A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Commentary on revelation 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible.
Knowledge and function of the greek language is a prerequisite to get the best out of the book. So samuel arose and went to eli, and said, here i am, for you called me. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. I am a bible teacher, and have read many commentaries on samuels.
The interpretation commentary series is a modern treatment of the scriptures designed to help preachers better communicate the bible. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1. It is well researched and contains more background information than you will find in almost any other class book you can find. Study guide for revelation 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
Verses 18 we have here an account of the state of the family into which samuel the prophet was born. These volumes help readers place revelation historically, understand its symbolism, and grasp its elusive meaning. The book of revelation the new international greek. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 3, samuel, who is serving the lord under eli. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Interpretation and millions of other books are available for. Watch our overview video on the book of 1 samuel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Comments on the book of genesis comments on the book of exodus comments on the book of leviticus comments on the book of numbers comments on the book of deuteronomy comments on joshua comments on judges comments on the book of ruth comments on the first book of samuel from family hour. I think it is rare to find a commentary that does both the technical and pastoral so well. 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. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. 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.
His eyes had lately grown so weak that he could not see. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. He is the author of gods glory in salvation through judgment and the revelation volume in the preaching the word commentary series. Exposition of the book of revelation kistemaker, simon j.
Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. This commentary has been through advanced checking. First samuel shows israels transition from a group of tribes to a centralized. Samuel answered, speak, for your servant is listening. 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 moody bible commentary brings together 29 moody bible institute faculty to produce a onevolume commentary on the whole bible. 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. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Even if you are not going to teach the book of daniel, you will want to download this book just for. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Opening of the 2020 pcrt richard phillips the revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 derek thomas. Boring works through the book of revelation, which has wielded enormous influence throughout the churchs historyand it still has an urgentlyneeded message for today. Battens a commentary on the first book of samuel provides critical exegesis on the book of first samuel that combines thorough exposition, semantic. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. I am about to do something in israel that will make the ears of everyone who. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. This first beast is initially mentioned in revelation 11. A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times. His fathers name was elkanah, a levite, and of the family of the kohathites the most honourable house of that tribe as appears, 1 chr. Using uptodate scholarship, boring explores the meaning of revelation. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions.
It is intended to help you better understand some of. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times morris, henry m. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. This 84page book is both a commentary and workbook on daniel. 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 vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,226,206 views 29. 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.
The author is an amillennial but that shouldnt dissuade people from reading the book and interacting with the information given in the book. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. Phd, the southern baptist theological seminary is professor of biblical theology at the southern baptist theological seminary and preaching pastor at kenwood baptist church. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, revelation 1. Perhaps the most scholarly yet accessible commentary written on 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. Book 8 of 37 in the new american bible commentary, new testament set series. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Drawing on the best evangelical scholarship, the authors provide commentary on sections and passages, communicating the meaning of.
The book of daniel church of christ studies in the word. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. 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. Under close examination, the book of joshua seems to be a precursor to the book of revelation. A textual commentary on the greek new testament metzger, bruce m. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible.
His appearance is described in detail in revelation. Psalm 121, volume i, revelation everymans bible commentary series, acts of the apostles. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. His ancestor zuph was an ephrathite, that is, of bethlehemjudah, which was called. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. A commentary on the first book of samuel by loring w. The last three trumpets of the seven are called, from rev 8. The woman, the child, and the dragon revelation 12 richard phillips. Best commentaries and books on 1 samuel logos bible software. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation upgrade 30. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Each book is introduced with a description of its author, date, purpose, and themes, and is outlined to show its overall structure. Ive discovered that if i read osbornes commentary first, i find very little in the others to make note of. The everymans bible commentary book series by multiple authors includes books everymans bible commentary. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. A diverse group of biblical scholars offer insightful analysis and exegesis on johns apocalypse, enabling you to consider revelations challenging questions on your own. Grant brethen wrote extensively on many books of the bible. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. I am presently preaching through the book of 1st samuel.
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