The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. They are not letters, however, in any sense of the word. The tree of life and the water of life go together, revelation 22. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. The apostle exhorts them to repent, with the promise of the white stone and a new name, revelation 2. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. Floyd hitchcock returned missionary from japan and korea, radio pastor, kwto, springfield, mo. The epistle to the church of thyatira, with a commendation of their charity, faith, and patience, revelation 2.
In the last verse of chapter one god himself explains what two of the symbols of. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. By using manga, siku is not just influenced by the japanese comic style, but also. Revelation part 2 there are no notes available on part 1. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. He was the author of a critical and exegetical commentary on the revelation of st. Commentaries for revelation chapter 2 the message to ephesus many americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people who sit and read the book of revelation too much, or go on and on about the battle of armageddon or the second coming of christ or the rapture of the church, as those who actually believe in such things. Japan and the united states and great britain in prophecy by wyatt ciesielka commentary. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the. The apostle john, having in the foregoing chapter written the things which he had seen, now proceeds to write the things that are, according to the command of god ch. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches. The kings of the east will probably be a coalition of forces from china, japan, and india. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Revelation intro to revelation biblica the international bible. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written. Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Korean living bible klb, japanese living bible jlb. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A commentary on the book of revelation letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira from the apostle john on patmos. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book. In the lesson from chapter 1 we talked about how the four sections of revelation following the preamble in chapter 1 are structured in terms.
This commentary is part of the tyndale new testament series of commentaries. As she came into the chapel on sunday, she noticed among the japanese saints a. 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. Apart from the book of revelation, john has written other bible books which are. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. The number of the beast also known as the devils number in the book of revelation, of the new testament, is associated with the beast of revelation in chapter, verse 18. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The manga bible is a summary of the bible, which implies that many parts are left out. Her full title is stated in revelation 17 as mystery, babylon the. 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. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. The book of daniel is divided into two partsthe historical narrative of the. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely.
An introduction and commentary tyndale new testament commentary by ian paul isbn. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,087,586 views 58. David guzik commentary on revelation 16 describes the seven bowls of judgment. A symbolist art gallery with detailed commentary on the visions and prophecies. Actually, that was part of why it entered world war ii. Images from israels exodus are prominent in the bowl judgments. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
In the paradise of my god the word paradise means a garden of pleasure. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters. At the end of the book commentaries about key scenes are included. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The theology of the book of revelation new testament theology. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 16.
David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The whore of babylon or babylon the great is a symbolic female figure and also place of evil mentioned in the book of revelation in the bible. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. See our comments on chapter 10new window especially verses 7 through 11 of the revelation commentary for background. Japan is known as the land of the rising sun, and, interestingly, revelation 16. Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. This work took 25 years, and he already had a good knowledge of the bible revelation. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Introduction to the niv study bible go to revelation. He compares jezebel to a prostitute, like the prostitute babylon in chapters 17 18. 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. Dionysius cautiously suggested that a prophet named john, who lived in ephesus in the first century, had written this book.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters to ephesus. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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. The 144 000 and the great multitude book of revelation. To eat of the tree of life the first thing promised in these letters is the last and highest in the accomplishment, revelation 22.
The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants things which must shortly take place. He compares jezebel to a prostitute, like the prostitute babylon in chapters 1718. 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. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
The rough and inaccurate greek of revelation sharply contrasts with the polished and faultless greek of johns gospel and letters. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Swaziland, lesotho, south africa, seychelles, viet nam, japan, south korea. The wicked, however, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire. The book of revelation paintings gallery the apocalypse. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Later writers, such as clement of alexandria, origen, victorinus who wrote one of the earliest commentaries on revelation, eusebius, and jerome affirm the domitian date. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. They deal with seven specific churches in asia minor, although the issues that those.
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