Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil, and satan, and bound him a thousand years,and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. And i saw the dead, small and great of every age and condition, rank and degree. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Following that conflict, the two satanic figureheads are cast into the lake of fire. General comments on revelation revelation overview and flow of the book go to revelation chapters 15 go to revelation chapters 610 go to revelation chapters 1115 go to revelation chapters 1619. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. We believers in christ the redeemed, are not subject to. Note the fitness of the symbol of the golden candlestick. Study guide for revelation 20 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Revelation chapter 20 kjv king james version 1 and i saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand 2 and he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil, and satan, and bound him a thousand years. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The book of revelation is both fascinating and confusing. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Revelation chapter 2 began a series of messages intended for specific churches in the region of asia minor. Light, as well, is a crucial metaphor in the bible, representing truth and knowledge john 8. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. Thus they are described in chapter 14, as before the throne, in their spirit or soul state, away from. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Revelation 20, coffman commentaries on the bible, one of over 110 bible. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the the beast is the antichrist or the false messiah. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20 and more. In chapter one we read what john saw when he was in the spirit and encountered the risen lord. Book of revelation explained verse by versedownload the study notes for this study here. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. The entire book of revelation which includes the special messages to those 7 churches, was sent to those churches and a blessing was pronounced upon all who would read, hear and keep the words contained in this prophecy.
It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were open. Revelation chapter 20 explained revelation chapter 20 revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not because it contains anything essentially complex, but because it touches on a subject of preconceived bias. What john saw in the right hand of jesus was seven stars. Revelation 20 and i saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. The interpretation of this chapter is largely determined by the view already taken of the preceding chapters. Revelation chapter 19 explained discover books of the bible. David guzik commentary on revelation 20, where the saints rain for a thousand. The first four, already discussed, were ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, and thyatira.
You can easily see that the wicked dead have no part in this resurrection. He never wants power and instruments to break the power of. John was told to write what he saw in a book and send that book to the 7 churches in asia. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars.
It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. Commentary on revelation 20 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Book of revelation explained verse by verse youtube. Revelation, chapter 1, introduction bible explained. This chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation chapter 2 explained discover books of the bible. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. The judgments are somewhat parallel both to the 10 plaques on egypt and to the trumpets of chapters 8 and 9.
Revelation chapter 20 explained discover books of the bible. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis. An introduction, then verse selection for chapter 1 verse selection below in my own study of the prophecies, i strive for interpretations consistent with the context and with the rest of the inspired word. All four of these were commended for certain accomplishments, and all but smyrna were criticized for certain shortcomings. Revelation 20 satan, sin and death are finally eliminated a. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. And i saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. If the scroll details the culmination of history, then the things associated with the removal of the seals must happen before the scroll is opened. Then i saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Then death and hades were cast into the lake of fire. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
Please explain the book of revelation beginning with chapter one and going through chapter 22. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. Revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not because it contains anything essentially complex, but because it touches on a subject of preconceived bias. Revelation chapter 3 explained discover books of the bible. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book.
One very important detail is to notice that the conquest of satan and his. These also would qualify as taking part in the first resurrection. Death and hades, as personified representatives of the enemies of christ and his church, are said to be cast into the lake of fire to express the. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. Read revelation 20 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Sep 29, 2017 grant osborne, in, notes that verses 46 in chapter 20 emphasize the vindication of the saints. Revelation chapter 16 explained discover books of the bible. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy.
The golden candlestick stood within the holy of holies, hidden from the view of all without by the curtain, formed in blending shades of blue, scarlet, and purple, curiously embroidered with figures of cherubim. This is not the fulfillment of history itself, but the preparation for it. Christ, with almighty power, will keep the devil from deceiving mankind as he has hitherto done. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. Apr 11, 2020 all premillennialists interpret the thousand years of revelation 20. In contrast to the first resurrection of revelation rev. These are the nonbelievers, brought back to life in the second resurrection. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan the thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Chapter 11 tells us about the ministry of god s two witnesses during the first half of the seventieth week of daniel. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the.
At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. This can be explained in that the 144,000 witnesses of revelation 7, like their converts of verse 9, are slain and under the altar by the middle of the tribulation.
Commentary on revelation chapter 20 theology first. In prior chapters, john described his vision of the final judgments on earth, leading up to the defeat of the antichrist and the false prophet at armageddon. See the introduction for a detailed discussion of this point. We are told they represent the angels or messengers to the seven churches. Chapter 20 this chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 9. Every harm, every wrong, and every sin has been punished.
Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. The word prophetic is simply used in terms of revelation of god, and does. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. The first resurrection therefore becomes the resurrection of all the righteous in contrast to the final resurrection which is the resurrection of the wicked. Cast into the lake of fire they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
The actual culmination will be detailed in revelation 19. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. Bible commentaries commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible revelation revelation 14. At this point in revelation, victory over death and evil is complete. Yet, observe, there are some things in thy conduct i take notice of, which deserve blame, and call for reformation, namely, thou sufferest that woman jezebel thou givest too much countenance to some evil persons, who, like that wicked woman jezebel, of old, who defiled israel with her idolatrous and lewd practices, set.
The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. After the final defeat and punishment of satan, the rest of mankind is resurrected.
This chapter unfolds the devils destiny afterwards. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. The first woe is past designates an essential structural indicator for the whole book of revelation. Now is the time when satan will be taken, bound and put into the bottomless pit abyss, where his influence will not have any effect on the tribulation. After this aborted battle, satan is then judged and tormented forever together with the beast and the false prophet, who were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years revelation 19. Written by the apostle john while he was in exile on the island of patmos, the book of revelation is written to seven local churches. The book of revelation was given so that believers in christ would know the things which must soon take place, including the coming of the.
Revelation chapter 16 describe the final seven vials of the wrath of god, representing the climax of gods punishment of sinners during the tribulation period. 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. John also notes that all evil, darkness, and night are gone from this holy city revelation 22. The first resurrection therefore becomes the resurrection of all the righteous in contrast to the final resurrection which is the. Revelation chapter 14 explained discover books of the bible. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Revelation then ends its description of the future and returns to more immediate commands from jesus. Revelation chapters 11 through 14 are an amplification of the detail more information about the prophecy given in the previous chapters. The book of revelation explained key facts and issues. The word prophetic is simply used in terms of revelation of go. All premillennialists interpret the thousand years of revelation 20. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed 2. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this g. Revelation 20 commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
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