The tendency of many interpreters at this point is. Seventhday adventist bible commentary 1978 revised vols. This book has been frequently referred to revelation 3. Given the great detail offered in chapter 4 of the revelation, some have argued that the lamb must have been absent until chapter 5 of the revelation. All the wicked who have ever lived are now resurrected in the resurrection of damnation, and satan is loosed out of his prison. A name cannot be both written in the books and in the book of the lamb. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. There was then a period of much persecution of christians. Revelation 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book.
Beast from the sea beast a number of details are presented in the revelation text which assist the reader in identifying this beast. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. The new testament presents the lord in two positions in heaven. Have your favorite bible handy to follow along with this teaching. Revelation 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Revelation, chapter 20 king james version christian. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. Revelation 20 bible commentary john darbys synopsis.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. An introduction, then verse selection for chapter 1 verse selection below in my own study of the prophecies, i strive for interpretations consistent with the context and with the rest of the inspired word. In the sense of the call, many are enrolled among the called to salvation, who shall not be found among the chosen at last. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Revelation 20 commentary the millennium bible gateway.
Associated with one, or both, of these beasts is the number 666 verse 18. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Many americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people who sit and read the book of revelation too much, or go on and on about the battle of armageddon or the second coming of christ or the rapture of the church, as those who actually believe in such things. The only biblical solution is to recognize the explanation of the apostle paul. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened.
Bible revelation chapter 1 explained in detail discover revelation. For personal study, i suggest you start at the beginning of a chapter or book. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. It also reveals that god will protect israel in the wilderness. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. After this aborted battle, satan is then judged and tormented forever together with the beast and the false prophet, who were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years revelation 19. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22. Revelation chapter 19 explained book of revelation each. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll. In chapter 10, an angel has the book and it is opened. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy.
From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Recommended sites bible info questions with answers in major world languages. Another way is by claiming advanced knowledge in spiritual matters and that the bible is not the answer or simply wrong 2 john 9. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Jul 27, 2017 note i didnt say think outside the bible, i believe the best commentary on the bible is the bible itself. The entire book of revelation which includes the special messages to those 7 churches, was sent to those churches and a blessing was pronounced upon all who would read, hear and keep the words contained in this prophecy. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page.
Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. Revelation chapter 20 explained book of revelation each. 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. Another book was opened, which is the book of life.
Cast into the lake of fire they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Which was open in contrast to the scroll of revelation 5, this little book is opened. That means digging deeply into any passage to find a harmonious picture. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. Mounce, says, judging from the amount of attention given by many writers to the first ten verses of chapter 20, one would judge it to be the single most important segment of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. For quick access to the commentary on a chapter of the revelation, click on its link below. Revelation 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. The importance of the little book will be seen shortly.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. For a broader view look at the comments in the right column. The book of revelation in more detail people get ready. Read your own bible, the bible as quoted on this site, and my comments. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Also in this chapter we see plagues, moses, the tabernacle, and the cloud of. If the whole creation groans and travails together in pain for the manifestation of the sons of god, how much more those sons of god themselves. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter.
There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. After john is shown an expanded explanation of the judgment of babylon he is now about to see the coronation and marriage of the lamb of god in heaven 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. John was told to write what he saw in a book and send that book to the 7 churches in asia. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Revelation, chapter 1, introduction bible explained. The book of revelation has greatly changed my paradigm of the prayer and prophetic movement, which is currently very sincere and dear to god.
The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Jude 6 the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the devil and satan, and bound him for a thousand years. One very important detail is to notice that the conquest of satan and his. This chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. David guzik commentary on revelation 20, where the saints rain for a thousand.
Revelation 20 niv bible and i saw an angel coming down. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. As the chapter opens, all the sinners of all the ages, both demons and men, including satan, the beast. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 15.
The positive use of this book is given in revelation 20. Revelation is the last of the 66 books that make up the bible and its just like the. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. 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. It is in the second and third chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 20 comments official king james bible. But the judgments are hard on the heart, and bitter to the belly. The book of revelation concerns many prophetic events, but the book closes with johns longing for the return of jesus for his people he wants the rapture of the church. Revelation 20 study through the book of revelation youtube. This is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. It includes the sevenvolume seventhday adventist bible commentary, the twovolume seventhday adventist encyclopedia, as well as the single volumes seventhday adventist bible. The apostle paul states that unbelievers are blinded deceived continually concerning the gospel 2 cor 4. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation.
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. Because many of the images in this chapter are connected with the book of exodus, some simply see an indication of the color red, with it an allusion to the red sea and the deliverance from bondage. Thank the lord that he so loved us and provided his son jesus christ to pay the penalty for our sin. And i saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them.
Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the. The series is explained by pastor steven anderson and i. The seventhday adventist commentary reference series is a set of volumes produced primarily by seventhday adventist scholars, and designed for both scholarly and church member use. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Commentaries for revelation chapter 2 the message to ephesus.
Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. 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. One way is by claiming new revelation, that the bible and the book of revelation are not enough as with the book of mormon or any other religious writing that claims to be from god. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.