The website has more information on the commentary and the author. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. 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 commentary is relatively short, only 289 pages. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.
The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. The book of revelation explained by edgar cayce article by kevin williams the final book of the bible is called the book of revelation. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate3. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. The problems of recapitulation in the book of revelation. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. Written by a man named john possibly john the apostle toward the end of his life, he records a vision he experiences, probably while dreaming or meditating. Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of living. 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. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Mcconkie, understanding the book of revelation, ensign september 1975. This vision contains a tremendous amount of symbolism.
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. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. The greek word for revelations is apokalupsis which literally means unveiling or taking off the cover a we are meant to understand the book of revelation.
G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. The book of revelation was written sometime around. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Tony garland presents a detailed study of the book of revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the bible which find their fulfillment in revelation. Crime is ten times as bad as it was in the good old days.
The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right. Cyclical indices of growth, peace and prosperity contraction, war and depression for 2000 to 2027. Tho this story be no more than a fiction yet was it founded on a tradition of the first churches, that john was banished into patmos in the days of nero. Oct 01, 2010 the commentary features a 100 page introduction which deals with the traditional questions of introduction as well as a lengthy summary of the theology of the book of revelation. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Often many religious teachers misinterpret many parts of this book also. As already noted, the prophet preached rather extensively about this book, giving inspired commentary and interpretation as led by the spirit.
More than ever, the book of revelation reveals jesus and his ultimate victory for his people. 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. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. Most importantly, the end time revelations that are uncovered in revelation show us that the end time is not a onetime event that destroys the planet in. Death and resurrection passages in the new testament. It is not by any means exhaustive, but should cover most of the instances.
Four horsemen in the book of revelation the apocalypse. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
A fun and fascinating way to learn about the book of revelation. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Oct 05, 20 what the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the future. Current global earthquake map and chilling future world forecast for the end times. Some of these bold references either contain allusions to witnesses of the resurrection or preserve very. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. 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. Obviously, the first church, seal and trumpet cannot be parallel to the first plague. What the book of revelation is laid out according to the plan of. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. The world is destined to terrible destruction in the next few years.
This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. Some christian scholars in later centuries questioned its authorship, objected to some of its doctrines for instance, its teachings about the millennium or its teaching that people would be judged according to their works, and found its. Here is a list of most of the death and resurrection passages in the new testament. The book of revelation the apocalypse of st john is a book of prophecy, and it has very esoteric interpretations which are not easily understood by the average religious or non religious person of today. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This fine presbyterian scholar is no longer with us, but his. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. Conventional understanding until recent times was that the book of revelation was written to comfort beleaguered christians as they underwent persecution at. 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 we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the biblerevelation. In this sense the word apocalyptic has a slightly broader meaning, and it. Elder mcconkie once said, if you have already fallen in love with johns presentation of the plan of salvation as it is set out in the apocalypse, you are one of the favored few in the church. Obviously, the first church, seal and trumpet cannot be parallel to the first plague because it, like the rest of the plagues, are all future. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a commentary on the revelation of john by george.
Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. John is the stenographer taking the letter, as well as the mailman who delivers it to us. Darrell johnson is one of the best preachers that i have had the pleasure of. Literary structure chiasmus, chiasm of book of revelation chiasmus and concentric structure of whole text. Some of the sections in bold are important apologetical evidence for the historicity of the resurrection. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Parker in their new book, the book of revelation made clear published by thomas nelson publishers brings us a downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. 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. But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic literature. Those to whom the revelation letter was written would. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john1 b. 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.
Literary structure chiasmus, chiasm of book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible. Because of the contradictory nature of the external evidence, i place more weight on the internal evidence evidence from within the book itself. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the future. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Revelation resources resources for the academic study of. The english title comes from the latin revelatio which in its verb form means to reveal or unveil that which has previously been hidden. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Jun 09, 2014 the prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelation shows us the antichrist, it shows us gods judgment, it shows us calamity on the earth, it shows us false prophets, mystery babylon, and streets of gold in heaven. All of historys events are culminated in this fantastic story of christs ultimate triumph over evil and the restoration of all things to their created design. 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. One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation. The next diagram shows that the seven last plagues, the last of the sequential series in the book of revelation, cannot logically be included along with the previous three series of sevens. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of.
The book of revelation the end and the beginning, the new testament and the bible culminate with this glorious description of the revelation of jesus christ. Study the sermons of joseph smith relative to the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation.
In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. The four horsemen of the sixth chapter of the book of. Sep 30, 2015 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. It is a personal letter written from him to his church. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. Studies in the book of revelation jack hayford ministries. Perhaps the greatest gap in interpretation is between those who see the book as primarily future, addressing the absolute end of history from chapter 6 on, and. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1.
The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. In the preface to the revised edition of commentary mounce states that he still has the same basic approach to the book and he remains a premillennialist, but he has a deeper appreciation for other views of the book. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse.
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