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. Audio messages are also available to complement your study. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Again, the number 777 does not appear in scripture anyway. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. I have recommended this commentary to a number of individuals who sought to truly understand the revelation of jesus christ and the feedback to date has been uniformly positive.
He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. I cant believe i have not seen anything regarding the book of revelation and the number 777. The prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold. The number of immortalperfect spiritual man is 777, for he has eaten his unleavened bread word of life completely 7 days, has received his spirit of life 7 shabbatsshavuot, and has dwelt in his tabernacle of eternity 7 days of sukkot, comparing to the number of mortal imperfect lawlessfleshly man that is 666. Anyway, i am starting this thread to open a discussion regarding the number 777. The meaning of this term has been interpreted in multiple ways. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible.
A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. In the christian bible, the term seven spirits of god appears four times in the book of revelation. Revelations 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The lord jesus christ is often referred to in the gospels and in the book of rev. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. Revelation 16 niv the seven bowls of gods wrath then. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. Paradoxical symbols in the book of revelation 7 things to know and share. One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, come, i will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters.
With her the kings of the earth committed adultery, and the inhabitants of the earth were. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The great vision of this book goes straight forward, from the fourth to the twenty. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12 and more. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. And i saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. However, even though the book of revelation is written in symbols, the bible explains itself in a literal language. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Additional elements include charts, diagrams, maps, and illustrations. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss.
Revelation 16 new international version niv the seven bowls of gods wrath. Historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. The greek word for revelations is apokalupsis which literally means unveiling or taking off the cover a we are meant to understand the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. To be approved for inclusion in this website, your commentary must be relevant to this pages topic the first four trumpet judgments, contribute to our understanding of the topic, and be solidly based on scripture. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context.
Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. The book of revelation dramatized version and written. Revelation is a fascinating book not only riddled with the use of multiple. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. The false prophet coming on the earth will look like a lamb with two horns. It takes the biblical material and makes it accessible to everyone. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. This is a great resource for preparing to teach through the book of james each week for my youth group. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. But if we consider the book as referring to the state of the church in all ages, the words here, and those in revelation 1. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance.
Revelation 10 new international version niv biblica. The meaning of multiple number sevens such as 777 and 7777 is derived from it. I promised you that in chapter i would interpret the meaning of the horns. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. A great deal more information is given to us about this beast in the 17th chapter of this book. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on. The first book of chronicles niv audio holy bible high. This article is adapted from esv expository commentary. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation the niv application commentary book 20. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible.
The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version, the new revised standard version, and the new living translation, accompanied by life applications interspersed throughout. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all gods people, on the golden altar in front of the throne. It first existed as the league of nations and is now the united nations. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, revelation. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Word order is not determinative, and, given the parallels, john probably speaks of those who were inscribed in the book of life before history began.
But having an understanding of the paradoxical symbols in the book and how they work can shed new light on otherwise. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. What should we make of its visions of apocalyptic horsemen, horns with faces, flying angels, and fantastic beasts. The number 777 represents perfection, but john says 666 is the number of a man. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. 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.
The author does a wonderful job in the first part of this book in pursuing a middle road through the morass. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. Before getting my hands on this commentary, i was very hesitant to do any in depth study or teach the book of revelation, but after going through this commentary revelation not only made sense, but became a book of comfort. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Jun 09, 2014 the prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Program 22 revelation s mark of the beast exposed with evangelist mark finley some people are so afraid of it they try to avoid having a social security number. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. Most important, what meaning does it hold for us here and now, and how can we apply it to our lives. Revelation 8, new international version niv the bible app. I invite you to read more of these articles some short articles about the book of revelation and to read my book to see the book of revelation explained more sensibly and completely than any other explanation of which i know. If you are studying the bible and really want to get in to it more, i highly recommend any commentary from the niv application commentary series. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Audiobible niv 66 revelation dramatized new international.
Revelation, new international version niv the bible app. If so, you are invited to add your own page of commentary. My explanation finds revelation to be an uplifting story of human spiritual progress in learning to know god and. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Our citizenship, he says in philippians, is in heaven, philippians 3.
He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3 and he gave a loud shout like the roar of a lion. After the trumpet judgments, the focus of revelation changed from a moreorless chronological account to a description of certain people and events. Revelation 17 niv bible one of the seven angels who had. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
Jul 21, 2008 kabbalah specifically, gematria may attribute significance to the number 777 that might be considered traditional but that is not relevant to revelation which is a christian scripture or any other new testament book. 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. Instead of asking when will christ return, it focuses rather the question of how shall we live because christ will return. Paradoxical symbols in the book of revelation 7 things to. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The 1st book of chronicles 1 chronicles from the holy bible new international version niv book please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. 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 testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. This commentary on the book of the revelation is par to the niv application commentary series. The thirteenth chapter of revelation brings before us the most famous. Symbols in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader.
The beast in revelation has extraordinary power, for it has ten horns. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. Futurists place the book primarily in the end times. The scarletcolored beast, described in revelation chapter 17, is a symbol of the organization whose purpose is to unite and represent the nations of the world.
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