The most likely date for this book was during the rule of domitian. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. Ridges shares his highly acclaimed approach to teaching the scriptures in this volume of the awardwinning gospel studies series, the book of revelation made easier. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. The full greek text of the book is presented in sections along with king james version and the authors new rendition. Reading the book of revelation is like stepping inside a red corvette, strapping on. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament. These are living beings, not beasts, as in the authorised version. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain faithful in the. This book is an invaluable resource for any home library. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. He is able to succor boetheo them that are tempted hebrews 2. With brief, easy to understand versebyverse notes, renowned educator and seasoned gospel scholar david j. We believe it is inappropriate to base the interpretation of symbols within the book of revelation upon pagan, nonjewish cultural practices. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Zwingli regarded it as nonbiblical, and calvin did not comment upon it. 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. How was it possible for peter and paul and james to ever see anyone get saved without this verse. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church.
For further explanation of jesus christs worthiness, see the commentaries for. Works of the church as well as the joseph smith translation of the bible. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latterday saints who accept modern revelation. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. God delivered his messages in the form of images housed within discrete visions, with each symbol explaining, exposing, or emphasizing. Osborne cuts through the confusion and offers a clear exposition of the book, explaining what it meant in its firstcentury setting and what it means today. The commentary also contains translation notes on and analysis of every verse. Verse 1 of the revelation already shows gods intention. Guide to the scriptures, kingdom of god or kingdom of heaven.
The commentary contains translation notes and analysis of ever verse. Lds scripture study aids books that help you understand. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. Revelation 810 the seven trumpets and the little book.
Since revelation speaks of the bride of christ in later chapters, it might be worth our. Most important, the commentary emphasizes the primary focus of johns work, the revelation of jesus christ. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. And there appeared a great sign in heaven, in the likeness of things on the earth. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the.
We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. They are allegorical and they are literal see 1 nephi 22. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east.
Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. New testament come follow me 2019 book of mormon central. New testament resources for latterday saints lds living. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.
Study the new testament with a verse by verse commentary by lynne hilton wilson, the cofounder. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. The woman brought forth a man child in revelation 12. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. Statements indicating that the book of revelation is instructive. But if i read the book of acts correctly, they had a measure of success in sharing the gospel even in spite of this handicap. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith. In the book of revelation, fire and brimstone symbolize the destruction and. Farms has followed up its fantastic charting the book of mormon volume with charting the new. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. And i will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Instead of being a frightening or befuddling book, osborne urges us to see revelation as highly devotional, causing readers to focus on the sovereignty of god, the futility of satan, and the ultimate. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Allred is chair of the department of religious education at. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Gods plan for the future connecting the dots a handbook of bible prophecy also available. When the first seal is opened in the beginning verses of revelation 6, there is shown.
Consequently, there are a wide variety of interpretations about the meaning of the book, particularly in the traditional christian world. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings.
The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Some reflections on the revelation of john in mormon thought. The basic structure of the vision is chronological. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. 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. We discussed the meaning of horns in chapter 5, where the slain lamb was. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. However these chapters are read, it is certainly read as literal and figurative to nephi as we see his commentary in 1 nephi 22. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
The first representation seen is of a woman, which we are told in verse 7. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to. Some portions of the scriptures are less easily understood than others. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation is the last book of the bible to be written. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. The joseph smith translation reads as follows note that verse 5 becomes verse 3 in the joseph smith translation. In the scriptures, horns are often a symbol of power see 1 samuel 2. Numerous verses in the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants aid our.
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 book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
The tabernacle choir at temple square time out for women lds living. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. One possible meaning of johns description in these verses is that in the last days. The nametitle satan comes from a hebrew verb meaning to accuse, to. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Isaiah, john, and other biblical prophets foresaw the destruction of babylon. The bible dictionary of the lds edition of the king james bible places the.
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