Commentary on the book of revelation kjv bible study

Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, revelation 21. Apparently, the idea is that the ones in chapter 7 are physical israelites that are the seed of physical government for the millennium, and the 144,000 in chapter 14 are the bride, the firstfruits, the elect of god first, we must ask why god would see a need for physical. 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 throne, the lamb and the sealed book this article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. In a sense, the apostle john is merely a witness or observer of the visions and sayings that we find within these twentytwo chapters, one who faithfully wrote them down for the instruction. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. 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. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation.

However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. As early christians faced death for the cause of christ they needed to know god was in control. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century.

This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. Click the search button below to search the entire website including all scripture translations, comments, commentary, bible dictionary, articles, and other pages. James versebyverse bible study of the book of revelation consists of live sunday morning recordings, which are also broadcasted on etc radio. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle.

From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. A biblical commentary is a written systematic series of explanations and interpretations of scripture. Jesus christ confirms what has been affirmed, and pledges himself for the fulfillment of all the prophecies contained in it, revelation 22. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. This is the books real title, not what the greeks titled it, apokalypsis ioannou. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a. This suggests that we should not interpret revelation in a linear fashion, especially since the end of the world is described in chapters 6, 11, 14, 16, and 20. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come.

But they contain lessons for the church in all ages. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been spoken, revelation 22. They are written by some of the most knowledgeable theologians in church history. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The first two cycles, the seals and the trumpets, also have interludes between the next to the last and last items. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev.

Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the new. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Kjv study bible, large print, hardcover, red letter edition.

Some key words adapted from wayne jacksons study of revelation material almighty gk pantokrator pan all, krateo to hold. The image and superscription of this book are truly sacred and divine, and the matter of it agreeable with other prophetical books, particularly ezekiel and daniel. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. Synthetic bible studies of the books of the old testament 1906. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The kjv commentary bible uses the king james version for its english text, but each book of the bible has notes and explanations written by mathew henry, author, writer, and minister born in wales, united kingdom. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such.

Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. This intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries.

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. 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. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. Study revelation 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Some contend that there are two groups of 144,000, one in revelation 14, the other in chapter 7. Verse 1 opens the book with the words, the revelation of jesus christ. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Read revelation 4 kjv along with a helpful commentary. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.

I personally own over 180 commentaries on revelation and garlands is. Please note that we have made this video production. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john.

The king james version bible commentary is a complete versebyverse commentary. Choose from over 110 bible commentaries freely available online at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. Overview bible commentaries read and study from over. 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.

The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. A key to effective bible study is to let the bible interpret itself. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. Matthew henrys complete commentary online free at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation.

Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an understanding of the first 39 books of the bible, the old testament. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. The holy bible revelation 1 kjv bible study youtube. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly.

No direct matches for your keyword exist in the king james bible. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 19, king james version kjv the bible app. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. Revelation, instead, presents repeated overviews of the end times. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative.