John wrote that revelation is special because, blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. 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. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. References will be made to these identifiers in chapters 23. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. Because they neglect the book revelation, many people miss this blessing. The central synchronism is the ezekiels account of the destruction of jerusalem in 587 bc.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Many do not read and study the book of revelation for themselves. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i.
The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, revelation 1. Many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. 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. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. For example, the anglican church virtually omits revelation in its regular schedule of readings for both public worship and private devotions. Verse 1 is awkward if it means, the revelation about jesus christ, which god gave him to. 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. If chapters 422 are yet to come still, then there is no blessing for those. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. The worship of the one on the throne, revelation 4. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. Then ask students to read johns account of his vision of the risen christ in revelation 1. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book. The book of revelation is a message from jesus christ about jesus christ.
Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. View revelation 1 in the note window the book of the revelation of st. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book.
The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. This verse is similar in form to the beatitudes of matthew 5. The revelation is a factual, eye and ear witness report of what john saw and heard while in vision. Jesus christ writes to his churches in the 1st and 21st centuries. At the time the book was written, writing materials were expensive and scarce. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.
A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. 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. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. To help students learn from the symbols in the book of revelation, have them read the first paragraph of the student manual commentary for revelation 1. The phrase denotes a single reader who reads the letter out loud in the midst of a congregation of listeners. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. This is significant because in this book we see the end of all things, how god will destroy this present earth and everything in it rev 6. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1.
The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The divine throne and the sealed book, revelation 4. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Enoch repeatedly, and forms no sure proof of an original text overlaid with editorial touches. Blessed is he that readeth this book the revelation, privately, in his closet or family, carefully and diligently, with a desire of understanding it. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This is the first of seven beatitudes of revelation revelation 1. In chapters, john describes the details of the setting as he received this revelation unveiling of truth. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. At the time the book was written, writing materials were. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations.
A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. There is a description of johns work in the first five verses in this chapter.
The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix gerald n. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. Indeed, god will not only destroy this present earth, but also the heavens, and will create a new heaven and a new earth rev 21. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. I know your deeds, that you have a 2 name that you are alive, but you are dead.
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