Revelation 5 commentary walter scotts commentary on revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. 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. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.
I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back. Ones soulwinner power would, certainly, more than double if he diligently studies, and understands, the book of revelation, and realizes what is going to take place on earth before too long. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. God revealed to daniel the events that precede the second coming of the messiah in the tribulation by sending michael the arch angel to answer his questions dan. At this point, the book actually a scroll or parchment is still unopenedsealed locked.
I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation.
The word overcome is translated from the greek nikao, meaning to. Revelation 5 then i saw in the right hand of him who was. Under the mosaic law, land cannot be taken from gods people permanently. 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. Revelation chapter 5 summary and what god wants from us. But the book beheld by the seer contains in full the revelation of gods purpose and counsel concerning the world.
The verse by verse 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. And today we are talking about the book of revelation, a. Revelation 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. This is a summary of the fifth chapter of revelation, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do. Revelation 5 kjv and i saw in the right hand of him that. 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. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
The breaking of the seals would reveal the message inside each part of the scroll. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. 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. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 5. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. It sees the book as a representation of the ageold battle between good and evil and is unrelated to specific historical events. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. And today we are talking about the book of revelation, a book. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. May 10, 2016 the book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. Verse 1 pictures the father holding the entire book of revelation with seven seals upon it in his right hand. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Only the lamb is found worthy to open the book of judgmentedit. Revelation 5 explained american fellowship church of god. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. In ancient israel, under the law when land was sold, the losses were written down in a scroll and then it was sealed. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne.
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. Revelation chapter 5 explained discover revelation. This approach to the book does not find any specific application of the signs and symbols. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the worthy. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Chuck missler session 4 of 24 join us with session 4 of our. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with revelation 12. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. This book is in gods right hand, and the right hand is symbolic of his sovereign power. Chapter 5 discussion in christian scriptures started by drfrank, jun 11, 2010. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. Revelation 5 commentary walter scotts commentary on.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. David guzik commentary on revelation 5, which describes the song of elders, the cherubim, and countless angels, praising the worthy one. The scroll of revelation 5 is a unique scroll which god has sealed with seven seals. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back, 3 sealed up with seven seals. This volume volume 5 encompasses revelation, chapters 15. Revelation 422, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory.
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