The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 22. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 10. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. In the sixth verse of our chapter, the saints are described in the words called as. Just as it is the judgment of the great harlot of chapter 17 that is in view, rather than.
I have received this book for free through goodreads first reads. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Moody press,1935 devotional flavor click for a verse by verse notes. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. He is best known for his evangelical commentary series, which includes revelation. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21. The revelation abounds with allusions to the old testament. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. Revelation 17 commentary newells commentary on romans. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation 27 vols. An amply footnoted, insightful commentary that draws on both the english and greek texts. An overview of revelation multimedia training kit covers the book of revelation verse by verse. Revelation chapter 2 kjv king james version betty yes the tree is a real physical tree that will exist in heaven.
Its meaning in revelation may be seen from revelation 6. At the sight of the face of he who sits on it, earth and heaven flee. We must remember that the inhabitants of the earth are already in our day far gone in utter rebellion and impenitence. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. The book of revelation is prophetical in nature and contains much symbolism which is most likely the reason that it is many times thought to be the most misunderstood book in the entire bible.
The entire book of revelation which includes the special messages to those 7 churches, was sent to those churches and a blessing was pronounced upon all who would read, hear and keep the words contained in this prophecy. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. He goes over the each chapter versebyverse, presenting a solid and thorough interpretation of this often confusing book of the bible. Hiebert a full, consistently literal interpretation of revelation which accepts the symbolic where it is obvious. Updated to include romans and revelation a classic commentary on the books of romans and revelation by william r. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of the revelation. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Revelation 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this classic commentary, ed in 1935, is newell s study on the books of romans, hebrews and revelation. Romans overview newells commentary on romans, hebrews. The third part of the stars of heaven are probably the fallen angels who followed satan in his original rebellion against god compare isa.
Acknowledgements commentary using a testimony of 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. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Scholars have often complained about the grammar of revelation. Chapters 2 and 3 are letters to churches in seven cities that were in existence in johns day. He goes over the each chapter verse by verse, presenting a solid and thorough interpretation of this often confusing book of the bible. The book of revelation revealed, chapter by chapter. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. It is a communication or unfolding of the details of future things by our lord jesus christ. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times.
John was told to write what he saw in a book and send that book to the 7 churches in asia. William reed newell 18651956 was born in savannah, ohio, and studied at the. Jesus and the apostles teach us how to apply old testament allusions. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. Remember, the book of revelation was given by god to his son, jesus christ, who then gave the revelation to his angel to give to john, revelation 1.
Gemynd, numa and soman, who were all born on the same day. Since the king james translation, over 300 years ago, many. The interpretation of a figure in one passage does not necessarily bind the interpretation in another. In chapter 4, john the revelator is taken up to the throne room of god, and in chapter 5, he sees a scroll with seven seals, the first six of which are opened by jesus in chapter 6. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our.
Acknowledgements commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation, a complete commentary newell, william r on. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. This new interpretation of chapter 7 in the book of revelations pretty much leaves a bigger state of anxiety for readers of the book and followers of the catholic religion, asserting the claim the website is presenting on why the book of revelations is such a controversial text in the bible.
The book of the revelation kindle edition by newell, william r download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of the revelation kindle edition by newell. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Newell doesnt believe that this book should cause fear or division, but should strengthen the saints until the return of christ. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Jesus and the dragon in heaven in apocalypse for everyman the woman in chapter 12 is israel. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. The symbols of revelation 12 are given further consideration in the following chapter of this book. Jesus christ transmitted this information to an angel and that angel transmitted the information to john. Reagans video program, revelation revealed, presents a sweeping overview of the entire book of revelation. Romans overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this classic. Theologian william newell divides up his study of the book of revelation into two parts.
Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. His ten horns show satans connection with the fourth beast of daniel 7. Jesus christ is the center of scripture and prophesy. God the father gave the information in it to jesus christ to inform his servants of the things that would soon come to pass.
Revelation chapter 3 in revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches revelation 3. Hebrews commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. One very important key to understanding revelation is in this. An original video series that takes you through a chapter by chapter expository teaching of divinely revealed interpretations of revelation. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Revelation 15, new living translation nlt the bible app. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Reagans book, wrath and glory, covers the book of revelation chapter by chapter. The book of life is opened, and the dead are judged according to their works.
The exhortations for practical daily living in this closing chapter are. Those whose names were not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Classic commentaries and studies on revelation is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible. Revelation bible book with full chapters new living. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. The book of revelation revealed, chapter by chapter youtube. There are several other articles available on biblical interpretation. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. The viewpoint is premillennial and pretribulational. 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.
The word indicates a beast of prey, of rapacity, of cunning, of unreasoning violence, acting according to its own cruel nature. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Then in the last chapter of the book, jesus speaks. Eddy is not the woman of revelation chapter twelve, so modern supporters of the prophetic interpretation of the things which are have adopted alternative views of the later churches, while they have largely left the eisegesis of chapter two alone. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Whittaker sets out in chapter 9 of his book his biblical basis of interpretation. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new living translation. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. With the logos edition, all scriptures are linked to the bibles in your library, making study fast and easy. An apocalypse is a very specific kind of literature with no modern equivalent.
The words wisdom and wise occur in the first four chapters twentyfive. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Then, the secret of the gospels powerthe revelation of gods righteousness on. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3.
Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Newell then devoted his time to an international teaching ministry. Am very pleased with the condition of a volume a year older than i am. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments.
Theologian william newell divides up his study of the book of revelation into two. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. I just finished reading revelation, the first book in the todor trilogy by jenna newell hiott. Remember this was the of life that existed in the garden of eden. Summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. The historical ages interpretation of the churches of. I will be underlining and comparing newell s interpretation with my other commentaries on revelation. In the opening chapter of the book of revelation, john writes, blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. He makes no attempt at sustained metaphor or allegory. The book of revelation chapter ten preface chapter 10 through chapter 11. A classic evangelical commentary by william reed newell, william r.
Finally, the language of the first 5 verses of chapter 22 of the revelation. In cities such as chicago, buffalo, new york, and toronto, newel taught four bible classes a day to groups of more than one thousand attendees. Judgment chapter i opening message revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12. Additionally, because of the books place as the capstone of bible prophecy, and indeed of all scripture,2 ones interpretation of the rest of scripture and ones accompanying presuppositions especially regarding the millennium play a pivotal role in determining ones interpretation of the revelation. It is gods word for the last two great enemies of mankind as seen in chapter, and mentioned in revelation 11. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The first chapter introduces the book and how it was received. The eighth chapter of romans is the instinctive goal of the christian. Mar 11, 2007 the chapter starts by stating the sequence of how the book of revelation came to be. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each.