Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Verse 2 what john writes in this book has no human origin. John wrote, then i turned to see the voice that spoke with me. Thats a and z in greek, the first and last letters.
Old testament, yet almost every verse alludes to or echoes older scriptures. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. The word revelation means unveiling or disclosure and this was given to the apostle john on the isle of patmos. There are differences in style between revelation and johns other writings, but they are insignificant and do not preclude one man from writing both. Revelation 5 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. The prophet daniel was told to seal up the words of his prophecy until the time of the.
John is going to let his readers know that he did not sit down and decide to write a letter to the seven churches in asia minor. Finally, that is the power whereby the lamb opened the book, and loosed the seven seals thereof when none could be found amongst all creatures by whom the book might be opened revelation 5. The reasons mentioned are doctrinal distinctions compared with johns other writings as well as the very simple language of the book. Verse 11 reveals that the message of the little book, and the book of revelation, was to be taken by one not john because he never did this to peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. Christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Read revelation 1 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. The giving of the book of revelationthe writing on this spot of the history of the church in advancehas changed the name of this. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. Much of what the bible has hidden about jesus christ will now be revealed in the book of revelation. Only johns gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary.
For a broader view look at the comments in the right column. The book of revelation itself identifies the seven spirits as equivalent to the. Of these things long ag o, master john luide of oxford wrote learnedly unto me. 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. Scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. Bible tracts and christian essays of scott huckaby. And having turned i saw seven golden lampstands, revelation 1. For this to happen again, it must previously happen in a first fulfillment.
Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 1 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Patmos is a mountainous, dry, desolate island about 10 miles long and 6 miles wide in the aegean sea. The holy spirit contrasts the white garments of this verse with the soiled garments of the previous verse. We didnt comment on the greek word for voice in verse 10, but we should do so now. Read and study revelation 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. In the jewish world, such a blessing could never be pronounced on a. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
John begins his explanation for writing in verse 9 of the first. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. In this book of john, it shows jesus as god manifest in the flesh. This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. The second resurrection, therefore, must be a resurrection to physical life. As for the vast armies of the world, who will have hardened their hearts against the lord jesus, the next verse laments their plight. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
I am the alpha and the omega, says the lord god, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the almighty revelation 1. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Smith this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Verse by verse through revelation shared by john lowe. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. And that detail explained why this book is so challenging to understand normally, interpreting the bible means interpreting explanations. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. If you dont know what you are reading, this can be really. The climax of the book comes in the second coming of christ chapter 19. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament.
Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. The project gutenberg ebook of the revelation explained, by f. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments. John who inquire after anything rather than the contents of this book. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The back button should bring you back through several pages. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching. Jesus is the cardinal subject of the book of revelation 22. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations.
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. That verse 6 states that death has no power over those in the first resurrection strongly indicates that death will have power over those in the second. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. In fact, there are some striking parallels between revelation and johns other works. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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.
I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. Second, the promise of blessing itself shows that john regarded this book as holy scripture. These several inscriptions are worthy of little regard. Revelation than in any other book in the bible, but they are either explained there or in some other part of the scriptures. No one can understand the book of revelation who does not understand the book of daniel. John was exiled there by the roman emperor domitian for preaching the christian faith. The verse clearly says the second occurs one thousand years after the first. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The visions recorded in the book of revelation were seen by john the beloved disciple in the isle of patmos and the book was written about the year of our lord 96. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. As the human author of the book, john includes himself as a sender of the greeting, but the bulk of it. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens.