Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Dr boxall includes excurses tackling subjects such as numerology, the number of the beast and the millennium. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation is clarence larkins commentary on revelation which he published in 1919, one year after the first edition his more famous book dispensational truth became available. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Keith mathison has put together a list of his top 5 commentaries for each book of the bible. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. One should also note that the anchor bible series in 2014 came out with a new commentary on revelation. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation.
The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. The book of revelation is a revelation of jesus and the world being conformed unto his likeness where every knee will bow and tongue confess that jesus is lord. It is bad enough that yale uses nonchristian sources, but worse, they cannot even see what the book is about. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. To help as you select biblical commentaries for your study, reformation bible colleges dr.
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. Therefore, this series is an exegetical commentary which, though oriented to the niv, adjudicates all questions on the basis of the greek text. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. His insights are livedthrough, profound and rich of application. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Revelation commentaries 1 jerusalem prophecy college.
Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Jerusalem prophecy college course 4 a student of bible prophecy must obtain a complete understanding of the visions of john as well as the imagery and teachings found in the book of revelation, as it is vital to knowing gods plan for mankind before his second coming and the eventual establishment of his kingdom upon this earth. Keener reveals the transitions, the structure, and the benefits of learning to read the bible in context. Revelation is the only one in which jesus is not the central figure. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. Bible thoughts and themes on revelation horatius bonar horatius bonar was a scottish churchman and poet. 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. The book of daniel is his companion commentary published posthumously ten years later in 1929 the swordsearcher larkin commentary module contains both commentaries as well as the 61 charts and. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with. My picks for the best books on this book september 30, 2015 april 19, 2020 posted in bible, biblical theology, book of revelation, commentaries, dispensationalism, education, hermeneutics tagged apocalyptic, bible, biblical interpretation, craig koester, dispensationalism, eugene peterson, fundamentalism. No direct matches for your keyword exist in the king james bible.
Homebible translations bible reference bible history bible commentaries revelation devotional bible illustrations bible maps. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Whose songs, and those of the holy angels, the apostle heard. 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. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz. Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. The next step is to enter your payment information. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Nevertheless, this is a useful critical commentary of a complex and often confusing book.
A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Along with the resource by constable below, guzik is one of the few entire bible commentaries from a contemporary. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary of the old and new testament was penned by john calvin, martin luther and huldrych zwingli. Bible book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. It captives our attention, stirs our imagination, and points us to our glorious future destiny. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales.
All the lines of biblical prophecy seem to converge in it, bringing the whole of the old testament to an apotheosis of divine purpose. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. With the logos edition, all scriptures are linked to the bibles in your library, making study fast and easy. My focus is on newer commentaries at least in part because most of the classics are now freely or cheaply available and i am offering approximately 5 recommendations for each book of the bible, alternating between the old testament and the new. This book is a study of the prophecies in the book of revelation. You will also find options for commentaries on revelation that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A new translation with introduction and commentary. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a.
Larkins book of daniel and book of revelation commentaries. Commentaries matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete revelation. Many reformed and evangelical scholars argue that beale has written the best available contemporary commentary on revelation. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. To report a broken link or for other assistance please email us at. The book of revelation is beyond doubt the most fascinating, the most difficult to interpret, and the most poetical of all the books in the bible. Click the search button below to search the entire website including all scripture translations, comments, commentary, bible dictionary, articles, and other pages. The book of revelation can be intimidating to encounter and daunting to apply. On the parables of our lord 140 pages passover typology by anton frey.
For more, see the runners up section following the. You will also find options for commentaries on revelation that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek. The christian bible is divided into two major sections. Free online bible commentaries on all books of the bible. On most puzzling scriptures 1,156 pages cryptology commentary. Read is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Overview bible commentaries read and study from over. Text commentaries by john macarthur john macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, as well as an author, conference. Text commentaries by john macarthur blue letter bible.
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 of god. Charles boxs commentaries on selected books of the bible. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of. The image and superscription of this book are truly sacred and divine, and the matter of it agreeable with other prophetical books, particularly ezekiel and daniel. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation wikibooks. Revelation blacks new testament commentary by ian boxall. Conservative brief verse by verse commentary on the entire bible. Revelation overview william barclays daily study bible. The book of revelation is the grand and noble conclusion to the bible. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible.
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