Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. We will also note a number of similarities between isaiah 60 and revelation 21, ezekiel 4048 and revelation 21, and other fascinating allusions to other scripture texts in rev. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn recommended for you. Weeping, we are told by the lord, shall endure for a night and the welling teardrops that have blurred our vision and the floods of tears that have dampened our pillows will one day be wiped away by god himself, who enters into every searing pain and each aching heart, and not one secret sigh that crosses the portals of our mind, nor one stabbing pain that cuts deep into our hurting hearts. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take place on the earth prior to the second coming of christ. The lamb here is jesus christ, the only one worthy to open the seals. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65. This is one time the chronological outline of the book of revelation is different. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his victories. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark.
Breaking down the book of revelation myblessedhope. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. In the one, his voice then shook the earth, as the rending rocks testified. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead. This magnificent masterpiece descending toward earth. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The new jerusalem is undoubtedly the one christ has been preparing for over 2,000 years, for the saviour said in john 14. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 21. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
They are authenticated as genuine by the angel whom god sent to give them through john to his servants. I am the alpha and the omegathe beginning and the end. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. The door was opened in chapter 4 to receive the saved. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. Verse 6 begins the epilogue which then continues through to the end of the book of revelation. Does this new position we have in christ give us licence to behave as those in verse 8.
The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. This epilogue gives the sense that perhaps john has. And i john saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. By claiming this title caesar nero the beast heralds the reincarnation of the sixth head of the beast, which he claims to be.
All of our revelation chapterbychapter studies, and any other posts related to the book of revelation, can be found here. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. Verses 621, form a conclusion or summary to the book. This verse is in reference to, after christ has returned and set up the kingdom of god, on earth. One of these sayings was spoken from the cross, the other from the throne. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Our lectionary reading extends only through verse 6, but beginning with verse 10. Arguably, these verses may have been better placed at the end of chapter 21 than at the start of chapter 22. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense.
I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. Reflect, journal, or create art next to your favorite verses.
Revelation 21, new living translation nlt the bible app. Note here that the book of revelation does not assign a number to the rebel rev. To all who are thirsty i will give freely from the springs of the water of life. Verse click for chapter new international version he said to me.
The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. 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 the beginning of the future eternity is described here, the most glorious time and with. Albert in reply on revelation 21 it shouldnt be bothersome to anyone, because the kings of the earth is referring to the twelve apostles who are ruling in gods kingdom, on earth. These sayings refer to the entire book of revelation. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. He will lead them to springs of living water, and god will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
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