The revelation an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible

This disposes at once of the miserable attempts which have been made by critics and others to eliminate the book of revelation. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. It interacts well with most of the leading contemporary scholarship in the field. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. In this lesson we study the meaning of these three signs in the visions john. The angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the vintage of the earth, and he threw it into the great wine press of the wrath of god.

The revelation an analysis and exposition of the last book. T his is the first sentence with which this last book in god s word begins. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible new york. This triumph takes place amid much suffering, suffering that is intensified as the final end draws near. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. The revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible, by arno c. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. I am alpha and omega these are the words of christ himself, appearing at once, and confirming what john had said of him, concerning his person, offices, and future coming. If this book were not in the bible, the bible would be an unfinished book. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.

The revelation an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible classic reprint arno c. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last book of the. The revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last. The revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible by gaebelein, arno clemens, 18611945. The lionlamb has conquered his enemies, and we as his people will share in that conquest as we persevere in faithfulness to him. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. The revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last book. 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. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is.

This interpretive method robs revelation of any meaning for those to whom it was written. Dec 20, 2017 the word revelation means an uncovering, unveiling, a disclosure of truth. Revelation is a detailed and christian world view guide and analysis of the last book of the bible. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Futurism is a christian eschatological view that interprets portions of the book of revelation, the book of ezekiel, and the book of daniel as future events in a literal, physical, apocalyptic, and global context by comparison, other christian eschatological views interpret these passages as past events in a symbolic, historic context preterism and historicism, or as presentday events in. List of reliable works on the revelation and prophecy. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.

He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Walls commentary is a valuable contribution to the study of revelation. Introduction to revelation bible exposition commentary. This book was written by john, the last surviving apostle revelation 1.

Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. As the last book of the bible, continuing where the book of daniel in the old covenant scriptures left off cf. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Sep 30, 2014 this is the commentary on the last book of the bible much awaited by many of its centrist readers, teachers and preachers for many years. When the lamb opened the second seal, i heard the second living creature say, come. The last book of the bible explodes with a cosmic celebration of the triumph of gods global purposes in the world. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before god, and all the angels, at the great day. Three beasts are among the main characters in the visions of revelation, the last book of the bible. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. This commentary will help you discover the meaning behind the complex ideas and images found in this last book of the bible. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all.

The introduction proper revelation title of the book our bibles carry the title of the book as the revelation of john, or the revelation to john which means it is a revelation given to the apostle john, but the proper name is found in the first words of 1. Because of thy will directs praise to god for the ultimate cause of creation. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible kindle edition by gaebelein, arno clemens. Heaven will come down to earth, and the power of sin will finally be overcome. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible arno c. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Our lord jesus is the first, for by him were all things made. Walvoord shows awareness of wide reading, gives various views, is fair, and deals with problems as they arise. As this first and last, who was dead and is alive, is the believers brother and friend, he must be rich in the deepest poverty, honourable amidst the lowest abasement, and happy. Full text of the revelation, an analysis and exposition of. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible also contains appendices on connections between revelation and daniel, on the symbolic names in revelation, and on helpful books on prophecy in general and the book of revelation in particular.

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. The climax of the book comes in the second coming of christ chapter 19. The struggle will eventually reach a climax, at which time god will intervene, destroy the forces of evil, and set up a new order in which the righteous will live for all. Revelation an alliterated exposition of the last book in the bible by pastor max alderman bible baptist church 889 hwy 24 statesboro, ga 30458 9127645615 permission graciously granted to to offer this work to our members please do not distribute this work other than for personal use, without the express consent of it.

Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Considered by many to be the most perplexing portion of sacred scripture, its essential message is straightforward and relevant. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. The revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible gaebelein, arno c. Revelation makes it clear that the material world will be restored completely, and gods people will live in a new world based on love, justice, and peace.

The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. A verse by verse exposition of revelation one, verses 57. The revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible. The book s title was inspired, in part, by revelation 14. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible also contains appendices on connections between revelation and. However long the conflict, this book assures us of the ulti mate triumph of the. Full text of the revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible see other formats. It is clear that, though israel may elsewhere designate. Summary and analysis the book of revelation cliffsnotes. Understanding the bible commentary series ubc 36 vols. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. 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.

Full text of the revelation, an analysis and exposition. Its precursor in the old testament is the book of dnl, with the symbolic visions and. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. This should be the primary focus of preaching the last book of the bible. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The two visions in this chapter come in as an episode after the sixth seal, and before the seventh seal. Rosscup written by one of the foremost modernday articulators of premillennial dispensationalism, this book is a lucid exposition of the revelation which combines textual exposition with theological orientation.

Much of what the bible has hidden about jesus christ will now be revealed in the book of revelation. The revelation an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible classic reprint gaebelein, arno c. The revelation an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible by arno clemens gaebelein the book of the secrets of enoch translated from the slavonic by william richard morfill things worth knowing by nathaniel c. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise.

Baker book house, 1979 home about these commentaries on the books of the bible. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1.

Revelation is the finale of the entire bible bringing gods word to a dramatic conclusion. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. 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. The theme of the book is the conflict of christ and his church with. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Gaebelein, arno clemens, 18611945 the online books page. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. 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 revelation an analysis and exposition of the last book of the. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 4 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. It paints a beautiful picture of where believers on christ will reside in eternity. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Lutheran craig koester is just sensible and balanced in his exposition of the apocalypse. Jun 04, 2018 the revelation, an analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible gaebelein, arno c. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else.

The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the revelation. Alpha is the first letter, and omega the last in the greek alphabet, and signifies that christ is the first and the last, as it is interpreted in revelation 1. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. T his is the first sentence with which this last book in. Jesus is the cardinal subject of the book of revelation 22. The last book of the bible portrays gods total redemption. A book, as such, thus borne in the hand of an angel coming down to the world, would be an indication that something of importance was to be communicated to people, or that something was to be accomplished by the agency era book. Arno clemens gaebelein gaebelein, arno clemens, 18611945.