A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it. In the paradise of my god the word paradise means a garden of pleasure. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. For the first heaven and the first earth passed away explains why john sees a. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Chapter 21 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.
The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Christ, with almighty power, will keep the devil from deceiving mankind as. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. The focus of this chapter of revelation is the physical return of the lord jesus christ to the planet earth to sit upon his throne, i. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Aug 10, 2017 the new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. The series is explained by pastor steven anderson and i found this a helpful resource to my ever. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. Finally chapter 19 brings in christ appearing on earth. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. For quick access to the commentary on a chapter of the revelation, click on its link below.
If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. The two witnesses, measuring the temple revelation. 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. The list here is not, however, a general enumeration of sins but instead a specific list that draws together the sins of the book. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. We saw this imagery of the bride back in revelation 19. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Cast into the lake of fire they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Email list about once a week we send brief comments. This is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. He was now a solid and stable believer able to be greatly used of the lord. 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. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
This is explained more at the bottom of the commentary home page. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
Foreword why this revelation commentary was written and how i went about writing this bible study introduction different views on revelation why i used the futurist view for this commentary on revelation chapter 1 john receives the revelation of jesus christ for the seven churches or. Revelation 22 chapter 21 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. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. When the scriptures speak of a new heaven, they mean a new blue sky and a. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth. Chapter twenty the beginning and end of the millennium. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. The new jerusalem help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation.
In revelation 21, the wife of the lamb is the new jerusalem. And they did not repent of their murders, their sorceries, their sexual immorality, or their thefts. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Revelation 21 commentary johns interpretation of the vision. The book of revelation is rich in symbolism, so much so, that most christians find it difficult to understand. Chapters 20 to 22 show the millennium and the eternal state with a new heaven and a new earth. The new jerusalem is more fully described later on revelation 21. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. The book of revelation closes with solemn appeals of the lord jesus to men in general and to the believers especially. Revelation chapter 19 explained book of revelation each. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. 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.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more. Arguably, these verses may have been better placed at the end of chapter 21 than at the start of chapter 22. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. Now, it is this latter word which is used throughout this chapter, and, indeed, throughout the book of revelation.
Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Its purpose is to sum up the depravity of the unbelievers, and each term reflects sins mentioned elsewhere in the book of revelation. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. More will be described about the bride of christ in verse 9 through the rest of chapter 21. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21.
Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, 11 21. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, 9,10. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. To eat of the tree of life the first thing promised in these letters is the last and highest in the accomplishment, revelation 22. Book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan the thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. A commentary on the book of th e revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation.
Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. 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 verse actually concludes the chronological development of the book of revelation.
Better, and the holy city, new jerusalem, i saw coming down out of the heaven from god, prepared. 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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in. The second coming of jesus christ 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. A commentary on the gospel of john chapter twenty one. The tree of life and the water of life go together, revelation 22. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. May 18, 2017 come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages table of contents. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv. And he carried me away in the spirit the same expression as is used before, revelation 17. Please use the arrows to go to next or previous chapter. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. 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. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of.
Its lamp is the lamb continues the explanation concerning why the city will. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter twenty one. Volumes of commentary have been written around it in order to increase our understanding. This vision, unlike the one in chapter 17, is no mystery see 17. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation.
Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the bible verse of the day bible in a year bible topics church. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. An introduction to the vision of the new jerusalem v. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,209,516 views 29. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Both imagesthe city and the brideare familiar to the bible. Verse 6 begins the epilogue which then continues through to the end of the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. And there came unto me one of the seven angels most probably the same who had revelation 17. This verse informs us that unbelievers who are not killed by the plagues of this chapter refuse to repent of their evil deeds. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, 22,23. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 21. So, the flaming eyes of the son of god represent his second coming capacity of judge. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. This epilogue gives the sense that perhaps john has.
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