It is well worth noting that the book of revelation opens with a blessing on the reading of it whether it was a public or private reading. So i went to the angel and said to him, give me the little book. Revelation 9, king james version kjv the bible app. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. 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. Our savior is letting us know that deception, violence, scarcity, and disease are only preludes to the catastrophic events of the last days.
It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. How can we understand the book of revelation and its many interpretations.
A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2. Each volume has the scripture passages written out, a sermon outline that is listed in a parallel column, commentary that provides important background information, thoughts for illustration, and others scripture. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. 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. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. In the book testimonies to ministers by eg white page 114, the lord will bless all who will seek humbly and meekly to understand that which is revealed in the revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Gods purpose for the revelation is to shew unto jesus christs servants things which must shortly come to pass revelation 1. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway.
Revelation 3 chapter 2 the apostle john, having in the foregoing chapter written the things which he had seen, now proceeds to write the things that are, according to the command of god ch. Chapter 10 the little book, the mighty angel, and seven thunders. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Study revelation 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. An o verview of the key events and bible people found in revelation together with the famous bible stories and brief summary of the book of revelation from the bible. During the early 1800s the power of the ottoman empire was waning, a spiritual revival known as the. 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. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. A parallel commentary covers the traditional views in an evenhanded fashion. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon.
Read revelation 4 kjv along with a helpful commentary. The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1 with king james bible text. John was commanded to write to the seven bishops of the churches in asia. Revelation 5 chapter 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. However, the word revelation shows that this is not so. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. 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. God is revealing great events that will take place in the future. It is clear that the four horsemen of the apocalypsethe first four sealsparallel jesus prophecy in matthew 24. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Revelation commentary by ben witherington iii revelation nccs by gordon fee revelation interpretation by eugene boring revelation. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. Rather, chapter 12 is a highly condensed history of the true. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative. The throne, the lamb and the sealed book this article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. Dec 23, 2011 the book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. Four parallel columns present the information you need on these key views, and inform you about outstanding commentators on the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.
Chapter 12 is another inset chapter, in which john sees another wondrous vision. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and.
This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Some people say that the book of revelation is a sealed book and that it cannot be understood. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. The book of revelations audio cd january 1, 2003 by dr scott hahn artist 5. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. The white horse and the crowned bowman on its back, embodying the first seal of revelation 6. A little book help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. A clear, commonsense commentary on revelation chapter 10 parenthetical details revealed by the little book and the seven thunders. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Its events do not follow those in chapter 11 at all.
The book of daniel is his companion commentary published posthumously ten years later in 1929 the swordsearcher larkin commentary module contains both commentaries as. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces a brand new vision. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. In the first, second, and third chapters of this book are contained instructions and admonitions which st. 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. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. 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. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Of course, there are other great bible commentaries on this book. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of. Like his fellows, this horseman has nothing benign about himhe goes out conquering and to conquer.
A little book and the seven thunders 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately. 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. The book of revelation is clarence larkins commentary on revelation which he published in 1919, one year after the first edition his more famous book dispensational truth became available. The revelation is a book that reveals the lord jesus christ as.