For an explanation of the history of salvation, see the overview of the bible, pp. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. A good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. 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.
Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written in the lambs book of life, the lamb who was slain from the creation of. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed.
He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Buy a commentary on the book of revelation retitled by david pawson isbn. Wallace 30 september 1896 18 december 1979 was an influential figure among american churches of christ in the earlytomiddle 20th century. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. A commentarie upon the book of the revelation internet archive.
The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary. Understanding the book of revelation 3 understanding the book of revelation he book of revelation is placed last in the bible for good reason. 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. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea the dragon bible. 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. Tyndale, 1983, 14 implies that other literalists have employed figurative interpretations where literalisms rules of interpretation at least allow for a literal interpretation. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. Sep 30, 2015 darrell johnsons discipleship on the edge. Jerry falwell and tim lahaye agree with morriss assessment of his own commentary morris, revelation record, 9. It is also one of the more concise commentaries on this book.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Without a thorough understanding of the rest of scripture most of revelation will. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Epub format suitable for reading on mobile book readers such as the nook. 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. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. Revelation 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Millions of copies of his audio bible teachings have been distributed to over 120. Oct 01, 2009 the writer of this commentary on the book of revelation, clearly connects scripture to scripture showing how revelation is a culmination of the entire bible, and so much more.
The last twenty years of his life wallace wrote a commentary of revelation, two books on civil government, on the new versions of the bible, on the noninstitutional movement and on modernism. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. 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.
It should be the last book of the bible that anyone seeks to become an expert on. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. This practical commentary on revelation is conversant with contemporary scholarship, draws on ancient backgrounds, and attends to the theological nature of the text. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Commentary on revelation book 2 commentary on the book. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Revelation commentary introduction to revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapters 23 revelation chapter 4.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Here is ancient law of lex talionis eye for an eye which echoes throughout the book of revelation. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
Many people leave this last book of the bible firmly closed, and in some. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. From early on the book of revelation was more widely accepted in the west than in the east. This is the fascination and the appeal of the book of revelation. Or you might even want to buy my commentary in the ivp series. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. Wallaces commentary on the book of revelation new testament. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else.
Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. But there are a number of points where the reader will definitely want to question some of beales conclusions. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. It is translated from a greek word apokalupsis, from which also comes the similar english word given to the book and also applied to a whole field of similar writings. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. 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. 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 author is committed to a conscientious, accurate understanding of this amazing and important book. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation.
It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. Wallace lived out his later years, holding meetings, writing or rewriting almost of all of his books and writing occasionally for the religious press. 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. Aune, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 19971998, 1,869 pp.
Through his writing and speaking, wallace gathered a. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. 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. 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. An expository journey through the book of revelation. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. It is a message about the future, and everyone is curious about the future.
Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition hardcover 1 october 2009 by ranko stefanovic author 4. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. This commentary has been through advanced checking. But there are a number of points where the reader will definitely want to question some of. 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.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. His approach is reverent, logical, thorough and scholarly. Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Yet, as with fees other commentaries and unlike many commentaries, this commentary is an enjoyable read. This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. This book is the clearest exposition i have read on the book of revelation. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. 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.
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. If jesus christ is the giver of the revelation, its content is summed up in the phrase what must soon take place compare 4. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. It is intended to help you better understand some of. The commentarys introduction is 180 pages long and deals with the symbolism in the book of revelation as well as the grammar and the theology and the political and cultural life setting. Our title to the following pages indicates our adherence in some sense to the interpretation of the book of revelation which makes the body of it the nineteen chapters upon which we are entering apply to what is still for us future. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. David now has an itinerant ministry predominantly to church leaders worldwide. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. 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. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god.
The word revelation, capitalized in the text, was so rendered in order to indicate the word as the title of the prophecy. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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. Contemporary analysis of the world that produced the book of revelation. Sep 07, 20 the commentary s introduction is 180 pages long and deals with the symbolism in the book of revelation as well as the grammar and the theology and the political and cultural life setting. If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5.
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