Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Christ tells john to write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. F31 hendriksen was mightily impressed with the implications of this term and named his book on revelation after it.
Year of the constantinopolitan era of the world, or that used by the byzantine historians, and other eastern writers, 5604. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Revelation 2 commentary the seven messages bible gateway. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. Return from chapter 2 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. The apostle john, having in the foregoing chapter written the things which he had seen, now proceeds to write the things that are, according to the command of god ch. A group of seminary students finished playing basketball in a gym. However, it is found in all seven of these letters to the churches, and john also used it repeatedly in 2 john 2 john 2. The epistle to the church of ephesus, commending their labor and patience, revelation 2.
Many americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people who sit and read the book of revelation too much, or go on and on about the battle of armageddon or the second coming of christ or the rapture of the church, as those who actually believe in such things. David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Like today churches are full of people that are saved, unsaved and people that are self deceived or just plain evil. Verse 3 and no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon.
A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Many americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people who sit and read the. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. Revelation 2 new english translation net bible to the church in ephesus.
John the divine chronological notes relative to this book. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters. A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. He was directed to write to every one of them according to their. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. The epistle to the church of smyrna, commending their piety, and promising them support in their tribulation, revelation 2. This is one of the glorious, mighty themes of the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. I changed one or 2 graphics, added a video and tightened up some of the wording.
Clean, white clothing in the book of revelation is consistently a symbol of. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. A messenger carrying letters to the seven churches from the apostle john on the island of patmos, which is about 30 miles off the coast of turkey and.
The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. The greek word for almighty is pantokrater, and it describes the one who has his hand on everything. Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. This series combines history, politics, and theology to explain the book of revelation in light of modern times and world events. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. Blessing and honor and glory and power be to him who sits on the throne, and to the lamb, forever and ever.
Some interpreters of this verse have found a reference to the gospel and johns testimony there. The book of revelation chapter 1 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation.
I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. Revelation 2, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. View revelation 1 in the note window the book of the revelation of st. Nine out of the ten times this word is used in the new testament, it is used in revelation. Verses 17 these churches were in such different states as to purity of doctrine and the power of godliness, that the words of christ to them will always suit the cases of other churches, and professors. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the.
Bring your questions and join us for 10 weeks beginning wednesday, january 10, 2018. Jul 31, 2006 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and. 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 temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. The apostle john, at this juncture in his experience in the spirit, was permitted to share in the perplexity, dreadful uncertainty, and helplessness that encompassed the heavenly host in their contemplation of the seemingly impossible solution of human redemption. Particular exhortations and promises to this church, revelation 2. Please click one of the following links to navigate this site. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Mar 11, 2007 the book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Jul 31, 2017 revelation chapters 2 and 3 are loaded with symbols and revelations we need to know, as christ speaks directly to us about the spiritual conditions of our day in the laodicean letter.
The bible as well as the book of revelation serves as a book of victory and encouragement to true believers. And i saw another angel ascending from the east from the east represents a message from god. Revelation is one of the most debated books of the bible. Reprehending their toleration of jezebel, the false prophetess, who is threatened with grievous punishment, revelation 2. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 6. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. Americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people who sit and read the book of revelation too much. This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who has a firm grasp on the seven stars in his right handthe one who walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The letters to the churches were also written in a time of heavy persecution. Letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write. Revelation 3 commentary the message to sardis biblegateway.
The epistle to the church of thyatira, with a commendation of their charity, faith, and patience, revelation 2. Commentaries for revelation chapter 2 the message to ephesus. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. The books last two verses have in them the name of jesus. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters to. This series of videos is the culmination of two years of work i have done. These things saith the son of god, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. Epistles to the churches in asia, with warnings and encouragements, to the church at ephesus. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. The communications in chapters 23 have none of the formal characteristics of.
The fulfillment of joel 2 to israel is dependent on turning to christ and faith cf. Revelation chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. One of the leading angels of heaven makes a very important announcement. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. And, reprehending their having left their first love, exhorting them to repent, with the promise of the tree of life, revelation 2. Joel 2 has been partly fulfilled in the church, but cant be completely fulfilled to israel until there has been repentance and restoration. Revelation chapters 2 and 3 are loaded with symbols and revelations we need to know, as christ speaks directly to us about the spiritual conditions of our day in the laodicean letter. Understanding the book of revelation 15 understanding the seven churches of revelation 10 i was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 11 saying, i am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and s end. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars. Verse 2 who bare witness of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, even of all the things that he saw.