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. Free commentary on revelation by david steele still waters. 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 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax. Book of revelation downloadable bible study bible studies. Explore free resources providing a biblical perspective on faith and work. These were not candlesticks, they were not menorahs, but they were free.
Many reformed and evangelical scholars argue that beale has written the best available contemporary commentary on revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by mounce, robert h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation.
He describes himself as their brother in the family 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Socialscience commentary on the book of revelation bruce malina on.
The theology of the book of revelation new testament theology, richard bauckham the climax of prophecy. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. 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. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey.
Revelation commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. 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. Studies on the book of revelation, richard bauckham gods timetable. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2.
Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. 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. 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. Socialscience commentary on the book of revelation. Used by workplace christians, pastors and scholars. Commentary to revelation free online downloadable pdf. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The image and superscription of this book are truly sacred and divine, and the matter of it agreeable with other prophetical books, particularly ezekiel and daniel.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation and the feast of weeks, daniel f. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways.
The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. 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. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. However, the good news of the bible is that jesus christ will return and save us from total selfdestruction matthew 24. The revelation of jesus christ click for index of this free online book. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something.
Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. A commentary on the book of th e revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The author of revelation presents himself as john, the astral seer, who professes faith in the resurrected jesus and who belonged to the house of israel. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. On the book of revelation linked below in related books, the best exposition of that book that has yet been published p. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.
A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Read revelation commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. David pawson suggests ten reasons as the rationale for revelation bible study.
The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Text, mp3 and video lessons and sermons in 50 languages. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. A downloadable bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Commentators differ on many basic issues, from the structure of the book recapitulation, chronological ordering, telescoping, etc. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation.
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