He treats the bible as the authoritative word of god while still viewing much of the material in. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. I have published audio commentary on revelation, beginning about 20 years ago. For example, an anonymous scottish commentary of 1871 prefaces revelation 4 with the little apocalypse of mark, places malachi 4.
Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study of the text. It is a verse by verse commentary which makes the commentary easy to refer to when you need clarification on certain passages. For those of you who wish to dive into a deeper understanding of revelation, i recommend the commentaries listed below in the footnotes. Heres why old classic books are better than new books. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. The latest opinion and commentary from marketwatch and barrons columnists janet yellen, 74, has a lot of experience at the federal reserve and in economic poli. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Some christian scholars in later centuries questioned its authorship, objected to some of its doctrines for instance, its teachings about the millennium or its teaching that people would be judged according to their works, and found its. Because of the contradictory nature of the external evidence, i place more weight on the internal evidence evidence from within the book itself. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary available on dvd in our endtime store.
The dollar suffered at the hands of the euro, the country went back on orange alert, and beef eaters and meatindustry investors got a scare. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. 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. If you are interested in the title for your course we can consider offering an examination copy. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this g. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.
A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Sep 16, 2020 the book of revelation has 244 old testament citations. The nature and purpose of the book is explained in the first chapter. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. A study of the book of revelation 1 a study of the book of.
Best revelation commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. Ancient commentary book revelation critical edition. 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. Appropriately for the memorial day week, the major u. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book of. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more.
Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Unique views from our experts across all aspects of investing. Aune, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 19971998, 1,869 pp.
Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Just as there were some secret things that belonged to god in moses time, so there are things not uncovered for us today deuteronomy 29. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Your 2019 guide to the best in books looking back at the year in literature. Beale seven years to write this revelation commentary summary. The weeks top news and commentary, may 1923 marketwatch. The book of revelation audio commentary by rob robinson.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Vernon mcgees teaching of revelation heard on thru the bible, this companion gets to the heart of bible passages and is intended to stir your own thinking, prayer, and study. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ.
The current phrase the book of revelation is at once connotative of the apocalypse of john on patmosbut the whole bible is the book of revelation from god to man, and is the culmination of a divine pattern and policy of gods communication with man. The book of revelation has 244 old testament citations. If theres anyone on reality television who has truly been through the wringer, itsvanderpump rules starkristen doute. Beales revelation volume in the new international greek testament commentary series is the most highlyacclaimed commentary on the last book of the bible. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. An ancient commentary on the book of revelation a critical edition of the scholia in apocalypsin. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This, if you only knew, is a cause for great celebration in heavenly places. Revelation is the most controversial book in the bible and, yet, it is the only book, which specifically promises a blessing to. Included are substantial discussions regarding the date of the apocalypse beale agrees with irenaeus supporting a late, post 70 a. In light of this book s stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general.
The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. The ongoing covid19 pandemic poses clear threats to mental wellbeing, but an increase in. I write this reminder every couple of years because its so easy to lose sight of the overa. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. However, i will not be giving a commentary on the entire book. 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. Read full profile books, both old and new, are great things, but our culture. Nov 04, 2019 i believe we have in the opening and closing verses of revelation rev 22.
The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton robinson. The weeks top news and commentary, may 2630 marketwatch. It contains more than 500 allusions to the old testament, and 278 of the 404 verses in revelation that is almost 70% make some reference to the old testament. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. In this substantial volume, academic george wesley buchanan turns his attention to the book of revelation, presenting his remarks from an intertextual point of view. I write this reminder every couple of years because its so easy to lose sight of the overall landscape among the pressures of our daily routines. The book of revelation provides closure to the past, a revelation of jesus christ at present, and a perfect fulfillment of all prophecy in the future. And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The result is a solidly pretribulation, premillennial perspective.
There are a number of other helpful commentaries on the book of revelation including those by robert mounce, ben witherington, g. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles. An advocate of source criticism and an expert in early christian prophecy, david aune examines the full range of secular and biblical literature in search of possible sources for the striking literary devices in revelation over three volumes and more than 1,500 pages. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.
Best books on revelation interpreting the book of revelation four views on the book of revelation climax of prophecy. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. 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. 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. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. 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. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. I have taught this important book more than 17 times in the previous 38 years in the united states, europe, and asia. The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation.
Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. 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. Books, both old and new, are great things, but our culture emphasizes that newer things are often better. There is considerable disagreement on how the book of the revelation should be interpreted. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The book of revelation is, perhaps, one of the most interesting studies in the bible. 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. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Robert van kampen 19381999 author of numerous eschatological books and founder of sola scriptura and the sign ministries, was a graduate of wheaton. Coronavirus news center the ongoing covid19 pandemic poses clear threats to mental wellbeing, but an increase in. The 37yearolds new book,hes making you crazy, details her plights in life and love and how she became known for. Caird, craig keener, leon morris, william hendriksen, simon kistemaker, vern poythress, and dennis johnson. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999.
Tony garland has produced an excellent commentary on the book of revelation that should be in the library of every bible teacher or serious student of gods word. It is based on a careful and consistent literal, grammatical, historical approach to the book. The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his self revelation. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Richard phillips revelation commentary reflects reformed theology, consistent with rec. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Holidays are often about what we can do for others, but this year we may need to place selfcare first, said dr. I waited to write my commentary of revelation for 45 years.
Under the law of the old testament the terms of the law of redemption were written within a scroll and. After every lesson, several questions are listed for your personal consideration or, if youre reading with a group, for your discussion. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Kristen doutes book hes making you crazy is, well, crazy. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Taking each chapter of revelation at a time, buchanan examines the text and literary ramifications and then gives insightful commentary. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Beale serves at westminster theological seminary as professor of new testament and biblical theology. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. Commentaries for the book of revelation the redeemed of the earth 14. The book offers a commentary of the bible verse by verse.
The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Ancient commentary book revelation critical edition ischolia. Get the latest opinion and commentary from marketwatch and barrons columnists. The author is a professor and has a lot of influence as an extremely loved religious leader. This book is considered a classic on posttribulation premill eschatology. The dollar suffered at the hands of the euro, the country went back on orange alert, and beef. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. Your 2019 guide to the best in books writing and reading, for that matter is often a way of taking stockmaking sense of.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Commentary on the book of revelation is the 2 nd and updated edition of the book by ranko stefanovic. This is a reasonably short and easy to read commentary on revelation, with some but not much technicallinguistic material. There is a description of johns work in the first five. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected.
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