Walvoord introduction authorship, occasion, and date the opening verses of the book of the revelation plainly claim the book was written by john, identified almost universally in the early church as the apostle john. It is likely that jesus was quoting isaiahs wording when he prophesied of the rapture, saying, the great t rumpet shall be blown isa. Invest your time also for just few mins to check out a book revelation of jesus christ. Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. A commentary on the book of revelation to be as informative, researched, and spiritually insightful as any i have studied. Revelation of jesus christ book of revelation gospel of john. Later when i studied at seminary that attraction grew stronger with a deeper understanding of the structure and the contents of the book of revelation. Commentary on the book of revelation 2 by stefanovic, ranko isbn. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold. It is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him.
Revelation 10 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Smith, revelation, in the wycliffe bible commentary, pp. Revelation 1 new american standard bible nasb the revelation of jesus christ. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Gospel of john, three epistles of john, and revelation. Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition ranko stefanovic on. Revelation nasb the revelation of jesus christ the. He which testifieth these things saith, surely i come quickly revelation 22. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Old testament christ in prophecy gospels christ in history acts christ in the church epistles christ in experience apocalypse christ in coming glory to whom given. Having researched many other commentaries from conservative, premillennial authors such as walvoord, mcgee, jeremiah, scott and others, i have found a testimony of jesus christ. At the very beginning, revelation identifies its source. A commentary on the book of revelation to be as informative, researched, and spiritually insightful as any i.
A commentary on the book of revelation revelation 79 4th trumpet. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The book of revelation clearly builds on that foundation and expounds it. Book reading ranko stefanovic, revelation of jesus christ. Download full pdf print section navigation click to expand. 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 dispensational truth self published philadelphia, pa. Purchase a copy of a testimony of jesus christ for. John was the only disciple present at the cross when christ was crucified. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. Book traversal links for the revelation of jesus christ. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. The book of revelation is often frightening and confusing to its readers.
Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Purchase an individual copy of a testimony of jesus christ for logos bible software. Every other time the book refers to itself, it is as a prophecy v. As was stated, this emphasizes the human nature of our lord jesus christ. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. This, if you only knew, is a cause for great celebration in heavenly places. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1.
Although many commentaries acknowledge striking similarities. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Part of the bible believers commentary series, this book is the best available on revelation. On earth, however, these things go unappreciated by most. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1.
However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. Ranko stefanovic now teaches new testament at the seventhday adventist theological seminary at andrews university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. At christ s ascension from the mount of olives into heaven in 33 a. The book we are about to study is the revelation of jesus christ, given to him by god the father, and revealed by the lord jesus to john the beloved on the isle of patmos. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christ centered approach to the book of revelation.
The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. Jesus asked john to take care of his mother john 19. The more books i read on revelation and the more i st udy the prophetic scriptures the more i learn how inadequate i am to explain the prophec ies before they happen. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. Revelation of jesus christ free ebook download as pdf file. Since seven is a symbolic number for perfection and we know that there were other. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Each view is related to the coming millennial reign of jesus christ in his earthly kingdom promised to the nation of israel.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. If the triumph of christ is illustrated by jesus ascending to take the book and open it rev. Ellicotts commentary for english readers 1 the revelation of jesus christ. There are four main views or ways that the book of revelation is interpreted. The first commentary i read on the book of revelation was totally correct until i re ad the next commentary on revelation. Ranko stefanovic now teaches new testament at the seventhday adventist. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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. Commentary on the book of revelation, by ranko stefanovic. Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition 9781883925673. This is a fast and easy way to personally own some of the greatest bible study material ever written. A commentary on the book of revelation revelation 11. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book of.
These free commentaries can be used for personal selfstudy and devotional reading, for bible studies and small groups, for classroom teaching at any level, or. Critics will immediately point out the differences in style between the gospel and revelation. 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. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. 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. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. Since i believed in jesus christ and received him as my personal savior in bogor, west java, indonesia in 1975, the book of revelation has been an especially significant new testament book for me. Revelation may have been written by the apostle john but its true author is jesus christ.
Numerous religious groups use this book to make prophecies, to scare, and to. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Numerous religious groups use this book to make prophecies, to scare, and to manipulate the naive into compliance with their agendas. We will only recognize jesus christ in this book if we know him already. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation authored. The book of revelation provides closure to the past, a revelation of jesus christ at present, and a perfect fulfillment of all prophecy in the future. To study revelation, i recommend studying clarence larkins revelation and this one. The revelation of jesus christ the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. In a book filled with obscure images and vague allusions, one thing comes through loud and clear. This month we invite you on a journey through the last book of the bible, written by the apostle john and dedicated to the revelation of christ who is the center of the entire book rev. The statement asserts that jesus christ himself gave. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. Get the walvoord commentary and theology collection for your logos library.
In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation notes from the south michigan teacher training school and michigan bible school charles coats, instructor july dec. Phil sanders 4 the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation introduction. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. 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 versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Free pdf revelation commentaries that can be downloaded in seconds are listed below. Read revelation 10 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Checking out, for some individuals become a need that is to. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. Commentary to revelation free online downloadable pdf.