Wallace 30 september 1896 18 december 1979 was an influential figure among american churches of christ in the earlytomiddle 20th century. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries. A majority of biblical scholars attribute the writing of this book to john ibn zebedee son of zebedee, but some disagree.
Sep 30, 2015 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. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. This is the suggestion that i made to elder haskell which resulted in the book he published. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. A brief commentary on the book of revelation introduction. A serious student of the bible has to get interested in the book of revelation.
This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. Commentary on revelation book 2 commentary on the book. Essex assistant professor of bible exposition the relevance of the book of revelation to the issue of the timing of the rapture is unquestioned. Revelation 6 commentary norris commentary on the book of. 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. The point is that the revelation has been given to men by god to reveal not to confuse. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary.
A commentary based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce 9780876040034 by edgar cayce and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Buy the book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament revised, subsequent by mounce, robert h. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. A beneficial study tool welcome to revelationcommentary. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The book of revelation the new international greek. But this is absolutely not the case with the book of revelation. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. Perhaps the greatest gap in interpretation is between those who see the book as primarily future, addressing the absolute end of history from chapter 6 on, and. 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.
A study guide to the prophecies of daniel and the revelation. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary available on dvd in our endtime store. Wallace lived out his later years, holding meetings, writing or rewriting almost of all of his books and writing occasionally for the religious press. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999.
The book of revelation the new international greek testament. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. 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. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g.
Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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. Book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right.
Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. Book of revelation the new international greek testament. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. The story of daniel the prophet, and the story of the seer of patmos. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. 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.
This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A few explanations of certain portions might be added, but i am not sure that these would be needed. 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. Full text of commentary on the book of revelation see other formats. An ancient commentary on the book of revelation this is a new critical edition, with translation and commentary, of the scholia in apocalypsin, which were falsely attributed to origen a century ago. Assumptions common to many who participate in discussing the i ssue incl ude the authorshi p of t he book by john the ap ostle, the date. 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.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ. George eldon ladd a commentary on the revelation of john 1972. 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. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of.
Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. This web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. 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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
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. The book of revelation new international commentary on. Through his writing and speaking, wallace gathered a. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries morris, canon leon on. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. 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 easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Wallaces commentary on the book of revelation new testament. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by harold norris deals with the symbol rich book of revelation. The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. This book is the clearest exposition i have read on the book of revelation. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. 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. The most likely date for this book was during the rule of domitian. Over the years i have been asked if i had any other books of the bible that are explained like the one for the book of revelation which took a year to complete. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. 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. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. The books of daniel and the revelation should be bound together and published.
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. An expository journey through the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. 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. Best commentary on the book of revelation ever written. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. The author is committed to a conscientious, accurate understanding of this amazing and important book. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. An ancient commentary on the book of revelation this is a new critical edition, with translation and commentary, of the scholia in apocalypsin, which were falsely attributed to origen a. 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. Revelation 6 commentary norris commentary on the book.
This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. 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. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. His approach is reverent, logical, thorough and scholarly. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek.
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