Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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. In verse 1, israel is described as a woman clothed with the sun and moon and wearing a crown of stars. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Revelation 1 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Thursday, may 7th, 2020 the fourth week after easter. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Introduction to revelation versebyverse commentary.
Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. In the first verse of revelation, chapter one, we are told that the contents of the book are. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. That means digging deeply into any passage to find a harmonious picture. Revelation is the last book of the new testament and the biblewhat a finish. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book of revelation is an unveiling, pulling back the curtain on two things. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter.
At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a. And so what we have to realize is that in some interpretations of the book of revelationin fact most of themthe interpretation is created by bringing things into the book of revelation, into. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. This video was shot in 2008 please excuse the video quality.
The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. Verse 2 what john writes in this book has no human origin. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. The nation of israel is symbolically referred to throughout the chapter. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Again in verse 11 we see the messages of the book being directed to the seven churches. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory.
Book of revelation explained daily verse, scripture by. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. 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. 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. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The term, first begotten in the kjv is what is used in revelation 1, but the meaning is not regarding the chronology, but the importance.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Read and study revelation 4 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Ive only gotten two presentations done, and am in the process of number three. Read revelation 1 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Opening the book of revelation study of each verse in. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east.
Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. The book of revelation explained verse by verse part 12 youtube. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Revelation 1 revelationwithdaniel the truth about god. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint.
There are many interesting facts to be known in this book,especially the four horsemen of the apocalypse and the role of each horsemen in the end days. It is the revelation about jesus christ as ultimate judge, which gives us a synthetic view of both daniel and the olivet discourse. 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. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ.
This verse contains a summary of the contents of the book of revelation, that is to write what john had previously seen in the vision of the resurrected christ chapter 1, then the current explained condition of the apostolic churches chapters 23, and finally the culmination of history yet to be narrated in the following chapters chapters. In chapters 2 and 3 the churches are addressed one by one. 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. Oct 29, 20 the book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual 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. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. 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. Revelation, chapter 1, introduction bible explained.
Tying the symbols to josephs dream in genesis 37 confirms the womans identity. 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. An introduction, then verse selection for chapter 1 verse selection below in my own study of the prophecies, i strive for interpretations consistent with the context and with the rest of the inspired word. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Each chapter in the book of revelations from the bible is explained verse by verse,and can be easily understood with gods help. The verse by verse 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.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Seven the number seven occurs frequently in the book of revelation and elsewhere in the bible. And so what we have to realize is that in some interpretations of the book of revelation in fact most of themthe interpretation is created by bringing things into the book of revelation, into. Revelation one 1, explained verse by verse, covering jesus christ in his high and holy position. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Theme verse of revelation therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things. 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. I thought i would have more time a while ago, before i was given the full time job i have now, so please be patient and pray for the continuing of that series. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. In the next verse, israel is the woman about to give birth. First, i need to complete the series on revelation, verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. Thank you for the concern, and pray that i will continue to present the truth as fully as god reveals it to me, hiding nothing. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The bible with its 66 books can be compared to a novel having 66 chapters. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. Christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.