Homer hailey books a commentary on the minor prophets, the. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. And to the angel of the church in pergamos write pergamos, formerly the metropolis of the hellespontic mysia, and the seat of the attalic kings, is by the turks, with some little variation, still called bergamo, and hath its situation about sixtyfour miles to the north of smyrna. The cornerstone biblical commentary series provides uptodate, evangelical scholarship on the old and new testaments. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Black n white letter version in spanish, arabic, russian, hindi. Both antichrist and his false prophet are liars, like their father the devil john 8. Books containing formula for sorcery and other ungodly and forbidden arts were. Here are some additional points made by larry schamber, who considers it possible that there is a coded reference to the orbital period of nibiru in the book of revelation. It was part of a collection of prophecies written by a woman named heropbile who lived in a cave near the ancient town of cumae, in campania, italy. So, because you are lukewarmneither hot nor coldi am about to spit you out of my mouth.
A day signifies a millennium, and the many references to 3. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Obviously, your preference for a revelations commentary will depend on your theology. Remember, the sword symbolically represents the twofold ability of the word of god to separate believers from the world while at the same time to condemn. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate. As gods name marked the former as his, so the name babylon, etc. The idea is, that the souls of those who overcame, or who gained the victory in their conflict with sin, and in the persecutions and trials of the. Revelation commentaries 2 jerusalem prophecy college.
The book of revelation in an age of cultural conflict. The word of god is the great engine wherewith christ fights against, wounds. Antichrist, armageddon, 666, tribulation, rapture, millennium, israel, second coming, mark of the beast, revelation, daniel, and much more. It might be claimed that since the prophecies of the tribulation period come after chaps.
Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry complete. The rest of the book is prophetic in nature, the only prophetic book in the new testament. This post, originally published on november 28, 2011, is the first in a series on the book of revelation. We speak a wisdom to those who are mature, but not. The author provides the historical background for the birth and early years of christianity. Revelation 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Then follows a versebyverse commentary, anchored in sound scholarship. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. Repent this is said to those who were truly godly in those times, but still retained their communion with these corrupt men, and had not, as yet, separated from then. A vision of the great multitude of the great tribulation saints consisting of gentiles and jews was once again shown to john but this time the tribulation. The prophetic significance of the parables of matthew. I know about the slander of those who say they are jews and are not, but are a synagogue of satan. At the end of the first chapter of revelation, we are introduced to the seven church ages as represented by the seven lampstands. The commentary of the book of revelation the credentials of the book rev.
These seven church ages make up what is called the kingdom of heaven matt. The twelve stars the symbolic meaning of the twelvestar crown upon the head of the woman could easily refer to the twelve apostles, the twelve tribes of national israel spiritually andor the twelve symbols in the zodiac in the heavens that picture the sequence of gods entire. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. They love the way of balaam because they love the wages of unrighteousness 2 pet. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. Gage illuminates the connections between the books of joshua and revelation and emphasizes the presence of joshua typology in the life of jesus. Beale nigtc, 1999 is solid, technical, amillennial. Title even though ezras name does not enter the account of judahs postexilic return to jerusalem until 7. The original book of revelation history of christianity. While achilleus still refuses to return to battle, his friend, patroklos, persuades him to let him fight in his place. The most likely date for this book was during the rule of domitian.
Even him antichrist, whose coming is after the working of satan with all power and signs and lying wonders performed by the false prophet 2thessalonians 2. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Pergamum was one of the most prominent cities of asia, located in the western part. The words, the hidden manna, imply, that, however hidden now, its meaning shall not remain hidden evermore. Now it happened when sanballat, tobiah, geshem the arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that i had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it though at that time i had not hung the doors in the gates, that sanballat and geshem sent to me, saying. The original book of revelation was written around 500 bce.
The scenes described in this chapter give a pictorial summary of the preparation for the outpouring of the seven last plagues. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. Hailey is of the spiritual school of thought on revelation, accepting the late date, but strives to always keep revelation in its first century context. This link is provided solely for the users convenience. Dates from around 300 ad, found in egypt and currently housed at the ashmolean museum at oxford england. She was known as the cumaean sibyl, and the general populous considered her a slowly ageing but immortal priestess. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. The book of revelation and church history have identified her as mystery babylon, the mother of harlots and the denominations which follow her ways as her harlotdaughters.
Sermon series by egar white volume 2 white, ellie on. To the church in laodicea to the angel of the church in laodicea write. Falling close to the heals of todays, august 21, solar eclipse, across the u. Some folks have a bit too much time on their hands we had the whole four blood moons tetrad thing, a few years ago. Historical references, commentary and comparative texts. Embracing the book of revelation with hope and faith. The prophetic significance of the parables of matthew and the letters of revelation 2 3 strauss, lehman on. The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen. The greek testament with a critically revised text, a digest of various readings, marginal references to verbal and idiomatic usage, prolegomena, and a critical and exegetical commentary, for the use of theological students and ministers by henry alford. The last book of the bible, revelation which details many end times events, gives the account of a whore often called the whore of babylon. Study revelation 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Homer hailey books a commentary on the minor prophets. Papyrus manuscript fragment of the book of revelations from a. Leo checkai was ordained a priest in may 2014 and now teaches at providence college.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One such argument is that the book of revelation is a prophetic book. Revelation, an introduction and commentary by homer hailey. The woman on the beast 4 and the woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. Now, coming september 23, 2017, we have the fulfillment of the revelation 12 sign. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the.
The first three chapters identify the author and the authority of the vision and contain the letters of warning to the seven major churches of this time. It was probably the site of a settlement from a very early date. These are the words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of gods creation. The prophetic significance of the parables of matthew and the letters of revelation 23 strauss, lehman on. I know your works, that you have a name that you livest, and are dead unto the angel of the church see comments on revelation 2. Osbourne becnt, 2002 is also good for survey of views.
These things saith he that has the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. It was written to the 7 churches in asia at that time and is also relevant to the churches in that region at the end of time, as well as to us in all of the world. Why the september 23, 2017 prophecy of the revelation. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication. Babylon the great, the mother of prostitutes and of the abominations of the earth. Mounce is very clear with a good understanding of apocalyptic genre and a cautious premillennial hermeneutic. Sep 20, 20 papyrus manuscript fragment of the book of revelations from a new testament in greek. The seeing christ as he is, of the latter passage, and, through this beatific vision, being made like to him, is identical with this eating. A commentary to aid in the understanding of end times prophesies bw. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless. Now, jesus showed this twoedged sword to the christians in pergamos. Books sixteen to twentytwo all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951like book nine, book sixteen marks a crucial turning point in the iliad. The sum of this prophecy, that the apostle must write whatever he sees, adding nothing, nor taking away anything re 1. Gage also discusses the typology of holy war in general and the battle at jericho specifically, the typological prominence of rahab in the new testament, and specific connections between the texts of.
A church married to the world the city and the assembly 2. The whole of revelations is called a book of prophecy and it is in regards to the coming of jesus, given to instruct us and to prepare us. From this locale he could address all the cities of judah. An exegetical study of the revelation to john, rev.
David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the. Jun 10, 2011 the period named shall be one during which, matt. These are the words of him who is the first and the last, who died and came to life again. Will i give to eat of the hidden manna the true spiritual food. Papyrus manuscript fragment of the book of revelations.
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