Lds scripture study aids books that help you understand. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. He gives this clinical description of how the angel was. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon.
Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. Dna studies also provide evidence against the idea of native american indians descending from a lost tribe of israel. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative. Revelation 12 to 22 he that overcometh shall inherit. A careful study of these parallels indicates that the rod of iron and sword of justice are cognate symbols that both represent the word of god. The woman brought forth a man child in revelation 12. The early rains of revelation and the latter rains of prophetic guidance had not watered the soil for centuries. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. Verse by verse, the four gospels is both an outstanding reference resource and a wonderful biographical account of the saviors ministry.
A comparison of biblical and book of mormon isaiah texts bountiful, utah. Christ, as the king of his church, has been pleased thus. The book of revelation refers to christ as a lamb nearly 30 times. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. It is totally different from the bible by virtue of its genesis.
The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction 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. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. A careful study of these parallels indicates that the rod of iron and sword of justice are cognate symbols that both represent. Verse by verse, the book of mormon is a twovolume, userfriendly commentary that balances doctrinal commentary with quotations from general authorities, cultural and linguistic insights, and thorough but intelligible helps for understanding difficult scriptural passages. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. In describing conditions of the last days incident to the second coming of jesus christ, john prophesied in the new testament that. Just as the title of the book says, it is another testament of jesus christ, not a modification of the words of the apostles.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. Kelly ogden is a professor of ancient scripture at byu. How nephi and the tree of life can help you make sense of the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Book of mormon and what scripture reveals concerning the lost tribes is another illustration of discrepancies between mormon teaching and the bible. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction 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. Clay gorton, the legacy of the brass plates of laban. The central figure of the book of mormon is jesus christ.
The commentary also contains translation notes on and analysis of every verse. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. Verse by verse book of mormon 2in1 ebook bundle by d. Hales is the author of seven books dealing with the restoration of plural marriage among the latterday saintsmost notably joseph smiths polygamy, 3 vols. I havent chosen a favorite verse, but my favorite section is 3 nephi chapters 11 through 26, the saviors visit to the nephites. Farms has followed up its fantastic charting the book of mormon volume with. According to chapter 7 of the 2015 church manual teachings of presidents of the church. He came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne5. Book of revelation overview through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. Modern scripture explains that these 24 elders were elders who had been faithful in.
The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. This study highlights textual differences and discusses the insertion of changes into the isaiah. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamaniteswritten to the lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of israel. Most important, the commentary emphasizes the primary focus of johns work, the revelation of jesus christ revelation 1. The story originates in jerusalem, but the majority after the first 50 pages or so takes place in ancient america. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d. Kelly, skinner, andrew c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. And there appeared a great sign in heaven, in the likeness of things on the earth. Indepth scripture commentary is supplemented with photos, painting, drawings, charts, maps, and other invaluable study helps. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse1 nephi. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. A verse of scripture is presented for each day of the year along with an insight from one of the.
The work strives to be as uptodate, comprehensive, scholarly and doctrinally sound as possible. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. This book has been a delightful addition to my scripture study. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. For further explanation of jesus christs worthiness, see the commentaries for john. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Study the new testament with a verse by verse commentary by lynne hilton wilson, the cofounder of book of mormon central.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. For a versebyverse comparison of the book of mormon isaiah texts with five modern translations, see h. The generations after the manifesto received the 2007 best book award from the john whitmer historical association. If you are a scholar, look for more intense books by gileadi. This was a relatively easy task, given the technology available to me. The theme of the book of revelation is that there will be an eventual triumph on this earth of god over the devil. Although the pearl of great price is relatively short, its scope is remarkably broad, recording revelations to prophets in several dispensations from. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying the word of god to life today. Revelation 1 commentary daily verse, scripture by topic. I have made an effort to add scripture references to each paragraph, when applicable, including chapter and verse. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future.
The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Today i want to discuss the curious case of 2 nephi 31 where nephi, ostensibly writing in the 5th century bce, spends multiple verses giving an exegesis of matthew 3. Verse 1 of the revelation already shows gods intention. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. To me the book of mormon is about revelation, powerful miracles, and miraculous power. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants things which must shortly take place. The message of revelation is the same as that of all scripture. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. If you want something that is simply an introduction to help you get the ideas presented, then the book of mormon made easier. Looking for a great book of mormon commentary to use while you study the.
New testament come follow me 2019 book of mormon central. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture.
The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain faithful in the. The joseph smith translation reads as follows note that verse 5 becomes verse 3 in the joseph smith translation. The thistles and weeds and briers of sin encumbered the vineyards. There are multiple places in the book of mormon where the authors use of the bible is, to me, compelling evidence of 19thcentury content. Holland testifies of the truth of the bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation from god to his children. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints free this is an official resource of the church for use in institute classes. The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading verse by verse. This verse has been used to support the idea that an angel moroni. Johns record of the sweeping vision seen by lehi, nephi, and others is called the book of revelation. New testament resources for latterday saints lds living. Nephi and john saw the same things, and their accounts contain many of the same images.