Revelation chapter verse by verse bible commentary. Holy holy holy is the lord god almighty is from revelation 4. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary new. Unlike all other new testament books, revelation is a prophetic book concerning the events of the last days. Many people believe that it was written about events happening at the time it was written and either addressed issues of persecution by the jews or by the romans. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god is from revelation 19. Mark denver, pastor, capitol hill baptist church, washington, d. Throughout revelation, john mentions martyrdom frequently, identifying antipas by name revelation 2. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea the dragon.
Old testament references in the book of revelation by. The book of revelation is a work of profound theology. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. This description suggests that the second beast will seek to appear to represent christ while actually teaching the false doctrines of satan. New testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book.
Those who have saving faith will endure the persecutions of the beast. Sep 27, 2018 understanding chapter of the book of revelation. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Revelation the beast from the sea 1 then ia stood on the sand of the sea. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. It is populated by winged and wild creatures, locust plagues, and sevenheaded beasts. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads. Yet the most natural way to understand johns words in revelation make us believe that he speaks of a man who will be mortally wounded and then healed. He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. Youtube video the book of revelation chapters 1217 interlinear new testament index. New testamentbooks of the bible flashcards quizlet.
The lord jesus christ is often referred to in the gospels and in the book of rev. Revelation william barclays daily study bible bible. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Mounce, the book of revelation, the new international commentary on the new testament grand rapids, mi. The cryptic reference 42 months is likely a new testament reference to the period cryptically described in daniel chapter 4 as seven times. Martin luther called revelation neither apostolic nor prophetic in the 1522 preface to his translation of the new testament he revised his position with a much more favorable assessment in 1530, citation needed huldrych zwingli labelled it not a book of the bible, and it was the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write. Second, vaticanus does not include the book of revelation, which at the time was still not universally accepted as scripture. Richard bauckham explains how the book s imagery conveyed meaning in its original context and how the book s theology is inseparable from its literary structure and composition. That is all the more necessary because this chapter is the essence of the whole book. Get a detailed summary of chapter in book of revelation. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, abbreviation revelation, last book of the new testament. Revelation parallel greek new testament html bible. Men worship the beast, who is allowed to exercise authority for 42 months.
The lord is my shepherd is the only hymn not found in revelation as it is from the old testament, the book of psalms, psalm 23. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. Worthy is the lamb who was slain is from revelation 5. A critical piece of information provided by the revelation prophecy is that after the healing of the beasts wound the healed beast would be given authority to continue a further 42 months. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The macarthur new testament commentary series is a help to christians and preachers. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Revelation kjv and i stood upon the sand of the sea, bible. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. How many new testament books have the word john in the title.
Revelation chapter 19 discover the book of revelation. Forged in the study, fired in the pulpit, these comments on the whole new testament are a gift from one who loves christ, given to christs bride, the church. Revelation parallel greek new testament html bible by. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. But its literary form makes it impenetrable to many modern readers and open to all kinds of misinterpretations. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. New international version the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. For many the book of revelation at the end of the bible is a mysterious and scary book. And i stood on the sand of the sea this also was in the vision.
Before taking up the chapters and verses on the plan that has been followed throughout the commentary, it should be noted that the symbolical part of the book of revelation is included in chapters4through20. Dec 24, 2019 the relationship between chapter and chapter 17. We find seven the divine number parallel sections in the book. It was given so that mankind would know what would happen after jesus was ascended. All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. Then i saw a wild beast coming up out of the sea, and he had ten horns and seven heads. The author tells you about all of the major schools of interpretation even though he only believes in one himself. John wrote the book of revelation when he remained on a certain island. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary volume. However, the codex sinaiticus, the other surviving 4th century new testament, does include revelation.
It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea the dragon bible. The three in the beginning and the two at the close of the book will be considered very much like the rest of the new testament. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Revelation chapter 12 discover the book of revelation. Revelation chapter continued explained discover books of. Revelation is filled with obscure and fantastic symbolism, and it teems with mystical references. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. In the book of revelation, the church as a unit is viewed first, followed by historical events concerning the rest of the world. During the church age christian era, gospel era, this beast is allowed to make war against the church and to overcome them through persecution and death rev. This free bible study guide will help you understand what youre reading.
Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary volume 32. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of revelation, chapter the beast from the sea. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. This second beast had two horns like a lamb but spake as a dragon revelation. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. An online interlinear new testament showing chapter by chapter revelation chapter. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Some of the saints will be held captive and others will become martyrs according to gods.
Yet, the book of revelation is far more than an apocalyptic prophecy. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament. One head appears to have a mortal wound that is healed. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation kjv and i stood upon the sand of the sea. All sections begin with the first coming of christ, and all continue to, or past, the second coming. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
Revelation ii chapters 6 thru the bible commentary. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Understanding chapter of the book of revelation graham ford. On his horns were ten kingly crowns, and inscribed on his heads were names full of blasphemy. The name comes from the greek term apokalypsis, meaning unveiling or revelation. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ in the bible appendix gerald n. He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles.
Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation.
1462 85 1643 1504 781 1661 766 827 902 673 697 1596 978 262 1504 636 1079 849 1470 845 1467 369 1576 1262 382 579 973 179 1439 670 886 642 1382 1717 1748