Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation wikibooks. The word thus rendered is, with one exception 2corinthians 6. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. 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. The christian bible is divided into two major sections. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Enduring word bible commentary revelation 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. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. 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.
The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. A downloadable bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. This is a very thorough treatment of revelation with a view toward the suffering church. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation.
Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. 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. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. 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. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. Apr 20, 2014 how to welcome the second coming of lord jesus in last days knocking at the door christian movie duration. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. This commentary has been through advanced checking. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of. Bsf is a global indepth bible class producing passionate commitment to christ, to his word, and to his church.
Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Book of revelation matthew henrys bible commentary. He makes sure the reader understands that the book was forged in the fires of persecution and gives first priority to what it meant to the early church that lived through the times in which revelation was written. 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 book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick.
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 principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning.
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 christ. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literallyrevelation 1. 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. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. Keener focuses on the themes in revelation, including prayer, suffering in light of hope, and how the. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of revelation. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation.
The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. It includes the bible text and the authors commentary. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. My picks for the best books on this book september 30, 2015 march 3, 2018 posted in bible, biblical theology, book of revelation, commentaries, dispensationalism, education, hermeneutics tagged apocalyptic, bible, biblical interpretation, craig koester, dispensationalism, eugene peterson, fundamentalism. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood.
The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory. Each chapter covers two or three chapters of revelation. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. Aug 09, 2017 background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1.
Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. 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. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse.
A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The book of revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand that is of course if you were a jew living in jerusalem in ad 66. This book of the bible is such a difficult one that probably there are as many commentaries as there are authors. For more, see the runners up section following the.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for. 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 of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Without sacrificing scholarly perspective or academic rigor, it is written to be accessible for a wide audienceincluding pastors, scholars, teachers, seminarians, and interested lay people. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. 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. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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. They are not by any means the only five commentaries a student of scripture should consult. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. Bible book of revelation commentary on the bible book of.
I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. The overarching theme of the book of revelation is the extinction of physical mosaic judaism with the destruction of the jerusalem temple as. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation 6 revised standard version catholic edition rsvce the seven seals. 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. I found that his commentary was much more narrow and dogmatic that the other commentaries i have.
Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Revelation the last book of the holy bible 2015 2016 bible study fellowship. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
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