Audio verse by verse classroom study of the book of revelation with class camaraderie and great artwork. According to this approach, much of the book deals with the apostasy of the roman catholic church, followed by the reformation and the restoration. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. The book of revelation audio includes study across scripture related to the book of revelation, the second coming and end times bible prophecy. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. 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. John, apocalyptic literature the book of revelation is one of the most controversial and difficult books of the bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. The book of revelation is perhaps, one of the most interesting studies in the bible. Text, versions, commentaries, audio messages and more. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
And every who, what, where, when and why, is answered. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. 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. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels.
And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on off the wall, but some of it serious and scholarly. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. The book of revelation audiobook by king james bible.
The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. A list of the best commentaries on revelation ranked by. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study. Part one of a simple, sensible treatment of the text of the most perplexing book in the bible. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Revelation 21 a new heaven, a new earth, and a new. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Revelation through jewish eyes messianic teaching of. The book of revelation audio includes study across. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A series of visions, each one leading into the next.
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. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church upon earth and grant it a place, however small, in the cause of present truth, is my earnest prayer. There is also the son of god, and the spirit of god, but only is the father the true and everlasting god. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end.
Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Socialscience commentary on the book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. Christ says that this trial, trouble and judgement will come upon the world abruptly, all of a sudden, without warning. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an in depth, verse by verse study of the text. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. Writing in the second century, irenaeus declared that revelation had been written toward the end of domitians reign. 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. 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 preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.
The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. 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. Please note that i do not know how old these videos are or if you have changed since its recording. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. And i believe revelation is a good place to start bc 1 it tells you how the amazing story is going to end and 2 there are references to about 62 of the other 65 books in the bible, so you can get a good overall feel of the scriptures. 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. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation.
Explains how revelations context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our. Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. This is the book of revelation reiterated and explained in plain english all the metaphorical language is translated. The book of revelation an expositional commentary on cd with cdrom 97815782153 by chuck missler. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as. Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Commentary on the book of revelation by matthew henry.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation audio commentary by rob robinson. Revelation simply explained welwyn commentaries wilmshurst, steve on. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,903,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. 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. 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.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the second. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of revelation and explains that todays people do not understand what the author of revelation. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained, volume 2. He is coauthor of socialscience commentary on the gospel of john 1998, and socialscience commentary on the synoptic gospels fortress press, 1992, and author of the genre and message of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation clearly explained for everyone by shuford m.
It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study of the text. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton robinson. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton. 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. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of revelation in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. 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. Later writers, such as clement of alexandria, origen, victorinus who wrote one of the earliest commentaries on revelation, eusebius, and jerome affirm the domitian date. Introductory matters are discussed, including the symbolic meaning. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. 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. Reading the book of revelation can be challenging the storyline twists and turns and isnt strictly chronological. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation.
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