The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The great tribulation has ended, babylon has been destroyed, and planet earth is ready to receive her king. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. It sounds like a big job, but with the lord personally directing events it wont take long at all.
And the rest were slain by the sword of him that sat upon the horse, that proceeded out of his mouth, signifies that all from the various heresies among. Revelation chapter 19 explained book of revelation each. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 19. And a voice came forth from the throne probably from the four living creatures, saying, praise our god the occasion and matter of this song of praise follow immediately after, verses 6, revelation 19. Chapter nineteen the great army revelation commentary. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. The brilliance of revelation is that it provides a final answer to this problem, a hope that jesus will once and for all heal the wounds wrought by sin revelation 19, reign for a thousand years on earth revelation 20, and then recreate the world into a place that represents gods original design revelation 2122. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Then will be fulfilled the words of jesusfor wheresoever the carcase isaiah, there will the eagles birds of prey be gathered together. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The angel calls the birds to devour the flesh of all people, small and great. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. It is entirely possible that not every book of the bible had been written yet. Jul 27, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Such corruption of the divine oracles would show that they had no true religion, and would be excluded from heaven. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. Not only is christs coming shock and awe, it is destruction as we have never imagined it. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation.
Revelation 1921 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. It sounds like a big job, but with the lord personally directing events it. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Revelation 19, english standard version 2016 esv the. The plagues of revelation will be visited upon anyone guilty of tampering in any way with the revelations in the book, and those who dare to do so will have no part in. At this point in the narration of the book of revelation, gods bondservants are either in heaven or in hiding on the earth. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2.
An outline of what is to be discussed is then seen in verses 28 of chapter 21, with detail then added beginning in chapter 21. Revelation 19, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Kem hawkins on revelation 19 the bad part is that the world will not know that it has been deceived until the testimony of gods elect the ones with the seal of god in their foreheads begins at the synagogues of satan. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. The second coming of jesus christ 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. The focus of this chapter of revelation is the physical return of the lord jesus christ to the planet earth to sit upon his throne, i. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The pride and armies of europe lie in the silence of death, killed, but not by a literal sword. David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb and the return. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it.
Revelation 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The brilliance of revelation is that it provides a final answer to this problem, a hope that jesus will once and for all heal the wounds wrought by sin revelation 19, reign for a thousand years on earth revelation 20, and then recreate the world into a place that. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 6 19, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu.
All the heavenly beings join their voices proclaiming alleluia. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. We must be careful to handle the bible with care and reverence so as to not distort its message. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. Taken together these verses show there are still three groups of humans during the millennium. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22.
Chapters 2122 finish with a vision of the new heaven and earth, where there is no longer any curse of death or pain or suffering. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. On the phrase book of life, see the notes on revelation 3. The sword that proceeded out of the lords mouth 19. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. Jan 02, 2020 although the warning in revelation 22. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. And the rest were killed explains what happened to the armies of the beast. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. He preached what he thought was the best sermon on suffering and its meaning. These 7 angels had the 7 bowls that contained the 7 last awful troubles from god. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this journey is going to literally rock your world.
He has many crowns, for he is king of kings, and lord of lords. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. These twentyfour elders, i believe, as i said before, are two groups of twelve, twelve disciples and twelve old testament prophets. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. When teaching children, explain to them that the book of revelations teaches them that heaven is a place anyone can go if they ask jesus to take them there. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. Study revelation 19 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to. They are praising god for the justice and righteousness of his judgments on babylon and for salvation from sin and from the power of satan.
I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. The entire bible, as we know it was not yet used as one agreedupon set of scriptures. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its. Jesus christ comes back to wage a righteous war, one that has been brewing for 6,000 years due to mankinds hostility and rebellion to god. All that remains is the capture of that unholy trinity thats caused all the devastation and the annihilation of their army.
Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant praises to god with all their hearts. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Chapters 21 22 finish with a vision of the new heaven and earth, where there is no longer any curse of death or pain or suffering.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in many ways throughout scripture to the church. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century. Revelation 19 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
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