Such is the view of the latterday saints relative to this most misunderstood of all scriptural accounts. Additional scholarly commentaries about revelation have stated. As already noted, the prophet preached rather extensively about this book, giving inspired commentary and interpretation as led by the spirit. Williams, p 115 and the number of the beast, tyndale bulletin 58, no. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation. Revelation the dragon, two beasts, and the mark lds. We suppose that many of these things are preserved on the brass plates, and we know that when the sealed portion of the book of mormon comes forth, all things. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. 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. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 114,508 views.
Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. Mcconkie, understanding the book of revelation, ensign september 1975. The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain faithful in the midst of persecution and. In revelation 1216, john described in some detail the war that satan wages against god and his faithful saints, which began in the premortal world and continues in mortality.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for. The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding.
The book of revelation, part 1 the book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. The bible dictionary of the lds edition of the king james bible places the fall near 4000 b. Elder mcconkie once said, if you have already fallen in love with johns presentation of the plan of salvation as it is set out in the apocalypse, you are one of the favored few in the church. For further explanation of jesus christs worthiness, see the commentaries for john. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. In spite of the fearful events described in these chapters, there are great reasons to hope and rejoice. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 12 to 22 he that overcometh shall inherit. Hence its title in english, the book of revelation or the uncovering or unveiling. The book of mormon affirms that john was foreordained. This commentary has been through advanced checking.