An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. This book sets forth in clear, concise language the comforting truths concerning the end times. Kistemaker, as a reformed thinker in the dutch tradition. Behold, he cometh is an essaystyle commentary on the much disputed book of revelation. Kistemakers contributions include the commentary on revelation. An exposition of the book of the revelation logos bible. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. May 01, 2006 revelation is not a book of mysterious visions about attack helicopters and apocalyptic wars that end mankind. Exposition of the book of revelation new testament commentary simon j. That this book was written by the apostle and evangelist john, is clear not only from the express mention of his name, and from his office, a servant of jesus christ, revelation 1. The many lessons show you how to understand the book.
Several core lessons deal with subjects such as times and seasons, tribulation, the dragon, heaven, etc. By careful exegesis, the author gives a solidly reformed, amillennial interpretation of scripture. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. An exposition of the book of revelation and it was written by herman hoeksema. The apocalypse an exposition of the book of revelation 9780825437977 by joseph a. He believes, and this with sound reason, that the book of revelation is one book composed of the 65.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The final volume deals exclusively with the book of revelation. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Book of revelation john gills exposition of the bible. Internet archive bookreader exposition of the book of revelation. Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ is the subject of this book. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Exposition of the book of revelation complete audio series now available.
Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. An exposition of the book of the revelation is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. This is a mustread book for anyone who has felt the frustration that the great theologian martin luther did when he said that revelation was indecipherable and should be thrown into the river. The book of revelation is difficult to understand and, as a result, it has indeed been widely. To download, right click and save to your hard drive. The book of revelation the culmination of prophecy someone has written an exposition of the book of revelation in two parts and entitled his volumes the crown jewel of prophecy. Rosscup written by one of the foremost modernday articulators of premillennial dispensationalism, this book is a lucid exposition of the revelation which combines textual exposition with theological orientation. The best exposition of the book of revelation i have read. An exposition of the book of the revelation internet archive. 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. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation.
Exposition of the book of revelation mp3 series by voddie baucham. 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. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
Walvoord shows awareness of wide reading, gives various views, is fair, and deals with problems as they arise. That this book was written by the apostle and evangelist john, is clear not only. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The days of vengeance an exposition book revelation david h. A comprehensive outline, overview, and versebyverse study of the book of revelation. 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. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. This series affirms that the bible is a christcentered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which jesus is the hero. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. It is a book that presents the continuance of the prophecies of the old testament as they culminate in christ after his ascension to the right hand of the father, from whence he will return to the earth in person to reign.
John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Eastern christians became skeptical of the book as doubts concerning its authorship and unusual style were reinforced by aversion to its acceptance by montanists and other groups considered to be heretical. Exposition of the book of revelation internet archive. He believes, and this with sound reason, that the book of revelation is one book composed of the 65 books preceding it, written under the. Revelation an alliterated exposition of the last book in the bible by pastor max alderman bible baptist church 889 hwy 24 statesboro, ga 30458 9127645615 permission graciously granted to to offer this work to our members please do not distribute this work other than for personal use, without the express consent of it. Conner counts this text, a verse by verse exposition of the book of revelation, in a sense, as his masterpiece, regardless of whether the views presented are accepted or not.
A renowned theologian and author takes an indepth look at christs revelation to john, making johns words meaningful and applicable for todays readers. Oct 29, 20 the book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. Study revelation using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary patterson, dr.
W e should all take the trouble to try to correctly understand this great book of the bible. March 31, 2020 by jamie arnold during the years 20022006, michael gowens and the congregation of lexington primitive baptist church engaged in a versebyverse study through the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ an exposition on the book of revelation by talbot, louis t and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation commentary john gills exposition of the bible. An exposition of the book of revelation ebook 9781973614906 by odell furtick jr. More often than not, though, its because the reader, or the expositor, has depended on his own understanding to interpret or rationalize the symbols used by god in this. Cooper is not just another book of unrelated expository messages.
Long parched and impoverished by speculative spectacularization, the evangelical scholastic wilderness can do naught but soak in chiltons careful and literate commentary. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Exposition of the book of revelation sovereign grace. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. He is a husband, father, pastor, author, professor.
Published first in 1920 as lectures on the book of revelation, this lucid account of johns vision and its meaning. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Exalting jesus in revelation is part of the christcentered exposition commentary series. Reformed free publishing association behold, he cometh. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. Begins with an introduction to the title, author, and recipients of the book.
Considered by many to be the most perplexing portion of sacred scripture, its essential message is straightforward and relevant. In this lesson, we consider the seven declarations that john makes about jesus christ. Introduction to revelation bible exposition commentary. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Revelation overview john gills exposition on the whole bible. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. The days of vengeance is an extraordinary exposition of the book of revelation and will undoubtedly be welcomed as a cool drenching rain upon a dry, thirsty ground.
The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The goal throughout this study was to extract big picture concepts that may be applied to the. Revelation is not a book of mysterious visions about attack helicopters and apocalyptic wars that end mankind. Rather than a titillating checklist of future events, the revelation of. An exposition of the book of the revelation the preterist archive. Buy a cheap copy of exposition of the book of revelation. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Exposition of the book of revelation mp3 series by dr. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book is jesus christs revelation, which god gave to him. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have.
Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Written from a postmillenialism perspective, chilton strengthened my conviction that this is the correct view of eschatology. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Download ebook the days of vengeance an exposition book revelation david h chilton days of vengeance is an extraordinary exposition of the book of revelation and will undoubtedly be welcomed as a cool drenching rain upon a dry, thirsty ground. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Reformed free publishing association behold, he cometh, an. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. Discussions of a more technical sort are set apart from the main body of the commentary. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The first volume deals with the prophecies found in the old testament. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Then offers a thorough, chapterbychapter examination of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, either of which he is the author. Revelation was the last book accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive from the church of the east reject it. During the years 20022006, michael gowens and the congregation of lexington primitive baptist church engaged in a versebyverse study through the book of revelation. Read revelation commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Gary norths introduction is a bit over the top as he heaps praise on chilton and scorn on all others, but if you can get past that you will find the book well.
Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. After the first world war, at a time when the corruption of the human heart was clearly evident, ironside recognized a need for some exposition of the last prophetic book of the bible which would take cognizance of the prophetic import of the wars atrocities. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Written from a conservative, premillennial position, this classic work affirms the centrality of jesus and his coming work of retribution and reward as the keys to understanding revelation. Exposition of the book of revelation new testament commentary hardcover january 1, 2001 by simon j. Continues with the literary characteristics, date, and interpretation. Mar 31, 2020 exposition of the book of revelation march 31, 2020 by jamie arnold during the years 20022006, michael gowens and the congregation of lexington primitive baptist church engaged in a versebyverse study through the book of revelation. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. The revelation is the manifestation, uncovering, or presentation of the person of jesus christ himself.
A verse by verse exposition of revelation one, verses 57. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. A concise exposition of revelation 20 uk apologetics.
Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. The apocalypse an exposition of the book of revelation. Like the other commentaries in the ntc, revelation is written in a way that makes it accessible to the layperson. Revelation overview john gills exposition on the whole.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Exposition of the book of revelation mp3 series by voddie. 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. Revelation from the latin revelatio means unveiling or disclosure and is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, the transliteration of which is an alternative title for the book i. The book of revelation is a portrayal, not of the dim. Association and has a total of 790 pages in the book. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. With the logos edition, all scriptures are linked to the bibles in your library, making study fast and easy. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The days of vengeance an exposition book revelation david. A sound general approach to the book of revelation. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Revelation considered by many to be the most perplexing portion of sacred scripture, its essential message is straightforward and relevant. An exposition of revelation by harold camping introduction the book of revelation is difficult to understand and, as a result, it has indeed been widely misunderstood. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. The lionlamb has conquered his enemies, and we as his people will share in that conquest as we persevere in faithfulness to him.
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