It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. Knowing who the actors are helps us understand the plot. It is the only gem formed by living flesh, each one of the gates was a single pearl matt. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. The book of revelation production is available on dvd 110 min. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. The new jerusalem revelation 21 22 the new earth and heaven. And he carried me away in the spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city, jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god.
Revelation 21 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying. Chapter 21 previous revelation study list next the new heaven and the new earth. Aug 02, 2016 another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged according to their works by what was written in the books v.
Bizarre claim book of revelation warns epidemic could. The book of revelationchapter 21 white feather ministries. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation, part 2, chapter 23, the new jerusalem. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep those. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors. The book of revelation, chapter 21 king james bible. Jan 26, 2007 revelation s cast of characters the book of revelation, written more than 1,900 years ago in a foreign land, with symbolic language that depends on knowledge of the prophetic literature that went before, can seem mysterious and concealed.
We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. He sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bears record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. Mar 03, 2011 the first chapter of the book of revelation from the watchword bible cev new testament. Introduction and salutation the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must soon take place. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. The chief subject of the entire book is, beyond all doubt, that the lord cometh quickly. Revelations cast of characters united church of god. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Then will be fulfilled the words of jesusfor wheresoever the carcase isaiah, there will the eagles birds of prey be gathered together. Blessing and honor and glory and power be to him who sits on the throne, and to the lamb, forever and ever. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life.
Revelation 15, new living translation nlt the bible app. The book of revelation, chapter 21 the new jerusalem. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. That, my friends, is the book of revelation, a story about babylon, jesus, and judgment. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 mev introduction and salutation bible gateway. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 21 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation chapter 21 revelation illustrated new jerusalem and i saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven like a beautiful bride prepared for her husband. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor.
And i heard a great voice out of heaven saying, behold, the tabernacle of god is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and god himself shall be with them, and be their god. To order prints visit her revelation illustrated site. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. The book of revelation, part two, chapter 22 and chapter 23. 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. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Revelation s cast of characters the last book of the bible is full of intriguing symbols and mysterious characters. It is in the second and third chapters of the book of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, i make all things new. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
What is different about the book of life that it should be named, while the others are mentioned as a group without distinction. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 477,197 views. And i saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. Her window there was only one, which ran all round the city. Sep 18, 2015 kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
And it is the purpose of an epilogue, or application, to force home the main subject of the book of revelation. An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. It appears that at this time the present earth and heaven will be destroyed by fire. And its really only at this stage in the text chapters 1821 that it starts to look. And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. But it shines out from within to a great distance, verses 23, 24. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. The new jerusalem for look, i am going to create new heavens and a new earth, and the past will not be remembered and will come no more to mind. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. The light did not come in from without through this for the glory of god is within the city.
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