We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Analyzes the writing and themes of the book of revelation. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Tony garland presents a detailed study of the book of revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the bible which find their fulfillment in revelation.
The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. The author is currently working on a multivolume commentary on revelation from the perspective. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. I recommend to everyone, christian or not to read this book. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Wallaces commentary on the book of revelation new testament. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 7 and more. A good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. 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. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation.
In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. Any god fearing person will find much help and edification reading mr. 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. Barrick the bereans adult bible fellowship placerita baptist church 2011 mission statement this study of the book of revelation gives special attention to the testimony it provides concerning our. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Revelation commentary update postmillennial worldview. Read revelation 7 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
Keener focuses on the themes in revelation, including prayer, suffering in light of hope, and how the spirit empowers us to share christ with others. This shorter commentary on revelation is a welcome contribution to the ongoing study of the book of revelation. Beales shorter commentary on revelation compresses all the treasures of the parent volume in the nigtc series into a more accessible package. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible. Judgment chapter i opening message revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ. Preterist revelation books the beast of revelation by. I requested a copy of kens by raziel reid from penguin random house after reading the description. 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. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people.
Preterist revelation books the beast of revelation by kenneth gentry, before jerusalem fell by ken gentry, back to the future by. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Our title to the following pages indicates our adherence in some sense to the interpretation of the book of revelation which makes the body of it the nineteen chapters upon which we are entering apply to what is still for us future.
Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. 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. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek. The prince of babylon, the heinous, grievous beast of the bottomless pit revelation 9. Before jerusalem fell dating the book of revelation. The opening verse of revelation tells us that god is revealing god. Practical lessons are given throughout based on teaching. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
The fall of babylon the great verse 1 1 after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power, and the earth was illuminated with his glory commentary. Through his writing and speaking, wallace gathered a. Revelation unveiled lays the scriptural foundation for left behind and tribulation force. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. In the case of most books of the bible, determining the date of its authorship, while certainly important, is not necessari ly crucial to its interpretation. That synopsis of kens is the only part of the book that is coherent and crystal clear. 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. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar. Read preface commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1.
A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. From early on the book of revelation was more widely accepted in the west than in the east. Again, the peculiar and precise language that both affirms and guards the. A redemptivehistorical interpretation of revelation. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. Indeed the earliest extant commentaries on revelation in greek date from oecumeniuss commentary in the sixth century, which was soon accompanied by that of andrew of caesarea. Gentry, kenneth l the beast of revelation second printing. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. Concerning the revelation, his commentary is the most accurate overall among all the reformed, puritan, and later expositors that have commented upon this book. Nor will it be as small as the olivet discourse made easy. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. This book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library.
Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Institute for christian economics, 1994 pdf with commentary at. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v.
It is a communication or unfolding of the details of future things by our lord jesus christ. Thanks for your interest in my revelation commentary titled. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. It contains a fully literal translation of the book of revelation and clear commentary on each section. But this is absolutely not the case with the book of revelation. 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. Verse 3 blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that. As i published each of the nine volumes, i included the paraphrastic studies, where i had them, in conjunction with the commentary for each book in. Thank you for making james durhams works available. The testimony of jesus in the book of revelation by william d. 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. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with.
Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Ken is a widely respected lecturer, author, and scholar. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v.
If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. I completed its research and writing in early 2016. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.
Revelation 7 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Navigating the book of revelation by ken gentry technical studies on key issues in revelation, including the sevensealed scroll, the cast out temple, jewish persecution of christianity, the babylonian harlot, and more. An expository journey through the book of revelation. The commentary will not be as large as the revelation commentary. Ken raggio bible study lessons sermons resources prophecy. It will be just right you might say, if you are a goldilocks fan as i am sure all of you are. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Study the bible online using commentary on preface and more. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Wallace 30 september 1896 18 december 1979 was an influential figure among american churches of christ in the earlytomiddle 20th century. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation.