We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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 be like the sound of many waters revelation 1. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. With this in mind, let it be clear that majority of. Apocalypses apokalupsisan unveiling, uncovering, revealing. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, revelation 1. The opening indicates the order of the messages transmission. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1.
David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. God is revealing great events that will take place in the future. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. There is a description of johns work in the first five verses in this chapter. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. Revelation 1 commentary norris commentary on the book of revelation revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by harold norris deals with the symbol rich book of revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Some people say that the book of revelation is a sealed book and that it cannot be understood.
Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 1 with king james bible text. It contains descriptions, places, names, numbers, etc. The judgeship of jesus christ was stipulated in john 5. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Revelation is broke into 3 major parts according to revelation 1. The whole section from verse 17 to the end of chapter 3 is one. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book. The book of revelation the holy bible chapters 1 22 audio. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do.
Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 1 sermon by bruce shields, revelation 1. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. On the sea of glass were standing those who had won the victory over the beast and its image and the number that signified its name. This quiz supports a summary study of the last book of the bible variously referred to as revelation, book of revelation, book of the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, apocalypse, or in popular misreference revelations. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. In the book of the revelation to john, john is told in. This is part 1 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. But the gospels particularly marks gospel as the oldest canonized account of. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ.
Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled introduction to revelation, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 10. Chapter 5 completes the exegetical and theological analyses of the resolution section of. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ. The new king james version nkjv will be the version referenced. View revelation 1 in the note window the book of the revelation of st. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. Revelation 1 commentary norris commentary on the book. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the.
Revelation chapter 1 study guide flashcards quizlet. 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. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. The book of the revelation chapter one revelation 1. I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. This last book of the bible is written to the church. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. A critical and exegetical commentary on the revelation of.
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. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. The book of revelation is the fullest statement on the lords judgeship. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. The scope of the book is a series of events that all tie to the second coming of jesus. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. The only indication in the book of revelation of the wicked mourning occurs in revelation 6. In other words, write down the past, present and future events. The unveiling of jesus christ this is a commentary on the first chapter of the book of revelation, laying the foundations for the entire book. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven.
A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. 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. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things that he saw. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, the word revelation in the greek apokalupsis is the same word from which we get our english word apocalypse. 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. 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. The first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. I do not attempt to interpret it, as i am usually skeptical of those who do. Written in koine greek, its title is derived from the first word of the text, apokalypsis, meaning unveiling or revelation. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,642,981 views 58. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v.
The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. In the opening paragraph of this study, i mentioned chapter 1, verse 3 that says, blessed are those who read this prophecy. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. However, the word revelation shows that this is not so. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. 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.
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