Wars, other worldwide diseasesplagues, the great depression, etc. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Revelation chapter focuses on the beast from the sea and the beast from the earth as gods judgment is released. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65. The symbol mandated for all followers of antichrist, administered by the false prophet, is the mark of the beast, which is further related to the number 666. To the first the dragon, who swept with his tail a third part of the stars to earth, satan under the form of the roman empire, gave his throne and much authority. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel.
Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened. Rather, chapter 12 is a highly condensed history of the true church within. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. And i saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns, like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon.
Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. 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. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see 2 and i saw, and behold a white horse. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book of revelation, and certainly nothing that isnt clearly understood by employing the principle of comparing scripture with scripture 1 corinthians 2. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Facebook icon twitter icon bible verses like revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world.
Chapter 12 is another inset chapter, in which john sees another wondrous vision. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. They are twothe tenhorned and the twohorned beasts. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. This lengthy section details the judgments and events of the time of tribulation see notes on 3. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces a brand new vision. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them. From its beginning with the opening of the first seal verses 12, through the 7 seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments to the return of christ to destroy the ungodly 19. I watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals.
Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he r. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Its events do not follow those in chapter 11 at all. What is the hidden manna mentioned in revelation 2. All animated creation now joins in the ascription of praise. In chapter we have the clear and full development of satans instruments of evil. God would not be an omniscient, allknowing god if he promised a special blessing to those who read, hear, and keep what they read and hear, if they were. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. Chapter begins with a very colorful, almost overpowering, vision showing an. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. This first beast is initially mentioned in revelation 11. And i saw, when he had opened the sixth seal, and behold there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Verse click for chapter new international version it opened its mouth to blaspheme god, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting.
Revelation and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version it is difficult to forecast what this corona pandemic will do. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his victories. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, dan. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Avoiding the study of the book of revelation is not an option for god.
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