God gave the book of revelation neither to tantalize nor to satiate our curiosity about his hidden timetable but rather to arm us for the spiritual conflict that we face every day. Revelation 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. To the church in laodicea to the angel of the church in laodicea write. The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation an exposition. Revelation 14 the woman and the dragon 12 and a great sign appeared in heaven.
The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The four living creatures in revelation who are they. Revelation 14 the lamb and the 144,000 1 then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. 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.
As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The periphery of the new jerusalem, which now is home to. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. And they sung a new song, saying, thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Joseph stalin is credited with killing 20 million people. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Book of revelation bible book shelf 1q 2019 kindle edition. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Those faithful to christ celebrate the praises of god.
Volume 1 revelation 16 kindle edition by conner, kevin j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Revelation 3 new international version niv biblica. Revelation 14 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The lamb represents jesus, the lamb of god, who was slain for our sins.
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. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four animals and the elders, signifies the celebration and glorification of the lord. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation 14 then i looked, and behold, on mount zion. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 9 14. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up to his return. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Commentary for revelation 1216 revelation 1214 interludes in the book of revelation. These messages are of such great importance that they have just as much significance, if not more, as the message noah gave to the world before the flood. If religion is worth anything, it is worth every thing. Chapter 14 the lamb will stand upon mount zionthe gospel will be restored in the last days by angelic ministrythe son of man will harvest the earth. Farmers who have spent the entire summer preparing their crops get to harvest. No one could learn that song except the 144,000 who. 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. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. So, because you are lukewarmneither hot nor coldi am about to spit you out of my mouth. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something.
The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. Many of the events described in revelation 611 seem to be chronological in order. Thomas uses a powerpoint presentation for each of his lessons. In 1918 the spanish flu, another coronavirus, killed 50100 million people worldwide. Book of revelation bible book shelf 1q 2019 kindle edition by stefanovic, ranko. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
These are the words of the one who is holy and true, who holds the key of david. The three angels revelation 14 revelation made clear. And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four animals and the elders, signifies the celebration and glorification of the lord before him and before the angels of the higher heavens. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. A great red dragon with seven heads and ten horns revelation 12. Christianity wiki end times is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Amen and angel are beginning church creation faithful god gods in laodicea of ruler says the these this to witness words write nt prophecy.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. They are not defiled by the world but remain pure toward christ. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. Revelation 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Rodney thomas teaches through the book of revelation on sunday mornings with the anchors class at broadway.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of revelation bible book shelf 1q 2019. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. Revelation 14 new international version niv biblica. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 14. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. To put this image another way, these are the holy people of god. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The number 144,000 has religious significance for christians because of its use in the book of revelation. The few who have remained pure and faithful will share christs victory and will be inscribed in the book of life rev 3. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. These presentations have been converted to pdf so that you may download and follow. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it.
A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study.
Christ is with his church, and in the midst of her in all her troubles, therefore she is not consumed. In the 14 th century, the black plague killed 3060% of the population of europe. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The three angels messages in revelation 14, and the fourth angel of revelation 18 contains gods final warning and call of mercy to the world, before the return of jesus christ. The lord jesus is he that hath the holy spirit with all his powers, graces, and operations. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Revelation 3, new international version niv the bible app. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters 1 3, and the rest of scripture.
And they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and.
Some contend that there are two groups of 144,000, one in revelation 14, the other in chapter 7. They exist to praise god forever before his throne, and they hold golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints revelation 5. An 1892 edition of this document, marked fifth edition, with an. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Apparently, the idea is that the ones in chapter 7 are physical israelites that are the seed of physical government for the millennium, and the 144,000 in chapter 14 are the bride, the firstfruits, the elect of god. Revelation calls jesus the beginning of the creation of god, but the context of the passage, the broader usage in the book of revelation as a whole and the range of meaning for the greek word here all indicate that this phrase points to jesus as the source of creation and its ruler, not as an early part of creation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation asv american standard version. These are the words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of gods creation. The four living creatures in revelation are special among the angelic beings. Then i looked, and behold, on mount zion stood the lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. We know the author with certainty because jesus tells us it is christ himself.