The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. The preface begins with the title of the book, in which the subject matter of it is pointed at, a revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The predominating thought in this chapter is that of the exalted and glorified christ amidst the congregations of his church, his constant attendance with them and concern for them being represented in this chapter as a fact connected not merely with the salvation of people, but especially with the execution of. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. Johns ascension into heaven in chapter 4 represents the rapture or catching up to. The angel with the little book verse 1 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire commentary.
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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218.
Learn how to recognize gods voice with rick warren duration. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. There is a description of johns work in the first five verses in this chapter. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. The first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. The only indication in the book of revelation of the wicked mourning occurs in revelation 6. This chapter contains the preface and introduction to the book, and the first vision in it. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll.
Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Understanding the style of revelation is one thing, understanding how to interpret johns. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. 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. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. Apocalyptic a commentary on the apocalypse, critical and historical, vol. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. 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.
Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. A letter from the lord of the candlesticks 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation logos bible. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ. F38 bruce, however, did not believe the great trumpetlike voice mentioned here was that of the lord, basing his opinion on the fact that the lords voice is said to. John indicates that the response of the wicked to the trumpet and bowl judgments is either a lack of repentance or men blasphemed god, but no mourning. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. 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. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1. The description of this angel in particular in interesting because it draws on images from several other places. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. The prologue verses 12 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1.
A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Revelation 1 nrsv introduction and salutation the bible gateway. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. Revelation 1 bible commentary john gills exposition of. Revelation is broke into 3 major parts according to revelation 1. The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and.
Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. 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. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. I heard a loud voice behind me, trumpetclear and piercing.
The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture. And 1 no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the book or to look into it. Each letter starts with parts of the description of the lord from chapter 1. Revelation chapter 1 sermon by bruce shields, revelation 1. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Book 32 of 29 in the macarthur new testament commentary series. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of.
This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something.
I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. An exposition of the first eleven chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation commentary introduction to revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapters 23 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation chapter 6 revelation chapter 7. In the opening paragraph of this study, i mentioned chapter 1, verse 3 that says, blessed are those who read this prophecy. Revelation 1 msg a revealing of jesus, the messiah. We may highlight from chapter 4 that god is praised precisely as creator of all things esp. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. Then 2 i began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look into it. The scope of the book is a series of events that all tie to the second coming of jesus.
The book of revelation chapter 1 verses 1 4 youtube. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, revelation 1. No one john indicates that no one answered the angelic question. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church.
Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the.