If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. 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 easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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.
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. Understanding the book of revelation back to table of contents back to table of contents. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. Without sacrificing scholarly perspective or academic rigor, it is written to be accessible for a wide audience including pastors, scholars, teachers, seminarians, and interested lay people. Read revelation 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The understanding the bible commentary series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the bible. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Mounces work covers revelation from a conservative eclectic view and is great as a first commentary on revelation. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. 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. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h.
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. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. 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. You will also find options for commentaries on revelation that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. 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.
Herein ivp in its brazos theological commentary on the bible delivers a fascinating volume on the book of revelation that is a fine resource for ministers, seminary teachers, students, and learned laypeople. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by bible. Story flow of the book of revelation united church of god. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. 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. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but. The revelation commentary consists of the text of revelation divided into short passages, with each passage being accompanied by historical andor interpretive notes. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. In this commentary, the reader becomes aware of this fact rather quickly. Revelation 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation.
This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. For the lord shall rise up as in mount perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of gibeon, that he may do his work, his. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Come and join us on an exploration of the meaning of the book of revelation in this versebyverse commentary. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. Charles, a critical and exegetical commen tary on the revelation of st. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
Right through the book of revelation there is a special emphasis on overcoming. It is also jesus revelation in the sense that he is the object revealed. Revelation understanding the bible commentary series. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. 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. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. David aune s massive commentary on the book of revelation is another that should be consulted by every serious student of scripture. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8 and more. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. 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. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Revelation is the last document book of the new testament, and therefore of the bible as a whole. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best.
An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Loizeaux brothers, 1958 ladd, george eldon, a commentary on the revelation of john. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. Revelation the last book of the holy bible 2015 2016 bible study fellowship. From the outset, we are given the most important truth about the book of revelation. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, revelation 1.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. 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. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Epub format suitable for reading on mobile book readers such as the nook. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this work deals with the final book of the new testament and bible. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. 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. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the. I do a lot of driving for my job, so that is why i have had the opportunity to listen so many times. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Bsf is a global indepth bible class producing passionate commitment to christ, to his word, and to his church. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Keener focuses on the themes in revelation, including prayer, suffering in light of hope, and how the. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentary by ian paul isbn.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. Revelation is the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. While the commentary definitely has the feel of a more technical one, it is not unnecessarily complicated. Bible commentary produced by tow project introduction. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. Revelation 2 bible commentary on the book of revelation. 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. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. Revelation brazos theological commentary on the bible. You may kindly select the desired chapter to proceed with the bible study. Huldrych zwingli labelled it not a book of the bible, and it was the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary.
A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The commentaries provide invaluable insight and clarification from many different stances, presenting a diverse overview and exposition of the book of revelation. Book of revelation matthew henrys bible commentary. Personally, i prefer the book of revelation by gregory beale in the new international greek testament commentary series to this commentary even though i disagree with beales perspective on a few points. All the lines of biblical prophecy seem to converge in it, bringing the whole of the old testament to an apotheosis of divine purpose. You will search both the old and the new testaments for scripture always explains scripture. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. There are various interpretations of revelation, and this is reflected in the. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of revelation. The book of revelation new international greek testament commentary by g. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction.
It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
As we have already noticed, overcoming is a recurring theme. See more ideas about book of revelation, revelation bible, revelation bible study. The author wrote this commentary in feb 2018 in about two weeks. The strongest point of aunes commentary is the amount of information it contains regarding relevant extrabiblical literature that sheds light on the historical context. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Beasleymurray, the book of revelation, new century bible commen. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary. Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. And we will discover how to apply the truths of revelation. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. 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. Book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.