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 tells john the author of this book the one who sees this vision. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. And he said unto them, neither tell i you by what authority i do these things. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. 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. Since the people did not seem to understand the parable of the devouring fire, ezekiel now explains the impending judgment in terms of a sword. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. After these things jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of tiberias, and in this way he showed himself. The sacred city appears linked to god by a sacred bond.
Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie.
They could not do more to encourage paul to go on cheerfully in his work. Throughout scripture we find that humility is the path to victory and exaltation. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, revelation 21. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honor to it. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
Posted on october 24, 2016 august 21, 2019 by jack wellman he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Only 25 verses exist for john chapter 21 chapter 21 is the last chapter. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth october 23, 2017 bill pratt leave a comment after the great white throne judgment of revelation 20, john sees a new heaven and new earth which replace the old heaven and old earth. In this commentary john christopher thomass literary and exegetical analysis makes the challenging text of revelation more accessible and easier to understand. Only they who are written in the lambs book of life shall be found in the glorious city of which he is the light. First, the lord is pictured as a warrior who says, i the lord have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath verse 5. The gates of it shall not be shut at all the christian church shall ever stand. King james version kjv he coveteth greedily all the day long. After the children of israel left egyptian bondage they had 21 major rebellious events as their traveled and wandered the wilderness. Revelation the two horizons new testament commentary.
A commentary on the book of th e revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of that progenerated from those bringing such an action. Simon peter, thomas called the twin, nathanael of cana in galilee, the sons of zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. An angel told john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of divine providence, and warn a careless world. Here it refers to the residence of the redeemed, the heavenly world, of which jerusalem was the type and symbol. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
The new jerusalem is more fully described later on revelation 21. And what words can more full express the union and coequality of the son with the father, in the godhead. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. It comprises the summing up of the characters of saints from the day to day records. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something.
It is shining with the glory of god and sparkles like a precious jewel, vs. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. Into this holy city, the graceless, the christless, the faithless shall never come. Verse 3 and i heard a great voice out of the throne saying, behold, the tabernacle of god is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and god himself shall be with them, and be their god.
Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. One way is by claiming new revelation, that the bible and the book of revelation are not enough as with the book of mormon or any other religious writing that claims to be from god. According to this verse, the kings of the earth will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into new jerusalem. 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. Bible commentary revelation 21 christadelphian books.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Another way is by claiming advanced knowledge in spiritual matters and that the bible is not the answer or simply wrong 2 john 9. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth, and a new jerusalem are established, and god himself replaces the temple. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. Thus john declared that the books were opened, and another book was opened which is the book of life rev 20.
One of the angels which poured out the seven last plagues directs johns attention to the holy city, the new jerusalem coming down out of heaven from 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. Now viewing scripture range from the book of matthew chapter 21. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. Nov 21, 2016 revelation lectio continua expository commentary on the new testament joel r. 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. Both imagesthe city and the brideare familiar to the bible student. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. 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. Verse 5 says that everything will be made new, not that everything will be replaced by new and different things.
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. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. We noticed that the new heaven and new earth are symbolic images just like the rest of the book. And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Study guide for revelation 21 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on 1 chronicles chapters 21 to 29. John observed that the wall of new jerusalem is constructed of jasper. The number, which symbolizes depravity and sinfulness, and 21 are closely related. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Chapters 1720 introduced a vision of gods triumph over evil. Revelation lectio continua expository commentary on the new testament. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom. If erasmus were alive at the present day, he would immediately, in my opinion, expunge the commentary of andreas, which he eagerly caught at as the text. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. Revelation lectio continua expository commentary on the new. It is caught up into jesus resurrection, into the victorious life of the slaughtered lamb.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. But those who are written in the lambs book of life true, holy, persevering believers. Revelation 21, new living translation nlt the bible app. The last judgement has marked the end of history as we have previously known it. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.
Twentyone symbolizes the great wickedness of rebellion and sin. 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. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth begins with the typical introductory vision formula that signals a new vision description. All who enter heaven will surrender their earthly prestige and glory when they enter. Matthew chapters 2128 free bible commentary in simple. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Apr 11, 2016 the book of revelation is perhaps the most theologically complex and literarily sophisticated and also the most sensual document in the new testament. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil.
All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing. Erasmus added,235 and so did innumerable editors, evidently following his authority without any further examination. What a dismal world would this be, if it were not for the light of the sun. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven see the analysis of the chapter. God had honoured him more than any of the apostles, yet they did not envy him.
Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. The world does not expect to find true strength in those who are humble, but god has a way of taking what sinners do not find glorious and using it to reveal his glory and honor. Revelation 21 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on matthew 21.
All who enter heaven will cast their crowns before the throne of god chapter 4. Revelation 21, the books of the bible nt books the. Meyer finds in the sentence an aposiopesis if we say of menwe fear the people. Read this bible chapter online, click here to read. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The gates shall not be shut at all by day or day by day. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 21, by don koenig a new heaven and a new earth are created the holy city of the lambs wife is seen in heaven revelation commentary.
Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. These 7 angels had the 7 bowls that contained the 7 last awful troubles from god. Revelation chapter 21 coffmans commentary of the new. Jan 05, 2017 121 videos play all bible study the book of isaiah revelation tv. Faith, suffering, and knowledge twentyfirst century biblical commentary, and several more.
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