An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. This is not an advancement of the chronology of the book. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
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. Daily devotions with john piper lets you experience the very best of pipers teachings. And what words can more full express the union and coequality of the son with the father, in the godhead. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. The gates remain open at all times because only the redeemed and now sinless inhabit the new heaven and new earth. 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. New horizons beales shorter commentary on revelation compresses all the treasures of the parent volume in the nigtc series into a more accessible package. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Erasmus added,235 and so did innumerable editors, evidently following his authority without any further examination. The gates of it shall not be shut at all the christian church shall ever stand.
Even the book of revelation cannot describe these things in terms which present human limitation can grasp. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. 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.
This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The new heaven, the new earth, and new jerusalem to chapter 22. But those who are written in the lambs book of life true, holy, persevering believers.
Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. The seven trumpets and bowls then there will be distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until nowand never equaled again. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. More details about new jerusalem and the conclusion of yahovahs endtime prophetic word.
Only they who are written in the lambs book of life shall be found in the glorious city of which he is the light. They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This has nothing to do with having our name in the church register. An angel tells john the author of this book the one who sees this vision.
Responding to questions from listeners about comfort in troubling days, a recommendation on a commentary for the book of revelation, what are works of the law in romans 3. If there is one speech that captures in a nutshell the meaning of the entire book of revelation, this is it. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. In revelation 19, the wife of the lamb consists of believers. 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. That said, i am not sure of the literal referent intended here. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Revelation 21 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. It is shining with the glory of god and sparkles like a precious jewel, vs. Study guide for revelation 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version after reading the above i am reminded of my childhood days when their was not a care in the world for me to worry over, just enjoy life from god. The book of revelation the new international commentary. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. 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. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Commentaries for revelation chapter 21 the new creation. But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lamb.
Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. What a dismal world would this be, if it were not for the light of the sun. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig.
In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Come here, i shall show you the bride, the wife of the lamb is clearly metaphorical language. Bible commentary revelation 21 christadelphian books. All experience which you know now to be a disability will become only a painless memory, perhaps not even that. The new jerusalem 25 its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. This shorter commentary on revelation is a welcome contribution to the ongoing study of the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio.
What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in many ways throughout scripture to the church. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth, and. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Study revelation 21 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He puts your name into his book the moment you accept his death for your sins. One of the angels which poured out the seven last plagues directs johns attention to the holy city, the new jerusalem coming down out of heaven from god. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil.
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