Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. Assumptions common to many who participate in discussing the i ssue incl ude the authorshi p of t he book by john the ap ostle, the date.
The author is committed to a conscientious, accurate understanding of this amazing and important book. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The versebyverse commentary is preceded by a brief discussion of authorship, date, setting, structure, and various methods of interpretation as well as by an analytical outline of the book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There has never been a time when it was more necessary to read and understand the book of revelation than right now. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. Bullingers commentary on revelation first published in 1902 under the title the apocalypse or, the day of the lord, approaches the text of revelation from a.
This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapters 119 only in progress question. That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The book of revelation versebyverse preaching youtube. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Best commentary on the book of revelation ever written. This book is the clearest exposition i have read on the book of revelation. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. 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.
However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
Read revelation 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. His numerous books include the new testament and criticism, a commentary on the revelation of john, and t. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14 and more. 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. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. Revelation is one of the most difficult, widelydebated books of the bible. The book of revelation based on extensive citations from classic commentaries by carol morgan looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great god and savior jesus christ titus 2.
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. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Warfare, famines, disease, natural disasters, and persecution of christians are coming, but do you know what to expect. Historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history. Commentary on revelation christian book distributors. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Essex assistant professor of bible exposition the relevance of the book of revelation to the issue of the timing of the rapture is unquestioned.
The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. A commentary on the book of revelation volume 1 kindle edition by ford, desmond. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name.
Many reformed and evangelical scholars argue that beale has written the best available contemporary commentary on revelation. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The next step is to enter your payment information. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. This version of a short study on the book of revelation has been superseded.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading crisis. But also in the course of the entire book of revelation we see, time and again, the lord jesus as the one who acts. A commentary based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce 9780876040034 by edgar cayce and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. George eldon ladd 19111982 was professor of new testament exegesis and theology at fuller theological seminary, pasadena, california.
Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1.
Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this work deals with the final book of the new testament and bible. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The late nineteenth and early twentieth century saw a renewed interest in the study of bible prophecy and especially the book of revelation. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1.
Each day brings us closer to what the bible calls the end of the world. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Full text of commentary on the book of revelation see other formats. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Oliver buswell jr library commentaries on revelation. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. A scholarly and comprehensive exposition of revelation written in the language of the layperson. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. 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.
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