Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Wilsons charts cover a range of historical, literary, rhetorical, and interpretive issues that will guide the careful student in making more viable interpretations of this difficult yet enriching book. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Preterist belief that most of revelation prophesies events only in the 1st century. These are living beings, not beasts, as in the authorised version. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the book of revelation in both the church and the academy.
Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was born. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe cifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev.
Praise to the almighty the king of creation revelation 4. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. While this book is certainly revelation fromjesus christ cf. Lets open our bibles to revelation chapter 4, revelation chapter 4.
This book opens with the greek words, apokalypsis iesou christou the revelation of jesus christ. The actual parallel treatment of revelation does not begin until revelation 4, where the apocalyptic drama actually begins. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The first word, apokalypsis revelation, gives this book its title. Its tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth.
Revelation of jesus christ charted out chapter by chapter and verse by verse rev 422 sola scriptura with a few questions interspersed html links below are to the 4 sections or you can also select a pdf that has. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Futurist belief that revelation prophesies events 2000. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Study guide for revelation 4 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Historical belief that revelation prophesies events for subsequent church history of 2000 years. Revelation 4 commentary the expositors bible commentary. This is part 4, in case youre keeping score, a visit to the heavenly throne, this wonderful chapter. Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. Read revelation 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. A great and easy introduction to and overview of the different approaches to the revelation. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people.
God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. He saw fourandtwenty seats round about the throne, not empty, but filled with fourandtwenty elders, presbyters, representing, very probably, the whole church of god, both in the oldtestament and in the newtestament state. Charles, a critical and exegetical commentary on the revelation of st. Revelation 422, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. In verses 1 and 4, we learn that the one who received this revelation and wrote this book is john. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
It is concluded that the heavenly court scene of rev 45 is. The importance of understanding, interpreting, applying, and then communicating the contents of the book of. It covers the whole text divided in paragraphs, followed by commentary in 4 colums representing the 4 different approaches. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. 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.
It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. This is my favorite commentary on the book of revelation. John is about to record what will take place after these things. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. The heavenly court scene of revelation 45 digital commons. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Idealistic the idealistic or philosophy of history method looks upon revelation as a symbolic conflict between right and wrong. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. It is significant to note that the book of revelation is addressing in particular, the seven churches which are in asia chapter 1, vs. John to the seven churches which are in asia in lesser asia. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. This approach to the book does not find any specific application of the signs and symbols.
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible. Commentary to revelation free online downloadable pdf. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Part 4 has all 22 chapters of revelation double spaced and printable.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The apostle saw a throne set in heaven, an emblem of the universal dominion of jehovah. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In the letters to the seven churches and in the new creation section gregg provides a standard singular approach to commentary. Authors interpretation of each view very objective, with quotes from prominent authors of each view. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Abbottsmith, a manual greek lexicon of the new testament, t. I am the root and the offspring of david, and the bright and morning star. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. I recommend it especially for expository bible teachers.