The book of revelation offers the believer in christ amazing confidence and hope. The revelation of jesus christ,either of which he is the author. The book of revelation has 2 different genres in it. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to. Provided to youtube by distrokid the revelation of john the baptist tom trimble the revelation of john the baptist. This commentary interacts with a range of major views, both. In john, the baptist acknowledges that the spirits descent upon jesus at his baptism is. The book of daniel was a sealed book until the time of the end daniel 12. Resting upon the book of acts we see the precious epistles.
Moroni, john the baptist, peter, james and john, moses, elijah, elias, gabriel, raphael, and michael. In its subject matter, and in the majesty and sublimity of its language, which is in harmony with its contents, the book of revelation differs from all other books, and is incomparably above them, thus revealing its divine authorship. This commentary is written especially for the informed layman, student, and scholar. Revelation 1222 macarthur new testament commentary. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. Dec 01, 2017 in preparing my paper on revelation 5, i came across this humble proposal, helpfully summarized by paige patterson. It was important for the john the gospel writer to make it clear that john the baptist was not that light, but that he pointed towards and bore witness of that light. Blessed are they who read and hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are written. Then, the crowning glory of the entire pyramid of truth, the wonderful book of revelation, the consummation of all prophecy shedding forth its glorious light upon the rest of the pyramid. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1.
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. John was a very close disciple and friend to jesus and followed him closely. Fundamental baptist digital library way of life literature. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation, doctrine and covenants student manual 2002, 16771. Among the more interesting postulates is the proposal of j. Throughout the whole bible the biblical authors often. For a year and a half i taught the book of revelation to the midweek crowds of the miller road baptist church in garland, texas. Knowing god an extraterrestrial message chuck missler. The speed of the download depends on the size of the file and the users internet connection.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. John was born to aged jewish parents, zacharias and elizabeth, who were of a priestly family lk. John 1 commentary preparation is made for the revelation of the. 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. It is intended to help you better understand some of. In its pages, the book of revelation is interpreted according to a historical grammatical hermeneutic and propounds a conservative, evangelical theology. Apr 24, 2017 provided to youtube by distrokid the revelation of john the baptist tom trimble the revelation of john the baptist. About the first of march, while engaged in this work, questions arose in regard to the meaning of some of the figurative.
Synthetic bible studies of the books of the old testament 1906. Did john the baptist write the book of revelation answers. Interestingly, johns mother, elizabeth, was related to mary, the mother of jesus lk. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. Matthew begins with jesus, the humanly generated son of abraham and david, born in the days of herod the king.
Revelation 1222 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 33 kindle edition by macarthur, john. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. The greek form of this name represents a common hebrew name yochanan, which identifies the author as a jew the fact that the author makes no attempt to build himself up, but simply refers to himself as john, your brother 1. The book of revelation, also called the apocalypse of john, encourages. Possibly this was directed toward the sect that survived john and perpetuated his teaching but had not knowledge of the completion of the work of. Hundreds of the people asked that the notes of this study be published. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. Preaching workshop untangles book of revelation by keith collier on oct 15, 20 fort worth, texas swbts nearly 200 local church pastors and seminary students were challenged to overcome their fears of preaching through the book of revelation during southwestern baptist theological seminarys advanced expository preaching workshop, oct. Despite this interpretation, the reader will not get a narrow view on areas of disagreement.
However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. Ultimately, john lived to old age where he wrote revelations on the island of patmos where he was exiled. Revelation was among the last books accepted into the christian biblical. In johns other big book besides revelation he said the gospel of john, he wrote, john the baptist was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at jesus as he walked by and said, behold, the lamb of god.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. In preparing my paper on revelation 5, i came across this humble proposal, helpfully summarized by paige patterson. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Throughout the whole bible the biblical authors often times interpret apocalyptic literature symbolically. The lord has made each christian a priest to serve god the father. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. This is the first book in john macarthurs 2volume commentary on the book of revelation. Along with peter, john was the first to know about the resurrection of jesus because mary magdalene told them. The new testament mentions several johns which could be considered. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Revelation the anchor yale bible commentaries ford, j. I mean, how different is the voice of john in the book of revelation if. Over 4,270 select books and articles, this roughly 3.
If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 32 kindle edition by macarthur, john. She posits john the baptist and the prophetic community associated with him as the probably author. Oct 15, 20 preaching workshop untangles book of revelation by keith collier on oct 15, 20 fort worth, texas swbts nearly 200 local church pastors and seminary students were challenged to overcome their fears of preaching through the book of revelation during southwestern baptist theological seminarys advanced expository preaching workshop, oct. After the return of the prophet from amherst, ohio, he resumed his translation of the scriptures. John mark is an unlikely candidate, for no early christian writer believed he wrote revelation, and his book is identified by his surname rather than by the name john. Since it is apparent that no one messenger has carried the whole burden of the restoration, but rather that each has come with a specific endowment from on high, it becomes clear. John the baptist is obviously not a possibility, for he was dead.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just. It is a contemporary church issues research library, a preachers information database, a baptist history library, a bible version library, a. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. The ancient christian historian eusebius says john was imprisoned at. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Ford, who wrote the entry on revelation for the anchor bible commentary, is among a minority of scholars who claim that john the baptist wrote revelation, or at least. What the bible says about john the baptist as elijah bible tools.
The first step to writing a commentary is to question the traditional authorship. It is definitely a set that should be included in everyones library. We always interpret narrative literally genesis, exodus, the gospels, etc apocalyptic literature is another story. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, and showed unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass, and signified it. This devout couple lived in the hill country of judea lk. Ibn katib qaysars longneglected commentary on the apocalypse of john is a veritable. Jesus says that john the baptist was elijah see verses 12.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Thomas previously served with the lockman foundation as a member of the translation team for the exhaustive concordance committee and on the topical reference bible committee for the new american standard bible. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. Thomas is author of a harmony of the gospels, revelation 17 and revelation 822. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. The book of revelation, also called the apocalypse of john, encourages christians to be. For that both things in sea and land are trodden under foot by him, signifies that all things are placed under his feet. Luke begins with the birth of john the baptist, the messiahs herald. The revelation of jesus christ this is evidently a title or caption of the whole book, and is designed to comprise the substance of the whole. The author of revelation repeatedly identifies himself simply as john 1. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Sermons from the book of revelation south woods baptist. Dionysius of alexandria felt it necessary to allegorize the book of revelation in.
We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god. The apostle john was given this incredible vision to give comfort and hope to persecuted christians in asia minor by letting them know the outcome of historythat satan. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The beginning of the book promises blessing to him that reads and hears and keeps, that he who takes pains about the reading. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation 1222 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. For john, the baptist is a witness to jesus and a model of true discipleship. The lord told john to write about the present and the future. But to conclude from this that john the baptist wrote the vision as opposed to any. The book we are about to study is the revelation of jesus christ, given to him by god the father, and revealed by the lord jesus to john the beloved on the isle of patmos. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. He which testifieth these things saith, surely i come quickly revelation 22.
Commentary on the whole bible volume ii joshua to esther ebook. 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. Simply click the link to the commentary you want and the download will start immediately. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. A revelation of works in the future judgment, or the apocalypse which john received. Introducing an arabic commentary on the apocalypse.
Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. She posits john the baptist and the prophetic community associated with. The word rendered revelation apokalupsiswhence we have. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series book 32. It is a contemporary church issues research library, a preachers information database, a baptist history library, a bible version library, a library of dispensational bible commentaries, and much more. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation.
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