In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 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. Revelation 2122 conclude the actions of god in human history and initiate the eternal kingdom cf. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1 tags. Almost every element in these two chapters is an allusion to 1 genesis 1 3. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. The subsequent description of the new jerusalem in this chapter.
Is the book of the revelation primarily for its day or the last days. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer.
Revelation 21 22 conclude the actions of god in human history and initiate the eternal kingdom cf. The characteristics associated with another strong angel in revelation 10. If the whole creation groans and travails together in pain for the manifestation of the sons of god, how much more those sons of god themselves. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Several times the bible speaks about a new heavens and a new earth. In this chapter it treats of the state of heaven and the church after the last judgment.
We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. And i john saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And i, john, saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, descending out of heaven from god, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version in romans chapters 5 and 6, 1st corinthians 15 and then in 2nd corinthians chapter 5, among other passages, we can see that our old sinful nature will be done away with and that we will fully experience our new nature as the born again in jesus christ. The book of the revelation chapter nineteen 72 the book of the revelation of jesus christ chapter nineteen the second coming of christ focus verses.
The greek letters alpha and omega see revelation 1. Almost every element in these two chapters is an allusion to 1 genesis. Revelation chapter one, verse seven i dont believe this verse supports a future, physical coming of jesus because 1. The book of revelation was likely written between a. To the one who is victorious, i will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as i was victorious and sat down with my father on his throne revelation 3. Read full chapter download the bible app now bible app. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The book was written specifically to seven churches in asia modern turkey rev 1. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21.
An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. Its used 218 times in the new testament and always refers. 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. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next.
This is a person who has dealings with prostitutes, especially a sexually. Did you know chapter 21 is the only place where it is mentioned. Why are there so many different titles used for god in this chapter. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation.
And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. As presented in revelation 21 and 22, however, the new jerusalem is. Ten fulfilled prophecies the significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. The book of revelation chapters 20, 21 and 22 youtube. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,430,4 views. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped god. The lords day john is referring to is the public holiday of emperor domitian where he demanded to be called lord and god and one day a year he was to be worshiped. Spiritual summary of revelation 21 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. The possibility of jerusalem being a satellite city over the earth during the millennium is not specifically taught in any scripture and at.
The book of revelation concerns many prophetic events, but the book closes with johns longing for the return of jesus for his people he wants the rapture of the church. God loves us and plans to spend eternity with us, for his good pleasure. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. From the words of the prophet isaiah to the apostles peter, paul, and john, god used these men to describe what these new dwelling places would be like. 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. Both occurrences of new in this verse are translations of kainos.
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. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth. As we come to chapter 21 johns vision transitions to a picture of the eternal home god has prepared for his children. Why did john make so many allusions to the old testament but never directly quote from it. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following. Jesus and the book of revelation sabbath school lesson 3. The lords day john is referring to is the public holiday of emperor domitian where he demanded to be called lord and. For the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is no more. The bible says, if we are not ashamed of jesus here on this earth, he will not be. A short distance off the coast of presentday turkey lies a tiny island called patmos, where just over 1,900 years ago, the lord jesus christ. Under the antichrist, the wickedness of man has reached its peak, and it is met with gods wrath against sin. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of daniel chapter 9. The fourth beast, 10 horns, three horns, and a little horn.
New jerusalem comes down from god out of heaven rev 21. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Does chapter 1 give any clues on how to interpret the book of the revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. Jan 02, 2020 the seven bowls are described in revelation 16. And now, at the end, after having our hermeneutic turned on its head and relearning everything we. 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. 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.
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