Verse 18 jesus adds to the meaning of the first and the last. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. The verse by verse 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 in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. To be approved for inclusion in this website, your commentary must be relevant to this pages topic antimessiah persecutes yehovahs people the believers in yeshua. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Lets look at the characteristics of each horsemen and how they all play an important role in the end times from the bible book of revelation.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. The holy spirit contrasts the white garments of this verse with the soiled garments of the previous verse. She brings forth, flees and hides herself, while christ was yet on the earth. For over 30 years i have been teaching the word of god verse by verse from genesis through revelation always striving to do it in a simple, clear, concise manner. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The visions were coming to an end and so there are now words of encouragement, warning, and invitation. If you dont know where the verse is found, use a concordance where key words will lead you to it. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Thank you for the concern, and pray that i will continue to present the truth as fully as god reveals it to me, hiding nothing.
Revelation 22 is the last chapter of this book, which is the last book of the bible. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. A verse by verse explanation of the book of revelation pdf, scribd. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. As the book winds down to a close, the apostle john says in verse 8, and i john saw these things, and heard them. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. Jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Doing his word means to overcome and grow in character, in wisdom, in understanding, and in our effectiveness of. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. A verse by verse explanation of the book of revelation pdf ebook by christine weick. For personal study, i suggest you start at the beginning of a chapter or book. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a. A readily available paperback by an episcopal priest that gives a versebyverse explanation of revelation based on a hundred years of scholarly research. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading explain this. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. In verse 14, we will find that the white robes in this verse have been made white by being washed in the blood of the lamb. 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. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture.
And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book. Its tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
It is associated with purity, as in this verse see also revelation 3. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was born. The message of the book of revelation, the liturgical press, collegeville, minnesota, 1995. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world see this explained in the notes on revelation.
These four horsemen of the apocalypse appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place before the second coming of jesus christ. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. How was it possible for peter and paul and james to ever see anyone get saved without this verse. He wants us to be informed so we might be motivated to keep his word. The first and last words of this verse are particularly directed to the minister. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. A verse by verse explanation of the book of revelation ebook. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
Introduction to revelation versebyverse commentary. Held by many postmillennialists who believe that the world is getting. For a complete explanation of hebrew terms used, go to important terms and concepts. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. The back button should bring you back through several pages. People have tried to explain this book in many ways. A verse by verse explanation of the book of revelation kindle edition by weick, christine. God the son and god the holy spirit in the following words of this verse. 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.
If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Revelation is the last book of the bible to be written. A verse by verse explanation of the book of revelation christine weick, james watkins on. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth.
Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. A verse by verse explanation of the book of revelation. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. 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. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. God in this verse is giving us the key to correctly interpreting the book. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. Return from chapter to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. One can only explain these symbols in connection with the holy scriptures as a. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
For a broader view look at the comments in the right column. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. Welcome to the scripture verse by verse website my name is michael meurett. God does not intend prophecy to be just an intriguing bit of information or knowledge that we might glory in but do nothing about. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also. Verse 8 now when he the lamb, jesus christ had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders fell down before the lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Shall wonder it will be so contrary to the regular course of events, so difficult of explanation, so remarkable in itself, as to excite attention and surprise. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books.
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