Informed commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1

Happy is anyone observing the words of the prophecy of this scroll. God by word and signs provokes the world, and seals the godly in chapter 6 and 7. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. But so one are the father and son that the designation, which is to come, more. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The only indication in the book of revelation of the wicked mourning occurs in revelation 6. The entire appearance of christ expresses essentially what has been said of him in revelation 1. If you are looking for a reason to study this book, look no further than the third verse of chapter 1. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. The full name, jesus christ, occurs in verse 5 for the third and last time in the book of revelation compare vv. God does not intend prophecy to be just an intriguing bit of information or knowledge that we might glory in but do nothing about.

The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a well informed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book.

Doing his word means to overcome and grow in character, in wisdom, in understanding, and in our effectiveness of revealing god in our lives. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. In the opening paragraph of this study, i mentioned chapter 1, verse 3 that says, blessed are those who read this prophecy. A commentary on the book of revelation volume 1 the author presents a detailed study of the book of revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the bible which find their fulfillment in revelation. Conflict and judgment within and without the church chapters 111. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation study chapter 1 flashcards on quizlet. As we begin our study of the book of revelation, it is important not to lose sight that this book is about the revelation of jesus christ. John, as well as by daniel, and other prophets, in a beautiful figure, to be. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1.

John macarthur explains the book of revelation kindle edition by macarthur, john f. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. This is possible if the seven spirits of god that are before his throne compare 4. 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. The scope of the book is a series of events that all tie to the second coming of jesus. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Johns understanding of worship needs to inform our practice. The worship of the one on the throne, revelation 4. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v.

The first two are the presupposition of the entire book of revelation, while the third will come to full realization in johns visions as the book draws to a close. The first chapter of revelation is so profound it supports many of the foundational truths of christian theology in just the first ten verses. Let the holy spirit be your guide with any biblical commentary you use. The opening indicates the order of the messages transmission. The book of revelation is one of the most neglected and yet one of the most. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. Read revelation 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5. 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 book s own declaration of its contents. Perhaps the reason why he which is to come is used, instead of he that shall be, is because the grand theme of revelation is the lords coming revelation 1. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.

For the purposes of humankind the entire bible is a revelation about jesus. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. Johns understanding of the term is informed by both daniel 7. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first.

Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Study revelation 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. All that was done and said had this one object in viewto rivet truth in their minds that they might attain unto everlasting life. Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. He wants us to be informed so we might be motivated to keep his word. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation.

The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. Notice that god promises a blessing to those who study revelation. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading because the time is near.

An open book if we are to come to a fuller understanding of gods divine will. Still it is the father as distinguished from jesus christ revelation 1. The revelation is a factual, eye and ear witness report of what john saw and heard while in vision. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church.

Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast 1 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more.

Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The divine throne and the sealed book, revelation 4. John indicates that the response of the wicked to the trumpet and bowl judgments is either a lack of repentance or men blasphemed god, but no mourning. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Hence each of the seven epistles is introduced by a sketch of his form,747 as the majesty of christ here presented. We can see this from the beginning of vision 1, where john sees the seven.

Amillennial commentaries on revelation best bible commentaries. Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapters 1 19 only in progress question. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the preceding paragraph she alludes to the awful confusion in the world. Jul 08, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian.

Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. One other thing about this first chapter, and then we will look at the book in general. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. And i saw this is a continuation of the same vision. A commentary on the greek text of the apocalypse by stephen s. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. It is found in bible training school 2103 where she quotes daniel 12. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.

The scripture says, but thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Study revelation 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. God the father gave the information in it to jesus christ to inform his servants of the. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, revelation 1.

This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Many christians today are ill informed as to the content of the book of revelation, with a. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The object of the entire revelation was to inform and forewarn, to comfort and. The prologue verses 1 2 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass.

The predominating thought in this chapter is that of the exalted and glorified christ amidst the congregations of his church, his constant attendance with them and concern for them being represented in this chapter as a fact connected not merely with the salvation of people, but especially with the. Learn revelation study chapter 1 with free interactive flashcards. The book of revelation is the fullest statement on the lords judgeship. In the book of the revelation to john, john is told in. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. What must we do to find happiness through the book of revelation. This commentary has been through advanced checking. This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true god, and jesus christ, whom thou has sent. We are immediately told that this book contains the revelation of 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. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards.

The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. The first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Both chapter 17 and the following chapter describe the destruction of babylon the great 17. The prologue verses 12 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, 1 3. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1 a letter from. This verse says that the john verse 1 mentions is the one who bore record that jesus was the word, and wrote that jesus was the son of god. For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation.

The book of revelation is a message from jesus christ about jesus christ. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. The revelation to john by stephen smalley is a magisterial interpretation of johns apocalypse as a grand drama, which can only be properly understood in light of johns gospel and letters and in the context of the johannine community.

It is not just about gods judgment on a christ rejecting sinful world, as many believe. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. We do so by searching out the meaning of its vivid signs, or symbols. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. The book that was sealed was not the book of revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of daniel which related to the last days. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 1 commentary grace and peace, glory and power. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. A letter from the lord of the candlesticks 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things. Johns grace and peace formula has sometimes been described as trinitarian, centering on father, son and holy spirit. I was dead, but look, now i am alive forever and ever and i hold the keys of death and of hades.