual recorded events of past and future history. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Author of revelation in the new international biblical commentary series. 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.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr.
The differences in greek style between revelation and johns writings are real but can be easily explained. And, shockingly, this cycle will unfold againresulting in the punishment detailed in revelation. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Rich is author of the expeditionary man, the myth of happiness, the gospel unplugged, and several for dummies books, including c. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an understanding of the first 39 books of the bible, the old testament. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly.
Part threethe revelation of jesus christ revelation 1. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. Recognize that the central part of the book is a prophetic vision given by god to john. The next step is to enter your payment information. Instead of relegating bible prophecy to oblivion, the honest student of gods word will give himself to diligent study of this book of the hour, and discover for himself what god has revealed by this revelation. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible. Pdf matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book by. The book of revelation explained volume 1 the gospel trumpeter. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we. The book of revelation is beyond doubt the most fascinating, the most difficult to interpret, and the most poetical of all the books in the bible. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Skousen, will show how current events in israel, europe and america are fulfilling prophecy. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books published my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. This is a fast and easy way to personally own some of the greatest bible study material ever written. 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. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easyto. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The central synchronism is the ezekiels account of the destruction of jerusalem in 587 bc. Revelation 1 2 he declareth what kind of doctrine is here handled, 8 even his that is the beginning and ending. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior. 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. For a better understanding of revelation, the student is urged to compare various interpretations offered by scholars and to consult different translations of the bible. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is a perfect environment gen. Frequently, the meaning of a sym bol is given by john in the immediate context, sometimes even in the same verse. It does not accept the literal interpretation of the book of revelation and instead spiritualizes or allegorizes most of prophesy to make it fix into their interpretation.
He said, the almighty giveth them understanding, and our scripture text declares it is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. This kind of builtin interpretation occurs often in revelation. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1710, and was written by matthew henry. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. This study is prepared from the new king james version. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The moody bible commentary is an allinone bible research useful resource that may aid you higher perceive and apply gods written revelation to all of life. No wonder so many claim that the meaning of revelation cannot be. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening.
Book of revelation study guide what does the bible say. Many have tried to make current events fit into bible prophecy such as israels six day war in june 1967s, the camp david accords, etc. Revelation 8 kjv and when he had opened the seventh bible. The gradual unfolding of the prophetic word prophecy properly begins with genesis 3. Revelation 7 niv bible after this i saw four angels.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Charts on the book of revelation kregel publications. 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. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. The prophetic view interprets the book in light revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation.
The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture, and. May 10, 2016 the book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. More than any book in the bible, revelation needs to be visualized to be. In this study of the book of revelation, we will be stepping into an unfamiliar world of angels, demons, lambs, lions, horses, dragons, seals are broken, trumpets blown, and contents of bowls poured out. Outside the canonical books of the bible there are many other extant apocalyptic works. Introduction an uncovering the very title makes it clear that the writer wanted his message to be known. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Thayer says the word revelation means, an uncovering, prop. The bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets pdf download. In the local paper the spectrum, in june 12th, 1988 there was an ad which stated that a dr.
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