Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events. Revelation 10 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. The biblical truth about blessings and curses unlearn the lies. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4.
In few other books of the bible is the ministry of angels so prominent. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. And we will discover how to apply the truths of revelation. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in this collection of scripture. Question 6 what did the bible foretell about the messiah. Jesus is redeeming the world back unto himself for his coming kingdom.
Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation catholic commentary on sacred scripture. Question 10 what does the bible promise for the future. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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. Come and join us on an exploration of the meaning of the book of revelation in this versebyverse commentary. You will search both the old and the new testaments for scripture always explains scripture. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Recommended sites bible info questions with answers in major world languages. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation.
Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. Read revelation 10 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation catholic commentary on sacred scripture. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. Bible blog growing closer to god through scripture. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Revelation catholic commentary on sacred scripture kindle edition by williamson, peter s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. Read your own bible, the bible as quoted on this site, and my comments. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links.
Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church upon earth. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. 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. The book of revelation is beyond doubt the most fascinating, the most difficult to interpret, and the most poetical of all the books in the bible. Thoughtful bible students agree almost universally that we are living near the end of the age, and that. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 10 and more. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. For personal study, i suggest you start at the beginning of a chapter or book. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. Question 7 what does the bible foretell about our day. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. 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. Revelation s primary theological contribution is to eschatology, i. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The subject of prophecy should be of interest to every bible student. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The next step is to enter your payment information. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 914. For a broader view look at the comments in the right column. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is written unless such interpretation is highly improbable to spiritual reason, or against scripture elsewhere. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The book of revelation from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 66 please note we have slowed the speed of the original by 3%, so this speed and. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. This is his report of the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
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