A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. Revelation is one of the most confusing and misunderstood books of the bible. But those who are written in the lambs book of life true, holy, persevering. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. And the nations of them which are saved,in distinction from them that will be deceived by satan, revelation 20. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth, and a new jerusalem are. Questions which arise in our mind concerning the curvature of the earth, how far the glory of god shines upon the earth, and whether there is darkness anywhere upon. A confirmation of this and all the other visions of this book v.
Its important for us to know about the events that will. All these several visions follow one another in order, and this vision reaches into eternity. 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. Revelation is an exceptionally intimidating book for most ministers and this problem is compounded by the abusive ends to which the book has often been put. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation.
Both imagesthe city and the brideare familiar to the bible. At the beginning of johns gospel account, he says that john the baptist came ahead of christ to bear witness of the word of god before jesus ministry even began, so people would know who to look for. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. Verses 2425 jezebel argued that christians should join in the things of the false gods. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honor to it. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. And i saw no temple therein the whole city being, properly speaking, a temple. How anyone in their wildest imagination could get the new heaven and the new earth to be the church is a mystery that baffles my imagination.
It is caught up into jesus resurrection, into the victorious life of the slaughtered lamb. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the verseby. The book of revelation new international commentary on the. And the nations of them which are saved in distinction from them that will be deceived by satan, revelation 20. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
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. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. The repetition emphasizes the promise of what god said he would do and thats bring judgment upon babylon. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. The concluding instructions concerning the book, revelation 22. You can find the best commentary on revelation for.
These are not all the nations of the world, which will be gathered before christ, the judge, for all will not be saved, there is a world that will be condemned. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. Commentary by scott hahn and mark shea presented by fr. Over the twelve apostles will be king david ezek 34. The second clue is found in the number of elders and their role in laying the foundations of the old and new. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. In the one are recorded the deeds and the failures of human beings cf. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. Jesus says that satan was a murderer from the beginning and is a liar and the father of it john 8. 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. A further description of the heavenly state of the church v.
The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honour to it. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The ancient jews believed that god would renew the heavens and the earth at the end of seven thousand years. Lectures on the book of revelation grand rapids, mi. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1. Thankfully, we have the one true church of jesus christ to interpret its dramatic signs and symbols. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. Revelation brazos theological commentary on the bible. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos.
The seals represent conditions that must first occur before god brings his final judgment upon the world. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, revelation 21. In distinction from them that will be deceived by satan, revelation 20. Study revelation 21 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Revelation 21 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. The glory and honor of the nations into it still alluding to the declarations of the prophets, see the passages in the margin, revelation 21. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21.
There are three clues that the bible gives about the identity of the elders. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry complete. A preacher who spent his holiday in braemar, writes enthusiastically of its frowning mountains, the silver streak of its beautiful river, the inspiration of its bracing air. International bible lessons commentary revelation 21.
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. I stanley in his commentary he claims that the churches in chapter one are the new heaven and the new earth in chapter 21. Better, and the holy city, new jerusalem, i saw coming down out of the heaven from god, prepared. Critically acclaimed commentaries from todays top scholars this addition to the paideia commentary series examines the cultural context and theological meaning of revelation. The new jerusalem is more fully described later on revelation 21. Christ had already taught his disciples and daniel that revelation commentary. The repetition of the word fallen alludes to isaiahs announcement where he declares twice. And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light the mt and nu texts omit of those who are saved. Revelation 21 new heaven and a new earth free bible commentary. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1.
The second, to be distinguished from the first, is the book of life. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of divine providence, and warn a careless world. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Verse 5 says that everything will be made new, not that everything will be replaced by new and different things. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Aug 02, 2016 jurgen roloff contends that angels open these books, and there are only two. In the place of the sun and moon, the nations walk in the light provided by gods glory which emanates from the city. The first clue is found in the apparel worn by the elders. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Get your church setup with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets.
You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The concluding testimony concerning the coming, revelation 22. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. 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 bible today this new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. He carefully opens the literature of the books, sketching a narrative filled with historical realism but also bursting with an awareness that more than human action is being presented. The reference to the 24 elders in the book of revelation can be first found in revelation 4. A new heaven and earth verses 12 1 i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away, and there was no more sea. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more.
Is this passage in revelation 21 wrong because the unrepentant, unbelieving, lying, and murderous demons will still be alive. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. May 12, 20 david lose, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 7. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage.
Study guide for revelation 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Herein ivp in its brazos theological commentary on the bible delivers a fascinating volume on the book of revelation that is a fine resource for ministers, seminary teachers, students, and learned laypeople. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 21. Revelation then begins to chronicle the events that will occur, beginning with the breaking of the seven seals. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for sunday, november 6, 2016, is from revelation 21. The more definitely the sins of the heathen are mentioned as the reason for their exclusion from the holy city, the more significant it is to reckon the heathen nations and kings of the earth designated, revelation 21. The book of revelation 25 lessons css program studies.
Revelation is the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. The warning against altering the book, revelation 22. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, 22, 23. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, 11 21. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Yet, as paige patterson argues the people who sit in the pews are curious about revelation, and it is the ministers or church leaders job to address that curiosity with courage and what patterson calls moxie. 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. Clarence larkin, the book of revelation glenside, pa. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. And the city had no need of the sun to give light to its inhabitants. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of.
Sigve tonstad, an expert in the early jewish context of the new testament, offers a nonretributive reading of revelation and addresses the issue of divine violence. Verse 1 a new heaven and a new earth see the notes on 2 peter 3. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. In the place of the sun and moon, the nations walk in the light provided by gods glory which emanates from the city and illuminates the earth rev.
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