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