Summit commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1

The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, 1 3. Romans was written in the first century, from the summit of acrocorinth 2007. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking. 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 apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. Instead i have cited the verse or verses in each chapter e. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v.

At this point, revelation approaches the consummation of gods plan for all history, so we also come to a summit of praise. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The book of revelation is a message from jesus christ about jesus christ. Elder charles taylor was born in blount county, tennessee, january 12, 1921. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1.

A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. He was ordained to the full work of the gospel ministry in 1959.

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. Romans 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the romans in the new testament of the christian. Use latterday revelation to expand our understanding of the book. This post can also be found here, where all of our chapter by chapter studies on revelation will be posted. He has served churches in north carolina, georgia, texas, and tennessee. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. Thus in some of these sources it is not possible to cite page numbers. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. Here paul gives his description of the gospel, which becomes the central theme the.

The bible may be said to begin and end with the story of a serpent. The best example of joseph smiths providing an explanation of the book of. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1 a letter from. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Commentary sections comprise periscopes of scripture e. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. I have seen their grim skeletons on mountain summits, eight thousand two hundred feet above. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. Elder charles taylor primitive baptist 1996 a short sketch and the desires of the author. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Introduction the babylon of this chapter undoubtedly includes an actual city that will be rebuilt on the euphrates and a politicocommercial. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles.

Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1 20 lowman whitfield. The revelation is a factual, eye and ear witness report of what john saw and heard while in vision. 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.

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. I came here looking for direction and understanding of revelations. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. Written by preachers and teachers for preachers and teachers. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. All the events of chapter 9 immediately precede the second coming of christ. A commentary on revelation the preterist archive of. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet.

It is not just about gods judgment on a christ rejecting sinful world, as many believe. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.

God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. Heaven and hell, revelation 2122 the summit church. Revelation chapter 1 sermon by jason callihan, revelation 1. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish.

Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. The lord explained to nephi that another person, the apostle john, had been ordained to. In a conference of the church on april 8, 1843, the prophet joseph smith. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. 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.

Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The following study on revelation 1 was prepared for our groups weekly bible study. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The title revelation, was translated from the word apocalypse. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries.

In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 duration. President benson addresses des moines regional conference. 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. 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 apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc.

A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book. In the book of genesis, a serpent, more subtle than any beast of the field, tempted the woman in paradise. To get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 1, by don koenig john receives the revelation of jesus christ for the seven churches or church types on earth. To many people, this word speaks to them of the end of time. 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. Genesisrevelation offers pastors, teachers, and bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the entire bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in gods word. Five times in the book revelation, john emphasizes that jesus sword comes out of his mouth. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1.

The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters 1 3, and the rest of. Jul 08, 20 to get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free copies. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. The macarthur new testament commentary comes from the experience, insight, and wisdom of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and bible teachers of our day. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ.