Its bizarre images need explaining even for seasoned bible readers, but when we turn to biblical scholars we find that they dont all agree. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. This verse by verse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Most popular revelation bible verses bible study tools. When i read this verse in revelation it is easy to see that this is. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom.
Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Many of these commentaries are available from logos bible. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Summary revelation 1 revelation bible book summary. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about adding to the book. Numerous verses in the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants aid our. The only additions in their version of the king james version of the bible is in the form of footnotes and reference information. Understanding the book of revelation back to table of contents back to table of contents. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. But they were then in the world, and were sealed in their foreheads, to preserve them from the plagues that. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb.
Revelation is the crowning touch of symbolism used throughout the scriptures. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. And i saw on mount sion the heavenly sion an hundred fortyfour thousand either those out of all mankind who had been the most eminently holy, or the most holy out of the twelve tribes of israel the same that were mentioned, revelation 7. The testimony of jesus in the book of revelation by william d. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. 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 great book.
Bible commentary produced by tow project introduction. 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 book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Osborne offers a clear exposition of the book that takes seriously both its firstcentury context and what it means today. And, shockingly, this cycle will unfold againresulting in the punishment detailed in revelation. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Reviews and ratings of biblical, theological, and practical christian works. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. Scott, walter, exposition of the revelation of jesus christ. Some portions of the scriptures are less easily understood than others. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p.
These 7 angels had the 7 bowls that contained the 7 last awful troubles from god. The principle upon which this versebyverse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth. The name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but. Forsaken first love distinctive features about the seven churches before actually beginning the exposition of the message to ephesus, it would be helpful to consider a few of the distinctive and common features that can be observed in each of the messages to the churches of asia minor as we find them in revelation 2 and 3. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Barrick the bereans adult bible fellowship placerita baptist church 2011 mission statement this study of the book of revelation gives special attention to the testimony it provides concerning our.
The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Therefore i will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that christs power may rest on me. How are you applying these prophecies and instructions to your everyday life. Nov 09, 2016 its bizarre images need explaining even for seasoned bible readers, but when we turn to biblical scholars we find that they dont all agree. 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. The messages contained in the book of revelation are taught in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints gospel doctrine classes in sunday school as part of the new testament study year. It brings together many symbols, both in the old testament and new testament, and develops a tremendous cohesiveness of all symbolic language throughout the bible. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The book of revelation contains one of the few passages in the scriptures. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The nametitle satan comes from a hebrew verb meaning to accuse, to. The book of revelation, part 1 the book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand.
But in a study of the book of revelation, the interpretation of symbols becomes. Read and study revelation 10 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The book of mormon affirms that john was foreordained to write the things. This book is an unveiling of the lord jesus christ and a revelation of his authority, power, and preeminent role in the fathers plan of salvation. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to. If that is considered adding to the bible, then most denominations are guilty. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology. Additional scholarly commentaries about revelation have stated. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. Find the best commentary on scriptures and revelation. The next step is to enter your payment information. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
Guide to the scriptures, kingdom of god or kingdom of heaven. Additional passages of scripture located in the book of mormon and the. The bible dictionary of the lds edition of the king james bible places the. Historical bible study doesnt treat revelation as a cosmology textbook. Revelation s primary theological contribution is to eschatology. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Anyone who has lived away from home for even a short time knows that there is no substitute for a personal letter from home and loved ones. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book. Read and study revelation 10 with the verse by verse bible commentary.
Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in the collection of scripture below. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. But after generations of reaping these blessings, vast numbers will choose their own way, turning their backs on god. However, we know from other passages that the created human being is but a pale reflection of the reality of god, and. The verse by verse 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.
Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. In our study of the book of revelation, we must start out with the clear understanding that. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century. Revelations primary theological contribution is to eschatology, i. Mar 25, 2014 can we use that logic when were understanding revelations in the bible. Revelation 20 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. To be approved for inclusion in this website, your commentary must be relevant to this pages topic the little book, the mighty angel, and the seven thunders, contribute to our understanding of the topic, and be solidly based on scripture. 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 little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. The selection of these particular churches why seven and why these. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. We cannot hope to solve these problems here, but we may perhaps find. We all like to get letters, preferably letters addressed to us personally, not simply to occupant. Bible verse of the day but he said to me, my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Revelation 14 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. In the scriptures, horns are often a symbol of power see 1 samuel 2. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected.
To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. Verse 3 blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. The message of revelation capitol hill baptist church. God in this verse is giving us the key to correctly interpreting the book. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content.
Dec 17, 2019 19 quotes from the book of revelation end time bible verses update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Revelation verse by verse osborne new testament commentaries. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec. The new testament includes books that are biographies, histories, letters, sermons, and one book of apocalyptic prophecy. 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. If so, you are invited to add your own page of commentary. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of mormon is a separate book taking place on a different continent. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. For further explanation of jesus christs worthiness, see the commentaries for. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube.
In few other books of the bible is the ministry of angels so prominent. May 10, 2016 the book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. The manual states, john was one of the saviors original apostles.
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