Revelation 21, christian standard bible csb the bible app. The beast is daniel 7 and the beast in revelation refer to the same kingdom, the roman empire. Only they who are written in the lambs book of life shall be found in the glorious city of which he is the light. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. This verse is a key to the chronology of the book of revelation. Browse daily devotions with scripture passages fromrevelation, from the today daily devotional library. Revelation 21 22 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth.
These are the words of him who is the first and the last, who died and came to life again. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and. Avoiding the study of the book of revelation is not an option for god. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. And he carried me away in the spirit to a mountain great and high, and. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. In revelation 22, the last chapter of the bible, obedience to gods law is the central issue. In verse two, the beast represents a composite of the kingdoms of babylon, greece and medopersia, so it appears that the beast is the world ruler of future kingdoms. This does not indicate, though, that if a person has committed one of these sins that he is automatically doomed. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. 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.
This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. And i heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before god, 14 saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, release the four angels who are bound at the great river euphrates. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral. I know about the slander of those who say they are jews and are not, but are a synagogue of satan. Revelation 2 new international version niv biblica.
Revelation 21 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Translate, and the third angel sounded, and there fell out of the heaven a great star burning or, kindledthe light is not inherent, but borrowed as a torch or, lampsame word as in revelation 4. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Revelation through jewish eyes messianic teaching of. Although new jerusalems gates are always open, not a single trace of evil can enter the city. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. These last three chapters deal with the same subject. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. It is the head that was old rome and is not present rome and is about to come the revived roman empire. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. Millions of people have read this prophecy, so john really did follow these instructions from god.
The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. Jan 31, 2017 the insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Resources, free bible software, bible art, biblical history topics and study, and ancient bible maps of rome, greece, and ancient near east. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. To state it another way, a full understanding of the book of the revelation is virtually impossible without an accurate understanding of the book of daniel, especially daniel 2, daniel 7, daniel 8 and daniel 10 12 clue. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those m who keep the words of this book. From the four horns of the gold altar that is before god, i heard a voice 14 say to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, release the four angels bound at the great river euphrates. I would encourage you to first print out a copy of. In verse 8 the passage continues stating again that he is to come 1. Revelation 21 skeptics annotated bible quran book of. Oct 29, 20 as pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book of revelation, and certainly nothing that isnt clearly understood by employing the principle of comparing scripture with scripture 1 corinthians 2.
Devotions with scripture from revelation today daily. If you dont know what you are reading, this can be really. 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. Revelation 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Nor does it mean that people are free to commit sins that are not listed here and be safe from the second death.
Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. In the middle of the street of the city, and on either side of the river, is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation was written for all believers revelation 1. An examination of the greek text of the book of revelation designed to. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. I challenge you to set aside the next 36 months and carry out a serious study on the book of the revelation. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. They stand in contrast with those who overcome, revelation 21. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. No other book of the bible has the imprimatur of god.
Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. The book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. Only the elect will be able to resist its appeal cf. He is allinclusive in his sphere of authority and status. For i testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in. Bible commentaries spurgeons verse expositions of the bible revelation 21. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. How could he prophesy any more than to write the book of revelation the gospel of john, and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd books of john. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. Bible history online images and resources for biblical history. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism.
Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version after reading the above i am reminded of my childhood days when their was not a care in the world for me to worry over, just enjoy life from god. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. The patience in this verse is directed to those who find themselves in the midst of the great tribulationperhaps the most dangerous time. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Revelation 22, new revised standard version nrsv the. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. Revelation 21 now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.
The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those written in the lambs book of life. With this interpretation set, we can look at revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Jesus began the book of revelation calling himself the alpha and omega in revelation 1. 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. There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation chapter 10 explained book of revelation each. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
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