The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are explained like the one for the book of revelation which took a year to complete. The entire bible is the book of revelation the revealing of god through his son the lord jesus christ. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. 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. Almost half the books of the old testament are included in. A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. While there is only one old testament apocalyptic book daniel and one new testament book that demonstrates some features of this type revelation, it was a common form of writing in the two. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
An apocalypse is a very specific kind of literature with no modern equivalent. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Collins is a professor of the hebrew bible at the university of chicago divinity school. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The word armageddon occurs only once in the bible, at.
An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east.
Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Since its first written record, the book of revelation has been one of the greatest puzzles that god has ever given mankind to solve. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches. Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll.
The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. 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. Those seeking the truth will find gods written word, the bible, to be the final authority, in all that they seek. Like much of the bible, revelation is largely a reaction to what was happening in that part of the world at the time. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the text itself all make this commentary an absolute. As for salvation issues, there should be no conflicting views contained here. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
All 66 books of the bible in easy, onesentence summaries. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation, for the new yorker. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The final three chapters of the book dealt with the holy spirit in the book of revelation chap 6, what revelation reveals about the new jerusalem chap 7, and how we can read, teach, and understand the book of revelation today chap 7.
The bible is approximately 750,000 words, with about 250,000 devoted to many, many prophecies. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. The one thing every christian should be doing but most are not. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Thoughtful bible students agree almost universally that we are living near the end of the age, and that. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior.
The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. At the book of revelation explained page we talk about the book of revelation can be a blessing and encouragement for followers of. Ones soulwinner power would, certainly, more than double if he diligently studies, and understands, the book of revelation, and realizes what is going to take place on earth before too long. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end.
But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. Discover books of the bible this web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. Layered with mysterious symbolism and hidden truths, this revelation of christ that was given to the apostle john, produces as many questions as answers. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the biblerevelation. 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. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Pagels then shows that revelation, far from being meant as a hallucinatory prophecy, is actually a coded account of events that were happening. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. These governments and their supporters oppose god even now by refusing to submit to his rulership. 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. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. The battle of armageddon refers to the final war between human governments and god. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else.
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. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book of revelation and the bible as never explained. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. 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. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained, volume 2. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
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