Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. These are detailed, along with chucks analysis of the design and structure of this fascinating book. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. George eldon ladd a commentary on the revelation of john 1972.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the. Book of revelation, the question by question bible study commentary mathews, susan fournier on. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. If you dont believe me, i challenge you to set aside the next 36 months and carry out a serious study on the book of the revelation. Mounce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1997, 475 pp.
A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and classic commentaries and studies on revelation provides a. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1. As a further preliminary to entering into the analysis of the book of revelation, and a commentary on its verses, a specific study of symbols and types, in addition to the previous discussion of visions and theophanies is in order for the symbolic character of revelation. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. The book of revelation consists of 404 verses that contain over 800 allusions to the old testament. Revelation bible study home revelation bible study. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. The greatest challenge in studying the revelation is to allow god to say what he says and. 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.
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. 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. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. Those who are spiritually dead will have their names erased from the book of the living. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. 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. Bsf is a global indepth bible class producing passionate commitment to christ, to his word, and to his church. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Osborne, baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, baker, 2002, 896 pp. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study.
Book of revelation, the question by question bible study. In my own library i have more commentaries on the revelation than on any other book of the bible, and most of them are almost copies of those that have preceded them. Here is a user friendly guide to reading and understanding the last and enigmatic book. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book.
Revelation 3 commentary the bible study new testament. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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. Another danger we need to avoid is that of thinking that the book of revelation. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. Many works on revelation are merely carbon copies of other works. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 3 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation. We are a nondenominational christian church where jesus christ is the senior pastor and the pulpit is his. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. The book of revelation is the book of consummation, as genesis is the book of commencements, thus bringing to completion the divine library of the holy writ.
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