The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. And he who was seated on the throne said, behold, i am making all things new. You will notice in verse 5 that the book has seven seals. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The description of the new jerusalem continues from chapter 21 in verses 1 5 here. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 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 21, new living translation nlt the bible app. Are the creatures described in cherubim or seraphim. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. Revelation chapter 22 explained book of revelation each.
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. Chapter 21 of the book of revelation in the bible can be considered the introductory chapter to the wonderful future that the church has in god. We will also note a number of similarities between isaiah 60 and revelation 21, ezekiel 4048 and revelation 21, and other fascinating allusions to other scripture texts in rev. He who was seated on the throne said, i am making everything new. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app.
Revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not because it contains anything essentially complex, but because it touches on a subject of preconceived bias. The apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3. From the first few verses what do we know about how the scriptures are inspired. How did john get the information for what is often known as the apocalypse the book of revelation. List the ot titles of the messiah which are found in chapter 5. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. 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.
Verses 621, form a conclusion or summary to the book. Now is the time when satan will be taken, bound and put into the bottomless pit abyss, where his influence will not have any effect on the tribulation. To him who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever. Chapter 4 forms a central theme the secure glory and rule of yhwh of the book of the revelation. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. John recorded jesus words in revelation chapter 21. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. He said that he would wipe away the tears from everyones eyes and there would no longer be mourning.
From the throne proceeds a pure river of water of life. Interlinear bibles crossrefs commentaries dictionaries misc. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. 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. The tree of life there keeps everyone healed, and there will be no more curse on the earth. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. 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.
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. My research study on the canon shows the proper order of the books and reveals why this information is so vital to understand. The same characters are found in chapter 5 as chapter 4. John describes the binding of satan and his demons in revelation chapter 20. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. An overcomer is one who exercises saving faith in the lord jesus christ. If you think about it for a minute youll see theres neither need nor purpose for a river of. Then he said, write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb.
Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Verses 18 deal with the opening of the book of judgments that begin to unfold on earth in chapter 6. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. All those who are called by name, those who have inherited the kingdom will be blessed. They are authenticated as genuine by the angel whom god sent to give them through john to his servants. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21.
How do chapters 4 and 5 fit into the overall purpose of the book. See more ideas about revelation 4, prophetic art and revelation 5. Anyone who exercises saving faith in jesus christ see note on 2. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next.
I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Revelation chapter 20 explained book of revelation each. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. Also he said, write this down, for these words are trustworthy. Jude revelation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22.
All of these events of chapter 5 take place in heaven and are a continuation of chapter 4. Paul further stated in the book of colossians that this doctrinal teaching was called the mystery which has been hid from previous ages and from previous generations, but now in 63 c. It shouldnt be bothersome to anyone, because the kings of the earth is. Chapters 4 and 5 establish christs right and authority to act as the judge of the earth. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. These sayings refer to the entire book of revelation. 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. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In part 2 of our study of revelation 21, we will examine the remainder of the chapter verses 527. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Revelation 45 paragraph divisions of modern translations.