Over the centuries, it continued to draw the ire of critics, from theologian martin luther to author d. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. 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. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Read preface commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. The fall of babylon the great verse 1 1 after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power, and the earth was illuminated with his glory commentary. This book is the clearest exposition i have read on the book of revelation.
Zwingli regarded it as nonbiblical, and calvin did not comment upon it. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. We have arrived at the final book of the new testament and of the christian bible. You can find the best commentary on revelation for.
And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book. Best commentary on the book of revelation ever written. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Revelation, the final book in the new testament, was squeezed into the canon in the fourth century, said pagels, and barely made it into the 27book lineup. Revelation for postchristiansjune 27, 2019 war of words. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus.
If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. 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. Here are two short series of sermons, five from 200809 and four from 1996. Keener focuses on the themes in revelation, including prayer, suffering in light of hope, and how the. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation.
Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. May 10, 2016 name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the unveiling or uncovering of the person, plan and. Aug, 2012 a good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. George eldon ladd a commentary on the revelation of john 1972. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Of course, there are other great bible commentaries on this book. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. August, 2019 the healing of the nations in revelation our true enemy is not. June will be a nice month to tackle this mysterious work. Oliver buswell jr library commentaries on revelation.
Many reformed and evangelical scholars argue that beale has written the best available contemporary commentary on revelation. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right. 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. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation.
His command of the biblical languages and his vast knowledge of scripture are evident throughout the book. 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. 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. This book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library.
Other sermons on revelation will also be posted here. If you have been reading the new testament and following along in this blog, thank you. The book of revelation the new international greek. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Book of revelation the new international greek testament. The most likely date for this book was during the rule of domitian. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube.
Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Commentaries for the book of revelation the title 1. 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 prophets such as daniel, ezekiel, and others. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The book of revelation the new international greek testament.
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. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Dec 07, 2009 revelation, the final book in the new testament, was squeezed into the canon in the fourth century, said pagels, and barely made it into the 27book lineup.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. From early on the book of revelation was more widely accepted in the west than in the east. Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood moon. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. These commentaries are designed to help the reader of the bible understand what the text says and what it means. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Revelation commentary by ben witherington iii revelation nccs by gordon fee revelation interpretation by eugene boring revelation. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. This blog for revelation is a little late in coming. The author is committed to a conscientious, accurate understanding of this amazing and important book.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. Huldrych zwingli labelled it not a book of the bible, and it was the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. Study the bible online using commentary on preface and more.
We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the unveiling or uncovering of the person, plan and. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. 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. 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.
Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Of particular interest is his historicist approach in the interpretation of revelation and his. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. His approach is reverent, logical, thorough and scholarly. Sep 30, 2015 this book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library. Furthermore, he said it would come as a destruction upon the whole earth isaiah 28. The bible today this new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his.
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 is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of that progenerated from those bringing such an action. 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. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the. The next step is to enter your payment information.
However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. The key to understanding revelationjuly 22, 2019 are we living in the great tribulation. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. In his commentary on the book of revelation, ranko stefanovic has provided a scholarly study of one of the most intriguing books of the bible.
An expository journey through the book of revelation. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Indeed the earliest extant commentaries on revelation in greek date from oecumeniuss commentary in the sixth century, which was soon accompanied by that of andrew of caesarea. With the logos edition, all scriptures are linked to the bibles in your library, making study fast and easy. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The book of revelation is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with.
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