We will refer to this document as the title deed to planet earth. Daniel keating, matthew levering 2010 commentary on the gospel of john, chapters 15. The first 5 verses of chapter 22 might have been included with chapter 21, by those who divided the bible into chapters and verses. In christianity the term water of life is used in the context of living water, specific references appearing in the book of revelation 21. It was holy in contrast to the former jerusalem cf.
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. The loudness of his voice implies that everyone will hear his message. Book of revelation chapter 21 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. As the old jerusalem will be jesus christs capital during the millennium, so the new jerusalem will be his capital from then on. Revelation 4, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Chapter 21 of the book of revelation in the bible can be considered the introductory chapter to the wonderful future that the church has in god. In the book of revelation in the new testament, the city is also called the heavenly.
This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. A new heaven and a new earth 3 and i heard a loud voice from the throne saying. Its contents are not specifically stated, but its significance is clear. Nevertheless, i have somewhat to allege against thee exemplary as thou art in many respects. From chapter 4 through chapter 21, there is only mention of saints, which would be those who accept the gospel during the tribulation. Revelation 21 king james version 1 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them as their god.
The angel spoke loudly, revealing his urgency and concern. The apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3. Studies in the book of revelation study guide 6 unlocking revelation chapter 6 the lamb begins to unseal the scroll. Only god knows which tribe a jewish person is from. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed. Specifically, verse 4 indicates that 144 thousand from the twelve tribes of israel are saved and mobilized as evangelists during the tribulation. Leave anything in your past go drop it at the lords feet on the cross, let him take the burden, find a good church, and a good bible study group, praying for you, easy to take a path more. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation after god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up rev 4. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. When the apostle john was writing down these revelations from jesus christ rev 1.
The purpose central to this whole scene is the scroll. Revelation 21 all things made new 1 now i saw a new heaven and a new. This study is principally concerned with chapter 21. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21.
Chapter 14 page 4 that 7th empire is this last days worldwide empire that we are now discussing in these several chapters of the book of revelation. As our study enters the 22 nd and last chapter of the revelation, note that the vision of the first five verses are directly continuous with the vision of chapter 21. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. We will refer to this document as the title deed to. What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in many ways throughout scripture to the church. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. However, they are most likely representative of the. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
As the chapter opens, all the sinners of all the ages, both demons and men, including satan, the beast and false prophet, are in the lake of fire forever. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Revelation 21 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Israels records were lost in the destruction of jerusalem in 70 a. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version but the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. It refers to the idea that the heroes of the story go on to live a happy life at the end of the story.
Chapters 2 and 3 of revelation focus on the church, but there is no more mention of the church until the end of the book revelation 22. Verse 6 says these words are faithful and true referring to the prophecy of revelation. The mystery of the rapture revelation lamb and lion. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic.
In the same vision, john next saw a city descending out of heaven from god cf. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Behold, the dwelling place of god is with man, and he will dwell with them. First carefully take in the bible verses of this section. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked. Vanessa on revelation 4 wesley stay in the word, read the bible daily, and trust in the word, believe in lord thy god with all your heart mind and soul. This verse reminds us of isaiahs prophecy, for, behold, i create new heavens and a new earth. The common theme of thirst for the water of life in the book of revelation and the gospel. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. In the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible, new jerusalem is ezekiels prophetic vision of a city. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Jan 02, 2020 the seven bowls are described in revelation 16. Revelation, more than any other book, refers frequently to itself.
Under the antichrist, the wickedness of man has reached its peak, and it is met with gods wrath against sin. Book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. This lesson is called understanding happily ever after. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the. Verse 7 says we are told that those who keep the words of this book are blessed. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Verse 10 is a command for john to not seal up the words of this book. But johns picture of our future in revelation 21 inspires us to keep the faith and fight the good fight, because we know what tomorrow brings. Only they who are written in the lambs book of life shall be found in the glorious city of which he is the light. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.