The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Revelation 1222 he that overcometh shall inherit all things as you read revelation 1222, look for parallels between what john saw and what you see in todays world. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. What blessings will obedient mankind experience during the thousand year reign of christ.
Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament in contrast to 17 books in the old testament. Revelation 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In the former is contained what all men should have done. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the. The second coming of christ in revelation 19 is repeated in different language in rev. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Revelation 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Letters to the seven churches of revelation introduction revelation 2. Aleister crowley 18751947 claimed that he was the beast prophecized in the book of revelation and took the name. Since the lake of fire is the final place of torment for those resurrected and judged at the white throne judgment of revelation 20, then the antichrist and the false prophet have been given the dubious distinction of their own special judgment, for they are worthy revelation 16. Salvation, glory, and might belong to our god, 2 for true and just are his judgments he has condemned the great harlot.
The second coming of christ in 19 is repeated in different language in 20. The answers to these and other vital questions are revealed at revelation. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. The book of revelation by pastor arnold murray series 284 thursday 8819 revelation 1. And when i turned i saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his. The things in view are the words of jesus in revelation 22. James m phillips teaches the book of revelation from the greek text, greek reading and research class number 76. Home revelation bible study seeing jesus revelation 1. Revelation 1219 new international version niv the woman and the dragon. The opening of the books and i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne. Thank the lord that he so loved us and provided his son jesus christ to pay the penalty for our sin. Revelation encourages such christians to remain faithful to the end.
What lies ahead for those who worship jehovah god and for those who do not. Greek reading and research from revelation class 76 rev. What does it mean to be judged according to your works. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. Greeting someone ask about the many books, what book that lord said about removing and adding and i thought to share matthew 10. Remember, the book of revelation was given by god to his son, jesus christ, who then gave the revelation to his angel to give to john, revelation 1. Revelation 21 the new heaven and new earth, and the new jerusalem the eternal state and conclusion revelation 2122 scriptural interpretation of revelation study 8. Second, the bulk of revelation concerns gods judgment on these two oppressors of his people. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.
This passage has described the fall of a citypossibly representing an entire nation or cultureas judgment from. Recapitulation has already been seen between the seals, trumpets, and bowls. This is the third time in this pericope that we read that jesus christ promised to come quickly revelation 22. Revelation 2021 esv the thousand years then i saw an. Those who believe that death is the annihilation of. Revelation 20 then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. Hesiods theogony and the book of revelation 4, 12, and 1920. The macarthur new testament commentary chicago, il. Revelation 1219 niv the woman and the dragon a great. Revelation is the only book in all the bible that begins by promising a special blessing on those who study it, and ends by promising a special curse on those who add to or take away from it. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. The thought is that it is impractical and out of step with ot practice for more than one crown to be placed upon the head of joshua.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. A hate speech law that generated years of heated controversy over free speech before being repealed in 20 could be making a comeback, at least in some. In this preterist commentary on revelation 20, compelling historical evidence is presented showing that the thousand year reign was literally one thousand years long and the gog mentioned in this chapter is the literal, historical gog of turkey mentioned in biblical history. Much not all of revelation 611 concerns the imminent judgment of israel. And i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. Central to our approach are the principles taught by vatican ii.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. Seek spiritual guidance to help you find personal lessons as you immerse yourself in johns symbolic language. Making sense out of revelation, keeners commentary on revelation challenges some of the assumptions and stereotypes many 20th21st century readers have about what the book of revelations means. The book is giving a linear description of the things. This parallel between revelation 19 and revelation 20 i. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Revelation was to prepare and strengthen the christians of asia minor seven churches so that they will remain faithful against the impending persecution. As alan johnson sees revelation 11 in its relationship to revelation 7, 10, and 12, george ladd sees it as an independent literary unit related to the preservation of the jewish people and their final salvation cf. We must be prepared to observe in the book of revelation the things that were currently happening in the first century when the book was written and observe the things that would happen after those first century events. Revelation 20, king james version kjv the bible app.
Through historical context and close textual readings, keener, a wellrespected new testament scholar. Revelation 20 21 english standard version esv the thousand years. Study revelation 19 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of revelation, among the latest books of the new testament,1 structures much of its narrative using motifs and typescenes common to some of the oldest myths.
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