The first heaven and the first earth are replaced by a new heaven and a new earth, predicted by isaiah 65 v. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of revelation.
We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. An outline of what is to be discussed is then seen in verses 28 of chapter 21, with detail then added beginning in chapter 21. Come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Chapters 2122 finish with a vision of the new heaven and earth, where there is no longer any curse of death or pain or suffering. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction with the book of revelation itself. May 18, 2017 come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever.
Revelation 21 explained american fellowship church of god. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation.
Jul 27, 2017 come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever. The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. New heaven and earth, new jerusalem revelation chapter 21. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur.
To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Revelation and the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title. By one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the last plagues a. The new heaven, the new earth, and new jerusalem to chapter 22. The book of revelation chapter twentyone objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the eternal. Revelation, chapter 1, study questions bible explained. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Chapter twenty the beginning and end of the millennium.
Most of the questions are dealt with in this commentary. 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. Who offered to show john the bride, the lambs wife b. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on satan, casting all evil into the lake of fire. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Revelation 22 chapter 21 hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. Join me into the study of the book of revelation in the bible and see the throne room of god. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21.
We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Skip from the versebyverse commentary on revelation to who is modern, prophetic babylon. 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. Chapter 10 is almost entirely about a little book held in the hand of a mighty angel. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. New jerusalem descends to the new heaven and new earth. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. This verse is in reference to, after christ has returned and set up the kingdom of god, on earth. Revelation chapter 21 and 22 contain a description of the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment, centering in the new jerusalem as the eternal habitation of the saved.
The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. New heaven and earth, new jerusalem revelation chapter. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of divine providence, and warn a careless world. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 21, by don koenig a new heaven and a new earth are created the holy city of the lambs wife is seen in heaven. Augustine uses the sense of a final resurrection and a final judgment as we find it in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 21, as the occasion were talking about. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22.
They want to know whether an approach is premillennial, amillennial or postmillennial, to use the jargon by which some evangelical institutions and. To the jewish mind, the sea was a place of separation and evil. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. More details about new jerusalem and the conclusion of yahovahs endtime prophetic word. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Albert in reply on revelation 21 it shouldnt be bothersome to anyone, because the kings of the earth is referring to the twelve apostles who are ruling in gods kingdom, on earth. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. By the end of this, you will have a clear understanding of chapter 21 of. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible.
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. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment, centering in the new jerusalem as the eternal habitation of the saved compare heb. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Brought to you by filmmaker paul wittenberger, director and producer of after the tribulation, this sermon will cut through the disinformation and false doctrine and expose solid biblical truth. Return from chapter 21 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. The vast majority of bible expositors state that the new heaven, the new earth, and new jerusalem of chapters 21 and 22 appear in eternity, following the millennium. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app.