Written by the apostle john as a record of a series of visions given to him by jesus christ, this apocalyptic work confounds and scares many christians. He is not as helpful when it comes to the point of understanding what the book means, its message and theology. Kevin deyoung phd, university of leicester is senior pastor of christ covenant church in matthews, north carolina, board chairman of the gospel coalition, and assistant professor of systematic theology at reformed. The number 1,000 is a symbolical number, made up as it is of the number 10. The book of revelation is notoriously difficult to understand. The book of revelation part 5 theology simply profound. At the direction of the governor of california, the county of orange, and city of anaheim, and in light of the cdcs recommendation to avoid groups and assemblies, and the ongoing need for social distancing, all lords day services and classes are cancelled for sunday, april 26. You can also listen to them real audio files click here. Reformed theology need not be for scholars alone, it is for every believer. This name derives from the 20th chapter of revelation. He is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at puritan reformed theological seminary, a pastor of the heritage reformed congregation in grand rapids, michigan, as well as the editor of banner of sovereign grace truth, the editorial.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Here are some tips for studying revelation from scott duvall, who, along with j. Nope, peyote john doesnt sound like kuypers best friend, but then he hasnt been much welcome anywhere in the train of the magisterial reformation. The apostle john wrote his book with the intention of being understood by real.
The theme of the book is the conflict of christ and his church with antichristian powers the devil, the beast, the false prophet, revelation 16. The first volume in the reformed systematic theology set of four projected volumes that draws on the historical theology of reformed tradition, exploring the first two of eight central points of systematic theologythe doctrines of revelation and the character of godwith an accessible and comprehensive approach that is biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical. Reformed blog center for reformed theology and apologetics. We are dedicated to our historic creeds and confessions because we believe they are. Revelation lectio continua commentary series beeke. Your hosts, rob and bob, continue to discuss the book of revelation by walking through the seven churches of revelation chapters 2 and 3. Kuyper and the book of revelation reformed journal. There are only three occasions in the new testament where the actual contents of a specific postpentecost prophecy are recorded.
Bauckham largely succeeds in wresting the book of revelation out from the grip of the sensational. Books and articles that equip you for deeply biblical thinking and ministry. Worship, politics, and devotion in the book of revelation is good. Even the conservative evangelical site the gospel coalition blog manages to. Bauckham largely succeeds in wresting the book of revelation. I recommend the book for its successful attempt at demystifying the last book of the new testament. Ultimately, there is of course some treatment of eschatological issues. Beeke is the president and professor of systematic theology at puritan reformed. I really struggled with all of these chapters, and indeed, the whole book. I want to make sure we all understand these verses before we move into revelation 12 this coming sunday. The design of the series of this wonderfully helpful series is to be biblical in exposition, doctrinal in line with the westminster confession of faith, etc.
The puritan board is a forum dedicated to the discussion of christian theology in a confessionally reformed context. Second, the need for a clear reformed witness to the book of revelation is urgent. Ive previously written about how according to the bible, we have been living in the end times for about two thousand years, since the first coming of christ. The rest of the book is taken up with several short papers on topics such as the sermon on the mount, preterism, progressive dispensationalism, reformed theology and an interesting look at the origin and impact of the scofield study bible. This week pastor wilson discusses democratic candidate, pete buttigieg as the pop quiz for left leaning evangelical voters, unpacks the word astocheo, and recommends john frames systematic theology. Studying the book of revelation grace online library. The word revelation simply refers to revealing or unveiling.
One year ago, i read a slim, but dense book penned by richard bauckham called the theology of the book of revelation. Overview of the book of romans reformed answers to bible. Exposition of the book of revelation mp3 series monergism. As you can see by our brandnew site, we have completely overhauled everything. Reformed systematic theology is the latest volume put out by joel beeke, paul m. Jan 05, 2018 since reformed baptists have so few representatives in the systematic theology department, we can be thankful for the release of this new multivolume set. For many, the most difficult book of the bible to understand is the final book of the new testament, the book of revelation. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Beale discusses the focus of his lectures at the 20 scrbpc. For the first time in history, the philadelphia conference on reformed theology will focus on a single book of the bible. The book of revelation is not just about the future monergism. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Our generation is fraught with challenges that militate against the christian faith.
Third, a key theme of reformed theology is the perseverance of the saints, and the call to overcome in the power of gods sovereign. Best reformed commentaries on revelation and some of the best reformed sermons about eschatology by contemporary reformed pastors w. Theology of redemption from the book of revelation. This book is great for groups and home bible studies. Some of the key issues for which we have educational materials include. Especially because of these millennial errors, reformed and presbyterian people must be clear as to the meaning of revelation 20. The theology of the book of revelation kingdom scribe. He shows clearly that john received his prophetic visions directly many of us theologians recognize, and most of the students of scripture agree that the book of revelation is not easy to interpret.
Mencarow 117 free mp3s this series is a splendid overview of the history of puritan and reformed thought on. It is fitting to have a reformed systematic theology, since the heart of reformed theology is the knowledge of the triune god p. Revelation reformed expository commentary reformed. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. The book of revelation new international greek testament commentary by g. This is the first in a projected 4volume work, aiming to cover the broad category of systematic theology. The sermons were preached at christ reformed church in 2002. The final three chapters of the book dealt with the holy spirit in the book of revelation chap 6, what revelation reveals about the new jerusalem chap 7, and how we can read, teach, and understand the book of revelation today chap 7. After an introduction, and letters to the seven churches revelation 1 through 3, the properly prophetic part of the book commences with a vision of heaven revelation 4. Keen insights into the nature of and relationship between father and son. The returning king is a wonderful introduction to the book of revelation. The sovereign reign of the exalted christ, with greg beale, derek thomas, philip ryken, joel beeke, richard phillips, and cornelis venema approaches to revelation by james boice seven churches, four horsemen, one lord by james boice.
Revelation reformed expository commentary rec logos. Great reformed commentary on revelation and much more. In the theology of the book of revelation, bauckham gives a different perspective on the end times. Some, who are either not familiar with the traditional reformed doctrine of general revelation or who disagree with the reformed doctrine, have expressed concerns that it entails placing fallible scientific theories on the same level of authority with scripture or worse, on a higher level of authority. The symbolism of the book ranges through the entire old testament. Perhaps no book in all of scripture so exalts the sovereign reign of the lord jesus christ. The meaning of revelation 20 a thousand years is a figurative, or symbolical, description of the entire age of the new covenant. Our desire is to provide a place where those who write and read blogs can find biblical, theological, cultural. It professes to be the record of prophetic visions given by jesus christ to john, while the latter was a prisoner, for the word of god and the testimony of jesus revelation 1. The name by which the distinctively reformed doctrine of the last things is known is amillennialism. The revelation of john by james orr reformed theology and.
They have been edited for publication on the riddleblog. This book is a collection of essays addressing various aspects of hyperpreterism a view of eschatology that argues all biblical prophecy was fulfilled in the first century. Given the confusion of recent decades of interpreting this book, the church needs a sound understanding of this vital message. What i mean is that it is a systematic theology that seeks to strengthen a christian reformed according to the word of god p. Philip ryken shares why this years philadelphia conference on reformed theology should not be missed. Mar, 2020 the philadelphia conference on reformed theology thanks first christian reformed church of byron center, its members, and staff, as well as our event exhibitors and sponsors for supporting our mission.
It is not a puzzle book to be used as a source of arcane calculations. Hill phd, university of cambridge serves as john r. We believe that the church should be educated, and that in todays technological age, they should have open access to scripturally sound and theologically edifying christian literature from the reformation and the puritans. The theology of the book of revelation by richard bauckham. In reformed theology, it can refer to gods act of communication to man. At the heart of these blog posts was an attempt to outline the reformed doctrine of general revelation. The reformers and the puritans have no doubt profoundly affected the church of jesus christ. Yet, i would argue that there is something even more unique about nichols systematic theologyits a systematic theology and a topical bible in one. Survey of the book of revelation in these twentyfour careful, downtoearth lectures is provided a basic introduction and survey of the entire book of revelation by dr kenneth l. Discover the basics of the book of revelation with the esv study bible from crossway. First, perhaps no book in all of scripture so exalts the sovereign reign of the lord jesus christ as does revelation. Sep 23, 2004 this is the official announcement launching the league of reformed bloggers. The theology of the book of revelation new testament.
Last sunday we dealt with a complex passage listen or watch. We are constantly battling heresy, both inside and outside the church. His redemptivehistorical commentary encourages readers to see the glory of christ as the exalted priest and king for his peopleand discover the powerful pattern of faith by which we join in the victory. Revelation is thus a picture book, a dramatic presentation that enables the reader to have a godcentered view of history. Bauckham, the theology of the book of revelation cambridge. Scroll down for hundreds of free reformed resources books, mp3s, videos, etc. Browse more episodes from this program or subscribe to the podcast feed. Welcome to the center for reformed theology and apologetics, the heart of reformed theology on the internet.
Interpreting the book of revelation has been approached in many. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely. Discussion of the book of revelation, millennial views, and last things even so, come, lord jesus. May 08, 2008 5 elsewhere in revelation, the entire community of believers is identified as the source of the testimony to of jesus 6. I dont have phillips or beeke, alas, since they were published after i finished preaching through the book. In episode 43 we continue our new series on the book of revelation. On plagues, judgement, and the book of revelation psephizo. At a time when the study of greek is curtailed in many schools of theology, we hope that the nigtc will demonstrate the continuing value of studying the greek new testament the volumes of the nigtc are for students who want something less technical than a full. Six times in verses 17 is mentioned a period of a thousand years. Are you looking for the bestselling reformed theology books.
This is being cohosted and moderated by yours truly and david at jollyblogger. For the first time ever, the pcrt will focus on a single book of the bible. May 04, 2020 riddleblog riddlebarger eschatology amillennialism reformed. The book of revelation is a riveting readbut a persistent question christians have is, what does it mean.
The book of revelation is not just about the future crossway. Pastortheologian richard phillips provides a thorough and penetrating study of each chapter while highlighting the theme of the sovereign rule of christ over history for the salvation of his church. Endorsements this book matches, or even supersedes, richard. In order to understand the reformed doctrine of general revelation, it is necessary first to have a clear grasp of what reformed theology means by the term revelation. Update on the 2020 philadelphia conference of reformed theology. This episode concludes the seven churches with a discussion of the final four churches. This is a news aggregator and blogroll featuring bloggers who write from the perspective of a reformed worldview.
Review of greg nichols lectures in systematic theology, vol. This book highlights the theology of the book o f revelation, as opposed to focusing solely on eschatology. To present pauls gospel message to the believers in rome and to explain how the gospel heals divisions between jewish and gentile believers. For a general view that also is a little forward looking i would start with matthew henrys commentary on revelation and history of redemption and notes on revelations by jonathan edwards. Bauckhams book isnt bad, but his climax of prophecy is better. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. Blogging the institutes matthew henry reading with mcheyne. He is a council member of the alliance of confessing evangelicals, chairman of the philadelphia conference on reformed theology, and coeditor of the reformed expository commentary series. Apr 26, 2014 so, kuyper and the book of revelation. Best reformed commentaries on revelation and some of the. Revelation reformed expository commentary by richard phillips. Douglas kelly, professor emeritus of systematic theology at reformed theological seminary, charlotte.
You can find the list of the best reformed theology books here. To encourage fidelity to christ in the midst of suffering by affirming that god rules history and will surely bring it to a glorious consummation of judgment and blessing in christ. If youre looking for a clear, concise, readable, and solid commentary on revelation, i recommend vern poythress the returning king. The philadelphia conference on reformed theology thanks first christian reformed church of byron center, its members, and staff, as well as our event exhibitors and sponsors for supporting our mission. Though this commentary doesnt comment on all the details in revelation, it does a fine job of providing a big picture overview of the book. If youve never read anything on the reformed amillennial interpretation of the book of revelation, this is a great place to start reading. Beeke phd, westminster theological seminary has written or coauthored one hundred books, and edited another one hundred titles. Crta is now the main hub of a number of tried and trusted reformed websites. In these conversations, ive received questions about reformed or covenant theology, eschatology the study of the last days, and the book of revelation. Riddleblog riddlebarger eschatology amillennialism reformed.
Interpreting the book of revelation, phillips explores the theme of the sovereign rule of christ over history for the salvation of his church. Steven dilday, and greg price free mp3s, pdfs, videos, kindle, etc. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the book of revelation as we seek to understand the destruction of the temple in 70 a. You might also want to check out resseguies commentary, which doesnt have a full 300 pages. As we try to identify theological principles in revelation, we should focus on.
Richardson professor of new testament and early christianity at reformed theological seminary. The two witnesses of revelation 11 the reformed reader. This blog will provide some deeper exegesis and hopefully a clear explanation and application of those verses. Overview of the book of revelation reformed answers to. Biblical theology beginner biblical theology intermediate biblical theology advanced. After all, luther seemed to prefer that those visions be dumped from the canon right after the epistle of james. If you must have a 300 page book, i would go with beale first, then johnson. In the theology of the book o f revelation bauckham explicates how the sound interpretation of the theology of revelation must be based on the proper understanding of the imageries in its original context. This chart illustrates the concurrent events associated with the second advent of christ. Several of these are discussed in the eightpart blog series mentioned above.