The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. F38 bruce, however, did not believe the great trumpetlike voice mentioned here was that of the lord, basing his opinion on the fact that the lords voice is said to be like the sound of many waters revelation 1. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. John wants to be sure that his readersthe members of gods churchrealize, not only who is revealing the future to the church, but also just how special and important he is to us now. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something.
Right away, in the 1 st and 3 rd verses of the 1 st chapter, the alarm is being sounded in that. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one. These three components provide a good working outline of the book of revelation. So its not surprising to find these old testament constructions like him who is and who was and who is to come and the seven spirits who are before his throne. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Noel, at this point in revelation the church as not been raptured. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. The book unveils his relationship to the church, to. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Chapter 1 includes the things john saw to introduce his writing.
The book opens with the title or inscription of the book itself, and an account of the scope and design of it, namely, to foretel things which should shortly begin to be fulfilled, and should succeed in their due season and order till all were accomplished. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Jan 09, 20 the first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. The judgeship of jesus christ was stipulated in john 5. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in. Revelation 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of.
It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. The angelic figure of verses 1216 is only one of his many disguises in 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him. It reffirms the basic framework of eschatology espoused by ancient christianity but with added perspective of centuries of doctrinal progress in the body of christ. The book of revelation emphasizes the reigning saints 5. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. It is the book of revelation of christs triumph over all material and. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.
The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book. In this verse we learn that jesus instructed john to write what he had seen, the things that are, and those that are still future. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place. John, as an apostle, views history from the christian church aspect. Study revelation 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Read revelation 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. In fact, esther is the only old testament book not directly quoted. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Because, for the reader of the book of revelation only one thing is immediately important. Thomas previously served with the lockman foundation as a member of the translation team for the exhaustive concordance committee and on the topical reference bible committee for the new american standard bible. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v.
Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. Revelation 17 exegetical commentary wycliffe exegetical.
Revelation 1 commentary preachers complete homiletical. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Before the past is vindicated or the future is declared, the present must be beheld. Thomas is author of a harmony of the gospels, revelation 1 7 and revelation 822. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. In a way, the apostle is adding a final chapter to his gospel, showing us. Nonchristians are currently in hadies which will be dumped into the lake of fire re 20, which is a permanent hell.
An exegetical commentary 9780802492654 by robert l. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 37 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by verse exposition and homolies. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. At the start, only one thing should be emphasized with unrivaled importance. Which god gave unto him according to his holy, glorified humanity, as the great prophet of. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. We are immediately told that this book contains the revelation of jesus christ.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The first word, apokalypsis revelation, gives this book its title. The book itself tells us, right at the beginning, what it is about, but because of the way it is translated into english, we can read right over it and miss the books own declaration of its contents. 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. Christ, as the king of his church, has been pleased thus.
Revelation 17 exegetical commentary by robert thomas. The book of revelation is the fullest statement on the lords judgeship. That christ installed saints to function in the present as kings and priests can be seen by 1 the striking parallel use of the aorist epoiesen with the accusative plural hiesreis. To enter into an extended investigation of this would greatly exceed the limits which i have, and would not comport with my design in these notes. By far, the most important feature of revelation 1 is its long description of the revelator himself, jesus christ. 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. In verses 1 and 4, we learn that the one who received this revelation and wrote this book is john. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The term apocalypse is applied to no old testament book. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. As i do so i will prayerfully prepare myself to be led through the book of revelation by the holy spirit. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. The whole section from verse 17 to the end of chapter 3 is one.
Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. This volume presents an exegetical analysis of the first seven chapters of the apocalypse. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things that he saw. Commentaries for the book of revelation the title 1. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. However, the church will be raptured before the tribulation of 7 years. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Thomas is author of a harmony of the gospels, revelation 17 and revelation 822. A commentary on the book of revelation revelation the. 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. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. 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 commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. It is wellreasoned and not sensationalistic and therefore is recommended to supplement your study of. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Comment i have scanned several sections of this 272 page work and found it to be a lucid, literalistic interpretation. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.