How to Use This Commentary Revelation 2:1–7 is Jesus’ letter to the church in Ephesus. It reveals how Christ evaluates His church and what matters most to Him. Read it in four movements: (1) Christ’s authority (v.1), (2) the church’s strengths (vv.2–3, 6), (3) the critical problem (v.4), and (4) the call to return (vv.5–7).... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 1:9–20 records John’s first vision of the glorified Christ. This passage answers three key questions: (1) Where is Jesus right now?, (2) What is He doing?, and (3) Why does that matter for the church? Read it in three movements: (1) the setting of the vision (vv.9–11), (2) the... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 1:1–8 serves as the introduction to the entire book. It answers three foundational questions: (1) What is Revelation?, (2) Who is it about?, and (3) Why does it matter? Read it in three movements: (1) the revelation explained (vv.1–3), (2) the greeting and identity of Christ (vv.4–6), and (3)... Continue Reading →
The Prologue of Revelation emphasizes its divine origin, promises blessings for the faithful, introduces Jesus' authority and presence among churches, and assures believers of His certain return in glory.
Why did Jesus choose to address these seven churches in Revelation 2–3 when there are about thirty churches mentioned in the New Testament?
Who are the “angels” of the seven churches? Are they angelic beings or humans? There are supporters of each view so where does that leave us?
What does the "Lord's Day" mean in Revelation 1:10? Sunday or the day of judgment?
What does it mean that John "was in the Spirit" when he received the content of Revelation?
What does the word "Almighty" mean in Revelation 1:8? What does it mean for our state of being?