When the apostle john was writing down these revelations from jesus christ rev 1. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. 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. In the same vision, john next saw a city descending out of heaven from god cf. A new heaven and a new earth 3 and i heard a loud voice from the throne saying. Book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. 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. Revelation 21 all things made new 1 now i saw a new heaven and a new. 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. This study is principally concerned with chapter 21. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Under the antichrist, the wickedness of man has reached its peak, and it is met with gods wrath against sin.
The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. 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.
We will refer to this document as the title deed to planet earth. It was holy in contrast to the former jerusalem cf. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation.
This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. 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. Revelation 21 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. The mystery of the rapture revelation lamb and lion. 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. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. However, they are most likely representative of the. We will refer to this document as the title deed to. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Jan 02, 2020 the seven bowls are described in revelation 16. Studies in the book of revelation study guide 6 unlocking revelation chapter 6 the lamb begins to unseal the scroll. This lesson is called understanding happily ever after. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the.
The angel spoke loudly, revealing his urgency and concern. The purpose central to this whole scene is the scroll. As the old jerusalem will be jesus christs capital during the millennium, so the new jerusalem will be his capital from then on. Behold, the dwelling place of god is with man, and he will dwell with them. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. Verse 6 says these words are faithful and true referring to the prophecy of revelation.
This verse reminds us of isaiahs prophecy, for, behold, i create new heavens and a new earth. 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. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. 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. 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. The bible never specifically defines the timing of the rapture. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. 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. Revelation 4, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Verse 7 says we are told that those who keep the words of this book are blessed. Its contents are not specifically stated, but its significance is clear. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. The loudness of his voice implies that everyone will hear his message. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. In the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible, new jerusalem is ezekiels prophetic vision of a city. Israels records were lost in the destruction of jerusalem in 70 a.
From chapter 4 through chapter 21, there is only mention of saints, which would be those who accept the gospel during the tribulation. 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 21 king james version 1 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. Revelation, more than any other book, refers frequently to itself. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The common theme of thirst for the water of life in the book of revelation and the gospel. First carefully take in the bible verses of this section. Book of revelation chapter 21 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21.
In the book of revelation in the new testament, the city is also called the heavenly. Verse 10 is a command for john to not seal up the words of this book. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Specifically, verse 4 indicates that 144 thousand from the twelve tribes of israel are saved and mobilized as evangelists during the tribulation. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them as their god. 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 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. It refers to the idea that the heroes of the story go on to live a happy life at the end of the story. Daniel keating, matthew levering 2010 commentary on the gospel of john, chapters 15. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Only god knows which tribe a jewish person is from. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Nevertheless, i have somewhat to allege against thee exemplary as thou art in many respects. 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. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The first 5 verses of chapter 22 might have been included with chapter 21, by those who divided the bible into chapters and verses.
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