In its pages, the book of revelation is interpreted according to a historical grammatical hermeneutic and propounds a conservative, evangelical theology. For news on the progress of the commentary or updates to the dictionary, please subscribe to. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. This commentary is written especially for the informed layman, student, and scholar. It claims to be on a par with the prophecies of the old testament, and it is. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Greek commentaries on revelation is a 250 page hardcover, which contains the commentaries of oecumenius and andrew of caesarea. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Like all my posted commentaries it is not a technical commentary designed for. Despite this interpretation, the reader will not get a narrow view on areas of disagreement. Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition 9781883925673. Study revelation 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This commentary interacts with a range of major views, both. Thankfully, the introduction contains information on each of these four men. Only johns gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. Hendley revelation the book of the revelation is a tremendous book. Greek commentaries on revelation ancient christian texts. Used by workplace christians, pastors and scholars. It is another prophetic book of the bible, even as daniel, ezekiel and isaiah are prophetic books. Following the commentary proper is a chapter entitled theology of revelation. Nevertheless, these observations often reveal fannings pastoral heart as he seeks to apply the text of revelation to a christian reader. A brief discussion of how the passage functions in the broader literary context of the book.
Thanks in advance for your contribution to the work of early christian commentary. A one or twosentence statement of the big idea or central thrust of the passage. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. His interpretation of revelation focused more on the spiritual meaning. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. Explore free resources providing a biblical perspective on faith and work. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. The twelve prophets ancient christian commentary on scripture book 14 alberto ferreiro. Latin commentaries on revelation ancient christian texts. Introduction to the book of revelation jesse hendley. Commentary on each passage follows a clear structure to help readers grasp the flow and meaning of the text. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. 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.
Colossians, 12 thessalonians, 12 timothy, titus, philemon ancient christian commentary on scripture book 1 peter j. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. Revelation ancient christian commentary on scripture. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
There is not a consensus on who exactly oecumenius was, but there is a general consensus that his commentary was written in the early 7th century. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The target amount has been updated to include both phases of project, the anf and the npnf parses. 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.
The endless love of jesus ministries 1,272,893 views. Christ himself prophesied of the destruction of jerusalem. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. Latin commentaries on revelation is a 250 page hardcover book, which contains four commentaries on revelation from victorinus of petovium, apringius of beja, caesarius of arles, and bede the venerable.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Romans ancient christian commentary on scripture book 2 gerald l. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Fanning argues the book of revelation is centered on the true and living god engaged with his good creation. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
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