All those who are called by name, those who have inherited the kingdom will be blessed. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. Now viewing scripture range from the book of matthew chapter 21. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Three things we must know about the wrath of god revelation 15. In short, every land mentioned in the bible could be comprehended in the 1,500 by 1,500 miles. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. They generally take all the book literally and hold the premillennial theory to be a true one. Rick warren says those who focus on bible prophecy not fit.
Verses 38 gave more details about the new heaven and new earth. This commentary has been through advanced checking. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Tonight we have as our purpose a tour through this marvelous book. We are together in jesus, and we share these things. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The message of the new testament represents the timeless truth of god. Read revelation 21 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ.
The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21. However, a height of 1,500 miles is a different matter. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
John recorded jesus words in revelation chapter 21. 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. This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who has a firm grasp on the seven stars in his right hand the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands. King james version kjv he coveteth greedily all the day long. Matthew 22, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. That the false prophet and the second beast are one and the same is clear from revelation 19. However, in many ways it was far from a triumph, for the day ended in jesus public prediction of his rejection by his own people. I stanley in his commentary he claims that the churches in chapter one are the new heaven and the new earth in chapter 21. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away.
Victorious jesus was met with the blessings of goodness when he. Read this bible chapter online, click here to read. The continuoushistorical method those following the continuoushistorical method of interpretation believe that the book describes all of the history of man until the end of time. 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 new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Ezekiel 21 bible commentary matthew henry complete. The meaning of twentyone in the bible is an outgrowth of thirteen. Revelation 21 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 16 the lamb and the 144,000 14 then i looked, and behold, on v mount zion w stood the lamb, and with him x 144,000 who y had his name and his fathers name written z on their foreheads.
We saw the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem introduced. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 21, the books of the bible nt books the. Faith, suffering, and knowledge twentyfirst century biblical commentary, and several more.
The gates of it shall not be shut at all the christian church shall ever stand. Commentaries for revelation chapter 21 the new creation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. A new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Avoiding literalism on the one hand and a free paraphrase on the other, it strives to communicate clearly, yet faithfully both the meaning and the literary style of biblical writings. And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Prophesy against the land of israel 3 and say to the land of israel, thus says the lord. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation.
According to this verse, the kings of the earth will bring the glory and the honor of the nations into new jerusalem. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth, and. Behold, the dwelling place of god is with man, and he will dwell with them. Furthermore, he said it would come as a destruction upon the whole earth isaiah 28. May 12, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on matthew 21. Matthew chapters 2128 free bible commentary in simple. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Only 25 verses exist for john chapter 21 chapter 21 is the last chapter. 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. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing. Revelation 21 new heaven and a new earth bible commentaries.
Godby his calling, granting us repentance, giving us his spirit, helping us understand the gospel of the kingdom of god, and the revelation of jesus christ and his sacrificehas brought us to a place that is spiritually identical to that of the israelites after the old covenant was confirmed. What are the first 21 books of the bible in order answers. Bible commentary revelation 21 christadelphian books. Verse 5 says that everything will be made new, not that everything will be replaced by new and different things. Archaeology confirms the bible choosing the books of the bible testing the gospel of thomas studying scripture scripture is inspired by god testing the gospel of judas the spirit in scripture the gospel story.
In this chapter it treats of the state of heaven and the church after the last judgment. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, 22, 23. The glory and honor of the nations into it still alluding to the declarations of the prophets, see the passages in the margin, revelation 21. Revelation 2 bible commentary on the book of revelation. By roger oakland many who were once looking for the return of jesus have fallen asleep.
Spiritual summary of revelation 21 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honour to it. The false prophet is the one who performs signs in his the first beast presence. Since the people did not seem to understand the parable of the devouring fire, ezekiel now explains the impending judgment in terms of a sword.
An angel told john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, 11 21. The next step is to enter your payment information. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. As each generation seeks to apply that truth to its specific context, and uptodate commentary needs to be created just for them. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. The new jerusalem 25 its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. Bible21 is a contemporary translation of the hebrew, aramaic and greek scriptures into modernday czech language. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this set of commentaries by charles box covers 26 books of the old and new testaments. Study revelation 21 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
It is caught up into jesus resurrection, into the victorious life of the slaughtered lamb. An explication of the prophecy in the close of the foregoing chapter concerning the fire in the forest, which the people complained they could not understand v. World wide study bible revelation 21 christian classics. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church.
The number, which symbolizes depravity and sinfulness, and 21 are closely related. This event is traditionally known as the triumphal entry, when jesus officially offers himself to the nation of israel as her longawaited messiah. And death shall be no more this is a full proof that this whole description belongs not to time, but eternity neither shall sorrow, or crying, or pain, be any more. First, the lord is pictured as a warrior who says, i the lord have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath verse 5. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. There shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth. And i john saw the a holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her 1 husband. The holy city jerusalem coming down out of heaven connects back to revelation 21.
Each of these things was certainly true of king david, but they are also or perhaps even more so true of davids greater son, the messiah, jesus christ the son of david. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book of. The first one married and died, and since he had no children, he left his wife to his brother. To the original bible readers, that might sound very much like. But those who are written in the lambs book of life true, holy, persevering believers. Unto the angel of the church of ephesus write the first message which john was bidden to deliver was to the church of ephesus. The editors and authors of the twentyfirst century biblical commentary series have endeavored to. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. Well, tonight were in for, i trust, a great time, and in order to make the most of it, open your bible to the book of revelation. He said that he would wipe away the tears from everyones eyes and there would no longer be mourning. In this church, if a christian refused to participate in a guild that also practiced cultism, sin, and godlessness he was cut off from any social or economic participation in the city, and not even allowed to buy and sell food or support himself and his family. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on 1 chronicles chapters 21 to 29. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more.
Revelation 21 commentary charles boxs commentaries on. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. After the children of israel left egyptian bondage they had 21 major rebellious events as their traveled and wandered the wilderness. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Behold, i am against you and will draw my sword from its sheath and will cut off from you both righteous and wicked. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. We now live in a period of time where numerous prominent christian leaders are telling the christian masses that paying attention to the signs of our times in light of the bible is a waste of time. This is no arbitrary decree, it is a solemn declaration to which all holy spirits give their willing assent and consent.