Join facebook to connect with robert mounce and others you may know. David hubbard, former president of fuller theological seminary, refers to him as one of our generations most able expositors. Gieschen the book of revelation is often interpreted as a document that is full of eschatology, namely, it is understood as depicting the gloom of the last days and the glory of eternity. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth college, spokane, washington, and a noted new testament greek scholar. Angelology in the book of revelation christopher l. How to approach the study of the book of revelation, part 1 how to approach the study of the book of revelation, part 2. University of aberdeen, scotland, president emeritus of whitworth university, is the author of a number of wellknown new testament commentaries including the volume on revelation in the nicnt, romans in the nac and john in the newly revised ebc. The revelation of jesus christ the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place.
New international commentary on the new testament nicnt. A 144000 israel jewish evangelists during the tribulation as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 14. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. John, which is a crytic and mystical scripture at the very end of the christian bible. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original ent. David hubbard, former president of fuller theological seminary, referred to him as one of our generations most able expositors. The first verse in the book of revelation does not say exactly who that particular john is, but it is naturally assumed to be john the apostle since it was the apostles that were given the authority by god to write scripture. The author of many articles and books, including a popular commentary on. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. A general resurrection, a general judgment and a new age. The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation the book of revelation, a free online course this free online course reveals how you can discover the true meaning of the revelation or apoclaypse of st.
The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. Embracing the book of revelation with hope and faith. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. The book is primarily about the coming of the kingdom, explaining how this relates to the judgments of god, the collapse of human government and the calling of the jews.
Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. These features give features of widely divergent theological stances room to move effectively within the commentary. The last book in the bible has fascinated readers for centuries. Bigger issue s claim the attention of mo st writers on the book. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. The book of revelation is traditionally said to be written by john. With that, jesus christ sent an angel to present this revelation to john 1. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads. The book of revelation has come to be read as prophesying the events of the end of history. I found his scholarship to be evenhanded this is a very good commentary but it just seems to hit the highlights in certain parts of the book but is very indepth in other parts. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god.
However, he is fair to other positions, and his particular eschatological perspective does not unduly influence his commentary on specific passages. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth university and is the author of a number of wellknown biblical commentaries including the volume on revelation in the nicnt. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. The pattern of imperceptible transition from type to antitype was already established by the olivet discourse, in which the fall of jerusalem becomes in its complete fulfillment the end of the age. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. The bible today this new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. Mounces work covers revelation from a conservative eclectic view and is great as a first commentary on revelation. Sacramental theology in the book of revelation 151 two aspects of the baptismal rite are not completely new with the administration of baptism among early christians, but both reflect rites from israels past. Indie rock, indie pop, postpunk revival, new wave, electronic.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Among evangelical autho rs who do discuss the raptures relations hip to revelation, widespread agreement prevails among many on three assumptions concerning introductory and inter pretive issues. Mounce s work covers revelation from a conservative eclectic view and is great as a first commentary on revelation. The nicnt commentary on revelation is by robert mounce, who is a historic premillennialist. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original ent.
Fortunately, an eschatological reality is the responsibility of god, the father of jesus christ. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. This is a readable commentary that is accessible to the layperson. Oct, 2011 from the album portamento universal music 2011. Yet he also carefully steers a middle course between wooden literalism and undomesticated subjectivism. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty. Sacramental theology in the book of revelation charles a. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Assumptions common to many who participate in discussing the i ssue incl ude the authorshi p of t he book by john the ap ostle, the date. The new international commentary on the new testament.
For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Second, the scenes of this vision communicate to christians more readily if their imagery is grounded in the actual. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil. 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 reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Octavo, hardcover, near fine in lightly edgeworn yellow glossy dj. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. Personally, i prefer the book of revelation by gregory beale in the new international greek testament commentary series to this commentary even though i disagree with beales perspective on a few points. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.
He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with. Adela yarbro collins, pbs frontline according to the dictionary of the bible revelation. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. In his mysterious revelation through john, even with the wisdom of the holy spirit today, deut. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship. The common view is that the book of revelation is a description of the events leading up to the second coming. An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. Mounce when first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation.
Later in the book of revelation a voice comes from heaven telling john to write about the persecution of gods holy people 14. The book of revelation the new international commentary. Essex assistant professor of bible exposition the relevance of the book of revelation to the issue of the timing of the rapture is unquestioned. The book of revelation in an age of cultural conflict. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. About the new international commentary on the new testament faithful criticism characterizes volumes in the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, and is widely recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike for its attention to the text of scripture, its currency. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. About the new international commentary on the new testament faithful criticism characterizes volumes in the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, and is widely recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike for its attention to.
The historicist school views the whole book of revelation as outlining in sym bolic form the entire course of history of the church from pentecost to the advent of christ. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Mounce is a scholar and his commentary on revelation is worth reading if you want to get all viewpoints on a difficult to interpret book. First, he makes it clear that he believes that john is simply the observer and recorder of the visions he receives. The author of many articles and books, including a popular commentary on revelation titled what are we waiting for. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Resources by robert mounce olive tree bible software. The book of revelation was likely written between a.
The first verse of revelation states that this book is a revelation from jesus christ which originated from god. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from 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. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The dreaded four horsemen of the apocalypse you dont have to be a student of religion to recognize references from the book of revelation. Additionally, because of the books place as the capstone of bible prophecy, and indeed of all scripture,2 ones interpretation of the rest of scripture and ones accompanying presuppositions especially regarding the millennium play a pivotal role in determining ones interpretation of the revelation. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic.
When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. Mounce reads revelation as reflecting his own culture, but understands that the predictions of johnwill find their final and complete fulfillment in the last days of history 45, first ed. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Umg, the orchard music on behalf of frenchkiss records.