This vision, unlike the one in chapter 17, is no mystery see 17. The seer naturally touches on these before he describes it. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. 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. Beyond these thrilling descriptions from the book of revelation, we know from. This is not an advancement of the chronology of the book. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. See how much you learned about revelation chapter 21 by taking this online interactive quiz.
Chapter 21 previous revelation study list next the new heaven and the new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. New heaven and a new earth greek kainos meaning new in quality as opposed to that which is worn or marred. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The vision now turns its focus to the reward of the saints. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. 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 new jerusalem is more fully described later on revelation 21. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more. Such a background study is essential to a full appreciation of this and the final. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Both imagesthe city and the brideare familiar to the bible.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. And the fact that they come into view here as supplying the field for it makes the literal interpretation of their meaning the more probable. Revelation 21 1 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. 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. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. The new jerusalem revelation 21 22 the new earth and heaven. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation the new jerusalem on the new earth revelation 21. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
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. Revelation 21 commentary johns interpretation of the vision. It covers the new heaven and the new earth, as well as the new jerusalem the holy citythe residence of believers after the millennial kingdomin addition to some of the characteristics that will apply to the believer while occupying this enormous and magnificent edifice. Enduring word bible commentary revelation 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. Apr 11, 2020 see how much you learned about revelation chapter 21 by taking this online interactive quiz. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A bible study of revelation chapter 21 book 3 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Revelation chapter 21 continued explained discover revelation. Revelation also contains a religious perspective, a redemptive.
Better, and the holy city, new jerusalem, i saw coming down out of the heaven from god, prepared. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Chapter twenty the beginning and end of the millennium. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of divine providence, and warn a careless world. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The heavenly jerusalem, with a full description thereof. 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. No uncleanness can pass through the gates and mar the citys pure, spotlessly clean environment. 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. Verse the church in philadelphia was a good church.
However, even though the book of revelation is written in symbols, the bible explains itself in a literal language. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The new jerusalem for look, i am going to create new heavens and a new earth, and the past will not be remembered and will come no more to mind. Read all of revelation 21 but there was a new heaven and a new earth. The gospel according to the revelation chapter 14 commentary. Gods original purpose in the creation of the earth is fulfilled as it is made the eternal home of the redeemed. New jerusalem descends to the new heaven and new earth. Revelation 21 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Revelation 21 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Revelation 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Abomination, meaning vile, polluted, detestable, wholly caught up in wickedness and evil. Come here, i shall show you the bride, the wife of the lamb is clearly. This place is reserved for those whose names are in the lambs book of life. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.
Symbols in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. He showed me jerusalem, the holy city, coming down out of heaven from god 11 and shining with the glory of god. 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. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. They will be citizens of the new jerusalem chapter 21. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. The spirits message was to them, and to all who are like them. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. She needs no sun, the glory of god being her light. Before taking up a verse by verse study of this chapter, it is appropriate to make a survey of the doctrine of heaven as it appears in the word of god. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. New heaven, earth, and jerusalem submitted by william haller on 26 august 2007 9. The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of god.
The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Revelation 21 explained american fellowship church of god. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21.
I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. John is not amazed or beguiled by what he has seen as in 17. The first heaven and the first earth are replaced by a new heaven and a new earth, predicted by isaiah 65 v. Jun 24, 20 revelation has a heavenly perspective chs 19, and an earthly perspective chs 1017. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, revelation 21. 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.
Commentaries for revelation chapter 21 the new creation. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. The beautiful world that came under the curse of sin at the beginning is now restored as god creates a new heaven and a new earth. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links.
Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. If there is one speech that captures in a nutshell the meaning of the entire book of revelation, this is it. Preface if chapter 20 of revelation is a blessing to the reader then this chapter will be pure delight. Revelation 21, king james version kjv the bible app. Is this confusion, i dont think so, from the beginning of the bible to the end it talks about on set of people who salvation is for. 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 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation very interesting, is all nations allowed into the kingdom of heaven. Only they who are written in the lambs book of life shall be found in the glorious city of which he is the light.
Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on. Sep 18, 2015 kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. 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. It appears that at this time the present earth and heaven will be destroyed by fire. This is reminiscent of the way the twelve tribes camped around the tabernacle in numbers chapter 2, and the allotment of tribal lands around the millennial temple ezek. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. God will punctuate the completion of his wrath with a devastating earthquake, the most powerful in earths history compare verses 1921. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Skip from the versebyverse commentary on revelation to who is modern, prophetic babylon. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
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