Bible commentary on the book of revelation

This is a thorough interpretation of revelation in the christian bible. The new collegeville bible commentary includes new american bible translation and will appeal. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Ryries perspective is pretribulational and premillennial. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. It was written by john while he was exiled to patmos and discusses end times prophecy, the return of jesus christ, and other revelations. Revelations was written some time between 60 and 90 ad. Revelation overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. 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 understanding of the first 39 books of the bible, the old testament. One should also note that the anchor bible series in 2014 came out with a new commentary on revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Pretribulational means that he believes that the church both living and dead saints will be raptured to heaven before the seven year great tribulation. Seventhday adventist bible commentary 1978 revised vols.

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. Revelation is the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. The author wrote this commentary in feb 2018 in about two weeks.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. Study revelation using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. I cant recall ever going to a bible study on the chapter, or it being discussed in the protestant or non.

Book of revelation john gills exposition of the bible. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. Revelation 1 commentary norris commentary on the book of revelation revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by harold norris deals with the symbol rich book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Praise for the expositors bible commentary the expositors bible commentary is a superb tool to help the christian who wants to better understand gods word. It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.

This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Introduction to the book of revelation welcome to our a bible commentary web site. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Commentary on the bible book of revelation strange work. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Revelation brazos theological commentary on the bible. Comprehensive and understandable, the new collegeville bible commentary series brings the timeless messages and relevance of the new testament to todays readers. 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.

The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Book of revelation matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelations is the last book in the new testament. The book of revelation is beyond doubt the most fascinating, the most difficult to interpret, and the most poetical of all the books in the bible. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy.

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 is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Revelation is a chapter in the bible that scares and fascinates people at the same time. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Nevertheless, this is a useful critical commentary of a complex and often confusing book. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis.

The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. 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 author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. 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 prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Hebrews revelation the expositors bible commentary. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.

A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. 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. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. 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. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. From the psalms to the gospel of matthew, some of the best commentaries are to be found in this series. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.

Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.

This book is a commentary on the book of revelation, written on a popular level yet influenced by scholarship. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Herein ivp in its brazos theological commentary on the bible delivers a fascinating volume on the book of revelation that is a fine resource for ministers, seminary teachers, students, and learned laypeople. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. Book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. A new translation with introduction and commentary. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. 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.

Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 1 commentary norris commentary on the book.

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. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. All the lines of biblical prophecy seem to converge in it, bringing the whole of the old testament to an apotheosis of divine purpose. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. 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. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation.