Book revelation commentary on chapter 21 verses 1-7

Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the bible verse of the day bible in a year bible topics church. The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of god. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. This appears from the series of the vision, the magnificence of the description, and the opposition of this city to the second death, revelation 20. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. Jul, 2017 come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. She had a wall majestic and high with twelve gates. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. Of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen. 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. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. 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. Verse 11 says that all things were created for gods pleasure, which means we are as well. 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. It contains more than 500 allusions to the old testament, and 278 of the 404 verses in revelation that is almost 70% make some reference to the old testament.

An introduction to the vision of the new jerusalem v. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of god and the saints on the new earth. With this verse begins the closing passage of the book of god. We saw this imagery of the bride back in revelation 19.

Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom. 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 glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. The book opens with the title or inscription of the book itself, and an account of the scope and design of it, namely, to foretel things which should shortly begin to be fulfilled, and should succeed in their due season and order till all were accomplished. At present, he is seated at the right hand of the father awaiting that day. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, revelation 21. The current verse obviously is the theme verse for the whole book. When john was in the spirit on the lords day, he heard a loud voice, which we take to be jesus, saying revelation 1. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. Skip from the versebyverse commentary on revelation to who is modern, prophetic babylon. 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 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The second coming of our lord jesus christ is set before us as the supreme hope of the church, that great and glorious event towards which all is leading up, or for which all is preparing.

At each gate stood an angel, and on the gates were inscribed the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of israel. An angel tells john the author of this book the one who sees this vision. And i saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21 commentary wesleys explanatory notes.

In this final chapter, verses 1 5 continue the description of the eternal kingdom that began in chapter 21. God loves us and plans to spend eternity with us, for his good pleasure. 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. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21. Verses 18 we have here a more general account of the happiness of the church of. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. All these several visions follow one another in order, and this vision reaches into eternity. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. But the word heaven has more than one meaning in the bible. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches. In verse 1, john saw a vision of a new heaven and a new earthand of the first heaven. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of. More will be described about the bride of christ in verse 9 through the rest of chapter 21. John uses two long chapters in addressing those churches regarding the implications of the.

Chapter twenty the beginning and end of the millennium. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. Arguably, these verses may have been better placed at the end of chapter 21 than at the start of chapter 22. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honor to it. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. Mclarty king solomon got it right when he said, where there is no revelation, the people cast. New jerusalem descends to the new heaven and new earth. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events.