The entire appearance of christ expresses essentially what has been said of him in revelation 1. The glory of jesus christ, the lamb, is now set forth, since he is the only one worthy. Hence each of the seven epistles is introduced by a sketch of his form,747 as the majesty of christ here presented. Pretribulational means that he believes that the church both living and dead saints will be raptured to heaven before the seven year great tribulation. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. It describes the three different heavens and explains that the third heaven is dwelling place of the sovereign god. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.
The epistle of ignatius shows that this warning was needed. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles. Existence of a john of jerusalem who had access into the high priests house was first proposed by h. The book of revelation makes several references to a group called the twentyfour elders rev 4. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it. Jun 17, 2012 revelation functions rightly when it invites us into worship too which we do as we add our voices to the song. The sound of his voice went to the ends of space, heaven and the earth. Near eggus greek adverb it can describe time or space. The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution from. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
What i want you to understand is that revelation 4. As we move into chapter 4 of the book of revelation, we are heading into strange country. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The book answers why and how jesus will judge israel, the church, the wicked and satan. Complete assurance the date of the book of revelation would. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind. Revelations throne room scene continues with a vision of god holding a scroll in his hand. It is definitely a set that should be included in everyones library. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. This john later became influential among asiatic churches.
The unveiling of the kingdom on earth and in heaven the prelude the things which will take place soon which john has seen. Seventhday adventist bible commentary 1978 revised vols. They will be updated each time the book is studied. Toussaint, class notes of student in 308 pauline epistles and revelation, dts, spring. There is no room for religious freedom in the beasts empire. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials.
This does have the advantage of still relying on eyewitness testimony. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Having generally indentified himself with the church or individual churches in chapter 1, the lord more directly addresses himself to seven local churches in asia minor, namely, the church at ephesus 2. Bible studies in revelation and commentaries by a layman revelation 1, bible. Revelation functions rightly when it invites us into worship too which we do as we add our voices to the song.
Chapter 21 is the final chapter of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. The in modern style the first three verses would have been printed on a first titlepage, with revelation 1. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Each letter starts with parts of the description of the lord from chapter 1. To keep the commentary from becoming too verbose and repetitive, ive placed the discussion of several major topics into articles, and then link to those articles within the. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before god, and all the angels, at the great day. In the way they set up, the events described in chapters 12 are meant to explain. But no external evidence of any kind supports this theory. The first vision in revelation deals with the sanctuary and the christ of the sanctuary. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book.
Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. Apr 12, 2017 you are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Revelation 18 commentary the first appeal to the people of. Chapters 17, the rise of the papacy of roman catholicism. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, revelation 1. One possible meaning of johns description in these verses is that in the last. The scroll presumably expresses the will of god, and the question of who is worthy to make gods will known. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, 911. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Sounding the fifth and sixth trumpets demonic locusts and demonic horsemen chapter 10.
Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Daniel, chapter 1, introduces the theme of the entire booka titanic struggle. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. In this teaching session we begin to look more closely at the antichrist and the final world order.
Free online revelation commentary the commentary menu will take you through the chapterbychapter online commentary, starting with chapter 1. After that, our focus will be primarily on the earth until we get to chapter 21. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. An easy to follow chapter by chapter study of gods word. To understand revelation one must draw upon our knowledge of genesis, ezekiel, daniel, zechariah, and parts of the old and new testaments. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. The preamble of the covenant lawsuit continued johns vision of the glorified christ. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The mysterious writing on the wall of belshazzars banquet hall in daniel 5. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for gods wrath, for it is. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. We can see this from the beginning of vision 1, where john sees the seven. Yet god wants his children to know this book, and promises blessing for those who study the riches of its divine truth. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. As with the preterist view, this interpretation is inadequate in explaining the catastrophic events prophesied in the book of revelation. The sanctuary plays a very prominent part in the early chapters or the book of revelation. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet chapter 12.
The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. This is significant because in this book we see the end of all things, how god will destroy this present earth and everything in it rev 6. An argument of the book of revelation part 2 david malick. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. The meaning of earth dwellers and the book of revelation digital. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2.
Agape bible study revelation lessons agape catholic bible study. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, 1218. This book is a commentary on the book of revelation, written on a popular level yet influenced by scholarship. We will add, update, and clarify the truths as the holy spirit shows them to us. In contrast, the gospel of jesus christ offers spiritual nourishment without. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary macarthur. Revelation 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Aune, word biblical commentary, revelation 15 dallas, word books. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 34. Indeed, god will not only destroy this present earth, but also the heavens, and will create a new heaven and a new earth rev 21.
Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness.
When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. This is the first book in john macarthurs 2volume commentary on the book of revelation. And b he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 c who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things d that he saw. Understanding revelation waitara seventhday adventist. That which had been witnessed remained, but a further development now takes place. In verse 2, john takes the responsibility to write down that revelation, and in verse 3 it says, blessed is the one who reads you can underline that who hears underline that who keeps the things written in it. Part 19 of pastor daves teaching on the book of revelation. The jews believed that the last days would be times of terrible difficulties.
To the word of god occurs five times in the revelation 1. The predominating thought in this chapter is that of the exalted and glorified christ amidst the congregations of his church, his constant attendance with them and concern for them being represented in this chapter as a fact connected not merely with the salvation of people, but especially with the execution of judgment, not merely. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter. For example, many of the reformers called the pope the beast of revelation chapter, but they. Ryries perspective is pretribulational and premillennial. Legge and i smashed the strong room of the orsonic and got away with a hundred and twenty thousand pounds in american currencyit was the last job. It is a literal country at the centre of the vastness of space. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. However, there is no verse in revelation that tells us plainly who they are.
Revelation 111 no book in the scripture reveals the glory of god and christ in more splendor than revelation. An argument of the book of revelation part 1 david malick. Revelation bible study part 19 the antichrist, chapter. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this journey is going to literally rock your world. We just left the past as we dealt with the seven churches of asia minor. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i.
Revelation commentary the beast from the sea beast, teaching. Jul 28, 20 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. All who dwell on the earth will worship him indicates a significant change. From the ante nicean fathers volume 1, page 352 ii. Understanding revelation waitara seventhday adventist church. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword. In revelation christians heap burning coals on babylons head or pay her back double for what she has done precisely by nonretaliation, in obedience to the commands of jesus, peter and paul, leaving room for gods wrath to accomplish its terrible purpose. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. No other figure in the book of revelation has captured readers imaginations quite. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Yet, while we studied those churches, we came to understand that we were, in reality, very much in the present.
Dec 04, 2019 this is significant because in this book we see the end of all things, how god will destroy this present earth and everything in it rev 6. The character of these men is plainly pointed out in the apocalypse of john, as teaching that it is a matter of indifference to practice adultery, and to eat things sacrifice to idols. These bible study questions and answers are an ongoing project. And then this important statement, for the time is at. In topic 33 the conditions of the hereafter are described, including that we will be real people with real. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men that lead them just before the return of jesus christ. Revelation part chapter the woman and the dragon truthwhys breaking down revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the.
Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,656,343 views 58. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. They tried to describe events that were impossible to describe. F38 bruce, however, did not believe the great trumpetlike voice mentioned here was that of the lord, basing his opinion on the fact that the lords voice is said to be like the sound of many waters revelation 1. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. Revelation chapter 15 explained book of revelation each. At the same time, no book has been more misunderstood or neglected.
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