Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. 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 letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. I cant recall ever going to a bible study on the chapter, or it being discussed in the protestant or non. 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.
Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. 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. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. This book is a commentary on the book of revelation, written on a popular level yet influenced by scholarship. 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. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. 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. Book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness.
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. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. Seventhday adventist bible commentary 1978 revised vols. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. 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 first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Revelation 1 commentary norris commentary on the book of revelation revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by harold norris deals with the symbol rich book of revelation. Book of revelation matthew henrys bible commentary concise. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Ryries perspective is pretribulational and premillennial. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Commentary on the bible book of revelation strange work. Revelation overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. 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. With recent scholarship, this series provides vital background and addresses important questions such as authorship and cultural context. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Introduction to the book of revelation welcome to our a bible commentary web site. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy.
It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. The book of revelations is the last book in the new testament. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 1 commentary norris commentary on the book. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory. A verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely.
It was written by john while he was exiled to patmos and discusses end times prophecy, the return of jesus christ, and other revelations. Hebrews revelation the expositors bible commentary. Pretribulational means that he believes that the church both living and dead saints will be raptured to heaven before the seven year great tribulation. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Praise for the expositors bible commentary the expositors bible commentary is a superb tool to help the christian who wants to better understand gods word. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. One should also note that the anchor bible series in 2014 came out with a new commentary on revelation. This is a thorough interpretation of revelation in the christian bible. Revelations was written some time between 60 and 90 ad.
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. Study revelation using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The author wrote this commentary in feb 2018 in about two weeks. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Book of revelation john gills exposition of the bible. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an understanding of the first 39 books of the bible, the old testament. From the psalms to the gospel of matthew, some of the best commentaries are to be found in this series. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. Comprehensive and understandable, the new collegeville bible commentary series brings the timeless messages and relevance of the new testament to todays readers. All the lines of biblical prophecy seem to converge in it, bringing the whole of the old testament to an apotheosis of divine purpose. 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.
Revelation brazos theological commentary on the bible. Revelation is the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Nevertheless, this is a useful critical commentary of a complex and often confusing book. Everyday bible commentarys revelation by charles ryrie does not disappoint. Revelation is a chapter in the bible that scares and fascinates people at the same time. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. 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.
An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. A new translation with introduction and commentary. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. 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. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The new collegeville bible commentary includes new american bible translation and will appeal.