He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or satan, and bound him for a thousand years. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Feb 24, 2015 pastor jack abeelen teaching revelation 20. Now we have a new group of believers in the tribulation. 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.
Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry complete. The book of revelation itself identifies the seven spirits as equivalent to the lambs seven eyes, which are. They are based in part on steve greggs book revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. This was to keep him from continuing to deceive the nations until the. Some, by the other book, called the book of life, understand the book of gods eternal counsels. Oct 29, 20 as pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book of revelation, and certainly nothing that isnt clearly understood by employing the principle of comparing scripture with scripture 1 corinthians 2. And i saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless. The reader may recall the introductory material which we studied prior to our versebyverse exposition. Join us for our live stream sunday morning, sunday evenin. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals.
Aug 03, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Revelation 20, king james version kjv the bible app. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. And finally, the description of nineveh as the great harlot of sorceries 3. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. We see the lord jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter. The reader may recall the introductory material which we studied prior to our verse by verse exposition. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, 1 2 but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. That verse 6 states that death has no power over those in the first resurrection strongly indicates that death will have power over those in the second. The person of jesus christ, the son of god and the redeemer, is in the centre of these future events.
After that, he must be released for a brief period of time. There is no more sea in the new heaven and the new earth. At the end, modern assyria will once again arise as the foe of israel see isaiah 10. This was to keep him from continuing to deceive the nations until the thousand years were over. Oh it looks real to those who dont know the truth and that bow is as fake as he is the false messiah so look the crown and bow up and find out in the strongs concordance.
Revelation 20 new international version niv biblica. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The church is raptured saints of the church era, chapters before the tribulation chapters 419. Avoiding the study of the book of revelation is not an option for god. Revelation 20 then i saw an angel coming down from heaven. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Alas, there is great confusion over what should be obvious. After the millennium, god will raise up to physical life all those who have never had an opportunity for salvation. To be absent from the body is to present with the lord. On the relation of to the preceding verse, plumptre refers to the consecration, as priests, of aaron and his sons, by the sprinkling of blood, and adds. Revelation 20 the thousand years 1 and i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. The two ideas of being cleansed with blood, and of entering on a priests work, were accordingly closely linked together.
Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. And i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This chapter describes the opening of the first six of the seven seals. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. It is important to remember, however, the structure of the book of revelation.
The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The opening of the seventh seal is recorded in chapter 8. It would seem most natural that if his second coming occurs in revelation rev. Reflect, journal, or create art next to your favorite verses. His face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire.
Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The first part of verse 5 inserts a parenthetical statement that refers to a second resurrection, described in verses 1115. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. They have all escaped the damnation of hell, romans 8. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
This passage echoes some of the themes of genesis found in chapters one through. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Christ will judge all those who lived throughout human history yet have not been called. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The purpose for the giving of the revelation of jesus christ is stated in the first verse. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 20, common english bible ceb the bible app. The verse clearly says the second occurs one thousand years after the first. Now if you have been planning to have a little cozy cottage on the seaside during eternity. Just knowing these two books clears up much of the debate. Verse 1 of the revelation already shows gods intention. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Key no doubt symbolic of being able to imprison or confine. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Word 76 on revelation 6 the first seal and verse 2 that man, supernatural man has a fake crown. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book of revelation, and certainly nothing that isnt clearly understood by employing the principle of comparing scripture with scripture 1 corinthians 2.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Study revelation 20 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead.