In revelation, it is in chapter 4 verse 2, chapter 17 verse 3 and chapter 21 verse 10. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Victory over the beast john saw that the righteous would gain victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his namein short, over all of satans evils and deceptions revelation 15. Unlike many books of the bible, the author of revelation begins by clearly identifying himself in the first verse. Revelation chapters 4 and 5 revelation 4 presents an entry into the heavenlies. Since there are 7 churches mentioned in the first 3 chapters.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john revelation 1. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. And god shall wipe away all tears from their eyes though here their tears have flowed plentifully, not one shall ever be found on the face of any of them. Book of revelation king james kjv free offline apps on. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment, centering in the new jerusalem as the eternal habitation of the saved compare heb. John is invited to a place the throne room of the universe where successive visions will be unfolded to him. This book is the revelation of jesus christ given to the apostle john on the island of patmos through an angel.
When the apostle john was writing down these revelations from jesus christ rev 1. The book of revelation chapter 21 verses 1827 youtube. Revelation, chapter 1, study questions study of each verse. The rest of the dead unbelievers, will be raised in the second resurrection, described in verses 12. This is the last chapter of the new testament and the last book in the bible. Revelation chapters 2122 the christ in prophecy journal. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. We need to understand these descriptions in order to understand the book. Hearing voices in christian scripture hearing voices, demonic and. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, look. This chapter contains the accounts of the new heaven and the new earth, followed by the appearance of the new jerusalem the bride. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. In the spirit appears several times in the new testament.
Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to make known to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass. Jan 02, 2020 although the warning in revelation 22. Revelation 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. Here, the voice calls john up here, which seems to mean to heaven, and shows him events which will happen in the future revelation 4. No sorrow or crying more, no earthly people of god distinct from the inhabiters of the. From the first few verses what do we know about how the scriptures are inspired. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation in the new testament of the christian bible. Discussion on the book of revelation chapter 21 from the king james bible online.
There he also made reference to the book of daniel and to specific coming. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Book of revelation king james kjv free offline apps. There will be no more death or sorrow on the new earth because the former things have passed away. Greektoenglish translation, bible study guides, video index and online video course on the book of revelation are available at. The name jerusalem gives it continuity with earth, especially with the place of our. Scripture, also called sacred scripture, the revered texts, or holy writ, of the. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on satan, casting all evil into the lake of fire.
It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. For example, the description of gods throne revelation 4 recalls ezekiels similar. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Verse 2 what john writes in this book has no human origin.
Chapter 21 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. He who testifies to these things says, surely i am coming quickly. The grace of our lord jesus christ be with you all. And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, i make all things new. The title of the book, revelation, comes from the greek word for apocalypse and. It portrays christ as the triumphant king and tells us of his complete and eternal victory over satan. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. For those of us reading this today, we have the advantage of knowing. Having described the origin and progress of evil in the world, the final overthrow of satan and his adherents, and the judgment when every man is rewarded according to his works, the seer now completes the whole by portraying the eternal bliss of the redeemed in heaven cf. The first 5 verses of chapter 22 might have been included with chapter 21, by those who divided the bible into chapters and verses.
Following what many believe is gods own inspired outline of the book of revelation rev. Revelation chapter 4 1 when we reach chapter 4 it is a turning point and does not come to a logical conclusion until maybe chapter 19. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. Perhaps youre reading through the historical books of the old testament. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 4 22 and explained some of their basic meanings. His identity is confirmed in three additional verses revelation 1. This throne is occupied by the lord god almighty verse 8. 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. Eventually, in chapter 21, a new heaven and a new earth. Were going to go over a lot of scripture today, especially ancient prophetic scripture, so keep those bibles. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica.
After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. Revelation 4 the throne in heaven 1 after this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. Revelation chapter 21 discover the book of revelation. Gods dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.
You may use, copy, or distribute this material, provided you do it freezuq gi. It tells the epic story of god and his creation, of blessing, temptation, sin, exile, and salvation. Chapter 4 transports the reader to the things which shall take place after. David reagan and guests don mcgee of crown and sickle ministries and dennis pollock of spirit of grace ministries go chapter by chapter through the book of revelation, explaining that the book of revelation isnt difficult to. The basic structure of the vision is chronological. So, for the original audience of the revelation of john, all these strange scenes. And jesus christ is a witness that this message is the word of god. To the very end, the book of revelation emphasizes readiness and watchfulness. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The reason for this revisit of the creation is because chapter 21 introduces us to the new earth. The book of revelation was written by the apostle john between 95 and 96 a. 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.
I believe that youre referring to revelation chapter 21 specifically. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. As our study enters the 22 nd and last chapter of the revelation, note that the vision of the first five verses are directly continuous with the vision of chapter 21. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them and be their god. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. Revelation chapter 4 discover the book of revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. However, there is no good reason not to take the text for what it. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for.
As we come to chapter 21 johns vision transitions to a picture of the eternal home god has prepared for his children. Verse 10 john was in the spirit on the lords day verse 10. Verse 5 in his prayer, john joins jesus with god and the holy spirit. In the later chapters of his prophecy, ezekiel writes about the establishment of the. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. From the time described midway through genesis chapter 3 until the events of revelation 20, earth experiencedis experiencingthe presence of sin and death. Revelation 21 1 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first 3 chapters are different to the book as these are just epistles. But the words of the letters are presented very specifically as the words of him. At the same time, the dragon means someone in particular. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures.
This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation when an angel appeared before him bringing revelation from jesus christ which god gave to show the people of the age and the age to come the events. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. This passage opens with john referring again to the voice which sounded like a trumpet. Jun 25, 2010 the most frequently requested christ in prophecy television show episodes on revelation have been pulled out of the vault and rereleased over the six episodes, dr. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them and be their god 4 he will wipe every tear from their eyes there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Chapter 21 of the book of revelation in the bible can be considered the introductory chapter to the wonderful future that the church has in god. It is specifically promised that the meek shall inherit the earth, matthew 5. In verse 2, the new jerusalem is seen as a bride adorned for he. John is ordered to write to the seven churches in asia. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john. Revelation chapter 4 kjv king james version 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. 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.
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