Revelation 4, a explained dramatic video from bible niv version. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. Unto the angel of the church of ephesus write ephesus means first or desirable. Chapter 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are the things which john has seen and the things which are. You hate the practices of the nicolaitans, which i also hate.
The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Chapter 10 is almost entirely about a little book held in the hand of a mighty angel. John wants his readers to make a clean break with the roman empire and everything it represents. In the description of heavenly things, john uses symbols. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. If one is to understand the book of revelation fully.
Choose a verse from revelation 4 to begin your versebyverse study of gods word using the more than 100 commentaries available on studyl. This little book is sweet as honey in johns mouth, but bitter in his belly. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not because it contains anything essentially complex, but because it touches on a subject of preconceived bias. As the rainbow was first reflected on the waters of the worlds ruin, and continues to be seen only when a cloud is brought over the earth, so another deluge, namely, of fire, shall precede the new heavens and earth.
All who dwell on the earth is a technical phrase used in the book of revelation to refer to unsaved men in opposition to god and his people. John is permitted to look into heaven, and to have a view of the throne of god. Jesus said he was going to prepare a place for you if you belong to him john 14. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. I believe these twentyfour elders are high ranking angels, likely the highest ranking angels in gods heavenly kingdom. If you do not repent, i will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Thus rise the forever harmonious, thankful songs of the redeemed in heaven. As he has detailed his role as judge of the church, he indicates to john the next. Discover the book of revelation each scripture is explained. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the.
The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Chapter four begins a heavenly perspective, looking down on the earth. A vast deal of open profession, and but little of sincere religion. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. Revelation 4revelation 4 new international version nivthe throne in heaven4 after this i lo. Feel free to add comments below on what you believe this is were back to chapter 8 in revelation and i beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound. And i saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain.
I had just started to study the truth about god the fatherthe only true godhis son jesus christ, and their spirit when going into the book of revelation. It is when one forgets these three divisions that he becomes. These were purchased from among men, to be the firstfruits unto god and unto the lamb. This is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. Chapter 4 begins the prophetic parts of the book of revelation. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The series is explained by pastor steven anderson and i found. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
By breaking down the scripture to 23 verses at a time mr walvoord describes what the symbolism and story means for easier understanding. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. The first four, already discussed, were ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, and thyatira. As i told you on the phone, this series was something i started early in 2015. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. Revelation 4, albert barnes notes on the whole bible, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Revelation chapter 8 bible study bible study ministry. No doubt, there are some strange things in the book of revelation.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The israelites were delivered out of egypt on the very day god had promised. Revelation 18 commentary the first appeal to the people of. We are told they represent the angels or messengers to the seven churches. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture.
Sep 18, 2015 kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. Commentary on revelation 4 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. In order for one to understand any symbol correctly he. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. The second coming of jesus christ 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. Harold norris commentary on the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which. Revelation 4 explained dramatic movie chapter 4 gideon. Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the. The throne is suddenly alive with living creatures hailing the anonymous someone seated on it as the lord god almighty compare 1.
Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is very difficult for many people to read and understand. The vision begins with a throne being set and god appearing as multicolored gems or likely more of a swirling colorful representation of the spirit which is god. In chapter one we read what john saw when he was in the spirit and encountered the risen lord. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. All four of these were commended for certain accomplishments, and all but smyrna were criticized for certain shortcomings. 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 uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. They play an important part in the scenes recorded and visions beheld from chapter 4 to chapter 19, where in verse four the last notice of them is recorded. As in the parables of jesus, many of the details are merely. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this g. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. 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. To skip the introduction for revelation chapter 21. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The only way to understand the details of gods word is to have a clear. Electronic links applying to subject matter contained in the meanings, may be inserted that directs to additional information regarding the subject. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end.
A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twenty four elders and four living creatures. The book of revelation in more detail people get ready. In revelation 4 and 5 the throne is mentioned 17 times. What john saw in the right hand of jesus was seven stars. This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction with the book of revelation itself. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. The book of revelation explained key facts and issues. Commentary on revelation chapter 14 theology first. As explained in our article mark of the beast, the beast in the book of revelation is a continuation of the fourth great historical empire the roman empire prophesied in daniel 7. Revelation the john walvoord prophecy commentaries. 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. Revelation 10 chapter 9 in this chapter we have an account of the sounding of the fifth and sixth trumpets, the appearances that attended them, and the events that were to follow.
Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. You can scarcely meet with a man who does not call himself a christian, and yet it is equally hard to meet with one who is in the very marrow of his bones thoroughly sanctified to the go. That shows us that god wants us to understand that he is in control. Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Book of revelation chapter 21 explained scripture by scripture. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The beautiful imagery of the new jerusalem in revelation 21 lets us know that the new earth will be a place that reflects the glory of god throughout. These are they that follow the lamb whithersoever he goeth. Revelation chapter 2 began a series of messages intended for specific churches in the region of asia minor. Now is the time when satan will be taken, bound and put into the bottomless pit abyss, where his influence will not have any effect on the tribulation. God has a plan, and he knows how to bring it to pass. The john walvoord commentary on revelation is so helpful to explain what the future holds for heaven and earth. Feel free to add comments below on what you believe this is were back to chapter 8 in revelation and i beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other.
This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. All true believers wholly ascribe their redemption and conversion, their present privileges and future hopes, to the eternal and most holy god. Thank you for calling me to ask further about the details of this concern. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. This kingdom was prophesied to receive a deadly wound before rising again prior to the end of this age revelation. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Though revelation is hard to interpret, symbolism and imagery can help. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the. The new jerusalem, on the new earth, is that place.
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