The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. And another book shall be opened the book of the scriptures, the statute book of heaven, the rule of life. Revelation 20 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Revelation the niv application commentary book 20 kindle. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Read revelation 20 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. It bridges the gap between critical and expository commentaries and. Verse 3 saying, hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, until we shall have sealed the servants of our god on their foreheads. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
As unbelievers stand before the great white throne alone, without a defense, and with no escape john notes that books were opened. The books mentioned here were the books of the living and the dead, or the book of life and the book of death. Revelation 20 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. World wide study bible revelation 20 christian classics. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. The greek language which john used to write revelation is a very precise and complex language.
The books of gods omniscience, who is greater than our consciences, and knows all things there is a book of remembrance with him both for good and bad. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Buy revelation new cambridge bible commentary by witherington iii, ben isbn. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of.
The date of the book has been the object of considerable controversy. To insist upon this would amount to an attempt to put something into scripture which is not there. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Some think it was written during the reign of nero 5468 a. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20 and more. Great reformed commentary on revelation and much more. 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. Revelation tyndale new testament commentary by leon l. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. 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. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. 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. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. And according as they obey the call or not, there is a promise or a threatening, revelation 2. Chapter 20 the millennial kingdom of elohim god and the final judgment revelation chapter 20. The fall of babylon the great verse 1 1 after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power, and the earth was illuminated with his glory commentary. This series is designed to help readers understand what the bible actually says and what it meanseach commentary examines the text section by section, drawing out its main themes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Warren wiersbe adds that one of the books is the bible, which reveals gods holy standards, mans universal sinfulness, and the redemptive work of christ. 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.
Now that his two human accomplices, the beast and the false prophet, have been cast into the lake of fire rev. Koesters book, the other books are not listed in any particular order. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. In the vision, john sees the souls not bodies of those who have killed executed for. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. Besides the general book recording the works of all, there is a special book for believers in which their names are written, not for their works, but for the work of christ for, and in, them. Revelation 20 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. It bridges the gap between critical and expository commentaries and combines exciting biblical scholarship with illuminating textual expositions. May 12, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. It is associated with a city which is the seat of international power. Revelation 20 commentary the bible study new testament. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The millennial kingdom revelation chapter 20 commentary. The books of gods omniscience, who is greater than our consciences, and. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume.
A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. I think that this is a good commentary for the busy pastor or layman who wants a bit more indepth study without the details of aune or beale. They who were beheaded for the testimony of jesus, who have part in the first resurrection, and. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we. Then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. Baker book house, 1979 home about these commentaries on the books of the bible. Without sacrificing scholarly perspective or academic rigor, it is written to be accessible for a wide. And i saw the dead an account being given of the judge, next the persons to be judged are described, and in this clause, by the state and condition in which they had been. Revelation 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. 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.
Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. There is a book of remembrance both for good and bad. Wilbur gingrich, a greekenglish lexicon of the new testament and other early christian literature, electronic version. Note that the second coming of christ does not take place until revelation 20. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Purchase a copy of a testimony of jesus christ with other classic works on revelation as part of the eschatology and bible prophecy study library for biblesoft. George ladd, a commentary on the revelation of john grand rapids, mich eerdmans, 1972. An angel binds satan a thousand years, and shuts him up in the bottomless pit, revelation 20. Many books and study systems, and even some bibles notably, scofield and.
After books are opened, and above all the book of life, the dead are judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books v. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Walvoord, the revelation of jesus christ chicago, il. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Aug, 2012 the body of the commentary is based on the english text, with details of greek grammar relegated to the footnotes. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. Ariel ministries, 2003, 522 3 as the term general revelation is historically and universally employed in evangelical theology, the term general is intended to characterize not the character of revelation under. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend. Koesters revelation and the end of all things in my opinion, koesters concise and, i mean.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. I refer at times to the tenses of greek verbs in the commentary. But even in the threatening the promise is implied, in case of true repentance. Scroll down for hundreds of free reformed resources books, mp3s, videos, etc. The body of the commentary is based on the english text, with details of greek grammar relegated to the footnotes. Books of the bible, scripture references and quotes are also italicized. It also comments on individual verses and deals with problems of interpretation. Study revelation 20 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. This commentary has been through advanced checking. An analysis and exposition of the last book of the bible. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Koesters revelation and the end of all things in my opinion, koesters concise and, i mean concise commentary is the best place to begin, if one is seeking to understand revelation anew.
Revelation chapter 7 coffmans commentary of the new. The greek language which john used to write revelation is a very precise and complex language, especially when it comes to verbs or action words. Revelation 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The opening of the books and i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan.
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