With the logos edition, all scriptures are linked to the bibles in your library, making study fast and easy. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. The book of revelation is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible. Britt gillettes books include christian apologetics, christian inspirational, and christian nonfiction books with a specific emphasis on bible prophecy. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. To understand this controversial book, the author explores the many connections between the visions seen by the apostle john and previous prophetic revelation given to old testament. Introduction commentary on the bible book of revelation.
John wants his readers to make a clean break with the roman empire and everything it represents. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. The end times bible prophecy box set by britt gillette. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways.
David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The events described dont necessarily take place in chronological order, and the language used often relies on symbols and obscure references most christians dont understand. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. The book of revelation apocalypse 1 introduction revelation1 or apocalypse2 is a unique, complex and remarkable biblical text full of heavenly mysteries. Indeed the earliest extant commentaries on revelation in greek date from oecumeniuss commentary in the sixth century, which was soon accompanied by that of andrew of caesarea.
Smashwords about britt gillette, author of the end. The fall of babylon the great verse 1 1 after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power, and the earth was illuminated with his glory commentary. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. It is in the nigtc series, so will require some knowledge of greek. 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. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Revelation unveiled lays the scriptural foundation for left behind and tribulation force. An expository journey through the book of revelation. The key to understanding revelationjuly 22, 2019 are we living in the great tribulation. The first of these commands, perhaps more than any other in the entire book of revelation, sums up the books message.
I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Learn about end times bible prophecy as recorded in gods word. Revelation is a long epistle addressed to seven christian communities of the roman province of asia minor, modern turkey, wherein the author recounts what he has seen. Revelation 18 commentary the first appeal to the people. A good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. What a delightful and splendid book that is appropriate for every believer to hold, keep at heart, meditate on, and constantly repeat day and night. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Its often the book of the bible that christians, pastors, and seminaries have the most trouble understanding.
About britt gillette, author of the end times bible. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. 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. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he r. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened.
The book of daniel and the book of revelation point to a revived roman. I watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Tony garland presents a detailed study of the book of revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the bible which find their fulfillment in revelation. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian.
New horizons beales shorter commentary on revelation compresses all the treasures of the parent volume in the nigtc series into a more accessible package. Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the bible with the book of revelation for dummies, an easytounderstand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of revelation and apply them to your life. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. You will understand what revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to. As a result, many christians read the new testament up until the book of revelation, and then they stop. From early on the book of revelation was more widely accepted in the west than in the east. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. A versebyverse commentary on the last book in the bible.
The book of revelation is probably the most avoided and misunderstood book in the bible. Revelation 4 commentary norris commentary on the book. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of. This book addressed the persecution of johns day and the persecution in every age but also ultimately persecution of the endtime antichrist cf. Gieschen the book of revelation is often interpreted as a document that is full of eschatology, namely, it is understood as depicting the gloom of the last days and the glory of eternity.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by harold norris deals with the symbol rich book of revelation. This book combines both aspects in the traditional prophetic sense of current events foreshadowing eschatological events. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar.
That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. Im britt gillette, author of most of the articles youll find on end times bible prophecy. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. This shorter commentary on revelation is a welcome contribution to the ongoing study of the book of revelation. August, 2019 the healing of the nations in revelation our true enemy is not. These commentaries are designed to help the reader of the bible understand what the text says and what it means. The negative commentary from twitter in january includes. His bible prophecy commentary appears on numerous websites. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation.
Britt gillette writes christian nonfiction books with a specific emphasis on bible prophecy. 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. Gillette lectures on toxic masculinity in new we believe ad. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. Sacramental theology in the book of revelation charles a. Revelation for postchristiansjune 27, 2019 war of words. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with.
Britt is a devoted follower of jesus christ, husband to jen, and father to samantha, tommy, and elizabeth. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a commentary on the revelation of john by george. Britt is a devoted follower of jesus christ, husband to jen, and father to samantha and tommy. Huldrych zwingli labelled it not a book of the bible, and it was the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapters 119 only in progress question. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
P a g e 3 barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. His writing ministry is focused on proclaiming two messages. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written.
Filled with references to the novels, this commentary helps readers get an indepth grasp of the book of revelation from a premillennial view. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. But skip heitzig, the dynamic senior pastor at calvary of albuquerqueone of the nations largest churchesis eager to bring clarity to the mystery of revelation and share why its an important, relevant, and exciting book to explore. End times bible prophecy understanding gods prophetic word. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation. The end times bible prophecy box set by britt gillette nook book. Youll get bible prophecy articles, commentary on current events, news on. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. 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.
Britt is author of the christian books coming to jesus. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. The book of hope whoever reads the book of revelation discovers what the christian worship actually is. Zwingli regarded it as nonbiblical, and calvin did not comment upon it. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. Peaceable revelationa series of blog posts that explores themes related to peace and justice in the book of revelation.
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