A second error in this verse occurred when erasmus changed the word tree. Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is written unless such interpretation is highly improbable to spiritual reason, or against scripture elsewhere. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic. Traditional jewish readings of the bible do not generally reflect the same attention to the details of prophecies. Every statement is to be taken to mean for exactly what is. It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. The book of revelation must be taken literal whenever possible.
Read revelation 2 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. It requires some knowledge of the rest of the bible in order to appreciate it. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. The new testament includes books that are biographies, histories, letters, sermons, and. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. God would not have given it to us if its meaning were entirely a mystery. We find, however, a key verse which refutes this claim which states, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show to his servants the things that are ordained to come to pass shortly revelation 1. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. If anyone adds to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. Usually the revelations are given through a rich array of images. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page. Maimonides stated that moses was the greatest of the prophets and only he experienced direct revelation. The problem was that the gentleman had made a genre mistake.
Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. The volunteer decided the dilapidated volume wasnt worth saving and was about to throw it away when she thumbed through it and found a hidden chamber. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Johns vivid pictures of worship in heaven both exhort and instruct believers. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur.
One of the arguments brought forth against an inerrant bible concerns errors of. There are many symbols and their meanings are seemingly hidden. What are the errors in the king james version bible. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. These nations will come together in the last days in an attempt to destroy. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible.
Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Bible and the phenomenon of prophecy within the new testament. Name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the unveiling or uncovering. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. 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.
So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. Scientists once could not explain meteors, eclipses, tornadoes. When writing the book of revelation, john used a literary form that would have been familiar to his readers. There will no longer be any crying or tears, pain, mourning, or death because, the first things have passed away 21. Mark 16 appears in no less than five different forms in greek new testament. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. The book of revelation in the new testament has the literal title in greek, the apocalypse of john. The book elijah by michael obrien is faithful to the catholic point of view, while speculating on the events described in the book of revelation, but as mentioned before, there is no actual official interpretation of the book of revelation. Prophecy being fulfilled in current events this page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events.
Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. This also means that all of the last day events predicted in the bible will come true as well. Interpreting the book of revelation has been approached in many ways. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an understanding of the first 39 books of the bible, the old testament. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelations primary theological contribution is to eschatology, i. When we open the last page of the bible, we see that some errors have much more catastrophic. Likewise, the bible, like any other book, should be presumed to be telling us. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan.
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. The endings of mark and revelation religious studies center. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book. 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. What augustine does by helping put the book of revelation in the bible really. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Someone had used a knife to cut a hole in the middle of the book. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. Only those who are written in the lambs book of life can enter this place to live eternally with jesus christ who sits on his throne. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance.
Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. The book of revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand that is of course if you were a jew living in jerusalem in ad 66. But it is important to realize that this would not prove that christianity is untrue. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page.
The book of revelation is the last book of the bible for good reason. The key to understanding the book of revelation is to interpret it as literally as possibleit says what it means and means what it says. But the difficulties are not due to gods perfect revelation, but to our imperfect. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Daniels story about the fall, however, has been largely rejected by biblical scholars. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. Revelation overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible.
The second issue is the final six verses of the book of revelation, which were not. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Much of the imagery was foreign and meaningless to 1 st century gentile converts to christianity and even more so today. The real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. 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. You will also find options for commentaries on revelation that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. Discover books of the bible this web site explains various books of the bible, by explaining each individual scripture. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
As explained in the book of revelation, the 10 toes represent 10 nations, occupying the area of the old roman empire. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Jan 02, 2020 in these chapters god tells us what eternity with him will be like. Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. Without understanding the overall context of the bible, it is impossible to understand the book of revelation. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Below is a partial listing of king james version kjv bible translation errors. This does not mean there are no difficulties in the bible.
Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. And as such, is absolutely free of errors or contradictions. The church is warned about sin and exhorted to holiness. The verses in question are given first and then what is the correct or better translation. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. Part of book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Alleged bible contradictions explained dehoff publications. Many of the verses are foreboding and frightening, yet whoever reads this book is promised a blessing rev 1.
Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. Thats nothing compared to the treasure youll find when opening the covers of the bible. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation. 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. Discovering gospel meaning or understanding revelations in the bible has baffled. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Bible prophecy is an area which is often discussed in regard to christian apologetics. Factual errors and internal contradictions in the bible. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. Because the book of revelation says that angels stand on the earths four corners. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. However, other verses in the book of revelation clearly use stars in a. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. Muslims talk often about the many contradictions in the bible. The background to the book of revelation biblical thinking. The bible is believed by christians to be the word of god, as recorded by men.
It draws upon the language and imagery of the old testament. Revelation is a jewish document written by jews for jews. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. From the record of the past, we know that babylon fell during the sixth century before christ. Some believe the bible s last prophetic book is closed, meaning no one as yet can understand it.
The bible cannot err, since it is gods word, and god cannot err. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Further, the discovery of errors in the bible would seem to cast doubt upon the whole work of the bible. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. I have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy. The history of bible criticism reveals that the bible has no errors, but the critics do. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. But the difficulties are not due to gods perfect revelation, but to our imperfect understanding of it. How do we answer supposed bible contradictions and difficulties. Biblical scientific errors refer to biblical claims that go against scientific data.
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. Here are all solutions to difficult bible passages from genesis to revelation. An apocalypse is a narrative in which an angelic being reveals a supernatural world to a human recipient and points to salvation at the end of time. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology society. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book.
Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Many people have been taught that revelation is a sealed book, but the bible itself tells us that it is not sealed. And one of the devices used by the author of the book of revelations is also something that happens in history. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers.
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