Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. 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. Basics for interpreting the book of revelation biblical reasoning. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I was almost immediately introduced to the book of revelation via the movie left behind. How these two verses do refute the idea that is so prevalent among the churches in the world today. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Why have we asked some of the most respected scholars in southern baptist life to address the topic of the various approaches to interpretation. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Its people were shot and some already dead were crucified, a final humiliation and an outrage against the individual, and the faith they had refused to abandon. He is the author of gods glory in salvation through judgment and the revelation volume in the preaching the word commentary series professor of biblical theology, the southern baptist theological.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. People are being told that the book of revelation is a sealed book. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. 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. 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. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Revelation than in any other book in the bible, but they are either explained there or in some other part of the scriptures. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. Montanus is probably the first example that we can see clearly in christian. Pastor steve preached through the first three verses of revelation. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. 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.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation was among the last books accepted into the christian biblical. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. Through that text, he laid the foundation for the rest of the series by explaining a few of the.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus. In the final analysis one gets the sense that we that is, the ancient reader are. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. 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. The third volume of the christhonoring commentary series is actually two books in one. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. 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. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. Interpreting the book of revelation february 24, 2010 by matt svoboda this is a post i wrote on my own blog a few days ago thought itd make some good conversation. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events.
Exploring the book of revelation baptist messenger of. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. 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. Click on any of the articles or resources to explore expert analysis of the book of revelation. John the baptist and seemed to be well connected high priest, nicodemus, et al, cf. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Approaching the book of revelation bellevue baptist church. The book of revelation is a personal book although it encompasses much of prophecy, revelation is a very personal book the apostle john wrote to the seven. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. No one can understand the book of revelation who does not understand the book of daniel. Like most southern baptist churches in the 90s, we.
The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. Why have we asked some of the most respected scholars in southern baptist life to address the topic of the various approaches to interpretation of the book of revelation and end times. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. Revelation an alliterated exposition of the last book in the bible by pastor max alderman bible baptist church 889 hwy 24 statesboro, ga 30458 9127645615 permission graciously granted to to offer this work to our members please do not distribute this work.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Studies in revelation by pastor jerry locke series of studies from the last book of the bible. In book one the reader will study endtime prophecy by themes. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Greene foreword the principle upon which this versebyverse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. For a year and a half i taught the book of revelation to the midweek crowds of the miller road baptist church in garland, texas. The word rendered revelation apokalupsiswhence we have. Daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary i.
The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Brother james chronological presentation of gods plan for the end of the ages contains a concise, yet thorough. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The one thing every christian should be doing but most are not. The prophet daniel was told to seal up the words of his prophecy until the time of the.
Exploring the book of revelation baptist messenger of oklahoma. The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven churches. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. After some deliberation and prayer, we felt led to publish them. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. In 2011, the baptist messenger produced this original series entitled exploring the book of revelation. Dragons and demons, angels and plagues, mark of the beast, stars fall.
Hundreds of the people asked that the notes of this study be published. A star is a fit symbol of the position of a christian ministerset in the church to give the light of the gospel of jesus christ to the world. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Phd, the southern baptist theological seminary is professor of biblical theology at the southern baptist theological seminary and preaching pastor at kenwood baptist church. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. Fort worth, tx 765 selection of studies by one of our. The revelation of jesus christ this is evidently a title or caption of the whole book, and is designed to comprise the substance of the whole. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men that lead them just before the return of jesus christ.
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