It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. The consummation and climax of his work and dealings with man. Welcome to bible teaching by david, a ministry of freedom fellowship in messiah circa 950 bce, solomon, king of israel, in his compilation of proverbs stated, the fear of yahveh is the beginning of knowledge. Amillennialists argue, on the other hand, that the first resurrection is a spiritual resurrection. This commentary outline of the book of revelation is written from a pastoral point of view with an understanding of the prophecy of the book itself as mostly yet to come. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Study guide for revelation 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Apr 16, 2010 you and your students will likely notice that during the catholic easter liturgies on sundays the second reading is taken from the book of revelation. Matthew mcmahon expository preaching and teaching mp3s today, many christians are turning back to the puritans to, walk in the old paths, of gods word, and to continue to proclaim old truth that glorifies jesus christ. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. Revelation through jewish eyes messianic teaching of.
Click on the document title to view or download a microsoft word document. This january bible study 2019 expository notes and leader helps is intended to help those who will teach jbs. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Exposition of the book of revelation complete audio series now available. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. With each seven the picture becomes clearer and clearer. Pastor chuck smith was best known for his expository style of preaching, as he unpacked the truths of scripture while working his way through the entire bible from genesis to revelation. Text commentaries by chuck smith blue letter bible. Versebyverse bible teachings calvary chapel of okc. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. The singlelicense study guide for this teaching series is currently available.
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. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Revelation reformed expository commentary reformed. Lehman strauss attempts to unlock the mysteries of the book of revelation.
Teaching gods word verse by verse ministry international. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of revelation with an emphasis on practical application. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. There are 27 weekly guides covering the entire book. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Reagans book, wrath and glory, covers the book of revelation chapter by chapter. The book of revelation this course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. An interview with the editors of the reformed expository commentary series. This falls top ten list cover a variety of bible studies on revelation. This is a growing series of commentaries written from a distinctly reformed perspective and targeted at both pastors and laypersons.
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. You will also find options for commentaries on revelation that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. And when he had taken the book the vulgate latin version reads, when he had opened the book, very wrongly. Expository sermons on revelation five volumes complete and unabridged in one. Revelation has been largely fulfilled and contains only spiritual lessons for the church today.
Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Expository sermons on revelation five volumes complete and unabridged in one criswell, w. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. As i reflect on my time in this remarkable book, 10 truths stand out. King james expository teachings looking at the books of genesis and revelation. An introduction to the book of revelation revelation 21. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. The idea of the seven spirits quotes from the old testament. It is a book should be read in a group, at minimum two persons, to engage in discussion and research. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. A verse by verse exposition of revelation one, verses 57. If you would like to stream the teaching click the stream link under the stream download column. Teaching plansthe teaching plans, beginning on page 3, are designed for eight sessions using the 2019 january bible study personal study guide, revelation.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. Rather than a titillating checklist of future events, the revelation of jesus christ is the final installment of gods word for the practical benefit of all christians everywhere. The lionlamb has conquered his enemies, and we as his people will share in that conquest as we persevere in faithfulness to him. Oct 11, 2018 premillennialists respond that the book of revelation clarifies that there is an interval, and it is not necessary for every statement about the resurrection to also mention an interval between the two resurrections. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The documents on this page are to be used as seed thoughts for sermon and study ideas. An ironside expository commentary revelation if lips and life do not agree, the testimony will not amount to much.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Teachings from the last decade or before are found here at sermon audio. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. In june i concluded a series of 38 sermons in the book of revelation. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. And to no other book is attached such a warning, lest anyone should take from or add to its message. Reagans video program, revelation revealed, presents a sweeping overview of the entire book of revelation. These teachings are still being broadcast daily around the. Revelation from the latin revelatio means unveiling or disclosure and is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, the transliteration of which is an alternative title for the book i. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood.
During these videos scores of other subjects were dealt with, ranging from calvinism to catholicism, false. Its practical and informative, and readers will benefit from it immediately. Barber it might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the book of revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. Through jewish eyes messianic teaching of pastor roy schwarcz messianic teaching of pastor roy schwarcz. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.
The author contends that all that is prophesized will come about after the removal of the church from the earth at the coming of christ in the air. While not a commentary and considerably more wideranging than our study, lloydjones spends a substantial proportion of the book examining doctrinal issues that arise in revelation, bringing his vast knowledge of scripture to bear on these issues. 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. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb. 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. In revelation we have a view of home churches where there were setbacks, members in sin, shortcomings of the congregation, labor, pain and incompleteness. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Enhance and grow in your understanding of the books of amos, daniel and revelation in the context of the hebrew culture at that time. An ironside expository commentary 9780825429095 by h. Here are some tips and activities for teaching about the book of revelation and its symbols and meaning.
Click on the pdf icon in the last column for a pdf version. If you would like to dowload the teaching click the download link under the stream download column in chrome or firefox. Adrian rogers as he explains the book of revelation in the bibe in volume 2 of the two book revelation study guide series. In volume 1 of the twobook revelation study guide series. Hear and understand as the people of israel understood. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand.
When we reach that home, for the first time ever, all cares and concern of this life will truly by over. 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. How is one to teach this challenging final book of the new testament. John enters upon that grand vision which takes up the residue of the book. This mp3 audio cd contains pastor jacks entire set of 72 teachings through the book of revelation. It first existed as the league of nations and is now the united nations. 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.
But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. Considered by many to be the most perplexing portion of sacred scripture, its essential message is straightforward and relevant. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. Enhance and grow in your understanding of the book of revelation in the context of the hebrew culture at that time. A perfect resource for preaching and teaching from the english text of the bible, these commentaries also provide the general reader with an excellent resource for personal study and spiritual growth. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation. Beast from the land false prophet the beast from the land is not directly identified in the revelation chapter as the false prophet, but the comparison to the following verse strongly suggests this conclusion. An overview of revelation multimedia training kit covers the book of revelation verse by verse. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. These letters are a kind of sevenfold preface to the book. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and lion. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. The mentor expository series holds to an inerrant view of scripture. Sermons and lessons from revelation outlines on the book of.
The young harry ironside knew the truth of his own statement all too well. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Expository sermons on revelation five volumes complete and. If you are planning on preaching or teaching the book of revelation in the near future, or simply looking for practical guidance, then revelation.
The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. There have been a few times in the past few months that ive mentioned the reformed expository commentary series. It is a message therefore of the very highest importance in gods estimate. Revelation 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Revelation rarely quotes directly from the old testament, yet almost every verse alludes to or echoes older scriptures. Each seven begins in the first century and ends with a picture of the lords return. The many lessons show you how to understand the book. To listen to one of pastor kens versebyverse bible studies, click the appropriate link below. Expository teaching on revelation march, 2015 revelation 10. Each curriculum gives you resources to lead a group study, but is also perfect as your own personal study. This is a resource for pastors and bible teachers who want to draw on christcentered expository teaching and for the lay reader who wants to delve more deeply into the riches of the word of god. You can study and take notes online as you listen to over 1,800 fulllength bible teachings for free. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
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. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. Sermons and lessons from revelation outlines on the book. These are the seedlings that must be grown in the privacy of your own study. Daniel revelation appointed times expository bible study by r. This section of the site will hold current teachings and expository sermons as they become available. An expository journey through the book of revelation. After the first world war, at a time when the corruption of the human heart was clearly evident, ironside recognized a need for some exposition of the last prophetic book of the bible which would take cognizance of the prophetic import of the wars atrocities. Christ now appears in the form of a man, not yet under the emblem of a lamb, and speaks mostly in proper, not in figurative, words. I recommend to everyone, christian or not to read this book. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. This very powerful and dynamic teaching tool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. The reformed expository commentary series tim challies.
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. Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ is the subject of this book. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. But in revelation 4 we have the first view in revelation of home.
Teaching about the book of revelation in catholic schools. An expository analysis of chapters 922 revelation study guide series adrian rogers on. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Verse by verse ministry international is a nonprofit, nondenominational, unaffiliated christian ministry that is dedicated to promoting the preaching and teaching. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. 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. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. Outline of visions john saw and recorded now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Bible study courses revelation bible study courses.
Simply right click on the link and save the file to a folder on your hard drive. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. During the years 20022006, michael gowens and the congregation of lexington primitive baptist church engaged in a versebyverse study through the book of revelation. Current sermons and teachings will be posted below.
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