The fall of babylon and the coming of the messiah duration. This chapter is one of the most dramatic in all the bible. 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. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. The book of revelation foretells that at the time of the end, in the last few years of satans dominion over the earth, a religious personality will arise and deceive the whole world by means of miraculous signs. Revelation chapter 19 explained book of revelation each. Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of. This individual is referred to as another beast revelation. It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Threefold hallelujah over babylons fall after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. Jul 27, 2017 the book of revelation explained part 19. They are praising god for the justice and righteousness of his judgments on babylon and for salvation from sin and from the power of satan. The devil will again go on the offensive against god with the same results.
This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Revelation 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. Not only is christs coming shock and awe, it is destruction as we have never imagined it. The connexion of this and the foregoing volume revelation 19. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Above, in verse 9, saints are invited to the marriage supper of the lamb. Assembled to make war while john watches, the army of evil, led by the beast, gathers to make war against jesus and his saints revelation 19. That said, i am not sure of the literal referent intended here. All the heavenly beings join their voices proclaiming alleluia. Revelation 19 explained american fellowship church of god. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.
The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy. And the rest were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of him who sat on the horse. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Introduction to revelation bible exposition commentary. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. He has many crowns, for he is king of kings, and lord of lords.
The marriage of the lamb and his bride, revelation 19. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 19. Study revelation 19 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to. The beast, the false prophet, and the kings of the earth, gather together to make war with him who sits on the white horse. 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 sharp sword is his word as explained in hebrews 4. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation chapter 19 explained discover revelation.
Jesus christ comes back to wage a righteous war, one that has been brewing for 6,000 years due to mankinds hostility and rebellion to god. This vision is like the vision of the battle of armageddon revelation 16. Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the lord our god. David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb and the return.
Revelation 21 king james version books of the bible. 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. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. In his anger over his defeat, he will savagely persecute gods people and gather the armies of man to fight against christ when he comes. 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. And they did not repent of their murders, their sorceries, their sexual immorality, or their thefts. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Revelation 19 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons. Heaven is opened, and jesus the word of god appears on a white horse. Even from the things written in this book seems to be the real meaning of. The second coming of christ is dealing with living men who have never died and many of whom are marshaled together into one great army. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Judgment of the beasts revelation 1220 seven final visions 4th vision the king on a white horse. In revelation 19, the wife of the lamb consists of believers. Come here, i shall show you the bride, the wife of the lamb is clearly metaphorical language. 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. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. John offers to worship the angel, but is prevented, revelation 19. 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. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. In righteousness he judges and wages war indicates the moral foundation upon which the lord stands as he deals with both the people of god and the wicked earthdwellers on the earth. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 19.
Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Revelation chapter 19 19 and i saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. Kem hawkins on revelation 19 the bad part is that the world will not know that it has been deceived until the testimony of gods elect the ones with the seal of god in their foreheads begins at the synagogues of satan. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 6 19, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 19. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament. Then will be fulfilled the words of jesusfor wheresoever the carcase isaiah, there will the eagles birds of prey be gathered together. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. These twentyfour elders, i believe, as i said before, are two groups of twelve, twelve disciples and twelve old testament prophets. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The whole heavenly host give glory to god, because he has judged the great whore, and avenged the blood of his saints, revelation 19. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. John sees a rider on a white horse who has a glorious appearance, and wonderful names. This verse informs us that unbelievers who are not killed by the plagues of this chapter refuse to repent of their evil deeds. After these things i heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, alleluia. The millennial kingdom and the new jerusalem duration. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. This is not an advancement of the chronology of the book. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. John sees another vision of heaven, with similarities to the earlier visions starting at revelation 1 and 4. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. The angel calls the birds to devour the flesh of all people, small and great.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. A commentary on the book of revelation clearly explained for everyone by shuford m. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. He and his human agents will be soundly defeated, and satan will be bound in the bottomless pit for a thousand years. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. The crowns he wears are diadems, the crowns of royalty. Note the following keys to the book key word overcome nikao victory or conquer 2. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. 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. Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant praises to god with all their hearts. Revelation 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. The multitude in heaven praises god for judging the great whore babylon, the harlot. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. And the rest were slain by the sword of him that sat upon the horse, that proceeded out of his mouth, signifies that all from the various heresies among.
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