We also learn in these chapters that god restored the gospel of jesus christ to the earth in order to help his. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. The book of revelation explained key facts and issues. The new jerusalem is then described in great detail. Revelation chapter 21 the second coming of christ home page. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. 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. 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. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction with the book of revelation itself. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
The vision of the river of life and its interpretation 22. Chapter by chapter commentary on the bible prophecy of revelation by reverend herbert melville munson, jr. Revelation 10 the trumpet interlude begins revelationlogic. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. That this book was written by the apostle and evangelist john, is clear not only from the express mention of his name, and. The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of god. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. The other new testament uses of the phrase apokalupsis i. Johns assignment to write about the sooncoming day of yahovah the l ord.
An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this work deals with the final book of the new testament and bible. Those whose names were found in the lambs book of life will enter that. At the same time, the dragon means someone in parti. Verses 12 commentary this city, like most cities of antiquity, will have a great high wall with twelve gates. See the lengthy discussion of the identity of the beast in chapters 12.
The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. Chapters available revelation chuck smith bible commentary. The fact that there is no longer any sea in revelation 21. The field of ecological hermeneutics asks us to read the bible in light of our. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ in the sense that it belongs to him, he is the one doing the revealing.
Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor. In the letters to the seven churches specific things are listed to those who. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more. You may use, copy, or distribute this material, provided you do it freezuq gi. Gods dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. In this chapter these words appear three times for three major elements of. The first two come from earlier in chapter 21, which lies outside our particular text. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i.
The first heaven and the first earth are replaced by the new heaven and the new earth, predicted by isaiah compare isa. Revelation chapter 16 continued discover the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the book for the present hour. This website provides a commentary for every chapter of the book, i have chose to specifically focus on revelation 21.
Chapter 10 is almost entirely about a little book held in the hand of a mighty angel. All these several visions follow one another in order, and this vision reaches into eternity. And god shall wipe away all tears from their eyes though here their tears have flowed plentifully, not one shall ever be found on the face of any of them. 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. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter.
Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. Our instinct is to romantically consider innocence as mans perfect state, and wish adam would have never done what he did. Commentary on revelation chapter 21 theology first. Many theologians interpret it allegorically as explaining the drastic difference in. Augustine uses the sense of a final resurrection and a final judgment as we find it in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 21, as the occasion were talking.
A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. It is also jesus revelation in the sense that he is the object revealed. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. The revelation is no exception, so there is a lot of symbolism to wade through to get to the meaning. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
To stress gods permanent sovereignty, especially in a context dealing w. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Jerusalem in the sky with diamonds after all the pesky nonbelievers and manifestations of extreme evil are gone, its time to bring about a new earth. Book of revelation explained verse by verse youtube. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse.
This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment, centering in the new jerusalem as the eternal habitation of the saved compare heb. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. For it specifically addresses them as being part of the second death, luke 21. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Nov 04, 2019 again, this clearly indicates that the book of revelation covers the whole church age up to chapters 21 and 22. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them and be their god. Revelation chapter 21 discover the book of revelation. Chapter 21 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. The book of revelation was given so that believers in christ would know the things which must soon take place. Revelation 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come.
Apr, 2020 commentary on revelation chapter 21 heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the. Its important for us to read this book, and its on my heart especially now. While this book is certainly revelation fromjesus christ cf. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new. God will punctuate the completion of his wrath with a devastating earthquake, the most powerful in earths history compare verses 19 21. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. This little book is sweet as honey in johns mouth, but bitter in his belly. Book of revelation explained verse by versedownload the study notes for this study here. This angel raises his right hand, swears by him who lives forever, and declares that there will be no more delay, and that all the things preached by prophets will be accomplished with the seventh trumpet event. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. As we come to chapter 21 johns vision transitions to a picture of the eternal home god has prepared for his children.
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