The apostle john, who wrote it under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1. A harmony of the life of jesus four gospel accounts in harmony. Revelation chapter 19 timelines the second coming of. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the.
It also talks about the fate of the beast and the false prophet. Salvation, glory, and might belong to our god, 2 for true and just are his judgments. They posit that the book of revelation in the bible is an astral prophecy. The series on the book of revelation continues with chapters 19 and 20. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. 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. Remember, the book of revelation was given by god to his son, jesus christ, who then gave the revelation to his angel to give to john, revelation 1. In this case, it announces the end of the seven years of tribulation, since the pouring out of the seventh bowl judgment on earth, revelation 16, revelation 17, and revelation 18 and revelation 19. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
Marriage is one of the biblical metaphors used to describe the covenant. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The implication is that the seven trumpets come out of the seventh seal and actually express the content of the seventh seal rev 8. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. Chapter 19 is an expansion and completion of what was announced by the 7 th angel in chapter 11, and climaxes with the vision of the bride prepared for her wedding feast in rev. Revelation 19 is a transitional time of great significance. We believe the bible is the inspired word of god, thus our primary source for dating events and people in the bible prophecy timeline are the bibles genealogies and eventtoevent comparisons found in other traditionally accepted nonbiblical sources, such as ancient historical records by josephus and modernday scholarship by professional theologians and educators. Only johns gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Chapter 18 is a warning from heaven, not the angel of judgment of the earth. Johns vision regarding the power of god was so overwhelming and righteous that the four beasts and the 24 elders prostrate themselves before the his throne, who has already slain the whore of babylon. The bible is the holy scripture of the christian religion, purporting to tell the history of the earth from its earliest creation to the spread of christianity in the first century a. Chapters 23 gave us a history lesson on seven churches that existed in asia minor. 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. Threefold hallelujah over babylons fall after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The chapter division in this section of revelation was made in an inappropriate place chapter divisions, paragraph divisions, verse divisions, capitalizations, and punctuation are not part of the inspired original greek text. David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation contains little historical material, other than that in chapters 1 3. This seventh trumpet takes us up to the return of christ and includes within its judgments the events of the seven last plagues or bowls of chapters 15 and 16, which occur rapidly. Revelation contains little historical material, other than that in chapters. This is also where the people who have rejected god, jesus christ, and the holy spirit will be cast in rev.
Revelation 19, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 19 commentary the bible study new testament. The english title comes from the latin revelatio which in its verb form means to reveal or unveil that which has previously been hidden. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god.
The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. Book of revelation chapter 19 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last. Revelation 18 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Chapter 20 covers the time frame of the 1,000year millennial reign of jesus christ, and it also covers the resurrections. A further account of the triumphant song of angels and saints for the fall of babylon, revelation 19. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. When the forces of evil are all prepared to destroy the forces of heaven the church, fire came down from heaven and destroyed them revelation 20. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries.
Revelation chapter 19 king james version kjv alexander. There is a very interesting new book entitled socialscience commentary on the book of revelation by bruce j. The marriage between christ and the church proclaimed and perfected, revelation 19. History old testament overview general survey of the old testament. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. What does historical bible study have to say about gospel meaning and understanding revelations in the bible. As indicated in the base timeline for revelation, and other books of the bible that are discussed in this site, there is an end of the gentile rule over the affairs of israel and jerusalem. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Pthe most powerful speech that broke the internet duration. Note that the armies of heaven do not wear armor or carry weapons revelation 19. Revelation, chapter 19 united states conference of catholic bishops. Revelation 19 is the nineteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john1 b. This is the case when it is simply a voice from heaven.
The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate3. Revelation 19, king james version kjv the bible app. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. It is not consequent on events, but supposes spiritual apprehension of heavens mind. Original bible history online visit the original site 19992016. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. Salvation, glory, and might belong to our god, 2 for true and just are his judgments he has condemned the great harlot. The only time that the word alleluia is used in all of the new testament is in this chapter of revelation.
Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha. Chapters 4 and 5 begin scenes of heavenly worship of god and christ the. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Read and study revelation 19 with the versebyverse bible commentary.
The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. We conclude the series with a look at archaeological and historical evidence relating to the last book of the bible, revelation. Chapters 45 see notes take place in heaven after the rapture of the church chapter 6 see notes details six seal judgments and encompasses the first half of the tribulation chapter 7 see notes is a parenthetical chapter that. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The return of the lord for the second time to this world, to. In revelation chapter 19, the world is beginning to prepare for both the wedding of the lamb and the battle against evil. Revelation 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise. It was first republished in bible history daily in march 20. In this chapter, heaven exults over the fall of babylon the great. Jesus christ is the center of scripture and prophesy. Revelation 19 niv bible after this i heard what sounded. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places.
This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. The beast and the false prophet that are going to be cast alive in the lake of fire burning with brimstone in rev. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. When no one was at the altar but prophetess dukes she was speaking from the book of isaiah chapter 14. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting.
Chapter 17 shows the nature and history of the prostitute. Revelation approaches the consummation of gods plan for all history, so we. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. Chapter 19 is a prophecy about the return of jesus christ and the marriage supper of the lamb. The second coming of jesus christ 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. Worship does not merely state the obvious facts of who god is, but it enters into hearty agreement with god about the truth of those facts.
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