Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation 1. 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. 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. 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 first voice which i had heard connects us back to chapter one. The 4th and 5th chapters represent the setting for the central part of the revelation, which is to follow. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. 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. Everything is coming in the future, and most of it is in the final days before the eschaton. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. Two witnesses will prophesy for 1260 days, clothed in sackcloth.
The visions in this book run parallel to one another. Chapters 4 and 5 establish christ s right and authority to act as the judge of the earth. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. The unfulfilled predictions of the book of revelation are soon to be fulfilled.
The phrases after this and things which must be hereafter move to the. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. This stunning book of prophecy is opened, revealed and explainedat last. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by.
To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 4 revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in. Verse 18 jesus adds to the meaning of the first and the last. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Revelation 4 explained dramatic movie chapter 4 gideon. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. This prophecy is now to be studied with diligence by the people of god and should be clearly understood.
If anyone wants to harm them, they will be destroyed by fire proceeding from their. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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.
Or, perhaps they are linked with the first and last gems in the high priests. The futurist would say that nothing in the book of revelation past chapter 4 has yet been fulfilled. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world.
Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Revelation 4, king james version kjv the bible app. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the book of revelation in both the church and the academy. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials.
That is why it is important to have the right interpretation of it. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed.
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. 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. 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. The seven sealed book, to be opened in the last days. It is the final act in proclaiming that their will is completely in submission to gods will. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Revelation 4, a explained dramatic video from bible niv version.
Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The jasper and sardis stones represent god because they were the first and last stones in aarons. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Chapter 4 begins the final section of revelation, regarding the things that. The last unit of material john saw is contained in revelation 18. However, they are most likely representative of the. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the.
Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. They are the two olive trees and lampstands standing before the god of the earth see zechariah, chapter 4. This week i will press forward with a discussion of revelation 4 and revelation 5 many times. 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. 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. Setting of the earthly throne on earth for 1,000 years. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials.
Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. 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. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. 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. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new.
His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. The complete book of revelation can now be understood. They set the stage for unveiling the great prophecies explaining the theme of the book.
On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. The last book of the new testament scriptures is full of truth that we need to understand. Our teaching video on revelation chapters 4 and 5 covers the two main themes of these texts, along with four symbols and key revelations. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4.