Revelation (Life Application Bible Commentary | LABC)
Overview
Revelation is a book about the future and about the present. It offers future hope to all believers, especially those who have suffered for their faith. Revelation proclaims Christ’s total triumph over evil and the reality of eternal life with him. It also gives guidance for present as it teaches us about Jesus Christ and how we should live for him now. Through graphic pictures we learn that Jesus Christ is coming again, that evil will be judged, and that the dead will be raised to judgment, headed for their eternal life or eternal destruction. As you read Revelation, look beyond the symbols to your sovereign God and to your Savior, Jesus Christ. And take hope-his victory is sure!
About the Series
The Life Application Bible Commentary series provides verse-by-verse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the New Testament. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying God’s Word to life today. The content is highlighted so that particular verses and phrases are easy to find.
Each volume contains three sections: introduction, commentary, and reference. The introduction includes an overview of the book, the book’s historical context, a timeline, cultural background information, major themes, an overview map, and an explanation about the author and audience.
The commentary section includes running commentary on the Bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the New International Version and the New Revised Standard Version, accompanied by life applications interspersed throughout. Additional elements include charts, diagrams, maps, and illustrations. There are also insightful quotes from church leaders and theologians such as John Calvin, Martin Luther, John Wesley, A. W. Tozer, and C. S. Lewis. These features are designed to help you quickly grasp the biblical information and be prepared to communicate it to others. The reference section includes a bibliography.
Top Highlights
“John wept because he knew that the unopened scroll would mean that the closing scene of history could not begin; thus, evil would continue unabated on the earth, and there would be no future for God’s people.” (Page 60)
“The Nicolaitans were Christians who had compromised their faith in order to enjoy the sinful pleasures of their society and perhaps to be able to burn incense on the altar to the emperor to avoid the penalty for not doing so. Their sin was in compromising their faith for the world. They thought that the best policy was to peacefully coexist and go along with what they could of Roman society in order to be left alone. But such compromise could only dilute their faith; thus, Christ said it could not be tolerated.” (Page 30)
“Perhaps even more important, the city had become a center for the cult of emperor worship. Smyrna received permission (over several other cities who requested) to build a temple to the emperor Tiberius in 23 b.c.. Under the emperor Domitian (who ruled from a.d. 81 to 96), emperor worship was required for all Roman citizens. Those who refused could receive the death penalty. Once a year, all citizens were required to burn incense on an altar to Caesar, after which they would receive a certificate proving that they had done their civil duty. While this was more an act of political loyalty than a religious act, the citizen had to say, while burning the incense, ‘Caesar is lord.’ Many Christians considered this act blasphemous and refused to do it.” (Page 25)
“Christ holds absolute power and authority over entrance into his future kingdom. After the door is opened, no one can shut it—salvation is assured. Once it is shut, no one can open it—judgment is certain.” (Pages 42–43)
- Title: Revelation
- Author: Bruce B. Barton
- Series: Life Application Bible Commentary
- Publisher: Tyndale
- Print Publication Date: 2000
- Logos Release Date: 2002
- Pages: 277
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Revelation › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9780842328746, 0842328742
- Resource ID: LLS:29.71.9
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:04:53Z