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. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. That which had been witnessed remained, but a further development now takes place. And the fact that they come into view here as supplying the field for it makes the literal interpretation of their meaning the more probable. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. The seer naturally touches on these before he describes it. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world.
The promises to the overcomer in the early part of the book revelation 2. But the ephesians passion and fervor for christ had become cold, mechanical orthodoxy. Ten fulfilled prophecies the significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. This section explores chapters, covering the interaction of the first two primary characters of the book, the introduction of the first prophetic symbols, and the locations and characteristics of the seven churches. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. 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.
The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. And i heard a great voice out of heaven saying, behold. The fourth beast, 10 horns, three horns, and a little horn. 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. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration.
More isaiah with the promise of water to the thirsty. The end of tears is a longtime promise of god isaiah 25. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The glory of jesus christ, the lamb, is now set forth, since he is the only one worthy. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation.
And i saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. This is a message of optimismfor the believers who first heard this in the late first century. Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. 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 endless love of jesus ministries 1,209,516 views 29.
The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Devotions with scripture from revelation today daily. Old testament references in the book of revelation by. 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. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Verses 2021 it ought to be no prejudice to the credit and authority of this book that it has been rejected by men of corrupt minds, such as cerdon and marcion, and doubted of by men of a better character. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind. Humans sinful, finite minds simply cannot comprehend the ultimate joy and glory of the presence of god cf. Both occurrences of new in this verse are translations of kainos.
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. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. We saw this imagery of the bride back in revelation 19. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. To be a christian is to love the lord jesus christ john 14. Then we have a word of wondrous cheer and strength to the tired and weary disciple, faint yet pursuing. The book of revelation chapter 22 verses 11 14 youtube. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i.
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