He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Book of revelation, the question by question bible study commentary mathews, susan fournier on. A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order. The greatest challenge in studying the revelation is to allow god to say what he says and. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. 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. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Those who are spiritually dead will have their names erased from the book of the living. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the. We are a nondenominational christian church where jesus christ is the senior pastor and the pulpit is his. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. 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. Revelation 3 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. As a further preliminary to entering into the analysis of the book of revelation, and a commentary on its verses, a specific study of symbols and types, in addition to the previous discussion of visions and theophanies is in order for the symbolic character of revelation. The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and classic commentaries and studies on revelation provides a. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. 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. Revelation 3 commentary the bible study new testament.
This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. The book of revelation consists of 404 verses that contain over 800 allusions to the old testament. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. George eldon ladd a commentary on the revelation of john 1972. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. Many works on revelation are merely carbon copies of other works.
Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. 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. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. These are detailed, along with chucks analysis of the design and structure of this fascinating book. Book of revelation, the question by question bible study. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the. Revelation bible study home revelation bible study. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
Here is a user friendly guide to reading and understanding the last and enigmatic book. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. If you dont believe me, i challenge you to set aside the next 36 months and carry out a serious study on the book of the revelation. Bsf is a global indepth bible class producing passionate commitment to christ, to his word, and to his church. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Osborne, baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, baker, 2002, 896 pp. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. Mounce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1997, 475 pp. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. In my own library i have more commentaries on the revelation than on any other book of the bible, and most of them are almost copies of those that have preceded them.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation is the book of consummation, as genesis is the book of commencements, thus bringing to completion the divine library of the holy writ. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. 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. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior.
This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians.
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