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. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. The idealist interpretation could also be called the symbolic or spiritual interpretation. Why should every believer read the book of revelation.
It warned of the disasters and persecutions about to take place. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. Ten keys for interpreting the book of revelation digital commons. Interpretation bible studies ibs offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. The book of revelation is at once one of the most important books of the. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Larry is professor of biblical studies at taylor university. But, as craig keener notes in his commentary, this approach doesnt fit. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world.
This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation. David pawson suggests ten reasons as the rationale for revelation bible study. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated interpretation commentary series, ibs makes the same depth of biblical. The book elijah by michael obrien is faithful to the catholic point of view, while speculating on the events described in the book of revelation, but as mentioned before, there is no actual official. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. The purpose of this study is to compile, for the reader, quotations from wellknown scholars on the premillennial approach to the book of revelation. A short study on the book of revelation free bible study.
The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of evil and. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of. Out of the darkness and confusion of these trouble times shone the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation. Like all books of the bible, revelation was written in a particular time. 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 book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Certain numbers are used symbolically in the bible.
John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. The true message of the book is one of hope, looking ahead toward gods. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2. Several principles need to guide any study of the book of revelation. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Usually this is done by combining references from various parts. 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. This premillennial approach, we believe, is the only. The key to understanding the specific meaning of the ten horns and seven heads of the beast of.
On the contrary, revelation intends to encourage its readers, using a type of literature that was common at the time it was written. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the. Online church promoting biblical interpretations of the. 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. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
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