In a book filled with obscure images and vague allusions, one thing comes through loud and clear. The statement asserts that jesus christ himself gave. Finding god in the book of moses santa barbara community church. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one purpose. So those are the two main dates that most scholars hold to with reference to the book of revelation.
Four separate passagebypassage commentaries on revelation, all written by gregg though including excerpts from other commentaries, to represent the four major approaches to the book, placed in parallel columns for ease of comparison. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the revelation about jesus christ rev. This is the second lesson in our series on the book of revelation, and we have. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies, vv. What parts of the bible are true and which are made up. A study of the omissions, changes and causes of corruption in modern bible versions and evidence for the king james version. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1.
When the lamb opened the second seal, i heard the second living creature say, come. Rod whitacre trinity school for ministry session outlines table of contents the book of revelation section by section 2 diagram of the book of revelation 3 a brief list of resources for studying the book of revelation 4 outlines. The head that was wounded and healed in rev is clearly a king that is a person. The niv has now removed 64,575 words from the bible including jehovah. He helps readers understand apocalyptic literature not only for its own sake, but also for the benefit of the church and for practical application in the lives of. Mar 16, 2021 the books of the new testament were written from approximately ad 40 to ad 90. What should we make of its visions of apocalyptic horsemen, horns with faces, flying angels, and fantastic beasts. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. The other new testament uses of the phrase apokalupsis i. Dec 20, 2016 the book of revelation is the sum of all prophecy. While this book is certainly revelation fromjesus christ cf. Ideal for personal reflections as well as small group study, this niv bible journal will help you know jesus more intimately. The jesus bible journal, revelation, niv, paperback, comfort.
Commentary for revelation 2 epistles to the churches in asia, with warnings and encouragements, to the church at ephesus. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. One of the reasons why i began to refer to this commentary was to see which parallels keener would point out, and. The book of revelation can be intimidating to encounter and daunting to apply. Free revelation commentaries that can be downloaded in seconds are listed below. Many years ago, i was involved in a public seminar for the community explaining the prophecies of the last days, and there was a young man attending every night. 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.
Believers divide vehemently over how best to understand it. Revelation is an apocalypse, a literary form well known in johns day. Serious omissions in the niv bible king james video ministries. In this time, the original manuscripts have been lost. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship.
Outline for this study of the book of revelation pages 1, 2, and top of page 3. It is the sublimest book in the bible, and its study awakens the profoundest worship. Craig keener is a prolific author with some common emphases in his works. Yet, the book of revelation is far more than an apocalyptic prophecy. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. Malachi teaches us the extent of gods commitment to his people but also points to their sacred responsibilities. It also outlines the christological material within the book. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. At the very beginning, revelation identifies its source. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Read revelation 1 in the new international version niv new. John sees future tribulation, but he also sees the lamb of god seated on his throne revelation 1.
Chronicle your own journey of faith as you discover jesus as the lead story of the bible with the jesus bible journal, revelation. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. There is suffering and death in johns vision, but there is also hope revelation 1. In an apocalypse a visitor from heaven reveals the secrets of the unseen world and the future through vivid symbols. Smith, revelation, in the wycliffe bible commentary, pp. Book of revelation new international greek text commentary. Bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd.
We know nothing about him except that which we can glean from his short book, which brings the section of the old testament called. Revelation by craig keener niv application commentary. This is a fast and easy way to personally own some of the greatest bible study material ever written. The book of revelation brings to us great changes in the course of the history of the world. In the very last scene of johns book of revelation the nations are gathered in the heavenly city and are invited to eat from the tree of life revelation 22.
Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. Naturally we would like to know when they happened or when they will happen, but these questions divide the greatest specialists in biblical interpretation, so we mustnt imagine that we. The commentary, like others is divided by chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary new. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. The book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality. I used this commentary while exploring the book of revelation with a womens bible study.
The revelation to john new international version the prologue. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. He is wellknown, for example, for his emphasis upon the value of parallels in grecoroman and jewish literature. Virtually all other translations, including the revered kjv, are flawed and tainted with catholic influences. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of jesus christ apocalypsis iesou christou. So, anywhere between 3,400 and 1,900 years have passed since a book of the bible was written. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Has the bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or. Encounter jesus, our worship forever, in the book of revelation. The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals.
The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life. Beale, the book of revelation, for many allusions to the old testament, and merrill c. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. Study, search, compare bible versions, and comment, as well as saving notes and. The niv is the only one i would never read because of the way it changes the meaning. The antichrist has been identified and located the book of. Which version of the bible is closest to the original translations, yet. At times, revelation has been used to chart the future in minute detail, mathematically predicting the date of the end of the world, to call out. Dr kaisers share history of interpretation, possible interpretation, application and his own thoughts. This book is difficult to interpret, precisely because of its symbolism. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The angle that was assigned to john said the 7 heads of the beast are also 7 kings see verse 10. This monumental study of the book of revelation will be especially helpful to scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for the benefit of the church. And its message is most clear when we read the book as a whole, and see the big picture its drawing for us.
Swindoll swindolls living insights new testament commentary revelation tyndale house publishers, inc. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. While it may seem daunting to wade through the pages of this book that has inspired so much controversy. These free commentaries can be used for personal selfstudy and devotional reading, for bible studies and small groups, for classroom teaching at any level, or. Free revelation bible commentaries pdfs best bible.
Bible study of the book of revelation by christy hill, phd christy hill 2012 dear fellow follower of jesus. The threefold respective description of the person and the work of christ in 1. Most powerful feature in this is the resource guide will come from zondervan bible commentary testament is a feel for how books of revelation by book by book. And the book of revelation is a little like a tapestry. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. On those missing verses in your esv and niv bible borrowed light. It carries the devout reader to a height from which he can see the history of gods kingdom from its beginning to its consummation in glory. Revelation niv application commentary nivac logos bible. While the symbols may appear strange at first, they become more clear when seen in their firstcentury setting and in light of other bible imagery. Its full of tiny prophecies that draw much of their meaning from the other prophecies around them.
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