This book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful. The book of revelation series john macarthur youtube. Through general revelation to all men, god communicates his existence, his power, and his glory, such. Not only is revelation the inspired word of god, it is also the only new testament book that includes a promised spiritual blessing for those who. The book is an excelent read even if you arent doing a bible study class. Then it is followed up by a short reading and a few questions of a complimentary passage of scripture from other books of the bible, both old and new testament.
He says, if your name is written, you will not worship the beast. This sermon series includes the following 12 messages. John macarthur has been preaching the bible, one verse at a time, since 1969. After all, revelation promises blessings to those who read it and adhere to its message. He does this from the very beginning of the book of revelation. The book is from the trinity to the seven churches, to be spread from there by the agency of john. Macarthurs explains the book of revelation in such a manner that satisfies the readers desire for deeper understanding of end times. Some have suggested that paul penned this letter from ephesus acts 18. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both the masters college and the masters seminary.
The book of revelation is preeminently the revelation of jesus christ rev 1. He writes very clearly about the sovereignty of the one eternal god all through the book. Aug 08, 2006 the book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. John macarthur explains the book of revelation paperback march 1, 2007. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and. John macarthurs commentary on the book of revelation is one the most complete and exhaustive commentaries produced in the last twenty years. Dec 22, 2006 to have your name written in the lambs book of life from the foundation of the world guarantees that you will not worship or marvel at the beast. Can the regenerate be erased from the book of life. When was the book of revelation written by the apostle john. I greatly respect john macarthur and trusted that this study was what i needed to understand revelation.
To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Instructions tell us to read the scripture and the interpretations given on the side of the page. Though calvin strongly advocated the literal approach, he was inconsistent in the application of that hermeneutic. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. John wrote revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. John replies in a very humble, modest, and respectful manner, to the elder, calling him sir, according to the usage of the eastern people. When was the book of revelation written by the apostle. When you read revelation, nowhere in the book does it state that john is in exile or imprisoned. He has also served as pastorteacher of grace community church in.
John macarthur explains the book of revelation by john macarthur online at alibris. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the scripture without being unnecessarily technical. These study guides, part of a 16volumne set from noted bible scholar john macarthur, take readers on a journey through. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Further, such an attempt becomes even more ridiculous because it necessitates typological interpretation that divides the church into twelve tribes to coincide with the listing of rev. The distinction between general and special revelation focuses more on the extent and purpose of revelation. Revelation macarthur bible studies pdf book library. Here is a sermon that he did in december of 1982 entitled a jet tour through revelation. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. Macarthur jr these study guides, part of a set from noted bible scholar, john macarthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the. After each section of revelation there are questions to answer that make the study personal for the reader.
To have your name written in the lambs book of life from the foundation of the world guarantees that you will not worship or marvel at the beast. It begins and ends with a blessing for those who read it. Full of shrouded prophecy and eschatological mysteries, revelation has perplexed scholars and readers alike for centuries. Except there is no side of a page in this kindle book. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. Mar 01, 2007 join john macarthur as he explains the book of revelation in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. No book in scripture has been more misunderstood or misinterpreted.
Like koester, spilsbury walks you through johns revelation. Jet tour through the book of revelation john macarthur. The tradition of john s exile was started by augustine about 200 years after john lived. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california. In the 1967 prison film cool hand luke, starring paul newman, the warden utters one of the most memorable lines in film history when he says, in his deep southern drawl, what weve got here is failure to communicate. Rita kroon, author of discover god through his attributes, praying the scriptures, and womanhood.
Though out the book macarthur takes the futuristic approach to the book of revelation. The teaching on the millennium was based on a literal reading of the book of revelation revelation 20. Some copies, and the complutensian edition, read, my lord. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament.
John macarthur explains the book of revelation kindle edition by macarthur, john f. I am often reminded of this line when reading about or participating in discussions of the reformed doctrine of general revelation particularly when. Read revelation the christians ultimate victory by john macarthur available from rakuten kobo. John macarthur explains the book of revelation in a way that is both. Those who ignore revelation deprive themselves of a rich treasure of divine truth, and the promised blessings that come from understanding that truth. Calvinism, prophecy, and premillennialism 2012 premillennialism is the result of the consistent application of literal hermeneutics. Now respected preacher and bible teacher john macarthur pulls back the veil and reveals more of what gods word has to say to us in revelation. The two visions in this chapter come in as an episode after the sixth seal, and before the seventh seal. The macarthur new testament commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and bible scholars of our day. The lambs book of life is a list of all those who have trusted in the lord jesus christ for salvation.
Revelation 7 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Revelation 1222 full of shrouded prophecy and eschatological mysteries, the book of revelation is often considered an enigma by scholars and layreaders alike. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. Dionysius, who studied under origen, also denied the teaching of a literal millennium. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. The book of revelation macarthur and spurgeon sermons. The first portion contains letters to seven churches. This book on explains the book of revelation from a futurist premillennial view. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. A written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. A perfect companion to scripture for devotional or schol. John macarthur allows the reader to dig deep into the bible with this study.
You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Bible introductions revelation by john macarthur blue letter bible. John macarthur 1939 john macarthur is the author of books such as twelve ordinary men john f. Join john macarthur as he explains the book of revelation in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. The whore of babylon revelation 17 pastor chris noland. Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the. An outline of the book is given in chapter 1, verse 19, therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading because the time is near. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. About the author john macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california. John macarthur daniel 9 interpreting bible prophecy literally. The problems of recapitulation in the book of revelation.
As such, it is an essential part of every christians devotional life. Author bio john macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california. The tradition of johns exile was started by augustine about 200 years after john lived. John macarthur background and setting for the history of thessalonica, see introduction to 1 thessalonians. Apr 09, 2001 the book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. The next diagram shows that the seven last plagues, the last of the sequential series in the book of revelation, cannot logically be included along with the previous three series of sevens. Weekly telecasts and daily radio broadcasts of grace to you are seen and heard by millions worldwide. He claimed, based on the writing style and the lack of an apostolic claim in the book, john the elder presbyter was the author not john the apostle. Mar 01, 2007 we are using this book as a bible study along with john macarthur s book, revelation which lines up well with the book because the time is near.
Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. It is mentioned, whose names were not in the book of life from the foundation of the world. The information covered in this book is extremely complete. But it would not account for why jesus said, rejoice that your names are written in heaven luke 10. Where this kindle edition falls short is the way its laid out. Through vivid imagery, john writes revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of.
Revelation 7 commentary john gills exposition on the. John macarthur takes readers through the book of revelation with its vivid imagery, assuring christians that god is in control of all past, present, and future events. Through vivid imagery, john writes revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of christ, and the. It too would make a good companion volume as you read this challenging book. A this book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful. Every sermon that he has done since then is archived on his website.
After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. God wants us to know what the book of revelation teaches. John does not say, if you worship the beast, your name is erased. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. Obviously, the first church, seal and trumpet cannot be parallel to the first plague because it, like the rest of the plagues, are all future. Further, such an attempt becomes even more ridiculous. Revelation 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. In johns time, many people thought that rome and the emperor had the greatest power.
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