If the measure of a classic commentary is wear and tear, then ladds commentary on revelation certainly qualifies for me. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. A revelation of works in the future judgment, or the apocalypse which john received. Avoiding technical language, this newly revised esvbased commentary clearly explains the perplexing text of johns visions, without being sensational. The author allows us to hear what john heard and see what john saw, so that the sights and sounds of the book mutually interpret and enrich one another. For that both things in sea and land are trodden under foot by him, signifies that all things are placed under his feet. A scholarly and comprehensive exposition of revelation written in the language of the layperson. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. The book of revelation confuses so many bible readers that some of them just ignore it. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
Study revelation using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. George eldon ladd 19111982 was professor of new testament exegesis and theology at fuller theological seminary, pasadena, california. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. The greek word apokalupsis is translated as revelation or disclosure of the truth of things previously unknown. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction 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. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. 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 other chapters have been completed.
Ladd, george eldon, a commentary on the revelation of john, 1972, premillennial. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation series john macarthur youtube. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. A commentary on the book of revelation 9780892254460 by john t. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. 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. Revelation 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this work deals with the final book of the new testament and bible. The versebyverse commentary is preceded by a brief discussion of authorship, date, setting, structure, and various methods of interpretation as well as by an analytical outline of the book. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Search revelation intervarsity press search results. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
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. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. An expository journey through the book of revelation. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Thus i soon came to learn that the book of revelation, which in earlier years i feared. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. This chart is an attempt to let johns words literally say what they say in order to help you. Irenaeus, clement, and eusebius wrote that after domitian died, john. 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. He does this from the very beginning of the book of revelation.
Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The revelation have to seized hold of the worlds imagination what without them a good share of our best art would never have been created. While helpful, this does not go a long way in identifying with absolute certainty which john wrote the book. In this tyndale commentary, ian paul takes a disciplined approach to the text, paying careful attention to the ways that john draws from the old testament. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. The most widelyaccepted position regarding the specific identity of this john is that he was the apostle of the same namethe son of zebedee and. Wallaces commentary on the book of revelation revelation 1. Revelation 1 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Therefore, the material in this book is the final revelation from god addressees the things that john had seen in the. Join john macarthur as he explains each verse in a way.
A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. A commentary on the revelation of john ladd, george eldon on. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. He writes very clearly about the sovereignty of the one eternal god all through the book. Book of revelation john gills exposition of the bible. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. While referencestyle commentaries succeed in providing more detailed exegesis. The beast out of the sea revelation the book of revelation series john macarthur by erica smith. Study revelation using john calvins bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Resseguies narrative commentary on the book of revelation helps the reader follow in the footsteps of john the narrator.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The revelation of john, volume 2 by william barclay. In john s time, many people thought that rome and the emperor had the greatest power. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. There are three divisions of the book of revelation. A critical and exegetical commentary on the revelation of st. By way of introduction, john lists eleven characteristics of this marvelous book. A narrative commentary, evoked in me a rich sense of enthusiasm and delight for such artful production of a thoroughly readable commentary that approaches the book as an organic whole, a unity with a beginning, middle, and end. This book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library. A free bible study unit on the new testament from acts to revelation in easyenglish. The voice appointed john to be only the amanuensis.
In the futurist view, revelation is a book that mainly describes the end times. My copy 1983 reprint is fairly well marked, the spine is broken and pages are falling out. Because so many of johns prophetic utterances relate to rome, dr. This book the revelation, privately, in his closet or family, carefully and diligently, with a desire of understanding it. His numerous books include the new testament and criticism, a commentary on the revelation of john, and t. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. Our growth in grace, and in the knowledge of our lord and. Yet god wants his children to know this book, and blessings are stored up for those who study its riches. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of. Walvoord defends the premillennial position, but considers other views as well. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways.
Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. George ladd, a commentary on the revelation of john grand rapids, mich eerdmans, 1972. The author of the book of revelation identifies himself simply as john 1. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of john s vision. Revelation was written by john during the reign of domitian. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology. Read revelation commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The book of revelation is a fascinating piece of scripture as well as an extraordinary piece of literature. A commentary on the revelation of john george eldon ladd. Revelation commentary john gills exposition of the bible. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of that progenerated from those bringing such an action. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve.