Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,957,726 views 58. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, i make all things new. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman.
This commentary is sufficient for someone wanting to know the basic facts, but beyond that, it is weak because the author remains on the surface rather than digging deeper into the word, presents opinion derived statements. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. The new jerusalem is a real prepared place for a prepared people. The book of revelation, chapter 21 king james version. Although the warning against adding or removing apply specifically to this book, by both implication and experience, the canon of scripture is complete with the book of revelation. The apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, god will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. It is possible, in fact, by ignoring the chapter divisions, to draw 21. Revelation chapter 21 david guziks commentaries on the. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. But from the very beginning of this book, jesus, through john vss. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first.
Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. Regarding the last chapter of revelation, the words of j. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. Vernon mcgee in his thru the bible ring true, this chapter brings us to the final scenes of this great book of scenic wonders. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. This website provides a commentary for every chapter of the book, i have chose to specifically focus on revelation 21. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. This is a person who has dealings with prostitutes, especially a sexually. Jun, 2017 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. All the references in the old testament, and especially in the prophets, to the great. They are with satan and the two beasts, and are the same with those not in the book of life revelation 20.
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. The destruction of babylon the great 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Nov 19, 2010 this website provides a commentary for every chapter of the book, i have chose to specifically focus on revelation 21. An outline of what is to be discussed is then seen in verses 28 of chapter 21, with detail then added beginning in chapter 21. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i.
In this final chapter, verses 15 continue the description of the eternal kingdom that began in chapter 21. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. Chapter 4 transports the reader to the things which shall take place after these things i. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Revelation chapter 21 discussion king james version. It covers the new heaven and the new earth, as well as the new jerusalem the holy citythe residence of believers after the millennial kingdomin addition to some of the characteristics that will apply to the believer while occupying this enormous and magnificent edifice.
About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. Later, we will see that there are also interludes associated with the trumpets and the bowls. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. Commentary on revelation chapter 16 theology first. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Preface if chapter 20 of revelation is a blessing to the reader then this chapter will be pure delight. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. As chapter eleven indicates, a significant number of christians around the worldif not mostwill be killed. If you havent already done so, please read the commentary on chapter eleven. The previous chapter ended with a short statement that the antichrist and his governmental system of ten horns shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her. Marking the completion of bakers awardwinning new testament commentary series, revelation provides a comprehensive look into one of the most intriguing books of the bible. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. As the chapter opens, all the sinners of all the ages, both demons and men, including satan, the beast and false prophet, are in the lake of fire forever. They understood the tabernacle specifically the holy of holies to be the place where. The first part of the book is a collection of letters specifically addressed to.
Following what many believe is gods own inspired outline of the. He who sat on the throne gave this command which the angel communicated to john, and in a parenthetical phrase john referred to the original command given to him by christ in chapter 1. Nov 04, 2019 but from the very beginning of this book, jesus, through john vss. While most commentaries do speak on theological matters, they do not always focus on theology. Revelation 21 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Preface to the 2020 update when this commentary was first published in 2010, it did not seem possible that one of its main assertions the united states of america will, at the end of the age matthew 24. It likewise brings us to the end of the word of god. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. Abomination, meaning vile, polluted, detestable, wholly caught up in wickedness and evil.
So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state. The formal closing of the new testament canon is at least intimated in revelation rev. Specifically, this is the interlude associated with the seals. God gives us his final words here, and because they are last words, they have a greater significance. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21. An angel tells john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. Read all of revelation 21 but there was a new heaven and a new earth. In contrast to the state of the blessed revelation 21.
Arguably, these verses may have been better placed at the end of chapter 21 than at the start of chapter 22. Christians who arent killed, will be caught up with them 1 th 4. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21.
This mighty chapter, more than any other in the word of god, kindled the courage and fired the zeal of the great martyrs and reformers who led the rebellion against the tyranny of the medieval church, reopened the new testament for all the peoples of the earth from whom it had been stolen for centuries, and dealt the great whore of this chapter a wound from which she has never. In the section that follows, the apostle john points to the series of events that will occur sometime after the rapture as they are described in chapters 622. 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 remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of god. For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation. Yet in this last book of the bible, god permits us to see something of christ and the church in heaven and on earthand what we see is awesome indeed. Verse 3 and i heard a great voice out of the throne saying, behold, the tabernacle of god is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and god himself shall be with them, and be their god.
It refers to the idea that the heroes of the story go on to live a happy life at the end of the story. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 21 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Revelation chapter 21 coffmans commentary of the new. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Jan 25, 2020 as chapter eleven indicates, a significant number of christians around the worldif not mostwill be killed. This lesson is called understanding happily ever after a childrens fairy tales often end with the phrase happily ever after. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version but the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone. Revelation chapter 21 discussion specifically aims to uncover the theological meaning of revelation. To make this book about the ethnic nation of israel, is to ignore the intended audience that jesus specifically addresses.
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. Revelation chapter 21 david guziks commentaries on. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. By historical, i mean he interprets the symbols in the book of revelation according to the literal sense while identifying the symbolic language with historical events and people. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in. Read revelation 21 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. The bible says, if we are not ashamed of jesus here on this earth, he will not be. In this chapter, we see the narration of seal events momentarily suspended because as explained in the revelation overview this chapter is the first instance of what i call an interlude.
An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. He works chapter by chapter showing how revelation tells a coherent, historical, and sequential story. Revelation chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new. The distinction between chapter 17 and 18 is that the last chapter revealed to us that the almighty will use the agency of the antichrist to accomplish his judgment of the religious system of babylon the great, i. This chapter begins with the vision of the new heaven and the new earth. 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.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Nov 01, 2001 yet in this last book of the bible, god permits us to see something of christ and the church in heaven and on earthand what we see is awesome indeed. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom. 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. At the same time, the dragon means someone in particular. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. Dec 16, 2018 put simply, he retells the narrative that revelation tells.