A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The church is warned about sin and exhorted to holiness. The bible teaches that the next prophetic event to be fulfilled is the rapture of the body of christ. Revelation 2 commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to understand and that it is possible to understand it. Koester, author of the anchor bible commentary on the book of revelation, as well as the shorter and cheaperso everyone should buy it book. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Revelation 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study pratte, david e on. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Elder mcconkie once said, if you have already fallen in love with johns presentation of the plan of salvation as it is set out in the apocalypse, you are one of the favored few in the church. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account.
Purchase a copy of a testimony of jesus christ with other classic works on revelation as part of the eschatology and bible prophecy study library for biblesoft. They are divided into two sections labeled old testament and new testament. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The pearl of great price is two books moses and abraham that replace missing scripture that was lost. Not any easy thing to produce new wording for one of the most read books in our church, and is also the word of god. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith. The book of moses, dictated by joseph smith, is part of the scriptural canon for some in the. Clearly, the book of mormons purpose is not only to second the biblical witness but also to evidence the ongoing revelation of the gospel. Who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks unto the angel of the church of ephesus write. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. The tabernacle choir at temple square time out for women lds living.
He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The prophet said that this explanation was revealed to him while he was engaged in. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Introduction an uncovering the very title makes it clear that the writer wanted his message to be known. The next step is to enter your payment information. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Find the best commentary on scriptures and revelation. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
The book of revelation, part 1 the book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. The book of moses is considered part of the scriptural canon of the lds church. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Of course, the writer of the book, the apostle john, tells us that the prophetic book is, in fact, a revelation of jesus christ himselfone often given through dramatic visions and dreams. Summary revelation 1 revelation bible book summary. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on revelation. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Justin martyr directly affirms that john was the author. None of the books mentioned coincide with the two books of the pearl of great price, but it is reasonable that they are valid.
Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. In few other books of the bible is the ministry of angels so prominent. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. I have used this in my study of the new testament and it has been wonderful. By the e nd, viewers will be confident in their understanding of revelation and know the identity of the beast power, the harlot of revelation 17, and the bride of revelation 12, while also understanding the conflict between these great powers through history and how it affects their future just as the apostle john understood it. The bible dictionary of the lds edition of the king james bible places the fall near 4000 b. Zwingli regarded it as nonbiblical, and calvin did not comment upon it. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. And i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. Read revelation 2 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. Commentators differ on many basic issues, from the structure of the book recapitulation, chronological ordering, telescoping, etc. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Part of joseph smiths work with the bible, then, appears to have been to. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Revelation 5 introduction importance of revelation revelation is the culmination of all books of the bible revelation brings to conclusion the many prophesies of the bible revelation puts in context the endtime events for gods purpose for creation author a. The prophet said that this explanation was revealed to him while he was engaged. Understanding the book of revelation is a timely book as we approach the twentyfirst century. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is a perfect environment gen.
Revelation s primary theological contribution is to eschatology, i. The last new testament book, revelation, written about a. Johns vivid pictures of worship in heaven both exhort and instruct believers. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible. Understanding the book of revelation news amazing facts. May 10, 2016 the book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars.
All the violence, destruction, bizarre and outlandish imagery, and cryptic symbolism make for a story that is difficult to read and even harder to make any sense of. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Many of these commentaries are available from logos bible. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about adding to the book. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Byu new testament commentary series, the revelation. Reviews and ratings of biblical, theological, and practical christian works. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. The book of revelation is at once frightening, as it speaks of the rise of the evil one, the great tribulation, and the end of the age.
Thayer says the word revelation means, an uncovering, prop. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latterday saints who accept modern revelation. This article presents a brief summary of the revelation story. 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. Rns what the lds curriculum attempts to do with revelation reflects our own mecentered, therapeutic era. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Revelation summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of revelation for bible study or sunday school lessons. Reading the book of revelation can be a frustrating and perplexing study experience, with all its amazing cast of characters, its extraordinary symbolic imagery, and its deeply spiritual prose.
Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. Bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. Mcconkie, understanding the book of revelation, ensign september 1975. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The testimony of jesus in the book of revelation by william d. Revelations primary theological contribution is to eschatology, i. Lectures on the book of revelation ironside commentary series the book of revelation made clear. Barrick the bereans adult bible fellowship placerita baptist church 2011 mission statement this study of the book of revelation gives special attention to the testimony it provides concerning our. 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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Other religions have additions to the doctrines of the bible.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith, teaches. Mormons claim that some of jesus teachings were lost, that. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. No book in all scripture has stimulated more discussion, generated more.
Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. I have friends who like to read the bible is other languages, french and spanish. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory.
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