Jesus has an intimate relationship with his churches. Chapters 45 see notes take place in heaven after the rapture of the church chapter 6 see notes details six seal judgments and encompasses the first half of the tribulation chapter 7 see notes is a parenthetical chapter that. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. This book records the names of all the saved from every generation of earths history. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. The state of the church under the pagan powers, in the six seals opened. Whether you are teaching a class, leading a small group, or just looking for a challenging personal study, life application bible studies are for you. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The book of life contains the names of all gods redeemed revelation 20.
Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. He seemed to himself to stand upon the seashore, though it is probable he was still in a rapture. Revelation 7, king james version kjv the bible app. Oral roberts reading the book of revelation revelation. This is the son of man who has both the authority to forgive sins and judge sins. And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. The main purpose of the book is to show how jesus will come again. Read revelation 4 kjv along with a helpful commentary. The book is presented as a letter from john to the seven churches in whatistoday turkey. 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 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Then i saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs. And the beast which i saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion.
Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Like unto the son of man this seems a reference to dan. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. The throne, the lamb and the sealed book this article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by. It might have seemed that no one could control rome, but the lord was in authority and would judge them for their misdeeds john 19. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. Most prisoners were required to work the quarries and mines on the island, but johns advanced age may have allowed him to avoid such backbreaking labor. Revelation king james bible kjv book of revelation. The seven churches of revelation revelation 23 bible commentary produced by tow project the messages to the seven churches emphasize the importance of works in the christian life, and thus indirectly contribute to a proper understanding of work in general. The other inspired bible writers matthew, mark, luke and paul when speaking of the first day of the week only refer to it as the first day of the week. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven another open door. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Geneva study bible 23 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and 1 saw a beast rise up 2 out of the sea, having seven heads and 3 ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, 4 and upon his heads 5 the name of blasphemy.
The dragon is satan working through pagan religions, the occult and spiritualism, while the beast symbolizes satan working in disguise. John informs us that he was on the island that is called patmos revelation 1. Clothed with a garment down to the foot this is a description of the high priest, in his sacerdotal robes. Original 1611 kjv bible this is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 king james version, the he bible, for revelation chapter 12. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verses 110 we have here an account of the rise, figure, and progress of the first beast.
An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible. Revelation commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The beast is daniel 7 and the beast in revelation refer to the same kingdom, the roman empire. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our god for ever and ever.
Christ is likewise the ruler over all who are in authority on the earth romans. The other inspired bible writers matthew, mark, luke and paul when speaking of the first day. Written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb slain. This view in revelation of great worldgovernments full of blasphemy, utterly opposed to god and christ, persecuting and destroying gods people, etc.
One who walks among the seven golden lampstands refers back to revelation 1. Oral roberts reading the book of revelation revelation 1. Certainly, no one has ever loved any of us more than jesus did and does john 5. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who has a firm grasp on the seven stars in his right hand the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 21 king james version 1 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. The seven churches of revelation revelation 23 bible. May 12, 20 moreover, as jesus declares the breadth of his power in verse , we are reminded of the paradoxical ways such power was displayed in revelation 5. The word antichrist only appears in the bible five times in four verses 1 john. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Moreover, as jesus declares the breadth of his power in verse, we are reminded of the paradoxical ways such power was displayed in revelation 5.
David guzik commentary on revelation describes johns vision of a beast. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Christ has a chosen remnant, redeemed by his blood, recorded in his book. Revelation commentary john gills exposition on the. Revelation 15 hitherto, according to the judgment of very eminent expositors, god had represented to his servant, john, i. Unlike the rules of the rest of the world, true power is the inheritance of the weak, the frail. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. And i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. Preterism is a christian eschatological view that interprets prophecies of the bible, especially the books of daniel and revelation, as events which have. Chapters 23 gave us a history lesson on seven churches that existed in asia minor.
Revelation 12 king james bible kjv book of revelation. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation 1 bible commentary on the book of revelation. There, jesus was a fierce lion but also a broken lamb. And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven. This last literary unit the bowls is a comparison between what will happen to the children of. Some believe this reference to satans throne goes beyond a general recognition of the pagan religious practices which flourished at.
Oral roberts along with his personal commentary and lifes teachings. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. This commentary has been through advanced checking. And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast. Therefore, that second woe was obviously the judgment of the sixth trumpet angel in revelation 9. The forerunner of the magazine christian herald published a book on this in 1860. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. John not only wrote the gospel but also the three smaller books 1 john, 2 john and 3 john and in none of these books is there any mention of sunday as the lords day. The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. Revelation 19, new international version niv the bible app. No other figure in the book of revelation has captured readers imaginations quite like the beast of chapter. Asklepios, associated with the serpent, was said to be savior because of his healing power.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The kjv does not get more original or authentic than this. This book presents the vision of john regarding future events around his time or even possibly yet to come now of the last days. Revelation chapter 15 matthew henry complete commentary. With this interpretation set, we can look at revelation. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible revelation revelation. With thoughtprovoking questions, complete lesson format, the full text from the bible, and the most extensive commentary available in a biblestudy booklet, these study. He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. The throne, the lamb and the sealed book this article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson.
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