If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. 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. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. 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. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. 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. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The most likely date for this book was during the rule of domitian.
The book of revelation an introduction and commentary by. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. An understandable commentary on the book of revelation. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 1 easy english bible easy 1 this book describes the things that god showed to jesus christ. 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. This song places the church in heaven during the tribulation. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The easy study bible commentary, i have taken the book of revelation and examined, described and explained it chapter by chapter, paragraph by paragraph, verse by verse, phrase by phrase and finally word by word.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Each significant greek word is examined and explained as to how it fits into the verse, chapter and book. Revelation 1 new american standard bible nasb the revelation of jesus christ. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. Revelation nasb the revelation of jesus christ the.
Thanks for your interest in my revelation commentary titled. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. It is structured or arranged in a very simple way to help us get the revelation of jesus. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. I completed its research and writing in early 2016.
In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. An expository journey through the book of revelation. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Due to the size and complexity of the work deeply exegetical.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
The commentary on revelation by homer hailey contains a really good introduction where he discusses author, place and date of writing, and the different methods by which the book has been interpreted. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. If youre studying the book of revelation, youll find kendall easleys userfriendly commentary the perfect guide. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. Included are substantial discussions regarding the date of the apocalypse beale agrees with irenaeus supporting a late, post 70 a. The moody bible commentary brings together 29 moody bible institute faculty to produce a onevolume commentary on the whole bible. 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. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.
And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. The moody bible commentary christian book distributors. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Pastors, teachers, and sunday school leaders will value it for its historical facts, grammatical notations, discussion questions, quotes from noted writers, versebyverse analysis, and easytofollow teaching outline. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. 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 two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. The following is an update to my introduction that i did a few years ago. I highly recommend it as a very assessable intoduction to revelation. The revelation of jesus christ this is evidently a title or caption of the whole book, and is designed to comprise the substance of the whole. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. I just finished the book the book of revelation made easy by kenneth gentry. The next step is to enter your payment information. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Individual students will enjoy the introductions and. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. A redemptivehistorical interpretation of revelation.
Apostle john was told to write the things which you see, the things which are, and the things which shall be. The book of revelation is so easy to comprehend if you truly know and understand the books of the old testament. A prior familiarity with the book of revelation is not required. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. He wanted jesus to show these things to his own servants. Each book is introduced with a description of its author, date, purpose, and themes, and is outlined to show its overall structure. The word rendered revelation apokalupsiswhence we have. Three times, each at a critical break in the sequence of events described in the book of revelation, christ gives more detail to john for clarification. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. George eldon ladd a commentary on the revelation of john 1972.