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. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version after reading the above i am reminded of my childhood days when their was not a care in the world for. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 2021 esv the thousand years then i saw an. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
Chapter 20 the revelation to john lake erie bible church pt ken reed 3 8. John wrote these words about 20 years after nero died. And another book was opened, which is the book of life this book is singled out from among the other books because of its paramount importance. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. So is a thousand years of peace coming before the devil returns to deceive all nations. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. O a my point is that much of chapter 20 is designed to teach us about our sinful nature. 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. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. There are those that believe and preach the whole book of revelation covers matters that are past, present, and future from the day of john, the apostle who wrote the book. In the previous scene, satan was given a key more specifically to the bottomless pit. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version after reading the above i am reminded of my childhood days when their was not a care in the world for me to worry over, just enjoy life from god.
Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of revelation. And i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. This lesson is called understanding our sinful nature. Also he sees the earth and sky flee from the presence of god and the dead of all rank in life were before the throne.
Then another book was opened, which is rthe book of life. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. Revelation 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Unlike the books which record their works, this book records their faith, or lack thereof. The fact of the matter, the books that are mentioned in revelation 20. This angel is now dispatched carrying with him the key of the abyss and a great chain. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
And i saw the dead, small and great of every age and condition, rank and degree. I, john, saw a large white throne and the one who was sitting on it. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. While the book of revelation is an apocalypse when it comes to its genre, it is not a pure apocalypse in that it is set in the context of a letter. The dead this obviously refers to those raised in the second resurrection. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Revelation 1214 niv the woman and the dragon a great. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. This is the 2 nd time in revelation we have seen a key given to another to gain. 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 mere appearance of this book in the judgment is proof that access to god is by faith alone. John saw a great white throne and the father seated on it. I never expected once more to be blown away, but a book of revelations did just that. Hcsb books were opened as unbelievers stand before the great white throne alone, without a defense, and with no escape john notes that books were opened.
What are the books thats mentioned in revelation 20. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. 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. Revelation 20 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Only the just, the righteous, will rise at christs second coming. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20. The bible, american standard version, updated english language version, in html format, with html name hyperlink name tags for each verse. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. And another book was opened, which is the book of life this book is singled out from among the other books because of. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. Book 27 the book of revelation part 1 of 2, chapters 111 click here for brief introduction to revelation. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
Satan is bound during the millenniumthe saints will then live and reign with christthe dead stand before god and are judged out of the books. Then i saw a great white throne and him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. His writing is incisive, intelligent, and so beautifully crafted it took me to a time and place where past and present coexisted in an intimate dance of discovery. Revelation 1214 new international version niv the woman and the dragon. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This is the 2 nd time in revelation we have seen a key given to another to gain entry into hades or hell. Revelation 20, new international version niv the bible app. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Burch first captivated me with his debut novel, the homeport journals. Chapter 20 the revelation to john lake erie bible church. The book of revelation was written sometime around.
This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. What is different about the book of life that it should be named, while the others are mentioned as a group without distinction. Revelation chapter 20 kjv king james version question, satan is deceiving people now, so he is not yet bound. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Aug 02, 2016 another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged according to their works by what was written in the books v. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 20 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. God will raise the martyred saints to eternal life, but the unjust dead will not be resurrected until the end of this period. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. Jan 26, 2012 this is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. 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.
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