His godhonoring, conservative notes affirm a literal translation of the bible by explaining difficult passages, pointing to evidence of its inerrancy, and resolving apparent contradictions. A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times. These indepth answers will give you confidence in your study of the scriptures and help you communicate the richness of genesis to those around you. Years of bible study and research by a specialist in hydrology and geology have resulted in an excellent commentary with a scientific approach to the. Henry morris believes that the book of revelation is not just a theological treatise but an actual record of the final phases of world history. He is a respected scientist as well, and has written a number of textbooks in his own field. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Henry morris, a layman, has written the best verse by verse commentary on the book of revelation i have ever read. Morris does a superb job of relating this book of the bible to everyday events. Ford identified the 24 as the great men of the faith listed in sirach 4449, although few have been persuaded by her argument. His book the genesis record is my favorite commentary on the book of genesis. There are literally hundreds of cross references to scripture throughout the entire bible explaining and illuminating the prophecy of revelation. Henry morris commentaries for the bible are among the most respected in the field.
Dr henry morris was a hydrologist and explains things from his knowledge. Henry morris commentaries for the bible are among the most respected in. Morris, who died in 2006, attended the university of minnesota m. Even as promised in the opening verses of the book revelation 1. It is therefore a tremendously important book for every christian to study and master. The author believes the book of revelation was written to show those things which are to come to pass, not to obscure them in a maze of symbols and dark sayings. The book is to make known that which will soon come to pass1.
Lectures on the book of revelation, 248249 for a summary of the writings of various church fathers in support of the coming of the elijah prior to the end. The henry morris study bible will be helpful to new or seasoned believers to learn from a man who set the terms of the debate on evolution during the twentieth century. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of beginnings. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. That is, it accepts at face value the majestic revelation of special creation in the bibles very first chapter, acknowledging and. The introduction and purpose of the book of revelation is made very cleara. The result is that growing numbers of christians are ignorant of gods revelation about our beginnings. Henry morris, founder of the institute for creation research, believed that the book of revelation is not just a theological treatise but an actual record of the final phases of world history. It is a commentary and ought to be treated as a commentary. The biblical record and its scientific implications. Years of bible study and research by a specialist in hydrology.
Ive purchased 3 of these over the years the genesis record is amazing. Morris was that he invoked the special creation of 200 million horses with lions heads and serpent tails. Morris is widely recognized as the founder of the modern creation science movement. Genesis and revelation are two of the most disputed books in the bible. Morris skillfully analyzes the last book of the new testament, versebyverse, elucidating the theology found within. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. In this new comprehensive edition of the book of beginnings, dr. The book of revelation is best understood as a sequel.
Find all books by henry m morris and compare prices. For those with the esv study bible or a study bible in the new king james version, the henry morris study bible in the king james version will be a helpful addition to any. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Morris book, i reread the book of revelation in my bible and it was significantly clearer to me than ever before.
Great scientists of the past who believed the bible. Morris has 74 books on goodreads with 6347 ratings. The major influence for me on this study of genesis is the genesis record by henry morris. Morris 1983, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation. The revelation record, by institute for creation research institute. The revelation record a scientific and devotional the revelation record a scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times henry m morris. Morris received his bachelors degree from rice, he accepted the biblefrom genesis to revelationas the infallible and inspired word of god. Morris, the man who would revive the creationist movement in 1961 with a popular book promoting the idea of a worldwide flood and then, two years later, found the institute for creation research, grew up in the texas of the 1920s and 1930s as a religiously indifferent youth.
A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of beginnings kindle edition paperback or hardcover versions are available on amazon. He lectured and wrote extensively in defense of a literal interpretation of the bibles first book, genesisparticularly the first 11 chapters that describe the. A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times morris, henry m. He is the founder and now president emeritus of the institute for creation research in california. An entirely new heaven and earth were created to replace the first heaven and earth which fled away at the great white throne judgment rev. In addition to the new heaven and new earth, john saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, descending from heaven as a bride for the lamb rev. The two stand as the alpha and omega of the revelation of gods work on earth. Morris iii addresses the difficult issues in the genesis record. In the previous chapter, john was shown a new order of things. The interpretation of the book is it symbolic or literal in nature.
When i had first read a few pages i felt that the study bible was outstanding. A unique feature of the interpretation of the second woe by henry m. Years of bible study and research by a specialist in hydrology and geology have resulted in an excellent commentary with a scientific approach to the book of revelation. The henry morris study bible is very selective in what verses it. His versebyverse treatment provides valuable insights for the scholar and layman. Morris is a recognized exegete on the johanine literature, and. A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times by henry morris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henry morris, founder of the institute for creation research, believed that the book of revelation is not just a theological treatise but an actual recor. The henry morris study bible supports literal biblical creationism probably the most distinctive feature of the henry morris study bible is an uncompromising commitment to literal biblical creationism. Right at the very beginning he makes a statement that made me want to shout hallelujah. It took a long time to read and contemplate, but worth every second. Henry morris iii addresses the tough issues of the.
Henry morris iii chief executive officer institute for. This one is very good also but not as good as the one on genesis in my opinion. Its meant to be readable for layman as well as student and pastor. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. However, i finally realised that this was not the case. The best commentary i have ever read on the book of revelation is one called the revelation record by dr. The author believes the book of revelation was written to show those things which are to come to pass, not to obscure them in a maze of symbols and dark. Excellent study for those who want complete knowledge of the book of revelation. Henry morris, with his copious writings about the creationevolution debate, has earned the title the father of modern creationism. A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times henry m. While morris was religiously indifferent during his youth, shortly after his graduation from rice in 1939, morris became a christian and accepted the bible, from genesis through revelation, as the infallible and literal word of god. The book of revelation is the final and definitive assemblage of gods prophecies of the future, incorporating and explicating all those other prophecies of both old and new testaments that are yet to be fulfilled.
This commentary on the book of revelation by leon morris, is part of the tyndale new testament commentaries series. The revelation record a scientific and devotional years of bible study and research by a specialist in hydrology and geology have resulted in an excellent commentary with a. A scientific and devotional commentary on the prophetic book of the end of times, tyndale house publishers. Henry morris argued the rather unique view that the 24 elders are the 24 ancestors of christ, adam to pharez the revelation record.
The book of revelation is best understood as a sequel, the culmination of human history, which god began at creation, as recorded in the book of genesis. He says, the book of revelation is not hard to understand. In most cases, the 24 elders are either angles or humans. It c ame used in good condition and the price was right. Most commentaries on the book of revelation drown in its apparently impenetrable symbolism. What i like most about this book is the literalist position that dr morris took. Many things were repeated because of the fact that the teaching and verses were repeated in different ways but the same teaching was still there. In 1946, he published a short book, that you might believe, exposing the scientific weaknesses in evolution. When doing a study on a book in the bible you use a lot of resources. The revelation record, by institute for creation research. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of beginnings, and the genesis flood. He was head of the civil engineering department at southwestern louisiana university, and is considered the father of modern creationism. In this fantastic work he, as a layman, has provided a detailed verse by verse study that puts professional theologians in the dust. Buy the revelation record by henry m morris online at alibris.
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