What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. As is explained in this introductory study, the symbolism portrayed by the forehead, the hand, the mark, and the beast all tie together, and are proven from a variety of scriptures throughout the bible. 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. 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.
Based on keeners revelation commentary in the niv application commentary series, these lessons explore the links between the bibles final book and how we should live our lives today. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Video study on revelation click the video above to watch the first video in the revelation series.
Read revelation 2 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. 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. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. What is the mark of the beast in the book of revelation. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. I think that the key to the book of revelation is that it has an incredibly ornate and lush imagery. Join david in this opening video message on his favorite book of the bible, the book of revelation, and join us. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Keener teaching through the book of revelation in 22 engaging and challenging lessons. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a.
Fasten your seat belt and get ready for the ride of your life if you have the courage to face up to reality, because, although this revelation commentary is exegetically correct and the result of many years of diligent study, it is not the typical dry, doctrinallyheavy, detachedfromreallife sunday school or seminary study. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Both of these approaches are unfortunate, for here in the last book of the bible god gives to his people a stunning picture of the glory of christ and of gods sovereign rule over history. Thank you for watching this video from cornerstone fellowship in tahlequah ok. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching. The imagery in the book of revelation symbols series info.
Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the books title. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Many people think that it is a chronological record of events from start to finish and that the entirety of revelation is prophecy. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. Revelation, a video study is part of the zondervan beyond the basics video series, which is dedicated to bringing expert teaching from worlds best biblical scholars and. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it.
It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. You encounter these fantastic figures who play some role in the drama of the end, whether it be. In order for one to understand any symbol correctly he should find a sufficient number and variety of the same symbol elsewhere in scripture and study carefully the truths of those identical symbols, which are explained in scripture. Aug 31, 2017 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible.
These symbols paint a picture that ask a simple question. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The book of revelation explained volume 4 1 introduction to the revelation revelation 1. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. He gives a number of reasons why it is important for christians to understand the book of revelation. This is the best study of revelation that cross references the rest of the bible i have seen ever. In order to understand the time line of events in revelation, it is important to understand how the book of revelation is structured. The book of revelation explained verse by verse part 12 youtube. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Revelation warns of eternal judgment for those who side. Individual notes are also free under each video within the pages listed below. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge.
Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. This includes the most important aspect of comparing scripture with scripture 1 cor 2. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle.
The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. While many christians ignore the book of revelation because it seems so strange, others spend all their time arguing about its various interpretations. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I hope this short video if nothing more will encourage you to study this book and see the awesome plan god has the future and most. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the. The purpose of this page is to provide an indepth study of the book of revelation. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries. Revelation was written by the apostle john in about 96 c. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation.
In part 1 of our 65 part bible study, we are introduced to the most. As the first verse of the book of revelation states, it is not the revelation of st. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. He also describes revelation as a window to gods plan for the world, having spent many years studying this book as a chronological presentation of gods revelation in jesus. Read revelation 10 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This video was shot in 2008 please excuse the video quality. If you wish to watch the other videos in the series, you can either click the playlist option in the upper left corner of the screen to select the video you wish to watch or click the link above for a listing of the entire series. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of revelation and explains that todays people do not understand what the author of revelation. This is the first part of the study of the message to given to us, the church, from the book of revelation. While the book of genesis tells how paradise was lost, revelation tells how paradise will be regained.
Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentaries morris, canon leon on. I hope this short video if nothing more will encourage you to study this book and see the awesome plan god has the future and most importantly. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation.
This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. This bible study was recorded in 2008 please excuse the video quality. Explains how revelations context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the modern world. If you have never read the entire bible and watch lots of tv you shall not be blessed with this video series i have an earned masters degree in the bible so this is not new to me. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times this video tutorial is a must see. It provides ultimate assurance of salvation in christ. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament.
It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Now everyone can understand the book of revelation. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse.
Hope for today the book of revelation video series. Video study on revelation different view of prophecy. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. This study was originally recorded in 2009, please excuse the video quality. To study this important book of prophecy, it is important to have the correct approach to interpretation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Wood dives deep into the ocean of symbols immersing the apocalypse of 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 10 and more. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus.
Thank you for watching this video from cornerstone fellowship in. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Revelation 10 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Within the book of revelation god has recorded seven visions, each containing a message about this world that you need to know. Revelation study symbolism explained in the book of revelation. Join david in this opening video message on his favorite book of the bible, the book of revelation, and join us as we study through this book with new messages added every week. 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. For the full study on the book of revelation, please click here to watch. Are you sure you do not have the mark of the beast.