This is an interesting commentary although the author held to certain heretical views such as questioning the virgin birth, denying certain miracles of the bible, and. 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. Revelation never describes itself as a symbolic code of future events plotted on a timeline. This threevolume series provides one of the most decisive teachings on each chapter of this book of the bible. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things that he saw. Volume 2 revelation 7 kindle edition by conner, kevin j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. 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.
Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. To understand this controversial book, the author explores the many connections between the visions seen by the apostle john and previous prophetic revelation given to old testament. Continuing to examine the book of revelation within its original historical, literary, and biblical context, dr. The book of revelation explained, volume 2 gospel trumpeter.
Volume 3 of a 3 volume comprehensive, verse by verse indepth commentary of the book of revelation as revealed to the author, cecil j ducille. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The book of revelation explained, volume 2, begins with chapter 4, not chapter 1 and en ds with chap ter 8, verse 2. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The character of these men is plainly pointed out in the apocalypse of john, as teaching that it is a matter of indifference to practice adultery, and to eat things sacrifice to idols. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. This is to correspond w ith the chap ters in revelati on that deal with the seals series. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The purpose of this volume is to dispel the notion that the church, the body of christ is the subject of the first four chapters of the book of revelation. Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book reads. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
As was the custom in his day, swedenborg referred to. Invariably i detected an unspoken reaction like, just what we need, another book of charts on revelation. The author unites the most recent scholarship with a compassionate pen as he speaks to all who search for meaning in world history and current events. Read online the book of revelation explained volume 4 book pdf free download link book now. A critical and exegetical commentary on the revelation of st. Revelation is not too hard to comprehend, and we should benefit from it.
While working on this volume, i mentioned to friends and colleagues that i was preparing a book of charts on revelation. These discussions are intended in part to demystify the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained volume 2 chapters 4 8. Apr 28, 2015 revelation is not too hard to comprehend, and we should benefit from it. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. This three volume series provides one of the most decisive teachings on each chapter of this book of the bible. A bestselling classic in two volumes, god cares, contains the research on the fascinating prophetic books of daniel and revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation volume 2 book. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
Adobe reader is required to view publications online. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation volume 2 by. By emanuel swedenborg translated by john whitehead. Volume 2 of apocalypse explained continues swedenborgs versebyverse exposition, or commentary, of the biblical text of the apocalypse, commonly known as revelation or the revelation of john.
Scripture and nature this topic hits at probably one of the more difficult and perhaps controversial issues in the sciencefaith debate at least for christians. Booker turns his clear, prophetic explanation to the sevensealed scroll, which contains the word of the lord given to. The book of revelation through hebrew eyes lost in. A commentary on the book of revelation volume 2 the author presents a detailed study of the book of revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the bible which find their fulfillment in revelation. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Apocalypse, commonly known as the book of revelation or the. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. There are 505 such citations and allusions, some 325 of. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written.
Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventhday adventists, declared ellen white. The book of revelation explained volume 4 pdf book manual. Revelation, volume 2, is a hardcover 228page commentary, written by pastor paul m. Jesus gave the meaning of the seals in the olivet prophecy about the end time matthew 24, mark, luke 21. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god, and to. A complete commentary upon the book of revelation volume 2, by james durham, covers revelation chapter 6 to chapter 22. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. This volume volume 5 encompasses revelation, chapters 1519, which is a very unique portion of the revelation. Revelation exegetical commentary 2 volume set wycliffe exegetical. Its not one of my favourite bible books, but its one of the more interesting and important parts of the new testament. 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. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained, volume 2.
For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Ford has now added a detailed study of the revelation to john, and it is a pleasure for me to write a few words in commendation of this work as i did for its predecessor. The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is. The current bestselling, multivolume left behind series by tim lehaye and jerry.
The revelation of john, volume 2 by william barclay. The book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with revelation 12. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. 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 of jesus christ. Learn how this unique book in scripture forewarns us of. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation proclaims a message. 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. The first volume in a 4volume work combines rigorous historical and theological scholarship with application and practicalitycharacterized by an accessible, reformed, and experiential approach. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll is the second volume in dr. With gods help, this book presents a birdseye view of what lies ahead.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Apocalypse revealed volume 2 swedenborg foundation. Revelation exegetical commentary 2 volume set wycliffe exegetical commentary 9780802471970. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. This volume explores the first 2 of 8 central themes of theology. Chapters cover the seven lett ers to the seven churche s of asia and are explaine d in. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god. At the beginning of the copy in revelation book 2, joseph smith wrote the words to go into the covenants, meaning the 1835 doctrine and covenants 1. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. From the ante nicean fathers volume 1, page 352 ii. A commentary on the book of revelation volume 2 kindle edition by ford, desmond.
As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Orthodox christianity has always acknowledged the ability of nature itself to speak or reveal certain aspects of the nature of god. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading crisis. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. As was the custom in his day, swedenborg referred to the psalms as the book of david. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
The book of revelation through hebrew eyes lost in translation, vol. Returning the book of revelation to its historical context st. This volume, however, should prove different from other charts books that have appeared. Chapters 811 cover predominantly the sounding of the seven trumpets and the witness series and are. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. A list of resources, commentaries and links for the book of revelation, arranged. A complete commentary upon the book of revelation 2 volume. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. Swedenborgs versebyverse exposition of the book of revelation published posthumously. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants things which must shortly take place. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god.
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