Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. Strand andrews university the book of revelation is a remarkably wellconstructed literary piece, containing a mu1 tiplici ty of neatly intertwining patterns. The preface begins with the title of the book, in which the subject matter of it. Apr 11, 2016 the book of revelation is perhaps the most theologically complex and literarily sophisticated and also the most sensual document in the new testament. John hagee end times prophecy victory conference duration. These visions revealed how jehovahs name would be sanctified, his kingdom would come, and his will would take place on earth as in heaven. 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. T he apostle johns life was close to its end when he wrote down the content of the book of revelation. Johns vision is a little like an experience of going to an airport control tower. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A sign means something that has an uncommon appearance, and from which.
And a great sign was seen in heaven not only by st. Jesus is portrayed in this vision as having a robe with a golden sash, white hair, eyes like blazing fire, feet like bronze and a voice like rushing waters. Later writers, such as clement of alexandria, origen, victorinus who wrote one of the earliest commentaries on revelation. This parallel reading is essential and the only logical reading as it harmonizes the various harvestrapture scenes as well as judgements. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Revelation 21 commentary johns interpretation of the vision.
More than six centuries before john was born, the lord revealed to nephi many of the things in the book of revelation. Nephi saw john in vision, and an angel identified him as one of the twelve apostles of the lamb. John is commanded to write what he sees in this vision in a book and send it to. T he apostle john s life was close to its end when he wrote down the content of the book of revelation. And yet in spite of this, the blessings spoken of judah and jerusalem are taken away and given to the. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. John tells his audience that he is on patmos, suffering for the word of god and the testimony of jesus. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of revelation. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. These are a final vision of heaven after judgement. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1.
Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. John hears a loud voice behind him and the voice sounds like trumpets. He writes very clearly about the sovereignty of the one eternal god all through the book. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Revelation overview john gills exposition on the whole. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. The revelation to the apostle john childrens bible lessons. The enormity of the visions john received on that barren island staggered. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation.
Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Only john s gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. It is often called the apocalypse, which is its title in greek, signifying revelation, canonical authority and authorship. The angel signified the vision to john, that is, communicated it to him in the signs directed by jesus christ. We must be prepared to observe in the book of revelation the things that were currently happening in. In the previous two parts in this series, we have covered the opening messages to the seven churches. The commentaries in this book are some of the only extant commentaries on revelation from coptictheologians, offering an unparalleled insight into medieval. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching kindle edition by boring, m. 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. The traditional view of the book of revelation is that it was written by john, the beloved disciple of jesus, the son of zebedee, brother of james. His numerous books include the new testament and criticism, a commentary on the revelation of john, and t.
Revelation 1 commentary a study of the prophetic book of. Using this method you can understand why jesus describes the sixth seal, then the second coming as the end, but revelation continues after the sixth seal in chapter 7. Another difference is that in the book of revelation an angel is introduced as an additional link in. Revelation the two horizons new testament commentary. For a briefer introduction, see my grove booklet how to read the book of revelation. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. It is the first day of the week, sunday, which john calls the lords day and john is seeing a vision. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. Many reformed and evangelical scholars argue that beale has written the best available contemporary commentary on revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of john s book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. Commentary on revelation 1 john s first vision september 11, 2017 bill pratt leave a comment the traditional view of the book of revelation is that it was written by john, the beloved disciple of jesus, the son of zebedee, brother of james, and writer of the fourth gospel and three letters in the new testament.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. What john saw here is a remarkable vision of the powerlessness and the weakness of man, but the greatness and the might of god. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. For the those who aspire to understand the beasts and women and plagues, the revelation of john the apostle, a new testament commentary from byu studies, will be a welcome resource.
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. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. It occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Home revelation bible study seeing jesus revelation 1. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. John s vision on patmos takes a unique approach to the book of revelation, bypassing much of the introductory material found in commentaries by other authors, and enters right into the text. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation. Frank macchia follows up with sustained theological essays on the book s most significant themes and issues, accenting especially the underappreciated place of the holy spirit in the theology of revelation. Dec 24, 2012 this is tom wacasters latest commentary. 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. Verse 6 begins the epilogue which then continues through to the end of the book of revelation. T he apocalypse, or book of revelation, is a puzzle to most people who take the time to read it. 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 does this from the very beginning of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. John sees heavenly messengers sent to restore the gospel, signaling the beginning of the end of satans dominion. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus. Revelation 12 to 22 he that overcometh shall inherit. This chapter contains the preface and introduction to the book, and the first vision in it. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom he describes as one like the son of man. Revelation 4 the passion translation tpt johns vision of the throne room. To help students learn from the symbols in the book of revelation, have them read the first paragraph of the student manual commentary for revelation 1. It was the throne of god, and god was in control of all history.
The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Biblical scholars readily admit that no one knows who wrote the book of revelation in the bible. Arguably, these verses may have been better placed at the end of chapter 21 than at the start of chapter 22. Another difference is that in the book of revelation an angel is introduced as an additional link in the chain. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by clarence larkin, is a study of the book of revelation. Aunes detailed introductory comments scrutinize the entire expanse of this mysterious book, providing a monumental treatment of revelation s textual history. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. Nephi heard and bore record that the name of the apostle of the lamb was john, and that he was the one appointed and foreordained to write the very visions now found in the book of revelation. Then ask students to read john s account of his vision of the risen christ in revelation 1.
In fact, there are some striking parallels between revelation and john s other works. Revelation 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. In john s time, many people thought that rome and the emperor had the greatest power. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. I was in the spirit that is, in a trance, a prophetic vision. Most people do not realize that because theyve not been told since the clergy believe that its easier for people to just believe that some man named john wrote it. The revelation to john while the apostle john was a prisoner on the island of patmos, jesus showed him a series of 16 visions, or pictures, of the future. The book of revelation was actually born of a dream by the. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia.
John saw a throne, and then he saw a lamb standing in front of the throne, a lamb with its throat cut. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. John was an elder or commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12 and more. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will enter the city. In john s gospel the servantsof jesus become his friends by virtue of the revelation they receive jn 15. An intelligible unfolding of the book of revelation, is an exposition of revelation that offers practical insights that will help the reader better understand the visions and symbols found throughout the book. John is beginning his explanation as to why he is writing this book.
Commentary on revelation 1 johns first vision tough. Read revelation 12 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Filled with strange visions, blood and smoke, terrifying warfare, fearsome beasts, and evil rulers, it reads like a nightmare of the worst kind. Bible commentaries john gills exposition of the whole bible.
John, but many heavenly spectators represented in the vision. The book of revelation is john s record of that vision revelation 1. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Some have suggested the john sought out patmos on a mission to preach the gospel. Revelation 1 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. November 8, 2017 november 7, 2017 by ian paul most ordinary readers of revelation assume that john had some sort of vision, and that what we have is a moreorless straightforward description of what he saw as if he was describing a picture. What follows is one single, connected vision, which st. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries.
In order to understand the book of revelation, the reader must recognize that it contains 7 parallel visions covering the same time period but with a different perspective and new information. Johns vision includes not only the redemption of christian saints and martyrs. The revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 the book. George eldon ladd 19111982 was professor of new testament exegesis and theology at fuller theological seminary, pasadena, california. 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 epilogue gives the sense that perhaps john has. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Such patterns are more than simply demonstrations of. There are differences in style between revelation and john s other writings, but they are insignificant and do not preclude one man from writing both. Most ordinary readers of revelation assume that john had some sort. His no nonsense approach to the study of revelation is quite refreshing. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Before we turn to the remainder of the book, with its powerful apocalyptic. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. 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. This exposition of revelation is not meant for the erudite, but rather for the believer in the pew. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. In johns gospel the servantsof jesus become his friends by virtue of the revelation they receive jn 15. John is going to let his readers know that he did not sit down and decide to write a letter to the seven churches in asia minor.
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