This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. All the things that jesus received in the revelation were given to john. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. Explore our list of revelation, book ofcommentaries books at barnes. 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. This is what john had to say about jesus the word of god in his gospel about jesus. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1 20 lowman whitfield. You may unsubscribe from these email communications at any time.
We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Contact us follow us on facebook manage subscriptions unsubscribe from notifications. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. To view commentary for each chapter, click desired chapter number. The scene is in obvious contrast to the beast of chapter, whose. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. 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. New testament studies revelation of jesus christ chapter 1 bible. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something.
The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. Revelation, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Using apocalypse this way derives from the content of the book of revelation, not from the words greek meaning. In the book of revelation, gods glory and voice are compared to loud. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. The book is a revelation, a drawing back of the veil which, to the merely human eye, hangs over the purposes of god.
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