To accomplish the above mentioned goal the student will be. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Church and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not. I cannot think of anything more awesome than a true description of the place where god dwells and governs the earth from. Down through the ages the book has been popular with christians who enjoyed speculation or were highly polarized. This chapter is one of the most mysterious pieces of literature ever written in the history of mankind.
A study of the sources and significance of origens interpretation of scripture. One website goes on to summarize this form of literature, succinctly. An exegetical commentary on revelation liberating lions. The meaning of the passage is made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words3. Each session volume is based on the niv translation. Commentary whole bible genesis revelation abebooks. The book of revelation is really an interpretation of earlier apocalyptic prophesies, specifically the book of daniel. Over the years, the book has been called by all different names the apocalypse, the revelation of saint john the divine, fire and brimstone r us. 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. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. 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 meaning of the passage is made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of.
Revelation is the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the. Revelation itself follows from a vast tradition of apocalyptic literature.
The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Revelation brazos theological commentary on the bible. The last book of the bible, revelation, speaks of the ultimate spiritual experience, the judging of the soul and its chance to finally achieve unity with its maker. Revelation is the final book of the bible and is very complex. It occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Mother nature has taken a beating in the revelation. The book of revelation is gods conclusion to the bible and his final word to mankind.
Revelation parallels, figures and typology in the old. Here, in the middle of the tribulation period, there was war in heaven. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John states that he is an actual eyewitness to the accounts of the book, which is the testimony of jesus christ himself. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. It was most likely written within a few years after the death of nero in 68 c. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the text itself all make this commentary an absolute. Introduction 1 bible questions and answers a church. Excerpt from introduction to the secret revelation of john. Revelation was the last book accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive from the church of the east reject it.
The book of revelation new international commentary on. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. Herein ivp in its brazos theological commentary on the bible delivers a fascinating volume on the book of revelation that is a fine resource for ministers, seminary teachers, students, and learned laypeople. Although both theologians have been influenced by apocalyptic, there has been no detailed study of their work in the light of revelation, the most important. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both.
A study of the book of revelation 5 deprived of his great power, and, he still has access to heaven revelation 12. The reading of the scripture is in chapter 6 of the revelation. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. 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. We need only remember the terrible judgments on earth, sky, sea and fresh water in chapters 8 and 16. 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. Revelation as authoritative, the fact that it is one of the two books, along with 2 peter, calvin did not comment on, and wesleys blunt confession of incomprehension. The fact that the book claims to predict future events makes interpretation especially problematic, because we do not know what the future will be. Revelation 1 sets the tone for the rest of the book. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation.
In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Whilst revelation does not have a single direct quotation from the old testament there are hundreds of places where john alludes in one way or another to the old testament scriptures. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. After the rapture the events of future prophetic history as the book of revelation records will rapidly follow one after the other. If you are looking for a comprehensive exegetical study on the whole of the book of revelation, then look no further. Is the book of revelation meant to be understood by the common person. One way to read revelation is an attempt to apply the salvation story the gospels tell in the context of the overall biblical salvation story to life in the roman empire near the close of the first century. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. Yet, revelation has remained a comfort to many believers, especially in settings of persecution. This comprehensive session, versebyverse, book by book study of the bible uses a threedimensional approach.
Mounce reads revelation as reflecting his own culture, but understands that the predictions of johnwill find their final and complete fulfillment in the last days of history 45, first ed. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. The structure of the book of revelation consists of seven sections running parallel to each othereach one depicting the same interadvental time period in different wayscalled progressive parallelism or recapitulation. 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. It is a book should be read in a group, at minimum two persons, to engage in discussion and research. The study book helps students answer the question, what does the bible say. The book of revelation in an age of cultural conflict. Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. 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 has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e serie osf judgments seals, trum. Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. The secret revelation of john was the first writing to formulate a comprehensive narrative of christian theology, cosmology, and salvation. They function like different camera angles looking at the same events from various points of view. Since the book is a whole book, there will be a knitting back into the first section of similar concepts and key phrases. When we open the book of revelation we discover, at once, a marked difference between it and any other portion of the new testament. That is the only reason we teach just to get people into the book. It is ta biblion, meaning the book, singular, or one book from genesis to revelation.
The book of revelation is an amazing vision of the spiritual realm as if god has just lifted the corner of a curtain through which we can catch a glimpse of that realm which has such an impact on our physical world. His usage of the old testament is more than mere symbols its ideas and words appear throughout the. Have the theology writers at paper masters custom write a research paper on any aspect of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. At more that 1200 pages, this commentary is the most detailed written in the word series on any book and sets the standard for revelation commentaries for years to come. Revelation introduction commentary peoples new testament. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5.
Buy the book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament revised, subsequent by mounce, robert h. It is not history like the gospels and acts, nor practical discussions and instructions like the epistles, but we at once seem to breathe the atmosphere of prophets like ezekiel and daniel. Daily devotions with john piper lets you experience the very best of pipers teachings. The book of revelation primarily concerns the second coming of christ. John indicates that the response of the wicked to the trumpet and bowl judgments is either a lack of repentance or men blasphemed god, but no mourning. Revelation 20 commentary the judgment of the old creation. This comprehensive session, versebyverse, bookbybook study of the bible uses a threedimensional approach. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. This interdisciplinary study brings together a reading of the book of revelation with an assessment of the work of wolfhart pannenberg and jurgen moltmann on the theology of history. I love to hear from people who tell us that for the first time in their life that they are studying their bible. In the present passage we find that her troubles are not over. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. The only indication in the book of revelation of the wicked mourning occurs in revelation 6. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament.
Eastern christians became skeptical of the book as doubts concerning its authorship and unusual style were reinforced by aversion to its acceptance by montanists and other groups considered to be heretical. It includes a detailed introduction that includes a discussion on authorship, analysis into dating the book of revelation, thoughts on literary genre and hermeneutical guidelines for interpreting revelation. Mar 14, 2017 revelation is the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. Thomass exegetical commentary on revelation covers chapters 17. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. In fewer than sixty manuscript pages, it describes christs revelation of god and the divine world, the origins of the universe and humanity, the cause of evil and suffering, the nature of the body and. Oh, there are a few of its passages which are wellknown, like. Review genesis to revelation les feldick bible study. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. To devour a book is to become master of its contents. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for.
On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. Many avoid it because they think it is nigh impossible to really understand it. The book of revelation is one of those books of the bible that anyone can read and come to a completely different understanding than another person that has read the text as well. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. An examination of the greek text of the book of revelation designed to supply the student with a general knowledge of the book and its interpretive questions. T hose who hold t ao futurist interpretatio of revelan tion 422 have one of three views on the cycles of judgments in th tribulatione. 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.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelations obscurity makes it easy to read ones prejudices into the text. This book was written to equip the saints with the true knowledge of god and the things concerning god. Click on photos and maps for larger version the book of revelation is probably one of the least read books in the bible. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. I recommend to everyone, christian or not to read this book. The book of revelation and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. For example, the forty and two months of revelation. Commentators differ on many basic issues, from the structure of the book recapitulation, chronological ordering, telescoping, etc. The introduction proper revelation title of the book our bibles carry the title of the book as the revelation of john, or the revelation to john which means it is a revelation given to the apostle john, but the proper name is found in the first words of 1. The book of revelation new international commentary on the.