The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Better, and the holy city, new jerusalem, i saw coming down out of the heaven from god, prepared. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The new age is characterized in the lighter, open city, a city of complete. 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. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honour to it. And the city had no need of the sun to give light to its inhabitants. Revelation is one of the most confusing and misunderstood books of the bible.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. In the one are recorded the deeds and the failures of human beings cf. A preacher who spent his holiday in braemar, writes enthusiastically of its frowning mountains, the silver streak of its beautiful river, the inspiration of its bracing air. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. How anyone in their wildest imagination could get the new heaven and the new earth to be the church is a mystery that baffles my imagination. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. Clarence larkin, the book of revelation glenside, pa. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople.
Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation is an exceptionally intimidating book for most ministers and this problem is compounded by the abusive ends to which the book has often been put. 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. But those who are written in the lambs book of life true, holy, persevering. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. And the nations of them which are saved,in distinction from them that will be deceived by satan, revelation 20. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1.
Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Jesus says that satan was a murderer from the beginning and is a liar and the father of it john 8. Study revelation 21 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. Revelation 21 new heaven and a new earth free bible commentary. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Verse 1 a new heaven and a new earth see the notes on 2 peter 3. Yet, as paige patterson argues the people who sit in the pews are curious about revelation, and it is the ministers or church leaders job to address that curiosity with courage and what patterson calls moxie. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth, and a new jerusalem are. And i saw no temple therein the whole city being, properly speaking, a temple. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 21. At the beginning of johns gospel account, he says that john the baptist came ahead of christ to bear witness of the word of god before jesus ministry even began, so people would know who to look for. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. 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.
Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The repetition emphasizes the promise of what god said he would do and thats bring judgment upon babylon. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry complete. May 12, 20 david lose, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 7. The warning against altering the book, revelation 22. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Christ had already taught his disciples and daniel that revelation commentary. 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. The book of revelation 25 lessons css program studies. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the verseby.
In the place of the sun and moon, the nations walk in the light provided by gods glory which emanates from the city. A further description of the heavenly state of the church v. Lectures on the book of revelation grand rapids, mi. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, 11 21. Revelation then begins to chronicle the events that will occur, beginning with the breaking of the seven seals.
Sometimes they sound the trumpet of divine providence, and warn a careless world. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Verse 5 says that everything will be made new, not that everything will be replaced by new and different things. Herein ivp in its brazos theological commentary on the bible delivers a fascinating volume on the book of revelation that is a fine resource for ministers, seminary teachers, students, and learned laypeople. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. All these several visions follow one another in order, and this vision reaches into eternity. Revelation 22 chapter 21 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. Sigve tonstad, an expert in the early jewish context of the new testament, offers a nonretributive reading of revelation and addresses the issue of divine violence.
The repetition of the word fallen alludes to isaiahs announcement where he declares twice. The book of revelation new international commentary on the. Revelation brazos theological commentary on the bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The new jerusalem is more fully described later on revelation 21. The concluding instructions concerning the book, revelation 22.
Get your church setup with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. The bible today this new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. Over the twelve apostles will be king david ezek 34. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. The more definitely the sins of the heathen are mentioned as the reason for their exclusion from the holy city, the more significant it is to reckon the heathen nations and kings of the earth designated, revelation 21. Verses 2425 jezebel argued that christians should join in the things of the false gods. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Is this passage in revelation 21 wrong because the unrepentant, unbelieving, lying, and murderous demons will still be alive. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, 22, 23. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. International bible lessons commentary revelation 21. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The concluding testimony concerning the coming, revelation 22. The seals represent conditions that must first occur before god brings his final judgment upon the world. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for sunday, november 6, 2016, is from revelation 21.
Revelation is the only new testament book on which john calvin did not write a commentary. And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light the mt and nu texts omit of those who are saved. Revelation 21 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, revelation 21. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. The second, to be distinguished from the first, is the book of life. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i.
The first clue is found in the apparel worn by the elders. There are three clues that the bible gives about the identity of the elders. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Aug 02, 2016 jurgen roloff contends that angels open these books, and there are only two. Both imagesthe city and the brideare familiar to the bible. I stanley in his commentary he claims that the churches in chapter one are the new heaven and the new earth in chapter 21. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. A confirmation of this and all the other visions of this book v. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets.
Study guide for revelation 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. These are not all the nations of the world, which will be gathered before christ, the judge, for all will not be saved, there is a world that will be condemned. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. The reference to the 24 elders in the book of revelation can be first found in revelation 4. In the place of the sun and moon, the nations walk in the light provided by gods glory which emanates from the city and illuminates the earth rev. The glory and honor of the nations into it still alluding to the declarations of the prophets, see the passages in the margin, revelation 21. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Its important for us to know about the events that will. Thankfully, we have the one true church of jesus christ to interpret its dramatic signs and symbols. In distinction from them that will be deceived by satan, revelation 20. Critically acclaimed commentaries from todays top scholars this addition to the paideia commentary series examines the cultural context and theological meaning of revelation.
A new heaven and earth verses 12 1 i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away, and there was no more sea. The second clue is found in the number of elders and their role in laying the foundations of the old and new. He carefully opens the literature of the books, sketching a narrative filled with historical realism but also bursting with an awareness that more than human action is being presented. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honor to it. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. It is caught up into jesus resurrection, into the victorious life of the slaughtered lamb.
Questions which arise in our mind concerning the curvature of the earth, how far the glory of god shines upon the earth, and whether there is darkness anywhere upon. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. 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. The ancient jews believed that god would renew the heavens and the earth at the end of seven thousand years. Commentary by scott hahn and mark shea presented by fr. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely.
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