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. God delivered his messages in the form of images housed within discrete visions, with each symbol explaining, exposing, or emphasizing. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. 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. For further explanation of jesus christs worthiness, see the commentaries for. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Isaiah, john, and other biblical prophets foresaw the destruction of babylon. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain faithful in the. We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter.
One possible meaning of johns description in these verses is that in the last days. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. But if i read the book of acts correctly, they had a measure of success in sharing the gospel even in spite of this handicap.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He is able to succor boetheo them that are tempted hebrews 2. In the book of revelation, fire and brimstone symbolize the destruction and. Revelation 810 the seven trumpets and the little book. This commentary has been through advanced checking. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The commentary also contains translation notes on and analysis of every verse. Osborne cuts through the confusion and offers a clear exposition of the book, explaining what it meant in its firstcentury setting and what it means today. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place.
Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latterday saints who accept modern revelation. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. Numerous verses in the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants aid our. Farms has followed up its fantastic charting the book of mormon volume with charting the new. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. New testament come follow me 2019 book of mormon central. This book is an invaluable resource for any home library. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. 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.
Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet.
Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Allred is chair of the department of religious education at. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. The first representation seen is of a woman, which we are told in verse 7. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to. Ridges shares his highly acclaimed approach to teaching the scriptures in this volume of the awardwinning gospel studies series, the book of revelation made easier. Reading the book of revelation is like stepping inside a red corvette, strapping on. We believe it is inappropriate to base the interpretation of symbols within the book of revelation upon pagan, nonjewish cultural practices. Most important, the commentary emphasizes the primary focus of johns work, the revelation of jesus christ. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to.
Revelation is the last book of the bible to be written. Instead of being a frightening or befuddling book, osborne urges us to see revelation as highly devotional, causing readers to focus on the sovereignty of god, the futility of satan, and the ultimate. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. And i will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions. The full greek text of the book is presented in sections along with king james version and the authors new rendition. Statements indicating that the book of revelation is instructive. Lds scripture study aids books that help you understand.
Some portions of the scriptures are less easily understood than others. Consequently, there are a wide variety of interpretations about the meaning of the book, particularly in the traditional christian world. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. And there appeared a great sign in heaven, in the likeness of things on the earth. The most likely date for this book was during the rule of domitian. The joseph smith translation reads as follows note that verse 5 becomes verse 3 in the joseph smith translation. Verse 1 of the revelation already shows gods intention. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.
Since revelation speaks of the bride of christ in later chapters, it might be worth our. And i will give power unto my two witnesses, and they. When the first seal is opened in the beginning verses of revelation 6, there is shown. New testament resources for latterday saints lds living. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Zwingli regarded it as nonbiblical, and calvin did not comment upon it. They are allegorical and they are literal see 1 nephi 22. The bible dictionary of the lds edition of the king james bible places the.
Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars. How was it possible for peter and paul and james to ever see anyone get saved without this verse. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. 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. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book is a revelation, a drawing back of the veil which, to the merely human eye, hangs over the purposes of god. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Works of the church as well as the joseph smith translation of the bible. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. With brief, easy to understand versebyverse notes, renowned educator and seasoned gospel scholar david j.
The basic structure of the vision is chronological. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The commentary contains translation notes and analysis of ever verse. Some reflections on the revelation of john in mormon thought. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it.
Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Gods plan for the future connecting the dots a handbook of bible prophecy also available. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The tabernacle choir at temple square time out for women lds living. The woman brought forth a man child in revelation 12.
In the scriptures, horns are often a symbol of power see 1 samuel 2. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. Guide to the scriptures, kingdom of god or kingdom of heaven.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The nametitle satan comes from a hebrew verb meaning to accuse, to. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. We discussed the meaning of horns in chapter 5, where the slain lamb was. However these chapters are read, it is certainly read as literal and figurative to nephi as we see his commentary in 1 nephi 22. 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. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
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