Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The visions in this book run parallel to one another. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Verse 18 jesus adds to the meaning of the first and the last. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. The two themes are the heavenly throne and the worship of. They are the two olive trees and lampstands standing before the god of the earth see zechariah, chapter 4. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the book of revelation in both the church and the academy. 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. Everything is coming in the future, and most of it is in the final days before the eschaton. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Or, perhaps they are linked with the first and last gems in the high priests. The first voice which i had heard connects us back to chapter one. The phrases after this and things which must be hereafter move to the. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
Two witnesses will prophesy for 1260 days, clothed in sackcloth. If anyone wants to harm them, they will be destroyed by fire proceeding from their. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation 1. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month.
Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. Chapter 4 begins the final section of revelation, regarding the things that. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. Wilsons charts cover a range of historical, literary, rhetorical, and interpretive issues that will guide the careful student in making more viable interpretations of this difficult yet enriching book. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Revelation 4 revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. That is why it is important to have the right interpretation of it. The unfulfilled predictions of the book of revelation are soon to be fulfilled. Revelation 4 explained dramatic movie chapter 4 gideon. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. This stunning book of prophecy is opened, revealed and explainedat last. Setting of the earthly throne on earth for 1,000 years. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven come up hither, and i will show thee things which must be hereafter. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Revelation 4, king james version kjv the bible app. The complete book of revelation can now be understood. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form.
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. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. They set the stage for unveiling the great prophecies explaining the theme of the book. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The last unit of material john saw is contained in revelation 18. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. The futurist would say that nothing in the book of revelation past chapter 4 has yet been fulfilled. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc.
This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. 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.
I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. It is the final act in proclaiming that their will is completely in submission to gods will. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind.
The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Our teaching video on revelation chapters 4 and 5 covers the two main themes of these texts, along with four symbols and key revelations. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. In the last study i discussed the events between the close of revelation 3 and the start of revelation 4, where i believe the rapture of the church occurs. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
The seven sealed book, to be opened in the last days. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation 4, a explained dramatic video from bible niv version. This week i will press forward with a discussion of revelation 4 and revelation 5 many times.
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Chapters 4 and 5 establish christ s right and authority to act as the judge of the earth. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. 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. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. The 4th and 5th chapters represent the setting for the central part of the revelation, which is to follow. The jasper and sardis stones represent god because they were the first and last stones in aarons. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed.
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