Book revelation commentary on chapter 21 verse 4

Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Revelation 21 new heaven and a new earth free bible commentary. An introduction to the vision of the new jerusalem v. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Its purpose is to sum up the depravity of the unbelievers, and each term reflects sins mentioned elsewhere in the book of revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. For those who enjoy a good day at the beach, the note in verse 1 that there is no more sea may not seem like good news. And i heard a great voice out of heaven saying, behold, the tabernacle of god is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and god himself shall be with them, and be their god. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. God gives his titles, alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, as a pledge for the full performance.

Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. God in christ will be an everlasting fountain of knowledge and joy to the saints in heaven. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Though he delights not in the death of sinners, but rather that they should turn and live, yet he hath made all things for himself, prov. The list here is not, however, a general enumeration of sins but instead a specific list that draws together the sins of the book. This verse actually concludes the chronological development of the book of revelation. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. The verse by verse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.

Arguably, these verses may have been better placed at the end of chapter 21 than at the start of chapter 22. The throne in heaven 4 after this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. When the apostle john was writing down these revelations from jesus christ rev 1. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. In this chapter six of the seven seals are opened, and the visions attending them are related. How anyone in their wildest imagination could get the new heaven and the new earth to be the church is a mystery that baffles my imagination.

And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. And the ransomed of the lord shall return, and come to zion with singing, with everlasting joy on their heads. Revelation is the last of the 66 books that make up the. I stanley in his commentary he claims that the churches in chapter one are the new heaven and the new earth in chapter 21. As the chapter opens, all the sinners of all the ages, both demons and men, including satan, the beast and false prophet, are in the lake of fire forever. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author.

The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Christ, with almighty power, will keep the devil from deceiving mankind as. 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. Revelation 2122 a new heaven and a new earth then i. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry complete. This vision, unlike the one in chapter 17, is no mystery see 17. I believe the best commentary on the bible is the bible itself. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

Verse 6 begins the epilogue which then continues through to the end of the book of revelation. Revelation 21 commentary johns interpretation of the vision. Revelation 4 22 summary chart the great tribulation the israel of god galatians 6. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.

Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.

An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. Dec 04, 2019 as with everything else weve seen up to this point, it strongly suggests that the church is in view in the book of revelation. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth. Now if these be true and sufficient grounds for religious worship, as they are proper to god alone, christ must needs be god, one with the father and spirit.

There is no want of the light of the sun, for the glory of god lightens that city, and the lamb is the light thereof. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The similarities between rev 4 and this chapter in exodus continues. Normally a citys gates are open during the day for commerce and closed at night against enemy attack. Study revelation 21 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This epilogue gives the sense that perhaps john has.