Commentary on the book of revelation kjv bible study

Some contend that there are two groups of 144,000, one in revelation 14, the other in chapter 7. 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. I personally own over 180 commentaries on revelation and garlands is. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. Some key words adapted from wayne jacksons study of revelation material almighty gk pantokrator pan all, krateo to hold. 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. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century.

Study revelation 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Choose from over 110 bible commentaries freely available online at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. 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. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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 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. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general.

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. No direct matches for your keyword exist in the king james bible. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. 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. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible.

From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The king james version bible commentary is a complete versebyverse commentary. 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.

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, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative. 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. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation 19, king james version kjv the bible app. The holy bible revelation 1 kjv bible study youtube. Click the search button below to search the entire website including all scripture translations, comments, commentary, bible dictionary, articles, and other pages. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1.

This is the books real title, not what the greeks titled it, apokalypsis ioannou. Read revelation 4 kjv along with a helpful commentary. 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. A biblical commentary is a written systematic series of explanations and interpretations of scripture.

Verse 1 opens the book with the words, the revelation of jesus christ. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. Please note that we have made this video production. 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. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. Jesus christ confirms what has been affirmed, and pledges himself for the fulfillment of all the prophecies contained in it, revelation 22. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. 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. But they contain lessons for the church in all ages. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john.

The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation. A key to effective bible study is to let the bible interpret itself. As early christians faced death for the cause of christ they needed to know god was in control. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a. Matthew henrys complete commentary online free at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation.

Four times the author identifies himself as john 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. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Synthetic bible studies of the books of the old testament 1906.

James versebyverse bible study of the book of revelation consists of live sunday morning recordings, which are also broadcasted on etc radio. Revelation, instead, presents repeated overviews of the end times. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been spoken, revelation 22. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of. Kjv study bible, large print, hardcover, red letter edition. 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. Book of revelation study guide what does the bible. 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.

This intuitive app contains the full text of the popular king james version english translation, with commentaries. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. G3141 and g2532 they loved g25 not g3756 their g846 lives g5590 unto g891 the death. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.

Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. 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. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway.

A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Overview bible commentaries read and study from over. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, revelation 21. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The first two cycles, the seals and the trumpets, also have interludes between the next to the last and last items. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. 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. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. They are written by some of the most knowledgeable theologians in church history. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come.