The lds believes in an open canon, so long as it is given by god to one of his. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. There we find the approach johns book takes and the general time period into which each element of the vision fits. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. If so, you are invited to add your own page of commentary. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. The gospel according to the revelation chapter 14 commentary. Gods endtime prophetic word concludes to appendix 1 who is modern, prophetic babylon. Ministry magazine the book of revelation and reality. The next step is to enter your payment information. Four views is a comprehensive, evenhanded resource that offers a clear, fair presentation of four of the most important interpretations of the book, allowing you to evaluate.
America boasted a population of approximately,000,000 people across 25 states. Elder mcconkie once said, if you have already fallen in love with johns presentation of the plan of salvation as it is set out in the apocalypse, you are one of the favored few in the church. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008.
The testimony of john john is identified only as one who testifies to everything he saw. And he closes the revelation of the lord with a blessing for the assemblies and a final amen. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. Acting by the spirit of prophecy and revelation, joseph smith corrected portions, but not all, of what is amiss in the king james version of the bible. Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the lamb.
This is the basis for the addition of scripture to the lds canon. Personal revelation ward sacrament talk 73111 mormon. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. The messages contained in the book of revelation are taught in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints gospel doctrine classes in sunday school as part of the new testament study year. The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain. The book of revelation the new international commentary. Written by john, one of the apostles of christ, the book is addressed to the seven christian churches in asia minor, whose members were being persecuted by roman officials. The book of revelation is one of the most complicated in the new testament. Read revelation 5 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. 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. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. To be approved for inclusion in this website, your commentary must be relevant to this pages topic the gospel according to revelation, contribute to our understanding of the topics, and be solidly based on scripture.
For most, johns revelation is like a sealed treasure chest. Introduction this chapter forms the last section of the third interlude of the book. Mounces work covers revelation from a conservative eclectic. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 5 and more. What the book of revelation is laid out according to the plan of. In the book of revelation corrections, for instance, the angels of the various earthly churches become the servants presiding officers of those units. The commentary is linked to a free course providing an additional 70 hours of audio instruction. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about. Oliver buswell jr library commentaries on revelation. The book of revelation is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible.
The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. Here is ancient law of lex talionis eye for an eye which echoes throughout the book of revelation. Please click one of the following links to navigate this site. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Smith received an 1843 revelation that living the principle of plural or. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an.
Take a minute and think back to the last time when you experienced a personal revelation. Byu new testament commentary series, the revelation of john the apostle posted on july 9, 20 by david tayman since the very first rumblings i heard of the planned exhaustive byu new testament commentary series, i was both extremely excited, and a little nervous. As with acts, revelation shows how the lord works with and through his servants. Years of labor have been dedicated to create this commentary. Aug 01, 2011 this blog is not an official publication of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new.
As was stated, this emphasizes the human nature of our lord jesus christ. It is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. And he said to me, these are the true sayings of god. There we find the approach johns book takes and the general time. Revelation from the holy bibles new testamentbook of. 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 question. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. 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. Verse 2 who bare witness of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, even of all the things that he saw. Revelation 5 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass.
Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. Since revelation speaks of the bride of christ in later chapters, it might be worth. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latter day saints who accept modern revelation. He also provides an outline of revelation and notes for further study. T hose who hold t ao futurist interpretatio of revelan tion 422 have one of three views on the cycles of judgments in th tribulatione. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to. Revelation latterday commentary last days signs of. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. There are very few, if any stories related that have any commentary about tears flowing or dissing talks or lessons of little substance.
Revelation 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. The revelation to johnwith its vivid images and portraits of conflict leading up to the marriage supper of the lamb, the cosmic destruction of evil, and the formation of a new heaven and a new earthwas widely read, even as it was variously interpreted in the early church. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. But revelation 14 shows who is really triumphant, powerful, and in control. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e serie osf judgments seals, trum. John, or the apocalypse, is the only prophetic book in the new testament.
A need exists for good, lds oriented commentaries on the scriptures, especially biblical texts, and these two volumes begin to meet that need. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Mounces work covers revelation from a conservative eclectic view and is great as a first commentary on revelation. This blog is about the signs of the times in the last days. Dean goes over the purpose of the book, the relationship to other hebraic literature, date, and author. Revelation the niv application commentary book 20 kindle edition by keener, craig s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A need exists for good, ldsoriented commentaries on the scriptures, especially biblical texts, and these two volumes begin to meet that need. These verses are well known among church members and need little commentary. Explore the four traditional interpretations of the book of revelation in this indepth, versebyverse overview. Again we should note that this material is not chronological in that it does not take up the next events of the tribulation. You can find the best commentary on revelation for.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. That suggests that verses 7 to 14 of revelation 11 actually completes the scenario of the sixth trumpet. Last week, for the first time that i can recall in the five years since i had resigned my membership in the lds church, a good brother of the ward stopped me on my way to the car after church and said, i just wanted to tell you how much i admire you. Book of revelation the new international greek testament. Introduction commentary on the bible book of revelation. 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, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Zwingli regarded it as nonbiblical, and calvin did not comment upon it. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature.
Presumably, this was the same scroll that daniel was told by an angel to seal up until the time of the end daniel 12. What john saw is summed up in the twin phrases, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Personally, i prefer the book of revelation by gregory beale in the new international greek testament commentary series to this commentary even though i disagree with beales perspective on a few points. A commentary on the book of the revelation based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce contents pages the lords prayer and the seven centers diagram 6 extracts from the readings 7 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings. Consequently, there are a wide variety of interpretations about the meaning of the book, particularly in the traditional christian world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation the niv application commentary book 20. Additional passages of scripture located in the book of mormon and the. Return from chapter 22 to the versebyverse commentary on. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith, teaches us that we were meant to have johns description of the events leading up to the. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. Hence its title in english, the book of revelation or the uncovering or unveiling. This remarkable scroll is the centerpiece of most of the rest of the book of revelation.
Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Yahovahs endtime prophetic word concludes rev chapter. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about adding to the book. The title makes no claim that john was a creative writer or a literary or religious genius. Thus, revelation was not just for john and the saints of the seven churches but for other saints then and now.
Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. At the end of revelation, it almost seemed like satan and the antichrist might win. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Indeed, as we will see, the book speaks to our period even more than that of the seven churches. This concept of justice is founded upon the principle that the punishment must meet and not exceed the crime.
Understanding the book of revelation and the book of. Explain that we learn from the book of mormon that nephi had a vision similar to. Book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Revelation 12 to 22 he that overcometh shall inherit. Though often seen as a book revealing the future, revelation also should be read as a message that illumes the present. The manual states, john was one of the saviors original apostles. The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. We will only recognize jesus christ in this book if we know him already.
Revelation 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Uncovering the book of revelation with richard draper youtube. During the early 1800s the power of the ottoman empire was waning, a spiritual revival known as the great. I think youve targeted the wrong blog for your masspost about men putting down emotional fluff stories.
The commentary is available in both free and paytopurchase versions. Study revelation 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. For whom was the book of revelation written and why. One of the most significant things that john saw during his vision of heaven was a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals revelation 5. Though members of the lds church do not practice polygamy today. Commentary on the bible book of revelation index to the. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Mcconkie, understanding the book of revelation, ensign september 1975.
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