One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation is to study the book of revelation, to ponder its truths, and to discoverto our surprise and amazementwhat this commonly misunderstood work is all about. John used the term lamb more than any other new testament writer twentyeight times in the book of revelation. Old testament allusions in revelation 12 in part four 36. Apocalypsis is formed from two greek wordsapo, a preposition meaning. Mar 18, 2021 a commentary on joseph smiths revision of revelation 22. Jul 12, 2020 this is a guest post by richard draper, which may also be read at the byu new testament commentary website. Since the law of moses was meant to be a schoolmaster to prepare the israelites to receive the holy one of israel, sacrificial ritual was endowed with myriads of symbols pointing to christ and important concepts relating to blood atonement, repentance, gratitude, and forgiveness. The explanations of traditional biblical commentary material is excellent for most latter day saints who are not used to sophisticated presentations. By the way, on a cultural note oliver, like many people of the time in this part of america, believed in things like divining rods which could aid in revelation. God delivered his messages in the form of images housed within discrete visions, with each symbol explaining, exposing or emphasizing various aspects of the message conveyed. Five strategies for reading revelation podcast bibleproject. Nephi saw john in vision, and an angel identified him as one of the twelve apostles of the lamb.
To many, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult books of the. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. This creature has 7 heads and 10 horns and is like a leopard but with the feet of a bear, mouth of a lion, and is given power by the dragon rev. One beast arises out of the sea, hence we will call it the sea beast. Bibliography commentary a testimony of jesus christ. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation by richard d. Apr 30, 2017 the revelation of jesus christ to john as written in the holy bible. This series combines history, politics, and theology to explain the book of revelation in light of modern times and world events. The book of revelation was written to answer those questions. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. These similarities are, in part, associated with the rewards to the conquerors those who overcome in revelation and rewards to osirian penitents who are victorious in the final judgment.
Postmillennial commentaries on revelation best bible. God delivered his messages in the form of images housed within discrete visions, with each symbol explaining, exposing, or emphasizing various aspects of the message conveyed. If you have already fallen in love with johns presentation of the plan of salvation as it is set out in the apocalypse, you are one of the favored few in the church. Revelation commentaries from the perspective of postmillennialism. Section 77, which was known in its earliest form as a key to understanding the book of revelation, is critical see an 1851 edition of the pearl of great price. Someone had used a knife to cut a hole in the middle of the book. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton robinson. Reading the book of revelation is like stepping inside a red corvette. Revelation 810 the seven trumpets and the little book. Insights from the jst into the book of revelation religious studies. The book of revelation was written in the first century a.
Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. When john turned, he saw, not a lion, according to the elders announcement, but a lamb, according to the prior historical fact. The principle of sacrifice is central and basic to the gospel of jesus christ. Dean garrett, a commentary on the doctrine and covenants salt lake city. Tenney, for example, identified 348 clear old testament references in the book of revelation.
This especially is true when studying one of the most misunderstood books in the worldthe book of revelation. Years of labor have been dedicated to create this commentary. Understanding the book of revelation is a timely book as we approach the twentyfirst century. More than six centuries before john was born, the lord revealed to nephi many of the things in the book of revelation. They begin with a lengthy but vital introduction and then proceed on a verse by verse walk through the book. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church teaches that revelation 12 concerns an actual event in the premortal existence of man. Though joseph smith seldom discussed revelation, he did make some helpful remarks in a discourse delivered on april 8, 1943. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. Using those three study aids has made reading the book of mormon an excellent experience. I then read the same section of the book of mormon the next night, using this study guide the book of mormon made easier, in conjunction with the book of mormon study guide. An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Nephi used the term lamb when referring to jesus christ more than any other book of mormon writer see the commentary on 1 nephi 10.
If we really believe the new testament, then we will also believe the old because it says in 2 timothy 3. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation. They must have wondered if god had forgotten about them, and they must have wondered how the church could possibly prevail against the might of rome. Along with the complete text of the book of mormon, this valuable study guide includes intheverse notes and additional insights and commentary. You may use, copy, or distribute this material, provided you do it freezuq gi. The ancient greek word translated revelation is apokalupsis apocalypse. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. Of the 404 verses in the book of revelation, seemingly 278 of them make some allusion to the old testament. The book of revelation is, perhaps, one of the most interesting studies in the bible. Ridges, isaiah made easier the book of revelation made easier, 1994 for the benefit of the reader, the isaiah text and commentary from the covenant story will be included in this commentary. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Additional scholarly commentaries about revelation have stated.
Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The one major book of the new testament on which john calvin never wrote a commentary was the book of revelation. John chrysostom and other bishops argued against including this book in the new testament canon, chiefly because of the difficulties of interpreting it and the danger for abuse. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to understand and that it is possible to understand it. Read the revelation with the same spirit that you would any gospel subject. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand.
In other words, the blowing of the seven trumpets is an important series of interventions by god on behalf of his people. John calvin believed the book to be canonical, yet it was the only new testament book he did not write a commentary on. The bible dictionary of the lds edition of the king james bible places the. The real joys of gospel learning will come to us when we begin to drink from the fountain of truth as here recorded by the ancient revelator. Revelation is one of the most debated books of the bible. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic book in the new. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3.
At an important point in my life and career, i was introduced to the wonder of scriptural prophecy. Several species of bats live in the near east, most of. The solution is here with the book of mormon made easier. The challenge is getting beyond the symbols to the represented realities. A nonlds publication contains this interesting commentary. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984.
The first four chapters of revelation are introductory, containing counsel to the ancient. Your study of the book of mormon made easier, part 1. The book of mormon states that john the apostle is the author of revelation and that he was foreordained by god to write it. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units. Many people have very little knowledge of revelation because they have never gone through an indepth, verse by verse study of the text. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. The volunteer decided the dilapidated volume wasnt worth saving and was about to throw it away when she thumbed through it and found a hidden chamber. Written for scholars, pastors, and lay readers alikeundertaken to provide earnest students of the new testament with an exposition that is thorough and abreast of modern scholarship and. The book of revelation audio commentary by rob robinson. Yet his attempt at gaining revelation for the book of mormon project did not go well. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament.
Plagues, pestilences, pests and pandemics in these latter. We must learn how to receive revelation and then understand that the purpose of receiving it, is. What does an ancient book about enoch have to do with lehis dream. The real horror of the last days is not the locusts with their vicious scorpion tails or the horseman and their. Apologetics press revelation and the old testament. The vision of the blowing of the seven trumpets of revelation 811 should be understood against the background of the old testament. The book of moses, included in the lds standard works canon, references the war in heaven and satans origin as a fallen angel of light. The book of jasher includes details about antediluvian patriarchs which are confirmed by modern revelation.
More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament commentary. Though joseph smith seldom discussed revelation, he did make some helpful. Joseph smith said, the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. The whole of the old testament looks forward to and points towards him while the whole. The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. Its message for the righteous continues to promote comfort and confidence. The book of revelation, part 1 the book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible. The book itself will be way better than what deseret book is selling. For some parts of the book of revelation, joseph smith, first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often inadvertently called the mormon church, went to the lord with direct questions.
In the book of revelation, the two witnesses are two of gods prophets who are seen by john of. Joseph smith said, the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god. See more ideas about book of revelation, the revelation of jesus christ, revelation. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith. We are pleased to announce the release of the first volume to appear in the byu new testament commentary series. And i saw another sign, in the likeness of the kingdoms of the earth. And some of these verses contain two, or even three, allusions to the old testament. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation. We ask whether this does not give the book of revelation a very special connection with the. Dec 14, 2019 the vision of the blowing of the seven trumpets of revelation 811 should be understood against the background of the old testament. The question arises of how the author of jasher could have known specific facts from before the great flood, such as cainan becoming very wise when he was forty years old.
Revelation timeline chart pdf book of revelation explained. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book aided by the lens of lds doctrine and mormon experience. With its heavy symbolic imagery and old testament style language, it can feel like a. He the lord has withheld the sealed portion of the book of mormon from. The bible will interpret itself by the holy spirit speaking to your mind through other passages of scripture if you ask for him.
John wesley in his commentary on revelation 11 suggests a more spiritual, almost ambiguous, application. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. One was an old copy of the decline and fall of the roman empire. For this reason, this study guide commentary is designed to provide an introduction to each book of the bible. The book of revelation does not quote the old testament directly, but a. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Oftentimes we can read the blowing of the trumpets as a way to see god intervening in the realm of mortality, working to redeem, warn, and save his people.
And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. With these volumes and the others produced over the past ten years, i have completed commentary on every verse of the standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Johns work stands as a testament of the foreknowledge of god and has thereby given hope and assurance through nearly two millennia. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. Revelation depict two mighty beasts coming to the fore, both representing different aspects of the kingdom of satan in his time as well as ours.
The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Most scholars agree that it is one of the most difficult books in either the old or new. Tim says that this whole section is a symbolic echo of genesis 3. Book of revelation explained revelations explained revelations end times revelation bible lord and savior my lord clarence larkin seven trumpets john hagee. However, one who was wellread in the ancient scriptures and apocalyptics and.
Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. Basically, i am and have always been an insecure person seeking for security. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latterday saints who accept modern revelation. Revelation was written to provide comfort and encouragement to those first century christians who were being persecuted and killed by the roman empire. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. The old testament has for its subject the king and his coming kingdom, in promise and. Two book of mormon passages underscore the importance of the revelation of john for the latter days. Ancient sources indicate that christians and jews were persecuted under his reign. On the jst of revelation 22 by common consent, a mormon blog. In our busy world we sometimes find our scripture study isnt always productive. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation. Additional passages of scripture located in the book of mormon and the. As i published each of the nine volumes, i included the paraphrastic studies, where i had them, in conjunction with the commentary for each book in the new testament. This is the seventh in a series of articles extracted and edited from the revelation of john the apostle, volume fourteen in the brigham young university new testament commentary series.
Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951. The answers, direct from god, are contained in the collection of modern revelations called the doctrine and covenants. Revelation teaching series crossings community church. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Hence its title in english, the book of revelation or the uncovering or unveiling. Frederick is indebted to the scholarship of craig r. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec. Historians believe that he was unsure how to interpret it. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Bats hanging from tree branches in a centuries old building, akko. Some christian scholars in later centuries questioned its authorship, objected to some of its doctrines for instance, its teachings about the millennium or its teaching that people would be judged according to their works, and found its old testament allusions. The whole bible is about god, but at its very center is jesus christ. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book.
Unveiling revelation and a landmark commentary series. Their unique use of this word suggests that they were given the same vision. The materials on this website are a complete course on the book of revelation. Rhodes is an emeritus associate research professor of ancient scripture at byu who has published in egyptology, astronomy and lds scriptural. The book of revelation reveals much on our relationship with the lord.
The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. The chapters of 2 nephi for which isaiah commentary has been included are 68, 1224, and 27. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for. Revelation the dragon, two beasts, and the mark lds. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. We are all entitled to our own personal revelation. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. Jan 24, 2012 john calvin believed the book to be canonical, yet it was the only new testament book he did not write a commentary on. The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain faithful in. Dec 01, 2019 the seven letters in the book of revelation are fertile ground for parallels with ancient egyptian beliefs. As i published each of the nine volumes, i included the paraphrastic studies, where i had them, in conjunction with the commentary for each book in.
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