Out of the darkness and confusion of these trouble times shone the book of revelation. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. On the contrary, revelation intends to encourage its readers, using a type of literature that was common at the time it was written.
However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. 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. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of. 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. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Certain numbers are used symbolically in the bible. 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. A short study on the book of revelation free bible study. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Online church promoting biblical interpretations of the. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation.
Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. As to the first four seals, in my interpretation of the book of revelation, the seven seals are what keep the book closed. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Adventist international institute of advanced studies. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. 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. The book of revelation bible, bible study, scripture. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The purpose of this study is to compile, for the reader, quotations from wellknown scholars on the premillennial approach to the book of revelation. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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. The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. Larry is professor of biblical studies at taylor university.
Usually this is done by combining references from various parts. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2. Interpretation bible studies ibs offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. It warned of the disasters and persecutions about to take place. 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. Several principles need to guide any study of the book of revelation. 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. 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. Ten keys for interpreting the book of revelation digital commons. Why should every believer read the book of revelation. The idealist interpretation could also be called the symbolic or spiritual interpretation. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated interpretation commentary series, ibs makes the same depth of biblical.
The key to understanding the specific meaning of the ten horns and seven heads of the beast of. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv. This premillennial approach, we believe, is the only. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. 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. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. But, as craig keener notes in his commentary, this approach doesnt fit. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. The book of revelation is at once one of the most important books of the.
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