Taylor marshall on the book of revelation, line by line. The first of the four seals are what are sometimes called the four horsemen of the apocalypse or unveiling. Catholic book of revelation commentary by dr taylor marshall. 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.
First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. The number 7 and the book of revelation a heart for god. He always took the bible seriously, interpreting scripture with scripture, which is the only way anyone can possibly understand revelation. It is the authors conviction that an understanding of related passages elsewhere in the bible is the most important key to unlocking the bewildering variety of interpretations which often accompany the study of the last book of the bible. A verse by verse mp3 audio study discussion of the seventh seal, the seven trumpet judgments, the key and angel of the bottomless pit. Revelation 7 the 144,000 and the great multitude a. The book of revelation full audio multimediaenglish videos. Carson, emeritus professor of new testament, trinity evangelical divinity school. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals v. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. You can find the best commentary on revelation for.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. H ave you ever wondered what the seven seals in the book of revelation are and what they are for. Revelation 10 this chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. An exegetical commentary 9780802492654 by robert l. The communications in chapters 23 have none of the formal characteristics of. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5.
They are not letters, however, in any sense of the word. Discover the historical context behind the book of the revelation, and learn to decipher the riddles of the apocalypse. Audio verse by verse classroom study of the book of revelation with class camaraderie and great artwork. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven churches. It is the authors conviction that an understanding of related passages elsewhere in the bible. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the second. As chuck says many times in this series, the book of revelation is in code, but every code is interpreted for us somewhere in the scripture. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. The seven seals repeat the same history as the seven churches, but with a different emphasis. Niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Each audio bible study on revelation is approximately 45 minutes in length and offers listeners an actual class study on the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. In revelation the horse is an animal associated with war. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. 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. In chapters 811 we will see how the seven trumpets cover the same basic timeline but with its own distinctive focus the first four seals are widely known as the four horsemen of the apocalypse.
Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Jan 11, 20 the book of revelation is saturated with symbolic language. The book of revelation is saturated with symbolic language. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 7. 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. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. Boices commentary on revelation is like a theological gps that helps the reader to navigate the challenges of understanding the bibles most apocalyptic book. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The commentary is linked to a free course providing an additional 70 hours of audio instruction. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Discover the historical context behind the book of the revelation, and. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapters 119 only in progress question.
Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. This book cross and crown is a powerful and thrilling recital of the most romantic and dramatic incidents in history to. This is a complete reading of the book of revelation the last book in the bible. Notes on the apocalypse 5 of or a commentary on the book of revelation. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. Commentators differ on many basic issues, from the structure of the book recapitulation, chronological ordering, telescoping, etc. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation.
The book itself reveals that the author was a jew, well versed in scripture, a church leader who was well known to the seven churches of asia minor, and a deeply religious person fully convinced that the christian faith would soon triumph over the demonic forces at work in the world. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. In this way, the lord divides the book john will write into three sections. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The book of revelation chapter 8 mp3 audio commentary the. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. What are the seven seals in the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. This volume presents an exegetical analysis of the first seven chapters of the apocalypse. This book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library.
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. Wycliffe commentary of all the symbolic numbers in the book of revelation, the number 7 receives prominence. These horses either speak of a time past or a time yet to come and still others think that these horses are already being ridden in. Book of revelation kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. The book of revelation audio includes study across. Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. A verse by verse mp3 audio study discussion of the seventh seal, the seven trumpet judgments, the key and angel of the bottomless pit abyss, abaddon, apollyon, and wormwood. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches rev. Apocalypse of john presents a messianic jewish vision from the book of the revelation explaining the apocalyptic imagery of the book of revelation while challenging believers to live for the kingdom today. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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 whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen. Whether what is contained between this and the sounding of the seventh trumpet revelation 11. 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. That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. This is a playlist collection of all the audio commentaries recorded by. As chuck says many times in this series, the book of revelation is in code, but every code is interpreted for us somewhere in. Sep 30, 2015 this book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this. After these things i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. 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.
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