Their work on the history and geography of the bible, a 52lesson book that traces the theme of the bible from genesis to revelation, gives the. The book of revelation cannot be adequately understood except against the historical background that occasioned its writing. Find out what you must do to receive these promises. Like much of the bible, revelation is largely a reaction to what was happening in that part of the world at the time. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. Among the interpreters of the apocalypse, both in ancient and modern times, we find a vast diversity of opinions, but they may be all reduced to four principal hypotheses, or modes of interpretation. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. Jul 17, 2012 paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet unpublished commentary of several hundred manuscript pages to expound that fact. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu.
Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. At the book of revelation explained page we talk about the book of revelation can be a blessing and encouragement for followers of. The book of revelation explained by edgar cayce article by kevin williams the final book of the bible is called the book of revelation. February 25, 20 posted by sam waldron eschatology, new testament. In the book waldron discloses details of a plan for a coup in cuba that was authorized by john f. A commentary on the book of revelation by waldron based on 576 questions over the entire book. The last book of the bible gives us warningand hope. There the apostle begged, would to god ye could bear with me a little in my folly. The lambthe lion a commentary on the revelation in question form jim e. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The final three chapters of the book dealt with the holy spirit in the book of revelation chap 6, what revelation reveals about the new jerusalem chap 7, and how we can read, teach, and understand the book of revelation today chap 7. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior.
Book of revelation explained the purpose of this video is very simple. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. What struck me right off about this book was that waldron. John may have written it but its content is from jesus christ. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The verse by verse 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. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Surely one who is honest and noble would never declare that we cannot know the meaning of is. Interpretation that takes into account the structure and theme of the. The revelation research foundation is dedicated to the discovery and preservation of the history, archaeology, and literature of the bible.
The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. Interprets revelation as a description of first century events in the roman empire see author date. Like daniel and other apocalypses, it was composed as resistance literature to meet a crisis. 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. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events.
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 commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. Pastor steve waldron, new life of albany albany, ga. I was recently involved in symposium on the book of revelation sponsored by. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Speaking at that symposium were sam waldron partial idealist. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. However, one aspect of the mighty angel of this chapter is his physical appearance. Read through these highly informative booklets today.
Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Jim hamilton a futurist, and i an idealist approach to the book. This and other similar warnings in the bible plainly show it is. I have never seen anywhere the explanation of the golf swing as you see it. Jeremiah places this captivity in the fourth year of jehoiakim, daniel in the third. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Written by a man named john possibly john the apostle toward the end of his life, he records a vision he experiences, probably while dreaming or meditating. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jim waldron says this about the manual this book covers 99% of everything i know about the golf swing, and not just the mechanics, or laws of body and club. The book itself suggests that the crisis was ruthless persecution of the early church by the roman authorities. That the lord will bless the revelation explained to the good of his church upon earth and grant it a place, however small, in the cause of present truth, is my earnest prayer. Jim waldron and his staff teach the complete golf swing from a to z. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. It was a revelation experiencing the true nature of the golf swing. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
I was recently involved in symposium on the book of revelation sponsored. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. Modified idealist approach to the book of revelation interpretation that. Revelation 7 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. A narrative commentary on the book of revelation santa rosa, ca. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans.
The lambthe lion a commentary on the revelation in question. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. The book of revelation is not really the revelation of its author, the apostle john, but it is the revelation of jesus christ which is written to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass rev 1. Waldron missions missions activities of cary church of christ. 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.
This seeming discrepancy is explained by the fact that nebuchadnezzar set out on his expedition near the close of the third year of jehoiakim, from which point daniel reckons. 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 books vivid imagery and striking symbolism have produced 4 main interpretive approaches. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. I really struggled with all of these chapters, and indeed, the whole book. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1.
The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. Explain the blessings god promises to those who heed the book.
Help you understand the symbols and prophecies in the book of revelation. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The book of revelation explained volume 4 foreword as i present volume 4 to the church, allow me to refer to the words of the apostle paul in 2 corinthians 11. John and robert kennedy, the plan for a coup in cuba, and the murder of jfk 2005. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Waldron is the author with thom hartmann of ultimate sacrifice. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation, for the new yorker.
It was a time in which many christians were imprisoned, beaten, banished to desolate islands, burned at the. Jim teaches revelation class for senior class of 2015 these are the young people enrolled in the two year bible course taught. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and there is no indication that the mighty angel of this chapter is the same as the one john observed in revelation 5. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The focus is on a historical struggle that unfolds at the end of the age and climaxes with jesus s second coming. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice.
Revelation 2 and 3 threaten such action if repentance was not forthcoming. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. A lot of people think the book of revelation is a very difficult book but i think it can be explained very easily. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 7 and more. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Promises from the book of revelation over the centuries the church of our dear lord has experienced various forms of adversity, but during its early existence there was a period of persecution that was exceptionally severe. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Having read large parts of jims commentary, it is clear to me that he. Glances at earlier stages of redemptive history as in rev. Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the. Read revelation 7 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. And of course, i held the impossible interpretation that jesus was the perfect in. A redemptivehistorical, modified idealist approach to the book of.
Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The lambthe lion a commentary on the revelation in question form. Feedback from our students balance point golf school. These indepth verse by verse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. One of the symbolic pictures given in revelation is that of a throne in heaven around which twentyfour venerable persons known as presbyters are seated.
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