After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called faithful and true. The fifth message in the judgment on babylon appears in revelation 18. Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant praises to god with all their hearts. John sees a rider on a white horse who has a glorious appearance, and wonderful names. The whole heavenly host give glory to god, because he has judged the great whore, and avenged the blood of his saints, revelation 19.
The book of revelation this reading plan will introduce. For the lord our god, 11 the allpowerful, 12 reigns. Spend time in prayer and meditation on your application. And the foundations of the wall that is, the lower parts of it. More will be described about the bride of christ in verse 9 through the rest of chapter 21. Heaven is opened, and jesus the word of god appears on a white horse. Like the author of 4th esdras, this prophet is far more interested in history than in the chronological speculations which engrossed many of the older. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its. The victorious return of jesus occurs at the end of each judgment cycle.
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. He has many crowns, for he is king of kings, and lord of lords. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 19. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
Even from the things written in this book seems to be the real meaning of. Revelation 1921 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons bible. Judgment of the beasts revelation 1220 seven final visions 4th vision the king on a white horse. Revelation 19 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons. And if any man 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 from the things which are written in this book. Revelation 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
And the rest were slain by the sword of him that sat upon the horse, that proceeded out of his mouth, signifies that all from the various heresies among. Study revelation 19 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to. This raiment is so much more beautiful, important, and meaningful than even the loveliest of todays physical wedding gowns. The devil will mount a persecution against gods people to such an extent that the whole earth will be thrown into. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. This is not an advancement of the chronology of the book. Revelation and its themes and applications resound to us and beyond because it was not only. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2009, 27189. The most graphic portrayal of christs second coming is found in revelation rev. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The precious stones on the highpriests breastplate of judgment were a proper emblem to express the happiness of gods church in his presence.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. 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. In revelation 19, the wife of the lamb consists of believers. Read the additional passages referring to gods wrath in appl. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 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. Draper, understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation, shedding light on the new testament. John offers to worship the angel, but is prevented, revelation 19. We can see what most concerns christwhat is most important to himat the end, when the pressures will be more intense than they have ever been in the history of man, when satan is lining up all of his forces, all of his armies, all of his weaponry. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb and the return. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. 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.
The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal. 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. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. We saw this imagery of the bride back in revelation 19. John sees another vision of heaven, with similarities to the earlier visions starting at revelation 1 and 4. Spiritual things are more readily grasped when illustrations are provided from the seen realm. Then will be fulfilled the words of jesusfor wheresoever the carcase isaiah, there will the eagles birds of prey be gathered together.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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 demise. That said, i am not sure of the literal referent intended here. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. This explains why we need to understand the symbols used in the book of revelation, for they are shadows of the reality. The marriage of the lamb and his bride, revelation 19. Threefold hallelujah over babylons fall after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. 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. From the time described midway through genesis chapter 3 until the events of revelation 20, earth experiencedis experiencingthe presence of sin and death.
And the rest were slain by the sword that came from the mouth of him who was sitting on the horse, and all the birds were gorged with their flesh. All the heavenly beings join their voices proclaiming alleluia. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The sixth message in this series is recorded in revelation in 19. 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. 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. Come here, i shall show you the bride, the wife of the lamb is clearly metaphorical language. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Why will the nations need healing in the new jerusalem. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation.
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