The book of revelation the new international greek testament. A commentarie upon the book of the revelation internet archive. To be obsessed with either is to evade lifes challenges. Full text of commentary on the book of revelation see other formats. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1 a letter from. 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. Wallaces commentary on the book of revelation new testament. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. 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.
Without a thorough understanding of the rest of scripture most of revelation will. The greek word apokalupsis is translated as revelation or disclosure of the truth of things previously unknown. Revelation 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This is the black horse whose rider is carring weighing scales. And so with the above in mind, i offer this paper with the hope that you, the reader, will engage in a study of the book of revelation yourself. The author is committed to a conscientious, accurate understanding of this amazing and important book. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. By this he means that the symbols of the book of revelation had some specific referent in the first century which will provide some comfort or teaching to christians throughout history, but will find ultimate fulfillment in the future. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary. After all, its the only book in the whole bible to which god has attached a special blessing and an awful curse. Bullingers vast knowledge of the scriptures, his unique grasp of history, and his unusual interpretative ability will challenge you to rethink your. David pawson a commentary on the book of revelation. Blessed are they who read and hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are w.
The book of revelation the new international greek. To understand this controversial book, the author explores the many connections between the visions seen by the apostle john and previous prophetic revelation given to old testament prophets such as daniel, ezekiel, and others. The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Our savior is letting us know that deception, violence, scarcity, and disease are only preludes to the catastrophic events of the last days. This version of a short study on the book of revelation has been superseded. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapters 119 only in progress question. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. His approach is reverent, logical, thorough and scholarly. There are some excellent commentaries on revelation, but a great many more which are just plain bad.
Book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. Once cassians texts are scrutinized, one finds an entire library, both christian and greek, condensed in his succinct statements. I include stephen smalleys commentary on revelation in this top 5 list because i believe his view of the dating of the book is essentially. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. In the commentary proper beale works through the greek text phraseby. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Wallace 30 september 1896 18 december 1979 was an influential figure among american churches of christ in the earlytomiddle 20th century. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This is the suggestion that i made to elder haskell which resulted in the book he published. Best commentary on the book of revelation ever written. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Keathley iii, j hampton iii click for links to his exposition on the revelation.
Judgment chapter i opening message revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. This book is the clearest exposition i have read on the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of that progenerated from those bringing such an action. Through his writing and speaking, wallace gathered a. Read revelation 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of revelation the new international commentary. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 3rd seal the black horse we now look at the third horse and its rider among the four horses of the apocalypse. The book of revelation new international commentary on the. An ancient commentary on the book of revelation this is a new critical edition, with translation and commentary, of the scholia in apocalypsin, which were falsely attributed to origen a century ago. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture.
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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. It is a communication or unfolding of the details of future things by our lord jesus christ. A majority of biblical scholars attribute the writing of this book to john ibn zebedee son of zebedee, but some disagree.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. A few explanations of certain portions might be added, but i am not sure that these would be needed. A serious student of the bible has to get interested in the book of revelation. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. A brief commentary on the book of revelation introduction. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. How important it is to have ones name written in the lambs book of life. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text.
It is clear that the four horsemen of the apocalypsethe first four sealsparallel jesus prophecy in matthew 24. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. Understanding the book of revelation 3 understanding the book of revelation he book of revelation is placed last in the bible for good reason. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. The story of daniel the prophet, and the story of the seer of patmos. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. The book of revelation new international commentary on. 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. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation.
A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 7 and more. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. The things contained in this chapter came in after the opening of the six seals, which foretold great calamities in the world. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The christian bible is divided into two major sections. However bullinger, an untiring scholar of gods word, treats revelation not as a work to be interpreted by man, but as gods own interpretation of the future to us.
Aug, 2012 revelation commentaries can be frustrating to many readers because they do not always answer the questions people have about the final book of the new testament. A commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapter 1. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, and showed unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass, and signified it. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Revelation is one of the most difficult, widely argued book of the bible. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Book of revelation the new international greek testament.
Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Wallace lived out his later years, holding meetings, writing or rewriting almost of all of his books and writing occasionally for the religious press.
The books of daniel and the revelation should be bound together and published. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. It should be the last book of the bible that anyone seeks to become an expert on. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation wikibooks. The book of revelation focuses on the future and can produce two reactions among christians.
The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of. As a history book the bible is unique, telling us about the future as well as the past. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the. Buy the book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament revised, subsequent by mounce, robert h. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of revelation based on extensive citations from classic commentaries by carol morgan looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great god and savior jesus christ titus 2. A majority of biblical scholars attribute the writing of this book to john ibn. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l.