The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. The book of revelation new international greek testament commentary by g. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Amillennial commentaries on revelation best bible commentaries.
Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed.
Free online bible commentaries on all books of the bible. Its symbolism belongs to the first century, not to our own age, says leon morris in the preface to his commentary on revelation. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Book of revelation matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and classic commentaries and studies on revelation provides a massive amount of historical and solid analysis of this book of prophecy. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. You will also find options for commentaries on revelation that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The book of daniel is his companion commentary published posthumously ten years later in 1929. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Explore the challenging aspects of the book as well as the beautiful elements that invite us to worship god. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. You can find the best commentary on revelation for.
When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Charles boxs commentaries on selected books of the bible charles box. The book of revelation is, i fear, a very neglected book. Examine one of the most exciting and controversial books in the bible with dr. Aune thomas nelson wa definitive commentary on the first five chapters of the book of revelation. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software.
This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Larkins book of daniel and book of revelation commentaries. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. The book of revelation is beyond doubt the most fascinating, the most difficult to interpret, and the most poetical of all the books in the bible. Whose songs, and those of the holy angels, the apostle heard. No direct matches for your keyword exist in the king james bible. This book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library. The book of revelation is clarence larkins commentary on revelation which he published in 1919, one year after the first edition his more famous book dispensational truth became available. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Masterful analysis from an idealist, amillennial perspective, especially strong in relating revelation to the ot. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. 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. Overview bible commentaries read and study from over 110. 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.
However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a. Nevertheless, this is a useful critical commentary of a complex and often confusing book. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. At a time when the study of greek is curtailed in many schools of theology, we hope that the nigtc will demonstrate the continuing value of studying the greek new testament the volumes of the nigtc are for students who want something less technical than a full. Free bible commentaries on daniel and the revelation, ezra, amos, isaiah.
Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. All the lines of biblical prophecy seem to converge in it, bringing the whole of the old testament to an apotheosis of divine purpose. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. One should also note that the anchor bible series in 2014 came out with a new commentary on revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Conservative brief verse by verse commentary on the entire bible.
Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Sep 30, 2015 this book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library. Click the search button below to search the entire website including all scripture translations, comments, commentary, bible dictionary, articles, and other pages. Scholars and welltrained pastors will appreciate aunes extensively annotated translation of the text with his illuminating insights into the variant readings and the nuances of every. His insights are livedthrough, profound and rich of application. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. His thoughts and commentary on the book of revelation, along with his other works made him a highly popular author.
This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. Revelation is a jewish document written by jews for jews. Much of the imagery was foreign and meaningless to 1 st century gentile converts to christianity and even more so today. Synthetic bible studies of the books of the old testament 1906. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Much of the imagery was foreign and meaningless to 1 st century gentile converts to. Along with the resource by constable below, guzik is one of the few entire bible commentaries from a contemporary.
A new translation with introduction and commentary. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. Revelation 15, word biblical commentary by david e. 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. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Covering a wide range of topics and viewpoints from the nineteenth and early twentieth century, each volume seeks to clear the confusion associated with this book and. Much has been written on the question who was the author of this book.
Charles boxs commentaries on selected books of the bible. 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. Sometimes spends a ton of time on small issues, while. The book of revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand that is of course if you were a jew living in jerusalem in ad 66. Here he explains the significance of the symbolism and shows the bearing of the message of revelation on the problems of the day in which it was written. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. To enter into an extended investigation of this would greatly exceed the limits which i have, and would not comport with my design in these notes.
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