Draper, why is the book of revelation called the apocalypse. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. From the author tim lahaye is founder and president of family life seminars, a national family ministry that organizes seminars throughout the country. Clarifying the meaning of every prophetic passage tim lahaye prophecy library steven ger, mal couch, randall price, arnold fruchtenbaum, tim lahaye, ed hindson on. Elder mcconkie once said, 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. 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.
The doctrine is taught throughout the text of the book of mormon through the antichrists that mormon has left for us to examine. Exploring bible prophecy from genesis to revelation. But now, popular institute instructor and efy director eric d. 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. Revelation unveiled lays the scriptural foundation for left behind and tribulation force. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Read revelation 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Draper, for whom was the book of revelation written and why. Joseph smith said that the book of mormon was the most correct book of any book on earth. This book, the revelation, begins and ends with a prediction of the second coming of the lord jesus christ. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take.
Dispensationalist tim lahaye, in his commentary revelation. Lynne hilton wilson, revelation 111, come follow me. Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book reads. Posts about book of revelation written by tim malone. Understanding the book of revelation is a timely book as we approach the twentyfirst century. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latterday saints who accept modern revelation. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. 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.
Illustrated and made plain zondervan, 1975, considers the 144,000 in revelation 7 to refer to jews and those in revelation 14 to refer to christians. The lamb with seven horns and seven eyes becomes a lamb with 12 eyes and 12 horns, thus perfecting the symbolism to identify christ and his apostles. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. 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. It was written at the end of the first century when john was quite elderly. The only way of peace is through the prince of peace. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. It occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible.
Draper, understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation, shedding light on the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1 and more. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. This page is an indepth bible study of the book of revelation based on the concordia commentary of revelation by dr. Scriptures on the book of revelation mainly pertaining to the last days. Filled with references to the novels, this commentary helps readers get an indepth grasp of the book of revelation from a premillennial view. A comprehensive commentary of the book of revelation together with references for further study from the general conferences of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the encyclopedia of mormonism and other doctrinal texts by general authorities of the church written and compiled by paul nolan hyde parrish press orem, utah. This is a condensed version of the churchs new testament institute manual on the chapters dealing with the book of revelation, the scripture references there from, with little to no commentary. They trod upon her, and the child came out of her bowels, and lay under the bed. Study the new testament with a verse by verse commentary by lynne hilton wilson, the cofounder of book of mormon central. The testimony of this book is that the god who called and spoke to the prophets of the old and new testaments is the same god who called and spoke to joseph smith.
We should set ourselves to meditate frequently upon the second coming of. His mission and his message religious studies center. Of course, joseph smith had a background of angelic tutoring that none of us share. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. Revelation the dragon, two beasts, and the mark lds. 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. By evidencing a neverchanging god who remains a god of miracles and who continues to offer important guidance, revelations of the restoration reminds us that god loves his. The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written tpjs, 290. This cry from the dust witnesses of the divinity of jesus christ to us today. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god.
Panel discussion of the revelation of john the apostle. Louis brighton and the online commentary the book of revelation. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2009, 27189. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This verse gives us just a glimpse of what john experienced. In the book of revelation corrections, for instance, the angels of the various earthly churches become the servants presiding officers of those units. 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. Revelation unveiled is a classic textbooktype resource, that explains in great detail, the book of revelation. Joseph smith said, the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. With simple and accessible language, revelation unveiled will help readers better understand this mysterious final book of the bible, and its implications for the times we live in. The book of revelation, brimming with seemingly impenetrable imagery and symbolism, can feel daunting in its account of the climactic conclusion of the world. Enos mission, though not fruitful in his own time, has proved beneficial to the nephite and lamanite posterity of today in the form of his short but vital message in the book of mormon.
Obviously, joseph, through the spirit, had caught the secret of the book, and he loved it. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation. Preterists believe they are jewish christians, sealed for deliverance from the destruction of jerusalem in 70 a. Johns book of revelation ends with the risen and glorified christ appearing to him on the island of patmos. This is a must read, must own book for any serious bible student, as well as anyone with even a passing interest in bible prophecy. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Revelation 12 to 22 he that overcometh shall inherit. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. 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. While even today the book remains difficult to interpret, we in the church do have a.
Rachael, the niece of methusala, was pregnant, and ready to be delivered in egypt. The visions of john the revelator, deseret book, 1991, p. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. It is a revelation apocalypse, which is an unveiling. Scriptures on the book of revelation mainly pertaining to. This fact notwithstanding, the prophet joseph once said. What the lds curriculum generally attempts to do with revelation is a fascinating reflection of our own mecentered, therapeutic era. Richards seeks to demystify johns prophetic visions in preparing for the second coming. A panel discussion on the book of revelation at the second annual conference of the byu new testament commentary project held on may. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Discussions on the new testament acts to revelation.
Clarifying the meaning of every prophetic passage tim lahaye prophecy. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. What the book of revelation is laid out according to the plan of. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. See the genre of the book of revelation for more on the literary genre of apocalyptic. 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.
Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. Growing up in the lds church, i did not hear the term rapture used much, if at all. Michael descended, and took him up to the throne of glory. How nephi and the tree of life can help you make sense of the book of revelation. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. This book is like a great union station where the great trunk lines of prophecy come in from other portions of scripture. Consequently, there are a wide variety of interpretations about the meaning of the book, particularly in the traditional christian world. Mcconkie, understanding the book of revelation, ensign september 1975. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament. God delivered his messages in the form of images housed within discrete visions, with each symbol explaining, exposing, or emphasizing.
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