At the 20th annual john bunyan conference in 2004, d. The strength of this book is the fact there is one. Please dont redistribute copies of these sermons without first asking permission. The abomination of desolation mentioned in the book of daniel and 1 and 2 maccabees arose from historical events of 167 bce, when the syrian king antiochus iv defiled the jewish temple. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. At first thought, understanding the doctrine of the love of god seems simple compared to trying to fathom other doctrines like that of the trinity or. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Now in this uptodate fourth edition, the new bible commentary is positioned to maintain its standing as the leading onevolume commentary on the whole bible well into the 21st century. One of the primary contributions of the book is that it models exegetical and theological faithfulness in discerning the merits of a particular ministry method, and the pastoral courage to swim against the cultural current. Carson s talk at the tgc womens conference on revelation 2122. He is also the editor of the new niv zondervan study bible which focuses on biblical theological themes as they develop in the bible from genesis to revelation. As the inaugural volume in the pillar new testament commentary series, d. Throughout 14 chapters, carson centres on the god of the bible, the god who is there.
New testament commentary survey this is a must have for the serious commentary purchaser. Studies in revelation 1 studies in revelation 2 studies in revelation 3 studies in revelation 4 if you download the sermons you are allowed to make one copy for your personal use. Carson also coedited commentary on the new testament use of the old testament with greg beale. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text resources from the gospel coalition and select partners. Becoming conversant with the emerging church, by d. Tgc resource library free online resources from the gospel coalition explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text. Carson sermon series on revelation from the 1995 emw aberystwyth conference.
The daily bible readings were well paced and not overwhelming. Carson is an excellent new testament scholar and a gift to the church. Carson is just a short book 96 pages that is drawn from four lectures carson delivered in 1998. Oct 17, 2006 carson speaks on distorting the love of god spoken at dallas theological seminary in 1998, the lecture he may have referred to in his insightful and helpful book, the difficult doctrine of the love of god. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. Carsonincluding a transcript and audio presentation of each sermon. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 7. The seventh edition has been updated to assess the most recently published commentaries, providing evaluative comments. Carson lectures on the entire book of revelation the puritan. Can you tell me if da carson has any sermon on rev. Sort by scripture, sort by title, sort by date newest first. Ive been greatly blessed by his books on christ and. Carson explained the meaning and significance of revelation chapters 1214.
Nobody does this better than carson, so we are launching an occasional series of longer. A daily companion for discovering the riches of gods word, volume 1 carson, d. The god who is there is book that puts this into practice. I hardly ever find myself in strong disagreement with him, and even when i. Carson provides expert guidance on choosing a commentary for any book of the new testament. Subtle ways to abandon the authority of scripture biblical authority in an age of uncertainty how do i know god exists. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Many might bristle at carsons pronouncement that two selfproclaimed evangelicals have largely abandoned the gospel. As the book of revelation unfolds it becomes transparent that what this book contains is all of gods purposes for judgment and blessing. Yet another prophecy about the end of the world comes and goesbut we know, like the proverbial bus, another one will be along soon. Carson is without question one of the most prolific and respected nt scholars of our day. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Book traversal links for the revelation of jesus christ. This unique combination allows you to interact with carson as he presents material.
Jun 16, 2015 the book seemingly uses fictional characters to help people understand the book of revelation. We are seeking to amend our doctrinal statement to allow amills to associate with us. Revelation points out that the disasters and trials of the endday cannot come until god has sealed his overcomers in their foreheads rev. Carson in this context, therefore, this poetic language appropriately refers to the great changes which were about to take place in the world, when jerusalem and its temple were destroyed. Carson has made an important contribution to the work of a pastor who studies and preaches the word of god. If you want to listen to a full class from carson on the book of revelation, here are 26 lectures. Most of us will never have that kind of direct access, but carsons new testament commentary survey comes pretty close. Da carson on the book of revelation part 12 only audio by allthingstheological. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the. The work he has done for the church is significant, including editing the pillar series of commentaries and the new studies in biblical theology series, as well as a vast number of great books. Carson lectures on the book of revelation kingdomview.
Jan 03, 2018 i noticed at tgc resource page for da carson and the book of revelation, if you click the link to the resource page, say part 1 of the series, youll see a link at the bottom that says download audio, when rightclicked a dialog box will pop up for you to save the file how and where you save it depends on what youre downloading with, phone. Independent church fiec about a year ago my assistant pastor and i looked to read a book on the theology of being an independent church not a part of a denomination and having no. Tgc resource library free online resources from the gospel coalition. The book of revelation gives us the details of this great endday battle between the lamb and his saints with the beast or antichrist. The identification of babylon the harlot in the book of. Carson lectures on revelation preaching from johns gospel the book of hebrews 4part video series what should we believe about the wrath of god. Riddlebarger argues in this article that there is a tremendous inconsistency in using fictional characters while adhering to the dispensationalists hermeneutical principle to interpret the bible literally. Hebrews james 1 peter 2 peterjude johannine epistles revelation. Carson, including an introduction to the new testament, and recovering biblical manhood and womanhood.
As preachers we need to help people see the beauty of scripture, and the unity coming from the author who inspired the whole. Don carsons 26 messages on revelation faith by hearing. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Antichrist and the false prophet revelation part 4. Buy a cheap copy of the difficult doctrine of the love of. Carson on the book of revelation the gospel coalition. A riveting story of one mans secret for success tested against daunting odds and driven by an incredible mindset that dares to take risks, gifted hands is the inspiring autobiography of dr. The niv zondervan study bible is an allnew niv study bibledesigned for the 21st century and built on the truth of scripture and centered on the. Don carson s writing at times faintly reminiscent of c. Throughout the book, he continually made the point that jesus is at the centre of the bible, and is hence the lens through which we should read it. Carson is research professor of new testament at trinity evangelical. If only he would release more commentaries himself, though he is slated to provide titles for galatians, revelation, hebrews. For the bible student that is interested in researching the best commentary for a specific book of the new testament this survey is invaluable.
Don carson, mark ashton, kent hughes, and tim keller have each provided a chapter to the book. A daily companion for discovering the riches of gods word, volume 1. The extremely complex and delicate operation, five months in the planning and twentytwo hours in the execution, involved a surgical plan that carson helped initiate. All this to say, we should be interested when a lecture series by carson on the book of hebrews is released online. I listen to him for his depth, his piercing application, his good exegesis, his biblical theological connections, and his centrality on christ and the gospel. Search for specific biblical passages or topics and listen to carson discuss them while following along with your text version of the sermon. Da carson teaching on revelation 1214 cross to crown ministries. Ive been greatly blessed by his books on christ and culture, religious pluralism, prayer, the big story of the bible, scripture, and the cross and resurrection. Carsons the gospel according to john set the tone for what would become of this now widely respected series.
The voice announced that a quart of wheat was selling for a. Carson is research professor of new testament at trinity evangelical divinity school faculty page. Rage, rage against the church revelation 12 part 3. Carson study archive the preterist archive of realized. Lewis is clear and concise, and the god who is there is compelling biblical theology, exploring who the god of the bible is, the themes and arc narrative of the bible, and doctrines of christianity. He is the cofounder and president of the gospel coalition. Carson sermon archive 553 sermons logos bible software. Through the study of various scripture passages from genesis to revelation, this book. And i heard the number of those who were sealed, one. The sermons are a broad overview of various chapters in the book but we feel are most useful in the study of this wonderful old testament prophetic book.
Carsons talk at the tgc womens conference on revelation 2122. This unique combination allows you to interact with carson as he presents material spanning three decades. He has written many articles and books that ive found edifying and informative. Carson gave the example of melchizedek, and how the progress of revelation through the three key passages makes such a powerful statement about the purposes of god. Carson received the bachelor of science in chemistry from mcgill university, the master of divinity from central baptist seminary, and the doctor of philosophy in new testament from cambridge university.
For many readers of the bible, the book of revelation is a riddle that fascinates and. We just added a series of audio sermons on the book of the prophet jeremiah by dr. Benjamin carson gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of siamese twins joined at the back of the head. Carsons primary focus is on the flow of the text rather than an overly burdensome concentration on technical issues. One of the reasons for this predictable yet disappointing procession is that we dont really know how to read the book of revelation properlythe source of many of these failed forecasts. Da carson on the book of revelation part 1 only audio youtube. Everyday for the year 2017, i could anticipate a meaningful word from the gifted author and added insight into the word of god. The seventh seal and the beginning of the trumpets. It speaks of the son of man entering into his kingship, and his angels gathering in his new people from all the earth. Chilton ties his interpretation of the entire book to a dogmatic insistence that it was written before a.
Dear john, i am chair of a study committee for our denomination seeking to grant greater eschatological liberty. Carson explains the meaning and significance of revelation chapters 1214, at the 20th john bunyan conference. Carson lectures on the entire book of revelation the. In this verse john writes that he heard what seemed to be a voice coming from the midst of the four living creatures revelation 4.
Revelation part 1 revelation part 2 revelation part 3. It takes you into the operating room to witness surgeries that made headlines around the world and into the private mind of a compassionate, godfearing physician who lives to help. Carson is research professor of new testament at trinity evangelical divinity school in deerfield, illinois. Da carson teaching on revelation 1214 cross to crown. There was a small amount of editing performed, but the conversational nature of the speech carries through the text. John in revelation sees that these have come from all nations rev. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. I have used the 4th and 5th edition and now i am using the 6th edition and i refer to it often. A short threelecture survey of the background and contents of the book of revelation in partnership with third millennium ministries the gospel coalition exists to equip the next generation of believers, pastors, and church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel. The gospel coalition has posted 26 lectures by don carson on the entire book of revelation. Triumph of the lamb all hail the lamb revelation 21 part 5.
In chapters two and three of revelation, the author, john, admonishes the churches to get ready to overcome. Voted one of christianity todays 1995 books of the yearfor 40 years, the new bible commentary has set the standard for works of its kind. Carson regarding david chiltons preterist commentary on revelation, the days of vengeance. His commentaries on matthew and john are some of the best available and his forthcoming commentary on revelation is highly.
I noticed at tgc resource page for da carson and the book of revelation, if you click the link to the resource page, say part 1 of the series, youll see a link at the bottom that says download audio, when rightclicked a dialog box will pop up for you to save the file how and where you save it depends on what youre downloading with, phone. Worship by the book is an attempt by four men to bring such questions back to the forefront, to teach pastors again how to think carefully and theologically about corporate worship. And i heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred and fortyfour thousand sealed from ev. Carson is one of the greatest evangelical new testament scholars alive today.