All the things that jesus received in the revelation were given to john. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. You may unsubscribe from these email communications at any time. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. Revelation, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Using apocalypse this way derives from the content of the book of revelation, not from the words greek meaning. This is what john had to say about jesus the word of god in his gospel about jesus.
Contact us follow us on facebook manage subscriptions unsubscribe from notifications. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. New testament studies revelation of jesus christ chapter 1 bible. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1 20 lowman whitfield. Such parallels are noted at relevant points in the commentary, but one of ramsays other. Explains how revelations context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. In the book of revelation, gods glory and voice are compared to loud. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The scene is in obvious contrast to the beast of chapter, whose. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. The book is a revelation, a drawing back of the veil which, to the merely human eye, hangs over the purposes of god. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. To view commentary for each chapter, click desired chapter number. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Explore our list of revelation, book ofcommentaries books at barnes. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. In a sense, the apostle john is merely a witness or observer of the visions and sayings that we find within these twentytwo chapters, one.
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