Revelation 12 and revelation provide many details to what was voiced by the 24 elders in revelation 11. Satan thrown into the bottomless pit chapter outline top. Revelation chapter 12 coffmans commentary of the new. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 duration. Revelation 20, new international version niv the bible app. In verse 4 the dragon is waiting for the woman who represents the church of zion to have her child, so he may kill it. After the sounding of the 7th trumpet, the 24 elders fell on their faces worshiping god. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or satan, and bound him for a thousand years. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. So is a thousand years of peace coming before the devil returns to deceive all nations. Revelation chapter 16 describe the final seven vials of the wrath of god, representing the climax of gods punishment of sinners during the tribulation period. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 12 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. We read in this verse, if this is the condition of you or your church, repent. In prior chapters, john described his vision of the final judgments on earth, leading up to the defeat of the antichrist and the false prophet at armageddon. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. We see them moreover in chapter 20 in the first resurrection. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1 20 lowman whitfield.
If there were such killed because of their faithfulness, were they not taken up, they would lose earth and heaven, though more devoted than those who had earth. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 12. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. The verse by verse 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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. There is a principle in scripture that does teach degrees of punishment based upon. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. A golden crown similar to this is worn by each one of the twentyfour elders mentioned in chapter 4, the rider on a white horse in chapter 6, and the locust cavalry wear golden crowns in chapter 9. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app. These kings give their power and authority to the antichrist in chapter 17. O a my point is that much of chapter 20 is designed to teach us about our sinful nature.
A the preterist view, which holds that these events were fulfilled in the first century b the futurist view, which says that these events are yet to be fulfilled during a future great tribulation. They proclaimed the events that are yet to unfold from the blowing of the 7th trumpet to the end of the tribulation. Revelation 20, king james version kjv the bible app. And i saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the verse by verse bible commentary. And i saw the dead, small and great of every age and condition, rank and degree. If this recapitulation is true then it shows how john is influenced by the single endtime battle motif of ezekiel 3839 and also psalm 2. Dec 29, 2016 book of revelation chapter 12, revelation chapter 12 commentary, revelation chapter 12 summary, revelation chapter 12, what is revelations chapter 12 about, revelation chapter 12 bible study.
Chronologically verse 6 occurs after verse 7 12, and is equivalent to verse 14. Revelation 12 the woman, the child, and the dragon a. The plague which falls on the spirit of worldliness does not spare the worldliness in the church. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. The golden crown on his head signifies that this being has authority and a great status. Revelation chapter 20 kjv king james version question, satan is deceiving people now, so he is not yet bound. Revelation 12 new international version niv biblica. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. Revelation 20 niv bible and i saw an angel coming down. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 12 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. New living translation i saw the dead, both great and small, standing before gods throne. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Revelation 20 revised standard version catholic edition rsvce the thousand years. Revelation 12 in this post, three views will be presented. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. This lesson is called understanding our sinful nature.
Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. I think verse 11 implies that there are saints killed after the rapture, who yet belong to heaven. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Then another book was opened, which is rthe book of life. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22.
Revelation chapter 12 kjv king james version praying for my son david alan clayton. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12.
And another book was opened, which is the book of life. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. And i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. Jesus, having said this one thing that he has against them, goes immediately back to praising them as we see in the very next verse. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. And the books were opened, including the book of life. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. Following that conflict, the two satanic figureheads are cast into the lake of fire.
This chapter unfolds the devils destiny afterwards. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Hes in hospital on life support from a hart attack. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and the books were opened. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation chapter 20 now is the time when satan will be taken, bound and put into the bottomless pit abyss, where his influence will not have any effect on the tribulation saints who have lived through the seven years of tribulation. Revelation 12 the woman, the child, and the dragon 1 now a great sign. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
We are now introduced to a new prophecy dealing with gods church in conflict with the powers of evil. And i saw the dead, small and great, stand before god. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Anyone not found written in the book of life is cast into the lake of fire rev. Perhaps this is alluding to the dragon satan seeking to destroy the seed of the woman who will eventually destroy him gen 3. Chapter 20 satan is bound during the millenniumthe saints will then live and reign with christthe dead stand before god and are judged out of the books according to their works. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. 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. Geneva study bible 8 and i turned to k see the voice that spake with me.
Revelation, chapter 20 king james version christian. Revelation 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse high time to awake. In revelation chapter 12 god throws satan out of heaven. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ.
The fall of satan, the rise of the antichrist, the rejoicing of the church in heaven, the persecution of israel, and the escape of jewish christians. Usually, i have heard the books interpreted as records of the deeds of the dead. The people who are victorious by faith at jericho lay themselves open by their timid worldliness to the dangers of a babylonish foe. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. The book of revelation closes with solemn appeals of the lord jesus to men in general and to the believers especially. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse bible prophecy news. Then i saw an angel coming down from heaven introduces a new vision report. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 20. The book of revelation chapter 12 the woman and the.
Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. This battle is seen throughout chapter 12 through 15, with chapter 16 through 19 dealing with the judgments of god upon those working against his church. Verse click for chapter new international version and i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. In the overall outline, this chapter is the second part of the third main section of revelation cf. And i heard a loud voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our god, and the power of his christ. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. The reign of christ and the great white throne rev 20. Revelation chapter 14 kjv king james version the defiled woman the natural woman but even the beast already mentined by john in the book of revelation.
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