We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The understanding the bible commentary series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the bible. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Understanding the bible commentary series robert w. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. Revelation understanding the bible commentary series ebook.
The primary intent of this literature is to reveal the mysteries of god to believers presently experiencing oppression and suffering. Readily accessible to lay readers and at the same time sufficiently learned to assist experienced expositors, this twelvevolume set seems destined to become a standard bible reference tool for serious students of. Unlocking the future volume 16 21st century biblical commentary series hindson, ed, couch, mal on. They present a careful sectionbysection exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all hebrew transliterated. The apostle saw in the hand of him that sat upon the throne, a roll of parchments in the form usual in those times, and sealed with seven seals. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Horsemen, signs, seals, weeks this volume in hendricksons popular new international biblical commentary tackles the new testament book that puzzles. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1.
Revelation understanding the bible commentary series wall, robert w. Unlocking the future volume 16 21st century biblical commentary series. Revelation peoples bible commentary by wayne mueller revelation peoples bible commentary by wayne mueller. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. They present a careful sectionbysection exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all hebrew and greek transliterated. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. Whether were looking for gospel meaning or struggling with understanding revelations in the bible, historical bible study can help us find our way. The foundations and pillars ministry 1204 besstown rd beersheba springs tn 37305. Gnc commentaries were first published in the 1980s. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Revelation understanding the bible commentary series by robert w. Revelation apocalypse now and then reading the bible today. Revelation understanding the bible commentary series kindle edition by robert w.
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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Vernon mcgee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the scripture. In the logos edition, each scripture passage links to your favorite translation, and the series is easy to study side by side with your other commentaries. This commentary is best for expository preachers, bible college and seminary students, church elders and teachers, and experienced bible readers. The esv expository commentary series is one of the best, most useful building blocks for a bible teachers basic library. Temple second edition 2011 thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an understanding of the first 39 books of the bible, the old testament. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse.
This represented the secret purposes of god about to be revealed. Michaels has written commentaries on 1 peter, revelation, hebrews, and john. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The reading the bible today series of nontechnical commentaries is devoted to presenting careful scholarship in a way that everyone can understand and enjoy. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament.
The understanding the bible commentary series, published by baker, is a rebranding of the the new international biblical commentary, formerly published by hendrickson, which was a rebranding of the good news commentary series, formerly by published by harpercollins. Understanding daniel and the revelation plus supplementary material by p. The authors intent, not literalness, is the key to a proper understanding of the bible. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. They present a careful sectionbysection exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all greek transliterated.
Revelation understanding the bible commentary series kindle. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation understanding the bible commentary series by. 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. Understanding the bible commentary series ubc 36 vols. The story of god bible commentary sogbc 15 books, 29 forthcoming theological commentary on the bible tcb 0 books, 0 forthcoming theological explorations for the church catholic tecc 5 books, 0 forthcoming theology of work bible commentary series towbc 5 books, 0 forthcoming through new eyes bible commentary tnebc. Each volume in the understanding the bible commentary series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation understanding the bible commentary series. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. I saw heaven opened, by michael wilcock part of the bible speaks today series. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. The designs and methods of divine providence, toward the church and the world, are stated, fixed, and made a matter of record. 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. As the author of this commentary explains, the very first word of johns composition, revelation, is an essential clue for the interpreter of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60volume set of commentaries that takes you from genesis to revelation with new understanding and insight. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation understanding the bible commentary series. Revelation understanding the bible commentary series kindle edition by wall, robert w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. Understanding the bible commentary series series baker. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Ben witherington iii, author of the following article, asking the right question, once hitched a ride from a couple who believed the earth was flat. This product contains the complete understanding the bible commentary series. 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. To make the bible say more doctrinal specificity is as dangerous and misleading as to interpret it in such a way as to make it say less than was intended by the original. Wall 19912011 understanding the bible commentary seriesold testament series 18 volumesnew testament series.
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