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. And i saw, coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs. Apr 30, 2017 the revelation of jesus christ to john as written in the holy bible. Chapter 17 depicts the villain in revelation as a bloodthirsty harlot sitting upon seven hills. Revelation 810 the seven trumpets and the little book. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. Carried unto the heart the twelve have the rightto teach the people by the spirit of revelation, by the spirit of prophecy and the power of god. Mar 18, 2021 a commentary on joseph smiths revision of revelation 22. In our study of the book of revelation, we must start out with the clear understanding thataside from changes and errors of translationit is as though the same words were written in the book of mormon or the doctrine and covenants. We are all entitled to our own personal revelation. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book aided by the lens of lds doctrine and mormon experience. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. The revelation of jesus christ revelation of jesus christ.
Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latterday saints who. A message to the latter day saints from the book of revelation by richard d. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. Join pastor muse for session 44 of the book of revelation bible study. In the november 20, 1999 issue of the lds church news p. The book itself will be way better than what deseret book is selling. They begin with a lengthy but vital introduction and then proceed on a verse by verse walk through the book. 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.
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. Book of revelation explained revelations explained revelations end times revelation bible lord and savior my lord clarence larkin seven trumpets john hagee. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. 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. Consequently, there are a wide variety of interpretations about the meaning of the book, particularly in the traditional christian world. This perspective is explained in the paschal liturgy and the apocalypse new edition, 2004 by.
Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. This time around we discuss the book of revelation, perhaps one of the most neglected books in our contemporary latterday saint lexicon. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. In episode 92, we discussed intertextuality in the book of mormon. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation.
The challenge is getting beyond the symbols to the represented realities. And i looked and beheld a man, and he was dressed in a white robe. 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. And the revelations which i have caused to be written by my servant john shall be unfolded in the eyes of all the people ether 4. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the revelation of john the apostle. The book of revelation also provides warnings and speaks of things that can be done to defend against them in the latterday. Revelation is considered by many christians as one of the most controversial and difficult books of the bible, with many diverse interpretations of the meanings of the various names and events in the account. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. 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. Revelation the dragon, two beasts, and the mark lds. According to the book of mormon, the bible went through the hands of a.
Dean garrett, a commentary on the doctrine and covenants salt lake city. We are pleased to announce the release of the first volume to appear in the byu new testament commentary series. The explanations of traditional biblical commentary material is excellent for most latter day saints who are not used to sophisticated presentations. Jan 24, 2012 the second vision comprising the rest of the book chs. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Book of revelation lds gospel discussion thirdhour. This series combines history, politics, and theology to explain the book of revelation in light of modern times and world events. That is, they are true and are the very words the lord wants us to have on the matters with which they deal. Unveiling revelation and a landmark commentary series. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. 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. And i heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of israel.
A systematic study on the book of revelation, verse by verse in order by pastor dave jones. The number 144,000 appears three times in the book of revelation. Messages of the book of revelation for latter day saints. The book of mormon states that john the apostle is the author of revelation and that he was foreordained by god to write it. 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. Why did hiram page remain faithful to the book of mormon.
Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. 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 book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. In other words, the blowing of the seven trumpets is an important series of interventions by god on behalf of his people. A coin minted during the reign of vespasian the time when revelation was written depicts the goddess roma sitting upon the seven hills that surrounded the city of rome. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. A non lds publication contains this interesting commentary. If you want the authortitative declaration of the authenticity of the the book of revelation from lds sources, go to 1 nephi 14. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 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. Like biblical scholars sifting through ancient parchments, h. Book of revelation read chapters and study meaning. Oct 10, 2017 the book of revelation can be captivating, if not a bit bewildering. Zwingli regarded it as nonbiblical, and calvin did not comment upon it. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latter day saints who accept modern revelation. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Yet a careful look at the interpretations and applications of these symbols and prophecies is one key to preparing for the second coming and enjoying a study of johns panoramic vision. See more ideas about book of revelation, the revelation of jesus christ, revelation. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. In what may be an unprecedented sequence of releasing volumes in a commentary series, the initial offering to appear is on the book of revelation. Revelation is one of the most debated books of the bible. The book of revelation reveals much on our relationship with the lord.
On the jst of revelation 22 by common consent, a mormon blog. This beast is giving another title in the book of revelation. He presented ideas that was worth considering from his study. As i read this book i was struck by the care and research dr.
Best revelation commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one doing the revealing. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this g. Rns what the lds curriculum attempts to do with revelation reflects our. Revelation bible study part 1 introduction, chapter 1. Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of god on their foreheads.
Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Two book of mormon passages underscore the importance of the revelation of john for the latter days. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. A commentary on the book of revelation i had never heard of this commentary by j. Dec 18, 2019 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. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. The book of revelation was written to answer those questions. Jan 29, 2012 word of the lord by way of the book of mormon is one of the signs of the times. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. Many years ago, i was involved in a public seminar for the community explaining the prophecies of the last days, and there was a young man attending every night. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Michael marquardt has assembled the earliest extant manuscripts of joseph smiths revelations.
This is the start of the series and the introduction to the study. Years of labor have been dedicated to create this commentary. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old 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. Because of the contradictory nature of the external evidence, i place more weight on the internal evidence evidence from within the book itself. It actually grew directly out of a lesson charleen gave for sunday school in 2017, and so you will notice that it is structured less like a lineforline commentary and more like a lesson plan which may be very handy if you are preparing a properly social distancedzoomed lesson over this reading. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation, new international greek testament commentary grand. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation by richard d.
Read the revelation with the same spirit that you would any gospel subject. Mar 24, 2020 tragically, when christians trumpet a view of the bible, and the book of revelation in particular, that suggests that it is about gods wrath on the wicked, it repels people from the gospel. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2021 best. 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. The vision of the blowing of the seven trumpets of revelation 811 should be understood against the background of the old testament. God has made that promiseunto those who go out to preach the gospelby the spirit of revelation.
The book of revelation bible study session 44 youtube. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. Revelation teaching series crossings community church. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. One beast arises out of the sea, hence we will call it the sea beast. Hence its title in english, the book of revelation or the uncovering or unveiling.
It is also jesus revelation in the sense that he is the object revealed. Mcconkie says, are we expected to understand the book of revelation. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Joseph smith said, the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god. Jesus sent this message by his angel to his servant john. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. In contrast, the gospel of jesus christ offers spiritual nourishment without money and without.
It is also available in print, ebook, and audio formats. Understanding the book of revelation is a timely book as we approach the twentyfirst century. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament commentary. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. And i saw another sign, in the likeness of the kingdoms of the earth. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to. Rhodes is an emeritus associate research professor of ancient scripture at byu who has published in egyptology, astronomy and lds scriptural. 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. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. The bible dictionary of the lds edition of the king james bible places the fall. And it came to pass that the angel spake unto me, saying. We must learn how to receive revelation and then understand that the purpose of receiving it, is.
Rhodes have coauthored the work, which was released first for kindle in 20 and presumably will be coming out in hard copy soon. Commentary on revelation who is the villain in revelation. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Byu new testament commentary series kindle edition by draper, richard d. Other patterns presented include characteristics of gods warning trumpets to the world, the preparation of the righteous, the great harvest of missionary work, the character and downfall of babylon, the consequences of sin, and the blessings reserved for the righteous. The lord explained to nephi that another person, the apostle john, had been. Decoding revelation 1 christians everywhere are thoroughly confused about the book of revelation and the other prophetic books of the bible. To many, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult books of the. 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.
Draper, why is the book of revelation called the apocalypse. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. Frederick nick frederick has a gift for sharing thoughtprovoking insights about familiar topics. The second vision comprising the rest of the book chs. Joseph smith said, the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. The materials on this website are a complete course on the book of revelation.
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