But, i was very helped by his insights and arguments, especially because he had a good balance between digging into details and not losing sight of the whole. Figures in the early church understood his bronze feet could mean a variety of things including a metaphor for the apostles themselves, for the two natures of christ, for the human nature of christ, and for the church itself. Frederick murphy notes that revelations image of jesus with seven stars in his hand may be an allusion to that coin and an implicit critique of it. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. As already noted, the prophet preached rather extensively about this book, giving inspired commentary and interpretation as led by the spirit. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. The feet of bronze show that the son of man is powerful. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. Johns vision of the son of man is a vision described in the book of revelation revelation. Once cassians texts are scrutinized, one finds an entire library, both christian and greek, condensed in his succinct statements. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece.
Its meant to be readable for layman as well as student and pastor. 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. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The sound of the waters reminds us of their immense power. Because of the contradictory nature of the external evidence, i place more weight on the internal evidence evidence from within the book itself. The wonderful book of the revelation introduces us suddenly to a most picturesque and most pathetic situation. The book of revelation audio commentary by rob robinson. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. Verse 16 the stars mean the angels of the churches 1. Study the sermons of joseph smith relative to the book of revelation. One should also note that the anchor bible series in 2014 came out with a new commentary on revelation. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters.
An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. This short first part of the book of revelation is extraordinarily rich in warnings. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ.
Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. Morris is a recognized exegete on the johanine literature, and brings learning to bear on this interesting book. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. These are the words of the son of god, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Ladd was bit dismissive of dispensationalists, even calling them extreme futurists.
David aunes massive commentary on the book of revelation is another that should be consulted by every serious student of scripture. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and his voice as the sound of many waters jesus feet were like bronze purified in a. When you read this revelation, as philip asked, do you understand what you are reading. Beales revelation volume in the new international greek testament commentary series is the most highlyacclaimed commentary on the last book of the bible. Mounce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1997, 475 pp. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. On the observance of days for the new year revelation 1. The words burnished bronze, which describe his feet, translate a rare greek. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. People polish bronze so that it shines in the light.
He is revealed in the book of revelation as the risen, ascended, glorified son of the. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton robinson. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Nevertheless, this is a useful critical commentary of a complex and often confusing book. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. Maclaren, expositions of holy scripture revelation, p144. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1. His feet like fine brass burning in a furnace, may denote the firmness of his appointments, and the excellence of his proceedings. Attentive to the firstcentury context, the history of interpretation, and christian liturgy and life, it offers uslike revelation itselfguidance for the spiritual struggle between the first and second comings of the lord. The book of revelation is, perhaps, one of the most interesting studies in the bible.
The word for burnished brass is unique, and seems to only occur in the book of revelation in all of ancient greek literature revelation 2. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. His feet were like burnished bronze when it has been heated to a glow in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many waters. This commentary on the book of revelation by leon morris, is part of the tyndale new testament commentaries series.
The title of the last book of the bible, the revelation of jesus christ. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. A critical edition of the scholia in apocalypsin with commentary and an english translation, cambridge university press, 20. So what he is saying here is that there will be an appearing of himself for his own before he comes in power and glory, visible to the world. Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. A new translation with introduction and commentary. Revelation catholic commentary on sacred scripture. These are the words of the son of god, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h.
The strongest point of aunes commentary is the amount of information it contains regarding relevant extrabiblical literature that sheds light on the historical context. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Those who dont know greek may want to consider the less technical version of this commentary called revelation. Scholars have suggested different possible meanings, but burnished brass or bronze or copper is very likely, especially due to the symbolism that brass had in. It appears to be a compound of the greek words for metals such as brass, and bronze, and the greek term for frankincense, probably a reference to its whiteness. 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. Peter williamson has written a balanced, clear, informative, and insightful commentary on revelation that is both catholic and catholic. I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first. In other words it is a promise of the rapture of the church, the first such promise in the book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies, vv. Figures in the early church understood his bronze feet could mean a variety of things including a metaphor for the apostles themselves, for the two natures of christ, for the human nature of christ, and. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. New vulgate and a very intelligible samepage commentary throughout.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. 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.
His flaming eyes spoke of his supernatural understanding his infallible. According to this approach, much of the book deals with the apostasy of the roman catholic church, followed by the reformation and the restoration. 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. The last book of the bible is titled the revelation of jesus christ. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. This study was originally recorded in 2009, please excuse the video quality. Move your cursor to the above pulldown menu bar and click on a lesson to find a faithful and trustworthy guide to this book of revelation of jesus christ.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. A purview of modern commentaries on the book of revelation indicates that the war in. As we look at these seven letters in the book of revelation, it is helpful to. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. It is hard to determine the meaning of this symbol if seven angels. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a tea. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study of the text. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
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