I was dead, and now look, i am alive for ever and ever. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. Revelation 19 the second coming sunday, august 18, 20. These are destroyed by christ at his second coming rev. By far, the most important feature of revelation 1 is its long description of the revelator himself, jesus christ. 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. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. The apostles, who are honoured and daily worshipped at rome in an idolatrous manner, will rejoice in her fall. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ.
The revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 the book. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter.
Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Book of revelation chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon. Aug 25, 2019 151 videos play all the book of revelation series john macarthur erica smith the terrors of the great tribulation, part 1 luke 21. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. This seems to be christ himself, coming to destroy his enemies, and to shed abroad the light of his gospel through all nations. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
In a way, the apostle is adding a final chapter to his gospel, showing. Revelation 17 is parenthetical amidst the ongoing account of futurity which proceeds seamlessly from revelation 16. To qualify as the harlot, some religious system must already be engaging in a bloodthirsty rampage against israel, jews and christians. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, fear not.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. John wants to be sure that his readersthe members of gods churchrealize, not only who is revealing the future to the church, but also just how special and important he is to us now. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, 1 2 but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me. It is possible that god intends a multiple fulfillment of revelation 1718. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. At the beginning of the interlude about babylon in revelation 17, one of the seven angels who poured out the bowl judgments showed john the judgment of the great harlot revelation 17. I was dead, and behold, i am alive for evermore, and i have the keys of death and hades v.
I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. It is possible that god intends a multiple fulfillment of revelation 17 18. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. Revelation 1 commentary hanserd knollys commentary on. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 the book of. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. Babylon, politically symbolized by the great city of revelation 18, attempts to achieve its domination of the world by a world common market and a world government. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon the great. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. The key was a natural oriental symbol for authority and power cf.
Revelation 1 introduction to revelation sunday, february 17, 20. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. I died, and behold i am alive forevermore, and i have the keys of death and hades. Still, there is much in the description which is not expressly repeated in the titles, and much again in the titles, especially in the four last epistles, which is not to be. The components of prophecy provided in this chapter are vital to the doctrine of babylon in its entirety no doubt about it. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from. F38 bruce, however, did not believe the great trumpetlike voice mentioned here was that of the lord, basing his opinion on the fact that the lords voice is said to. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. F38 bruce, however, did not believe the great trumpetlike voice mentioned here was that of the lord, basing his opinion on the fact that the lords voice is said to be like the sound of many waters revelation 1.
Revelation chapter 18 explained book of revelation each. Possessing the keys of death means that the risen christ has control and authority over death. One of the thrilling oracles of the book of revelation is christs declaration that he is the living one. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the.
What does it sound like would be happening to the church in the time after they received the book of revelation. The allusion obviously is to his resurrection from the dead. The components of prophecy provided in this chapter are vital to the doctrine of babylon in its entirety. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. For the next key to understanding revelation we need to look at what the book of revelation says will be happening to the church during this soon to come time period. Its important for us to know about the events that will. Revelation is an endtime book, and just as babylon of old was literally both a city and a nation, the babylon at the endtime also is a city and. The physical city of babylon had faded from prominence long before the book of revelation was written. The greek word translated another is the same word john uses in revelation 18. First, the dragon pursues the woman about to give birth, but her son is saved and caught up to god and his throne rev 12. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos.
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