The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 5 new international version niv biblica. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. Revelation chapter 16 discover the book of revelation.
These are the ones who follow the lamb wherever he goes. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. There are similar descriptions in ezekiel chapter 1 and isaiah chapter 6. The simple truth is, that the virtues specially ascribed to them are selected as contrast to the vices ascribed to their babylonian persecutors. The great new element that comes to light in this portion of. After thisgreek, after these things, marking the opening of the next vision in the succession. These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins.
Come up here so that i can show you what must happen after these things. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14. Choose from the following ideas, or use some of your own, as you prepare lessons for revelation 45. These scenes in heaven and earth lay the groundwork for.
And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside. Revelation chapter 12 a grand synopsis of the rapture. Gods ways have the strength of the lion, and endurance of the ox, the intelligence of a man, the swiftness. Revelation chapter 17 discover the book of revelation.
The omniscience of the holy spirit is in view and his worldwide ministry, also mentioned by zechariah zec. In our previous studies in mentioned that we would wait until revelation 5. These are they that follow the lamb whithersoever he goeth. This scroll is sealed seven times over, and written on both sides. Our father in heaven is the creator of all things, and all those saved in the celestial kingdom will worship him.
There is no reason to believe anything other than that this is a literal alignment that appears in the heavens constellations second heaven space. These were purchased from among men, to be the firstfruits unto god and unto the lamb. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Verse 4 john does not tell us who the 24 elders are. Chapter 16 is when the great tribulation is finished. I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation chapter 12 a grand synopsis of the rapture and. The understanding of this description depends principally upon the proper arrangement and framing of the individual expressions. Revelation chapter 18 discover the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 17 goes back and fills in some of what has already happened during the tribulation. These are they who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins, signifies that they had not. For faithful disciples, it is a book of comfort blessed are those who overcome, cf. Revelation 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
The judgments are somewhat parallel both to the 10 plaques on egypt and to the trumpets of chapters 8 and 9. Revelation chapter 4 starts out with a description of the great white throne which we have talked about several times before in previous articles. Whatever was the reason for their having crowns, they recognized that the power was from. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which. Chapter 4 set a scene around the throne of god, where there were twentyfour elders and four animallike beings revelation 4. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The verse emphatically ends with they are blameless.
This verse does not negate the divine institution and blessing upon married sexual. Now chapter 17 covers the specifics of when babylon the harlot or the religious babylon is destroyed see article babylon the harlot. Revelation 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of reve. A myriad of angels of heaven joins the song of praise and redemption, 5. These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained. One prominent television ministry named the satelite they use angel one in a hopedfor fulfillment of this verse. To the church in philadelphia christ speaks as he by whom alone comes entrance into the church, the spiritual house of god revelation 3. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. And i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount zion, and with him an hundred forty and four. Chapters 14 and 15 introduce three scenes of victory of the lamb with his 144,000. Therefore the lord likened the church to ten virgins matt. Chapters 4 and 5 establish christs right and authority to act as the judge of the earth. Revelation 5 is the fifth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
And i saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain. Revelation chapter 14 discover the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 4 discover the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 14 explained discover books of the bible. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god.
These spirits are also said to be seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god sent out unto all the earth rev. Salvation, glory, and might belong to our god, 2 for true and just are his judgments he has condemned the great harlot. Universal worship of the savior and sovereign of the uni verse. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. This chapter contains the inaugural vision of the lamb on the throne in heaven. God on his throne invests the lion of the tribe of judah with the authority to establish his dominion and kingdom on earth because of his redeeming work as the lamb. The book of revelation, chapter 4 king james bible online. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness revelation 3.
This passage opens with john referring again to the voice which sounded like a trumpet. The characteristics of the servants of the lamb are given in this verse and the following. The expression can hardly be limited to the unmarried, as the 144,000 represent the wide society of the choice ones of god. The 144,000 speak gods truth accurately and precisely, with no exaggeration or understatement compare zeph. The throne of adjudication in heaven revelation 4, 5 chapter 4. The same throne, the same living creatures, the same angels, the same 24 elders, the same solemn worship, and the same person upon the throne are present here that were seen in revelation 4.
And i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount zion, and with him a hundred forty and four. Revelation chapter continued discover the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. Jul 20, 2016 the revelation of jesus christ chapter 14. Revelation 5 niv the scroll and the lamb then i saw in. In chapter seven we are told they were sealed in their foreheads, here we are told. The lamb will stand upon mount zionthe gospel will be restored in the last days by angelic ministrythe son of man will harvest the earth. The breaking of the seals would reveal the message inside each part of the scroll. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john revelation 1. Revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an angel from heaven, preaching the gospel, and. And the first voice i had heard speaking to me like a trumpet said. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ chapter 14 sermon by tom. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1.
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. Revelation 14 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. And the first voice which i heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, come up here, and i will show you things which must take place after this. Without any doubt whatever, this chapter is a continuation of the throne of god scene in revelation 4. This fact indicates that dusterdieck is mistaken in supposing that this company is a select class of eminent saints. Unlike many books of the bible, the author of revelation begins by clearly identifying himself in the first verse. Hover your mouse over the word in above for the tooltip. Verse by verse commentary revelation 12 verse 1 and a great sign appeared in heaven. Revelation chapter 3 discover the book of revelation. Revelation 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Look, the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david, has triumphed, and so he will open the scroll and its seven seals. John describes the one hundred and fortyfour thousand as a select number surpassing all other believers in moral perfection. 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. Chapter 5 begins by describing a scroll in the right hand of god.
This chapter describes the seven bowls, vials or phials of gods wrath, poured out on the wicked and the followers of the. Revelation 5 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. In the book of the revelation he is chiefly known by the name of the lamb. Then he said, write this down, for these words are faithful and true. The seven spirits of god sent out into all the earth comes from zechariah 4. They have been ransomed as the firstfruits of the human race for god and the lamb. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. Revelation chapter 16 describe the final seven vials of the wrath of god, representing the climax of gods punishment of sinners during the tribulation period. The phrase after these things shows that chapter 18 is a further revelation concerning babylon. This is just another way of saying, whatever you sow, you will reap. His identity is confirmed in three additional verses revelation 1. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4.
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