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 tree of life there keeps everyone healed, and there will be no more curse on the earth. In part 2 of our study of revelation 21, we will examine the remainder of the chapter verses 527. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. And he who was seated on the throne said, behold, i am making all things new. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Chapter 4 forms a central theme the secure glory and rule of yhwh of the book of the revelation. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. The same characters are found in chapter 5 as chapter 4.
Revelation chapter 20 explained book of revelation each. All of these events of chapter 5 take place in heaven and are a continuation of chapter 4. An overcomer is one who exercises saving faith in the lord jesus christ. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. It shouldnt be bothersome to anyone, because the kings of the earth is. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. My research study on the canon shows the proper order of the books and reveals why this information is so vital to understand. How do chapters 4 and 5 fit into the overall purpose of the book. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. Revelation 21, new living translation nlt the bible app. You will notice in verse 5 that the book has seven seals.
Paul further stated in the book of colossians that this doctrinal teaching was called the mystery which has been hid from previous ages and from previous generations, but now in 63 c. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. He said that he would wipe away the tears from everyones eyes and there would no longer be mourning. Jude revelation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22. Revelation chapter 22 explained book of revelation each. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. We will also note a number of similarities between isaiah 60 and revelation 21, ezekiel 4048 and revelation 21, and other fascinating allusions to other scripture texts in rev. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. Now is the time when satan will be taken, bound and put into the bottomless pit abyss, where his influence will not have any effect on the tribulation. They are authenticated as genuine by the angel whom god sent to give them through john to his servants. To him who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever. 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 new perspective of this last section is glorious. List the ot titles of the messiah which are found in chapter 5. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. 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. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Are the creatures described in cherubim or seraphim. 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. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. 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. See more ideas about revelation 4, prophetic art and revelation 5. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation.
All those who are called by name, those who have inherited the kingdom will be blessed. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. If you think about it for a minute youll see theres neither need nor purpose for a river of. From the throne proceeds a pure river of water of life. From the first few verses what do we know about how the scriptures are inspired. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Verses 18 deal with the opening of the book of judgments that begin to unfold on earth in chapter 6. Revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not because it contains anything essentially complex, but because it touches on a subject of preconceived bias. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or.
Revelation 45 paragraph divisions of modern translations. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. Anyone who exercises saving faith in jesus christ see note on 2. These sayings refer to the entire book of revelation. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Chapters 4 and 5 establish christs right and authority to act as the judge of the earth. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. Verses 621, form a conclusion or summary to the book. Then he said, write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. 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. The description of the new jerusalem continues from chapter 21 in verses 1 5 here. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation.
Revelation 21 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 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. John describes the binding of satan and his demons in revelation chapter 20. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He who was seated on the throne said, i am making everything new. 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. Also he said, write this down, for these words are trustworthy. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
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