The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The series on the book of revelation continues with chapters 19 and 20. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 19, king james version kjv the bible app. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 19, new international version niv the bible app. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. This parallel between revelation 19 and revelation 20 i. The precious stones on the high priests breastplate of judgment were a proper emblem to express the happiness of gods church in his presence with them, and in the blessing of his protection. This passage also seems to make reference to roman oppression that it is finely over, and it sets up the world for the return of christ.
And the rest were killed with the sword which came from the mouth of him who sat on the horse, and all the birds were filled with their flesh. Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant praises to god with all their hearts. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the lord our god. From the words of the prophet isaiah to the apostles peter, paul, and john, god used these men to describe what these new dwelling places would be like. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. 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. When all things become new revelation 1922 print this lesson bookmarkshare.
Yet it appears that revelation 19 describes a more final judgment of the earths wicked, leading to the great white throne and the lake of fire rev. This should be an easy move, because they are moving my new jerusalem city condo at the same time. It is sealed and is more valuable that we will ever know. Oct 27, 2010 this passage also seems to make reference to roman oppression that it is finely over, and it sets up the world for the return of christ. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. After these things i heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, alleluia. The chapter division in this section of revelation was made in an inappropriate place chapter divisions, paragraph divisions, verse divisions, capitalizations, and punctuation are not part of the inspired original greek text. It also talks about the fate of the beast and the false prophet. In this case, it announces the end of the seven years of tribulation, since the pouring out of the seventh bowl judgment on earth, revelation 16, revelation 17, and revelation 18 and revelation 19. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Symbols in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
The fine linen is the righteousness of jesus which he gives to all who receive him as. In this extended passage jesus christ is described as leading a procession of angels and saints or armies in heaven to claim the earth, destroy the armies of the world, and defeat the antichrist and false prophet. The following clauses of this verse are attended with great. Rather, forever and ever is a figure of speech meaning the destruction is total and irrevocable. And a voice came forth from the throne probably from the four living creatures, saying, praise our god the occasion and matter of this song of praise follow immediately after, verses 6, revelation 19. This post is going to be long, to allow me to fully express my ideas. However, even though the book of revelation is written in symbols, the bible explains itself in a literal language. The second coming of christ in revelation 19 is repeated in different language in rev. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Recall with the pouring out of the sixth bowl, that the river euphrates was dried up to facilitate the movement westward of the 200,000,000 man army. Unlike the beast and the false prophet, the rest of those who war against christ are killed. Salvation, glory, and might belong to our god, 2 for true and just are his judgments he has condemned the great harlot. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. This is true for those who first read this letter, but thi. Revelation 19 new international version niv threefold hallelujah over babylon s fall 19 after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. These characters are all put together here, which are before used in revelation 1. But their leaders, the antichrist and his false prophet. When we are faithful, no matter what we have experienced or been through, he is with us, and he, jesus himself. Feb 15, 2019 several times the bible speaks about a new heavens and a new earth. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Both occurrences of new in this verse are translations of kainos. Revelation 19 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The following clauses of this verse are attended with great difficulty, and very various opinions have been entertained. And i saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and wages war. Chapter 19 is a prophecy about the return of jesus christ and the marriage supper of the lamb. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Then will be fulfilled the words of jesusfor wheresoever the carcase isaiah, there will the eagles birds of prey be gathered together.
He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. They are praising god for the justice and righteousness of his judgments on babylon and for salvation from sin and from the power of satan. I suppose the length may weed out those who aren t really interested in the topic. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal. And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every precious stone, signifies that all things of the doctrine of the new jerusalem taken from the sense of the letter of the word, with those who are therein, will appear in light according to reception. Threefold hallelujah over babylons fall after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 19.
In depth teaching on the book of revelation, taught by pastor bob lawrenz of whitestone christian fellowship. The most graphic portrayal of christs second coming is found in revelation rev. The rest were killed with the sword coming out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. The rest emphasizes the unique treatment of the previous two in comparison with these.
Chapter 20 covers the time frame of the 1,000year millennial reign of jesus christ, and it also covers the resurrections. David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb and the return. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 6 19, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 19. Revelation 19 new international version niv threefold hallelujah over babylons fall. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Revelation 1921 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons bible. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Dec 29, 2015 yet it appears that revelation 19 describes a more final judgment of the earths wicked, leading to the great white throne and the lake of fire rev.
Our authentic vindication is that we have received our justification in christ. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. The one riding it was called faithful and true and with justice he judges and goes to war. Several times the bible speaks about a new heavens and a new earth. This is true for those who first read this letter, but this passage is not just about the then current situation of the seven churches or romes eventual.
But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. 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. Their entire army was killed by the sharp sword that came from the mouth of the one riding the white horse. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. In revelation 21 it continues with a thorough description of the new jerusalem. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Lectures on the book of revelation grand rapids, mi. After the thousand years, where do the righteous move next. Revelation 19 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons. Write therefore, not simply in continuation of the write of revelation 1. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. And if anyone shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and the things which are written in this book, signifies that they who read and know the truths of doctrine in this.
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