Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. John didnt receive a dry, dead, theological explanation of future events. 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. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this work deals with the final book of the new testament and bible. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In this book all the other books of the bible end and meet. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The revelation is a factual, eye and ear witness report of what john saw and heard while in vision.
Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The judgeship of jesus christ was stipulated in john 5. Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation is a message from jesus christ about jesus christ. 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.
The whole section from verse 17 to the end of chapter 3 is one. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. 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 literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter.
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. 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. Sep 20, 2016 39 videos play all the book of revelation the bible breakdown study series the bible breakdown the holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v.
Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass text by. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. We start revelation chapter one with not a theological trip, but a spiritual journey into the future as we begin. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.
A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. 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. There was then a period of much persecution of christians.
The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian.
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. The first chapter of revelation is so profound it supports many of the foundational truths. Blessing on the reader and keeper of it, as the time is near. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Introductory vision of the son of man in glory, amidst the seven candlesticks, with seven stars in his right hand. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. Revelation 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. 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. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. 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 preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, 1 3.
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation.
The book of revelation is the fullest statement on the lords judgeship. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Keynote, behold he cometh compare at the close, re 22. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Net 1 after these things i looked, and there was a door standing open in heaven. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. The angelic figure of verses 1216 is only one of his many disguises in the book of revelation. The only indication in the book of revelation of the wicked mourning occurs in revelation 6. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218.
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