Automotive commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1

The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. The first chapter of revelation is so profound it supports many of the foundational truths of christian theology in just the first ten verses. 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. 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. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. It is not just about gods judgment on a christ rejecting sinful world, as many believe. The revelation is a factual, eye and ear witness report of what john saw and heard while in vision.

A chapter by chapter approach to the book of mormon. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. The preeminent person of prophecy revelation 1 bible. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. A narrative commentary on the book of revelation the storytellers bible, v. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Revelation 1 commentary grace and peace, glory and power. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation.

Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. Questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. This last book of the bible is written to the church.

For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth. 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. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1 20 lowman whitfield. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.

Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are the things which john has seen and the things which are. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Hyles excellent book, lets study the revelation reasons some oppose the study of revelation. Revelation means an unveiling, a disclosure, a display of who god is and what he promises to do.

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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. Revelation 1, new living translation nlt the bible app.

The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john, 2 who faithfully reported everything he saw. 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 1 22, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Thus was he prepared, like daniel of old, whom he particularly resembles, for receiving so weighty a prophecy. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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 commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.

Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And when i saw him in this awful, this glorious, and resplendent form, i was perfectly overwhelmed with the majesty of his appearance, so that i fell at his feet as dead human nature not being able to sustain so glorious an appearance. One of the best commentators on the book of revelation that im aware of. 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. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation.

Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else.

Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. The book of revelation is a message from jesus christ about jesus christ. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1 a letter from. When cancer strikes or an unexpected automobile accident leaves a loved one. To know god as father is at most a promise in the book of revelation, even for victorious christians see 21. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. Please explain the book of revelation beginning with chapter one and going through chapter 22. The commentary goes from revelation 1 to revelation chapter 11 when brother ramsey died before completion. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Walvoords commentary on revelation in which he said.

A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. This is his report of the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. 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. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. The whole section from verse 17 to the end of chapter 3 is one. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book. If this be true, then the holy spirit is falling down on his job to reveal the truth of the scripture.

The following study on revelation 1 was prepared for our groups weekly bible study. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. 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. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. In this respect, revelation is more jewish in its perspective than most of the new testament. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1.

Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. The angelic figure of verses 1216 is only one of his many disguises in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is a revelation, the revelation of jesus christ 1. Book 32 of 29 in the macarthur new testament commentary series. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible.

Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Still it is the father as distinguished from jesus christ revelation 1. 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 predominating thought in this chapter is that of the exalted and glorified. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v.

Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Chapter 4 begins the prophetic parts of the book of revelation. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. By the time you bought the part that the mechanic put on your car it had. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. Christ defends his church in word and deed, chapter 14, and with threats and. Read revelation 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, 1 3.

Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. This post can also be found here, where all of our chapter by chapter studies on revelation will be posted. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1.

Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. The book is not a conceal ment, a puzzle, a riddle, as some people think. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. But so one are the father and son that the designation, which is to come, more. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity. 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.

Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Jul 08, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. 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. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. 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.

Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. Revelation chapter 1 serves as an introduction to the book and in so. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. 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. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. Study revelation 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The revelation is the only book in the bible to contain its own divinely inspired outline. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1.