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Revelation 1-11 MacArthur New Testament Commentary (Macarthur New Testament Commentary Serie)

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John Macarthur's Commentary on the book of Revelation is one the most complete and exhaustive commentaries produced in the last twenty years. The information covered in this book is extremely complete. Though out the book MacArthur takes the futuristic approach to the book of Revelation. He expands on almost every phrase explaining first the main idea behind that phrase and then going on to explain the meaning of some of the specific words. He generally used the Greek word to explain the meaning of the word and how this word can be applicable to us now a day. Though an extensive amount of cross-references MacArthur is able to give the preacher sufficient information to expound and apply the passage to a sermon or Sunday school lesson. Macarthur's analysis of the seven churches is one of the best done, he identifies the correspondent, the church, the city, the commendation, the command, and the council, and in great detail explains each of these points making the teachings behind the seven churches easy to understand. By the use of a great amount of quotes from other scholars we are able to see the view of other scholarly men and how those views are in accord or disaccord with Macarthur's view.

This commentary in its 320 pages has the most valuable insights to book of Revelation that can be found anywhere. This book is useful for the layman and to the scholar the same making it an excellent book for the teacher, preacher, student and scholar.

The book of the Revelation - THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD - made UNDERSTANDABLE! Not hard and complicated but still sticking to EXACTLY what the text says without a lot of OPINION - this is a good work! Great addition to my library!

I bought this for my husband who is teaching a class on Revelation and he has really enjoyed it. It has been very informative and helpful. Well written.

This is the First book in John MacArthur's 2-volume commentary on the book of Revelation. It is definitely a set that should be included in everyone's library.

Volume 1 covers Revelation Chapters 1-11. These chapters cover the introduction (chapter 1); letters to the seven churches in Asia (chapters 2-3); the heavenly throne room, the sealed scroll, and the Lamb who was worthy to open the scroll (chapters 4-5); the opening of the first six seals of the scroll, the four horsemen, and the sealing of the 144,000, concluding with the opening of the seventh seal of the scroll (chapters 6:1 - 8:1); the seven trumpets judgments (chapters 8:2-11).

These volumes were written in the 1990's, but I find them still worthwhile. I have his much shortened and updated book entitled BECAUSE THE TIME IS NEAR. The shortened book does not have a complete reference to the historical reasons why John MacArthur views Revelation to have been written during the A.D. 90's instead of prior to A.D. 70. The two-volume set does, and I have found it to be a useful reference guide.

While I do not agree with John MacArthur's pre-tribulation views, I do agree on what is important to all believers in Jesus Christ: That our Lord is coming again. And, just as He did at His first advent, He will come at the proper appointed time --whenever that time is!

In McArthur style very easy to understand.
Very thorough.
I'm very satisfied with the book.

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John McArthur does an excellent job of offering a literal review of the book of Revelation. McArthur does not apologize nor make excuses for his pre-trib, pre-mail view (That is the conclusion ANYONE should come away with after a literal reading of scripture) Whereas he allows for symbolism in the images and visions, McArthur points out they represent actual events and persons (e.g. The woman harlot in chapters 17-18, four horseman, the beast, The woman clothed with the sun etc) All in all he offers very solid doctrine and as one review stated, lets scripture interpret scripture. The only reason I gave it four stars is as with most of his other commentaries, he goes a little long and can be a bit wordy. I am studying Revelation with the help of his commentaries and am on chapter 17. It was so detailed I had to turn to a more simple commentary I possess for help understanding this part of the book. In fairness, I would rather have a book that has a little too much detail and words than one that is oversimplified. Highly recommended for personal bible study or help teaching a class on the book of Revelation.

I purchased this book to get a better understanding of Revelation. It is an awesome book which is really an eye opener, and very easy to understand.

This is an amazing commentary. We are using it in our Sunday School Class study of Revelation. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about the truths revealed in Revelation or anyone teaching a class on the subject. John MacArthur is an amazing author.

While it's true this author is dispensational, premillennial, and pretribulational, neither he, nor anyone else should have to apologize for this viewpoint which best coincides with scripture.

This is an exhaustive work which lets the bible interpret the bible. It is full of wonderful expository samples, and yet is readable for just about anyone. I'm sure the second volume is just as good.

The author discusses alternative views, and it is evident that he has done much research. While new Christians might be overwhelmed by this tome, new Christians should not be trying to tackle Revelation anyway.

For such, "Dragons, Grasshoppers, & Frogs!" espouses almost exactly the same theological viewpoint, while being ten times more simplified and much more practical. (It is also written for teens.)

If you are a seasoned expositor of God's Word, MacArthur can't be beat. If not, go with "Dragons..."

While in general MacArthur's commentaries are good, in the case of Revelation his dispensational bias emasculates Revelation after chap 3. He does, as you would expect, do justice to the letters to the seven churches, especially Smyrna where he relates the martyrdom of Polycarp. His mention of the Greek is useful.

His dispensational and pre-tribulation bias appears in his comments about Philadelphia (3:10). When discussing Rev 4:1 he falls into the familiar trap of saying that the church is nowhere mentioned in chaps 4-19 (p 145) and things go downhill from there. We get the usual litany of dispensational interpretations of Revelation; the 144,000 are a select group of Jewish believer (p 219); 11:1-2 refers to a rebuilt Jewish temple and a restored sacrificial system (p 294); the two witnesses are Moses and Elijah (p 300). The literal approach focuses on the Jews (Israel) rather than the church, which is its fatal flaw.

One wonders why MacArthur writes a commentary on Revelation in the first place if the church is nowhere to be seen after chap 3. I have to ask how the 144,000 get converted if there is no one to evangelize them. While I agree that the word 'church' does not occur in chap 4-19 what about the word 'saints' which occurs 12 times, not to mention 'servants' 6 times and 'prophets' 6 times.

The more mainstream commentaries clearly do find the church after chap 3. Revelation has been a source of comfort to persecuted believers ever since it was written; shortly after which the church went through over two hundred years of persecution until the time of Constantine. I would rather not recommend MacArthur's commentary on Revelation; you would get a more balanced and relevant approach from the likes of Mounce, Krodel, Ladd, Johnson and Newport (who is useful because he came out from the dispensational system).