Revelation is not a horror story for the christians. And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them. The current phrase the book of revelation is at once connotative of the apocalypse of john on patmosbut the whole bible is the book of revelation from god to man, and is the culmination of a divine pattern and policy of gods communication with man. The book of revelation index sacred texts christianity revelation the book of revelation by clarence larkin 1919 this is the rev. It would have been better, perhaps, if the twentyfirst chapter had included the first five verses of the twentysecond, so as to take in the whole of the description of the heavenly jerusalem. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles. Understanding the book of revelation how can i do it. Revelation chapter 22 discover the book of revelation. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1.
The most misunderstood book of the bible because of the symbols and the deep message it carries. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. The book of revelation explained key facts and issues. As already noted, the prophet preached rather extensively about this book, giving inspired commentary and interpretation as led by the spirit.
There is an angel ascending in both accounts 1 en 100. Jesus speaks to the churches revelation terry feix. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the. The common theme of thirst for the water of life in the book of revelation and the gospel of john may be summarized as follows. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. The precise phrase river of life does not appear in the bible.
We read about the tree of life, and the river of water which flows from the throne of god see article tree. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which. When you read this revelation, as philip asked, do you understand what you are reading. Explaining the book of revelations in 5 minutes and giving an overview of revelation in the bible. For example, the woman attacked by a dragon in revelation 12 has been identified in many different ways. This river will issue from the throne of christ which will be set up in jerusalem, and it will. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
The book of revelation was written to answer those questions. The materials on this website are a complete course on the book of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. The early christians used babylon as a code word for rome. This water, then, which the dragon cast out of his mouth, must be an inundation of heathen barbarous. This river that flows from the throne of god is the same water that jesus told the woman at the well, if she drank it, she would never thirst again. Revelation promises a blessing to those who read and heed what it says, which means that the book is meant to be understood and that it can be understood. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Book of revelation the meaning, the mystery, and more the. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression.
This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. Revelation chapter 21 discover the book of revelation. However, there are many other figures used that are not as clearly explained. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Verses 12 read, then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb through the middle of the street of the city. In the midst of the river the picture is, almost certainly, that the river runs along the broad highstreet or piazza see on revelation 11. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. This is to correspond w ith the chap ters in revelati on that deal with the seals series. Further, the book has revealed the calamity of the world after the fall of the roman empire. Now, if a horses bit is four feet high, we can calculate the volume required to fill a blood stream of varying.
And he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of god and of the lamb, what is the meaning of revelation 22. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Summary and analysis the book of revelation cliffsnotes. It is our business this morning to try to interpret these and to understand what john was shown in this vision. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The beginning of the book of revelation stated that these things must soon take place 1.
They begin with a lengthy but vital introduction and then proceed on a verse by verse walk through the book. Revelation 21 wells of living water commentary bible. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. This is the revelation of john and what the book of revela. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear.
Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, co. The second stage of johns vision begins with the words then the angel showed me v. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Any other interpretation of revelation cannot deal with the time markers given at. But the exact construction and punctuation is not quite certain. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. But to understand revelation we must read it through first century eyes, and we must study it in light of the old testament. Likewise, and without coincidence, whereunto the trees and the seas were analogously employed in the divine tutorial of old, thereunto were the rivers and fountains of waters employed.
This last sunday, many churches closed out the easter season by hearing the very last part of the bible, the final chapter of revelation. The river of life is discussed in the final chapter of the bible, revelation 22. Sep 16, 2020 the book of revelation has 244 old testament citations. Book of revelation explained verse by verse youtube. Revelation tells us of the wonderful provisions made for the believers. Not because john or the angel sealed it, although it is the most dif. The meaning of the river is defined in revelation 17. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book.
This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. I have published audio commentary on revelation, beginning about 20 years ago. The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. Since it is impossible to understand the true meaning of the writings of the book of revelation, without knowing the language in which it is written, it becomes necessary to study the symbol of the language. The revealing is done by the commentators, who know nothing. The four angels bound to the great river euphrates are released to prepare two hundred. To best understand whats going on in revelation 15. The vision of the river of life and its interpretation. The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation. What befell the trees and the seas, in the third part, does also befall the fresh waters of the earth rivers and fountains, according to revelation chapters 89. Written by the apostle john while he was in exile on the island of patmos, the book of revelation is written to seven local churches. The book of revelation, quipped ambrose bierce, is a famous book in which st. The book of revelation audio commentary by rob robinson. The river of the water of life flows from the throne of god and the lamb.
Finally, revelation revealed the final judgment against satan. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. Babylon was an ancient city between the tigris and euphrates rivers, and it was. So, without further adieu, i humbly and prayerfully present for your edification, the book of revelation explained, volume i. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of god, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most high. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. Revelation, in one section, forms an inverted parallel with the book of enoch in which 1 en 100. The english title comes from the latin revelatio which in its verb form means to reveal or unveil that which has previously been hidden. The best understanding, however, can be found in other parts of scripture. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The water in the garden of eden flowed out in four rivers symbolic of enough for the whole world.
Just as there are righteous angels, who were assigned to each of the seven churches of revelation 2 and 3, i. I have taught this important book more than 17 times in the previous 38 years in the united states, europe, and asia. Revelation 22 nasb the river and the tree of life then. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Whenever possible, the selfidentification in revelation should be used. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian. I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
In christianity the term water of life is used in the context of living water, specific references. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. Here, the river is an emblem of peace, happiness, plenty. The book of revelation audio commentary robert clifton. Larkin, who published several books about biblical studies in the 1910s and 20s, was a dispensationalist, one of the threads of modern evangelical christianity. The great voice from the templethrone that ordered the plagues, understood to be that of god himself, now declared the end in verse seventeenit is donethat is, the plagues had been accomplished, the mission of the seven angels had been fulfilled. The book of revelation also called the apocalypse of john, revelation to john or revelation from jesus christ is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic book in the new. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.
The river and the tree of life then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of god and of the lamb, in the middle of its street. The book of revelation explained, volume 2, begins with chapter 4, not chapter 1 and en ds with chap ter 8, verse 2. I waited to write my commentary of revelation for 45 years. Book of revelation explained verse by versedownload the study notes for this study here. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The book of revelation is not a series of revelations, but a revelation to be understood by a series of all the books of the bible. Jesus is the source of the river of life the spectrum. This indicates that the new jerusalem is the paradise of god. A covenant eschatology interpretation and commentary of revelation 12. Therefore, if the river of water of life and the tree of life in 22. The book of revelation is both fascinating and confusing. In the midst of the street of it that is, of the city described in the preceding chapter, which shows that this vision belongs to that, and is a continuation of it, and which street was all of pure gold, revelation 21. There will be a wonderful river during the reign of christ upon the earth.
Revelation teaching series crossings community church. Hence, this shows us that god is bringing man to a better place. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14. Move your cursor to the above pulldown menu bar and click on a lesson to find a faithful and trustworthy guide to this book of revelation of jesus christ. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. The words of this prophecy given in the book of revelation are trustworthy and true. The book of revelation is, perhaps, one of the most interesting studies in the bible. Chapters cover the seven lett ers to the seven churche s of asia and are explaine d in. And connects this part of the vision with what precedes revelation 21. Schneider, host of the popular tv broadcast discovering the jewish jesus, takes readers on a one hundredday journey through gods word to gain a deeper revelation of who god is, who they are in him, and the authority they have been given as the children of god. It is my prayer that this book will be instrumental in enabling you to rec eive enlightenme nt conce rning the precious truths of the revelation. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5.
Or those territories of the papacy which were as necessary to it as rivers and fountains are to a country. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. Wallaces commentary on the book of revelation 4 the voice from the throne16. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god. Chapter 12 of the book of revelation also opens with the symbol of a woman. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life. Revelation is one of the most debated books of the bible. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. And he showed me a river of water of life, bright as crystal. This series combines history, politics, and theology to explain the book of revelation in light of modern times and world events. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem.
And he saith unto me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. According to this approach, much of the book deals with the apostasy of the roman catholic church, followed by the reformation and the restoration. Revelation chapter 16 continued discover the book of.
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