Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The rainbow encircles the throne as a constant reminder to god and man of the covenant. We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. In the latter place the expression is, and the presence of the preposition. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. In this series you will be amazed to see how the bible interprets itself. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Oct 31, 2017 understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose gods wrath and mercy during the seven trumpets if separated from the larger context of this book, this chapter could make god appear to be very cruel and unfairly harsh so please read subsequent chapters as soon as possible. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Then god spoke to noah and to his sons with him, saying, now behold, i myself do establish my covenant with you, and with your descendants after you.
The holy spirit contrasts the white garments of this verse with the soiled garments of the previous verse. Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later revelation 1. Commentary on the book of revelation by matthew henry. Origen, quoted in speakers commentary, identified it as the book of scripture. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Home of the love the lord bible studies and commentary.
The revelation research foundation is dedicated to the discovery and preservation of the history, archaeology, and literature of the bible. I saw 1 another strong angel coming down out of heaven, 2 clothed with a cloud. The cloud, the rainbow, the sun, and the pillars of fire may refer to deity, but a parallel may also be drawn with the angel gabriel. To the setting forth of the sign belong these things.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. Here, the rainbow is a reminder of gods covenant with noah gen. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The mere fact that it is called a rainbow is not conclusive in favour of the former, for the seer employs his figures with great freedom comp. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. I am the alpha and the omega, says the lord god, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the almighty revelation 1.
As a book already opened it could have contained old testament truth, but it also could well have contained new revelation that john was about to write as contained in the rest of revelation regarding the subjects mentioned in verse 11. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. In verse 6, our lord told john that the things written in this book of revelation must shortly be done or come to pass speedily. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man.
Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Clouds, gods presence god is light prostration appearances rainbows rain glory, revelation of rainbow. Sometimes the key is hanging at the very entrance of the book, and this is true of revelation. Revelation 10 bible commentary the geneva study bible. The word is found in this verse and in two other places only in the new testament, viz. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Chapter ten the little scroll revelation commentary. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland.
The message of revelation is summarized by the statement. The life application bible commentary series provides verse by verse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. The seven sealed book is a book that god has in heaven and here it is when its completed. This commentary has been through advanced checking. He saw a rainbow about the throne, like unto an emerald, v. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. The term speedily is not used in relationship to hours, days, months, or even years. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name.
This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. What do you think is being talked about in this first verse. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. I dont want to believe that john tried to repaint the picture in any form whatsoever, in the 19th verse of chapter one, he was directed to write what he sees and in verse 18 and 19 of the last chapter there was a warning against adding or removing from the book. Revelation 4 commentary daily verse, scripture by topic. We are probably to think of the rainbow as either floating above the throne or as encompassing it in a vertical plane. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. I set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between me and the earth. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. That john is taught from heaven to ask for the book of the prophecy in this verse.
Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. If jesus christ is the giver of the revelation, its content is summed up in the phrase what must soon take place compare 4. Its really interesting and super useful for understanding revelation. This is the last chronological mention of silver in the bible. In depth, yet easy to understand, study of this prophetic book. 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. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The verse by verse 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. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Verse 19 gives us a simple outline for the entire book.
Read through these highly informative booklets today. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. The climax of the book comes in the second coming of christ chapter 19. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. Ord s provision for the redeemed during the final seven years. Revelation 1 commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
There are sixtysix books in the bible and every book has a key verse. It is interesting to note that the judgments of the first four seals were under the jurisdiction of the antichrist. Verse 19 speaks of the past, the present, and the future. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.
Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The rainbow was the seal and token of the covenant of the providence that god made with noah and his posterity with him, and is a fit emblem of that covenant of promise that god has made with christ as the head of the church, and all his people in him, which covenant is as the. You have the seven churches of asia mentioned, and then in chapter four beginning in verse one, the rapture takes place at that point. Read revelation 1 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
There is also the son of god, and the spirit of god, but only is the father the true and everlasting god. There are three quakes in the book of revelation the one mentioned here plus two others in chapter 11, verse, and chapter 16, verses 18 and 19. Tribune publishing company inc january 1, 1994 language. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. In this chapter, and to the 15th verse of the next chapter, seems an interruption of the history, that christ. Verse 1 of the revelation already shows gods intention. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 10. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation.
Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. He jesus is coming with the clouds of heaven not ordinary clouds but clouds of glory. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. A very good study jeremy, but i do have some contrary views upon some of your points. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Thank you for the concern, and pray that i will continue to present the truth as fully as god reveals it. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior.
This verse is the key that unlocks the interpretation and the understanding of revelation. An extensive and indepth verse by verse study of the the entire king james bible from genesis to revelation. His face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. Foreword the principle upon which this verse by verse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth. Appearances of cloud of glory clouds epiphany the rainbow color adoration gods voice gods glory in israel. Please note that i do not know how old these videos are or if you have changed since its recording. It is only in the fourteenth verse of the eleventh chapter, that we find the note of indication that the. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. The book of revelation is an unveiling, pulling back the curtain on two things. 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. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying the word of god to life today. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained, volume 2.
Then he adds in verse 7, behold, i come quickly or speedily. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. At the book of revelation explained page we talk about the book of revelation can be a blessing and encouragement for followers of. Revelation 4 new international version niv biblica. The book of revelation describes that day when jesus will return to earth. Revelation chapter 10 explained discover revelation. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. Nov 05, 2018 an in depth study of the book of revelation taking it one verse at a time. Jesus is the cardinal subject of the book of revelation 22. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation.
A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. And he that sat was to look upon like, etc or, he that sat like in appearance.
The covenant of the rainbow 12 and god said, this is the sign of the covenant i am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come. The book of revelation divides itself into three parts first of all through chapter three. Theres only one thing you will see in the sky thats a sign, only one thing that god has placed there to give a spiritual message, and that is the rainbow. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of. Read and study revelation 1 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Book of revelation explained daily verse, scripture by.
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