In fact, as explained in prior verses, all sin and evil has been entirely defeated and banished to hell by this point in history revelation 20. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Because we live in times that are increasingly uncertain and perilous, fear is a reality all will face at some time. Another way is by claiming advanced knowledge in spiritual matters and that the bible is not the answer or simply wrong 2 john 9.
The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. One way is by claiming new revelation, that the bible and the book of revelation are not enough as with the book of mormon or any other religious writing that claims to be from god. The amplified bible labels the unbelievers in this verse as cowards and the ignoble. But the fearful not the timorous sheep and lambs of christ, the dear children of god, who are sometimes of a fearful heart, on account of sin, temptation, and unbelief. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 19 explained book of revelation each. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. The seventh seal has been opened the book of revelation is broken down into seven distinct series, and revelation 8.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. This bible story for kids presents the wonderful truth that jesus will make all things new while bringing to life the timeless scriptures of revelation 21 and 22. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Revelation 21 king james version books of the bible. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. 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. The sea has a reference to the realm of evil in the book of revelation see also isaiah 57. The book of revelation often called the 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.
Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. He revealed himself to the churches, revelation, 1. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The new jerusalem is more fully described later on revelation 21. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. A sobering consideration is that fear appears in a list in revelation 21. 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. And idolaters, that is, all who love anyone or anything better than god, revelation 21. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. And whoremongers, unchaste and unclean men and women, revelation 21. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Both imagesthe city and the brideare familiar to the bible student. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Jan 02, 2017 this bible story for kids presents the wonderful truth that jesus will make all things new while bringing to life the timeless scriptures of revelation 21 and 22. 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 21 new international version niv biblica. If you could add to the biblical book of revelation what would you add. Eternal death means eternal separation from god, spirit, soul and body. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liarsthey will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. 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. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. The parallels with the rest of the apocalypse, as well as the general style, indicate that revelation 21. Included in this evil is a representation of the mass of humanity cf. And sorcerers, persons who profess to have communications with the dead necromancers, spiritualists, and all people of that sort, revelation 21. The sacred city appears linked to god by a sacred bond. 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. The lord also reiterates his title as the alpha and omega, which he first revealed to john when he revealed his glorified nature at the beginning of the book of revelation, revelation 1. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
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