A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. An issue that must be addressed before proceeding to an examination of the text of revelation is our basic hermeneutical approach to the book. I know about the slander of those who say they are jews and are not, but are a synagogue of satan. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. Understanding the book of revelation church of jesus christ. As already noted, the prophet preached rather extensively about this book, giving inspired commentary and interpretation as led by the spirit. Early on in mans history, after years of observation and record keeping, the learned discovered thatwith certain exceptionsthe movements of the heavenly bodies could be predicted, as could phenomena like eclipses, comets, and meteor showers. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Christ had already taught his disciples and daniel that revelation commentary.
The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and classic commentaries and studies on revelation provides a massive amount of historical and solid analysis of this book of prophecy. Perhaps the most scholarly yet accessible commentary written on the book of revelation. P reterists like to point out that neither the ancient nor the reformation theologians penned a commentary on the book of revelation. Johnson deftly guides us through questions about how to interpret revelation, what kind of literature it.
The top 5 commentaries on revelation the publicans. Ryries perspective is pretribulational and premillennial. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Yet, as with fees other commentaries and unlike many commentaries, this commentary is an enjoyable read. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar.
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. However, the book of revelation is merely a cryptic version of much of the content found within the olivet discourse mt 24mk lk. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The seals represent conditions that must first occur before god brings his final judgment upon the world. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. This page contains a list of our bible studies on the book of revelation, and how the prophecies in this book were fulfilled in the first century ad. Mankind has always been fascinated with the heavens. The title of this book is the book of revelation an introduction and commentary and it was written by homer hailey. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. Perhaps no book in the bible fascinates people more than revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Incredible explanation although i do not agree with everything. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of.
The kingdom yet to come is an intriguing 11session study program that shows how the kingdom established by christ in his church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven. Here is my list of the top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation. Though christ is himself god, and has light and life in himself, yet. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The historicist view follows a straight line of continuous fulfillment of prophecy which starts in daniels time and goes through john. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. An account of seven thunders which the apostle heard, as echoing to the voice of this angel, and communicating some discoveries, which the apostle was not yet allowed to write v. It is intended to help you better understand some of.
Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. Once cassians texts are scrutinized, one finds an entire library, both christian and greek, condensed in his succinct statements. For john from time to time, in this book, has expressed great reverence, and that almost to excess, towards the inhabitants of heaven. Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ is the subject of this book. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This book draws its content from the bestselling book revelationconcordia commentary series.
Study revelation 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. The book of revelation by its very name, is an unveiling, a vivid disclosure of invisible realities. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. At christs ascension from the mount of olives into heaven in 33 a. His indepth commentary features a discussion of the texts authorship. Yet the golden thread that runs through revelation is christ with his church in worship on earth and in heaven. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. A critical edition of the scholia in apocalypsin with commentary and an english translation, cambridge university press, 20.
Is it really something that we can agree to disagree on, as is commonly believed those who are of this persuasion are ignorant of how the new testament is indispensably completed by this revelation of jesus christ. Pretribulational means that he believes that the church both living and dead saints will be raptured to heaven before the seven year great tribulation. If one wants to study the historicist perspective, this book has to be in ones library. The book of revelation often called the 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. Revelation is not a comfortable book, yet it supplies great comfort. Revelation then begins to chronicle the events that will occur, beginning with the breaking of the seven seals.
The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. But he was on the island called patmos when he wrote this book. The book of revelation can be intimidating to encounter and daunting to apply. This verse describes a futuristic book seen by john, in the right hand of he who sat on the thro. It is included within the esv expository commentary set, specifically in volume 12 which covers hebrews revelation. This commentary explores and explains the final testimony of the ascended lord before his return in judgment. By this, the preterists imply that eschatology has not been addressed in any systematic manner until along came the preterists.
The author is an amillennial but that shouldnt dissuade people from reading the book and interacting with the information given in the book. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. And yet, confronted with bizarre imagery that is alien to our experience, we are often left asking, what in the world does this book mean. But be prepared to spend several weeks even months on this material. Covering a wide range of topics and viewpoints from the nineteenth and early twentieth century, each volume seeks to clear the confusion associated with this book and. Richard bauckhams the theology of the book of revelation. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
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. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. We would rather not think about the forces of evil in our world, or gods judgment on a sinful. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation an introduction and commentary by. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. It is also one of the more concise commentaries on this book.
Have the events of the book of revelations already. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. Like most commentators, grant too easily dismisses the arguments for an early date of the book, but the commentary is still well worth consulting. The solemn oath taken by him who had the book in his hand v. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This chart is an attempt to let johns words literally say what they say in order to help you. A remarkable description of a very glorious angel with an open book in his hand v. He includes about 18 pages on the theology of the book. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer. Most recent commentaries reject a single view of the book preferring to blend two views, producing a commentary which grounds revelation in the first century yet emphasizes the value of the book for every christian throughout church history even to the second coming of jesus.
Engaging yet academic in tone, buist fannings robust, meticulous treatment of revelation invites scholars and pastors to consider the wealth of insight that scriptures last chapter sheds on its meaning as a whole. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. Over the course of the churchs history there have been four main approaches. Historicism, a method of interpretation in christian eschatology which associates biblical prophecies with actual historical events and identifies symbolic beings with historical persons or societies, has been applied to the book of revelation by many writers. This is the best commentary on the historicist interpretation of revelation available today. Commentators differ on many basic issues, from the structure of the book recapitulation, chronological ordering, telescoping, etc. Knowledge and function of the greek language is a prerequisite to get the best out of the book. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. I personally own over 180 commentaries on revelation and garlands. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of revelation the new international greek. This book is a commentary on the book of revelation, written on a popular level yet influenced by scholarship.
An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. This commentary has yet to go through advanced checking. He includes two pages on mission in revelation, a topic which is not among the first things one thinks of when reading revelation. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Study the sermons of joseph smith relative to the book of revelation. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. And with this being the 500 year anniversary of the protestant reformation, this book will familiarize one with the protestant view of revelation from pre. These are the words of him who is the first and the last, who died and came to life again. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. Revelation from the latin revelatio means unveiling or disclosure and is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, the transliteration of which is an alternative title for the book i. Yet relatively few people have studied the book, especially from a catholic perspective. It was published by baker pub group and has a total of 438 pages in the book. There is one event that we need to understand which opens up the rest of the book of revelation not revelations.
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