The book of revelation is one of the most complex and mysterious in. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. Uncovering the book of revelation the book of revelation is one of the most complex and mysterious in the sacred bible. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. The prophet joseph smith also taught about the book of revelation and left. It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek.
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. A good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. 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. 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. His appearance was sponsored by the widtsoe foundation. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. The book of revelation was accepted as scripture in the first century, questioned in the second, and canonized in. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. 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. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. During a lifetime of study and research into the revelation of st. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Joseph smith made revisions in an 1828 phinney bible. Aug, 2012 a good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. 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. Both are emeritus professors of religion at byu and coauthors of the just published book, the revelation of john the apostle, in the new testament commentary series. Why did john use strange images and symbols, fierce. Yet, it can be important to at least have something to refer to as a resource. Exposition of the book of revelation new testament. Revelation is the last document book of the new testament, and therefore of the bible as a whole.
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. After his death, simon kistemaker finished what hendriksen had left undone. 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 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. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Through his writing and speaking, wallace gathered a. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. 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. Filled with references to the novels, this commentary helps readers get an indepth grasp of the book of revelation from a premillennial view. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1.
Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. 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. Wallaces commentary on the book of revelation new testament. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Revelation unveiled lays the scriptural foundation for left behind and tribulation force. At the end, in the crucifixion, we will see the ultimate revelation of that love, that is, its full extent. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book.
Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. 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. John the divine, draper said he had a powerful insight while working with coauthor michael rhodes on the revelation of john the apostle, the latest book in byus 18volume new testament commentary series, of which the widtsoe foundation is a publication sponsor. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Used by workplace christians, pastors and scholars. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Like the other commentaries in the ntc, revelation is written in a way that makes it accessible to the layperson.
A students guide to textual criticism of the bible. Volumes with full commentary on the books of mark, luke, first corinthians, and. Explore free resources providing a biblical perspective on faith and work. The introduction to the commentary is divided into five parts.
Parish pastors might be seeking to add one more commentary on a particular bible book to read as a reference in preparing sermons and bible studies. George eldon ladd a commentary on the revelation of john 1972. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 7 and more. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. The last twenty years of his life wallace wrote a commentary of revelation, two books on civil government, on the new versions of the bible, on the noninstitutional movement and on modernism. 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.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. 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. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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. Nyc metro area has coronavirus attack rate of 1 in 1,000, birx says. The christian bible is divided into two major sections. The remaining 25 occurrences are in the book of revelation and the writings of paul.
Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. William hendriksen signed his first contract for the ntc series with baker book house in 1952 and when he passed away thirty years later he had completed more than half the set. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with.
The editorial committee at baker asked me to continue authoring the series and eventually complete it. 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 new testament commentary ntc series was begun by the late william hendriksen. But this is absolutely not the case with 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. Commentary on revelation book 2 commentary on the book. The book of revelation is one of the most complex and mysterious in the sacred bible.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Uncovering the book of revelation widtsoe foundation. Ivp new testament commentaries are made available by the generosity of intervarsity press. Reading the book of revelation is like stepping inside a red corvette, strapping on the seat belt, and holding on for dear life as the car drives itselfroaring up. Kistemakers contributions include the commentary on revelation. It can be expensive to buy a commentary on every book of the bible. Read revelation 7 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Thomas and macchia contribute a clear, readable theologicallyoriented commentary on revelation which will be useful for pastors and teachers as they present this difficult book to their congregations. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his. They are modern english versions translated by latterday saint scholars based on the most reliable greek texts while taking into account the joseph smith translation and the king james version. Revelation 7 commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this is not the. To help decipher these symbols and interpret the messages of the book of revelation, the widtsoe foundation caught up with professors richard draper and michael rhodes. First, thomas and macchia discuss the structure and nature of the book of revelation. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. According to this approach, much of the book deals with the apostasy of the roman catholic church, followed by the reformation and the restoration.
Luke the ivp new testament commentary series bible gateway. 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. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation was likely written between a. Wallace lived out his later years, holding meetings, writing or rewriting almost of all of his books and writing occasionally for the religious press. 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.
Byu ntc conference saturday, january 26, 2019 byu new. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. These new renditions come from the byu new testament commentary volumes. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. To interpret the messages for our modern day, biblical scholar and byu professor emeritus richard draper delivered a fireside address feb. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. Tom meyer, a bible professor who has the book of revelation memorized, has written a versebyverse commentary on the final chapter in the new. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1. May 16, 2016 thomas and macchia contribute a clear, readable theologicallyoriented commentary on revelation which will be useful for pastors and teachers as they present this difficult book to their congregations. One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation is to study the book of revelation, to ponder its truths, and to discover. William hendriksen is currently considered a single author.
Many reformed and evangelical scholars argue that beale has written the best available contemporary commentary on revelation. This is now the third or fourth passover mentioned 2. From approximately ad 300 to it was interpreted as an allegory of good and evil with evil being apocalyptic literature. It is hoped that this listing might help pastors and students make decisions on which volumes to buy on a. 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. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation.