A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the verse by verse bible commentary. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches. Who are the elect that he gathers with a great sound of a trumpet from the four winds of heaven. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Each day brings us closer to what the bible calls the end of the world. Held by many postmillennialists who believe that the world is getting. These are the elect, who shall be gathered together from the four winds, from one. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. When an angel fulfills his responsibility, another. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book.
The necessity of having a book of hymns became apparent at the time of the organization of the church, and while emma smith may have felt she had been slighted in not having the privilege of viewing the plates, yet it was a signal honor to her to be called to be an elect lady and preside over the women in the church in matters of. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. The project gutenberg ebook of studies in the book of revela tion by stephen. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Some of the most wonderful titles and images of the messiah in all of scripture are found in revelation, including. The identity of the elect in matthew 24 lets get it right. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family.
Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. Reviewed by alex soto when a marriage covenant has been breached by harlotry, offended spouses can pursue divorce. Read revelation 7 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. Now we have a new group of believers in the tribulation. For first harm is withheld from the elect, revelation 7. They are divided into two sections labeled old testament and new testament. There is also the son of god, and the spirit of god, but only is the father the true and everlasting god. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. 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. Daniel 11 timeline condensed one page commentary video overview daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary revelation 7. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14 and more. The elect is one of the reasons why some individuals will not accept the pretribulation view. The book of revelation versebyverse preaching youtube. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead it focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. It is important to remember, however, the structure of the book of revelation. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. God in this verse is giving us the key to correctly interpreting the book. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary.
Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. 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. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. The christians went to heaven in the rapture, in revelation chapter 4 verse 1, and sang in chapter 5 about how they were redeemed by jesus blood out of every nation of the world. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The divine author identified in the opening verse, jesus the messiah, has authority. God has always intended for us to comprehend the book of revelation and the mark of the beast is no exception. Homiletics and hermeneutics at moody bible institute for six and a half years.
Commentary on revelation christian classics ethereal. But keep my word means basically obey my commandment, not find its interpretation the intention of the fourth gospel is essentially ethical, whereas that in the gospel of thomas is mainly intellectual. A message for the first century many try to take the message of revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 7 and more. To be absent from the body is to present with the lord. As you read, you soon will become immersed in a fantastic display. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. After this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree. Yahovahs provision for the redeemed of the jews and the followers of yahushua during the final seven years to chapter 8.
A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. The christians went to heaven in the rapture, in revelation chapter 4 verse 1, and sang in chapter 5 about how they were redeemed. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. Commentary to revelation free online downloadable pdf. But the vessel that he was making of clay was spoiled in the hand of the potter. Edited in paragraphs, for the use of bible students. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading explain this. Revelation 2011 verse by verse ministry international. Come out of her, my people, cries jehovah in the fourth verse of this chapter, eliminating the possibility that the faintest glimmer of elect life will any longer remain in the doomed city, i.
A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Revelation 7 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Angels, spirits, and spirit beings by john paul jackson when you think of angels, what kind of beings come to mind. Return from chapter 10 to the verse by verse commentary on revelation page. Feb 15, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. 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.
In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words. The verse by verse 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. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18. Section 25, an elect lady the church of jesus christ. The first verse is a transition, speaking of the angels who keep. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The final pages of the biblical revelation take us to the new. Read revelation 9 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
Then i went down to the potters house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. Introduction to revelation versebyverse commentary. The opening of the seventh seal and the events of the first four trumpet judgments. What the bible teaches and the last reformation, etc. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Read and study revelation 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day 2peter 3. Now it will also be helpful to compare this agenda for the future with the book of revelation the later, and expanded, explanation of the end times that he entrusted to john.
For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Revelation 12 continued explained book of revelation each. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. The principle upon which this versebyverse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth.
Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. Bible book of revelation summary book of revelation chapter. Or more likely the prophesied millennial temple compare ezek. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Lastly, the accomplishment of it is set forth to the end of the chapter.
Resources that explain how the whole of scripture supports the prewrath. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter 10. Gileadis work will render obsolete almost all the speculations of isaiah scholars over the last one hundred years, enabling scholarship to proceed along an entirely new line, opening new avenues of approach for others to followprofessor roland. The truth can be understood and is already known by millions, but the. Now it will also be helpful to compare this agenda for the future with the book of revelationthe later, and expanded, explanation of the end times that he entrusted to john. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. The revelation explained church of god evening light. If there was a rope at the end of it all, or an electric chair. Jul 02, 2014 there has never been a time when it was more necessary to read and understand the book of revelation than right now. Therefore, we can expect the same sequence of events that have happened throughout the book of revelation. Read and study revelation 2 with the verse by verse bible commentary.
And those of you rapture theorists who try to twist verse 28 and say, see they are gods elect it says so right here. One will find that the language and statements of scripture, itself, should make these symbols clear. Breakthroughs in the fields of physics, technology, and biology led chuck missler to record this wonderful study in genesis. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. If you dont know what you are reading, this can be really. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book of revelation explained volume 1 the gospel trumpeter. One thing we can say for sure is that revelation is a book about jesus. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The angel referred to in chapter 18, is obviously not the same as the one who introduced the events of chapter 17. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With the sounding of this angel, the third wo commences, which is rather implied than expressed, as it will be described more fully hereafter. The rapture of the church, the 7year tribulation, christs second coming, then christs millennial kingdom, followed by the transition into the eternal state after the great white throne judgment.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. End times signs rapture prophecy timelines explained. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 9 and more. The author of the book of revelation the lord jesus christ the book of revelation a study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by clarence larkin author of the great book on. They are called the four and twenty elders, and some times elders, in the book of revelation. Revelation 2011 last week we ended chapter 12 learning that the remnant of jewish believers had been ushered out of the city of jerusalem and into protection the lord had prepared a place for them in the wilderness, speci. With over 24 hours of teaching, this versebyverse study of the book of genesis has been one of our most soughtafter and bestselling series in the history of koinonia house. Their protection was made necessary by the enemys rampage. The book of life and eternal security the bible teaches that the names of all the elect were written in the book of life from the foundation of the world. Revelation 9 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. There has never been a time when it was more necessary to read and understand the book of revelation than right now.
A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. God gave the book of revelation especially for the generation of. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. This powerful motive and encouragement to constancy, is the great design of the whole revelation. This pdf file is from the christian classics ethereal library. 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 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. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. Revelation 7 after this i saw four angels standing at. So lets begin at verse 1 of chapter 1, through to verse 8. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. In the first verse of revelation, chapter one, we are told that the contents of the book are written for the bondservants of christ, i. This chapter in context plainly states unbelieving israel is.
The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however. Read revelation 14 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. When an angel fulfills his responsibility, another distinct judgment takes place on the earth. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. The church is raptured saints of the church era, chapters before the tribulation chapters 419.
The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. The expression can hardly be limited to the unmarried, as the 144,000 represent the wide society of the choice ones of god. This is a short version of the outline of the book. The word which came to jeremiah from the lord saying, arise and go down to the potters house, and there i will announce my words to you. Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. Satan aids the almighty in driving electbutstilllost israel to the extreme of admitting that the crucified jesus is truly the messiah of israel. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. A verse by verse explanation of the book of revelation kindle edition by weick, christine. On this system of interpretation the bible is useless for the purposes of divine revelation. The previous verse describes the ascension of the lord jesus christ, while a period over 1,900 years elapses until this sixth verse. 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 third wo brought on the inhabitants of the earth, is the ruin and downfall of the antichristian kingdom.
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