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In the overall outline, this chapter is the second part of the third main section of revelation cf. The separation and salvation of the 144,000 45 john is probably using these terms in a spiritual sense to declare their spiritual chastity and devotion to christ. For the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is no more. 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.

Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. Book of revelation chapter by chapter bible prophecy for. Introduction it is not coincidental that the seventh chapter of the book of revelation reads as an interval between the opening of the six seals in chapter 6, and the opening of the seventh seal in chapter 8. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress.

Does this new position we have in christ give us licence to behave as those in verse 8. The book of enoch, chapters 160 reluctant messenger. 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. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Regardless of what the scientists and writers of science fiction may theorize, of the vast universe that god has created, only the planet earth is ordained to be inhabited. It is 12,000 jewish men from each of the twelve tribes of the children of israel jacob. In verses 1112 heavenly beings join in the singing. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The light did not come in from without through this for the glory of god is within the city. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo months.

Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. As we might expect in revelation, they use seven terms to praise god. Especially, he is very kind to those people who have invited him into their lives. 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. Both occurrences of new in this verse are translations of kainos. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. John was the human penman, but it was given him by our lord v. In verses 14 we have a temporary reversal of the way apocalyptic literature usually functions. 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. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The first chapter of revelation is a general introduction to the entire book.

This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. In the first three verses of revelation, we find the prologue. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The result of redemption is forgiveness and freedom but also bond service to christ eph 1.

In this chapter it treats of the state of heaven and the church after the last judgment. In part 2 of our study of revelation 21, we will examine the remainder of the chapter verses 527. They only deserved punishment from him because of their evil deeds, but god sent his son, jesus, to save them. We will also note a number of similarities between isaiah 60 and revelation 21, ezekiel 4048 and revelation 21, and other fascinating allusions to other scripture texts in rev. The center one is often the most significant, and it is the word thanksgiving. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.

Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 youtube. Having the glory of god for her light, verse 23, revelation 21. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Enoch, a righteous man, who was 1 with god, answered and spoke, while his eyes were open, and while he saw a holy vision in the heavens. Chapter 14 is the last of the sanctions of the covenant treaty. All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped god. So, beginning with chapter four, the whole book is concerned with the things that must take place after these things. It is a prelude to the victory to be completed by the king on the white horse in revelation chapter 19 and a prelude to the total destruction of the enemies forces in chapters 1920. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. And i, john, saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, descending out of heaven from god, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian answers. Since the book has only three sections, the third section consists of chapters four through twentytwo.

Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. The first verse also urges upon us the need to reject any view of the revelation which makes it deal only with future happenings e. In this chapter these words appear three times for three major elements of revelation which the lord wants to call to our attention through the visions given to john. Throughout the book the words and i saw have been johns characteristic designation for new details of revelation given to him. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. The third verse gives the structure of the total book. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. Key no doubt symbolic of being able to imprison or confine. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand.

Like the calm after a storm, chapter 20, which catapults us into the millennial reign of christ, brings a great sigh of relief with the binding of satan and the resurrection and reward of the tribulation martyrs. Thereafter, johns perspective is from the isle of patmos. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version but the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone. But it shines out from within to a great distance, verses 23, 24. In the future, christ will rule it, because he must rule all things revelation 20. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. The key to understanding this book is in its structure. Revelation 21 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. While chapters two and three cover the whole present age, the latter part of the book deals with that final culmination of human events referred to in other places in the bible as the great tribulation, or the time of the end, or daniels seventieth week. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Chinese mandarin audio bible book of revelation chapter 1 duration.

Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1 tags. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Her window there was only one, which ran all round the city. Spiritual summary of revelation 21 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. The last judgement has marked the end of history as we have previously known it. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john still continues to see things from the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem until the end of revelation 22.