Book of revelation chapter 8 verses 10-13

Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. T he book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. 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. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Do not spend an inordinate amount of time on the first five seals. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. These are the things that will happen in the future. We can see the prophecy of prophet zechariah zac 2. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. The multitude in heaven praises god for judging the great whore babylon, the harlot, and avenging the blood of the martyrs 7. Note the repeated article here to referring to the open book in the hand of the angel verse revelation 2, only here biblion is used, not the diminutive of biblaridion of verses rev 2 9 10. Jan 02, 2020 what are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5.

These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Revelation from the latin revelatio means unveiling or disclosure and is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, the transliteration of which is an alternative title for the book i. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation.

Whether what is contained between this and the sounding of the seventh trumpet be a distinct prophecy from the other, or only a more general account of some of the principal things included in the other, is disputed by our curious enquirers into these abstruse writings. 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. This seal includes not only an earthquake, but the 7 trumpet judgments 8. At the end of the book the language becomes more copious, and two clauses are used concerning the father, sitting upon the throne, ch.

Verses 17 reveal the mighty angel, the thunders and the finishing of the mystery of god. What are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. Packer 19242015 of the quorum of the twelve apostles explained. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Old testament references in the book of revelation by. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next.

His human birth, his bodily ascension and his future rule over all the nations. Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ is the subject of this book. Revelation chapter 10 explained book of revelation each. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. John saw in vision a representation of important events from the first six thousand years of the earths temporal existence. This is also supported by a good deal of internal evidence in the book of revelation. Standing on the verge of this crisis note the change to the future tense, the prophet anticipates the almost universal success of the c. Johns vision in chapter 7 deals with the theme of salvation, a theme which will be continued in chapters 12, 14, the end of 19, and in chapter 21. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in the collection of scripture below. Revelation 10, king james version kjv the bible app.

Therefore, in the beginning of the book, one clause is used, first concerning the father, ch. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this journey is going to literally rock your world. The avenging of righteous blood deuteronomy, matthew, and revelation. May 10, 2017 you are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Lets not forget what we were told in the first three verses of chapter 7.

But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. This passage has been describing four imprisoned angelsdemonsreleased to kill one third of the remaining human population. Revelation 22, king james version kjv the bible app. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. Revelation 8, new international version niv the bible app. Some have denied john the apostles authorship of the book of the revelation because he is anonymous in his other writings he calls himself the beloved disciple in his gospel and elder in ii and iii john, but names himself in rev. Revelation 9 niv bible the fifth angel sounded his.

Johns vision in chapter 7 has been a vision of hope for suffering christians down through the centuries. The reorganization begins with the revelation of jesus christ. Gods word is just as true in its prophecies as it is in its history. Why is there silence in heaven for half an hour in revelation 8. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. The purpose of the book of revelation is to make known to believers, in both symbolic and literal form, christs second coming and the final judgments of god upon the earth and all its inhabitants.

Revelation, chapter 10 which we are studying is divided logically into two parts. It was generally held by the early church fathers that the man referred to here is john, the apostle. Verses 8 to 11 describe the experience of eating of the little book and the promise of prophesying again. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be. All the events of revelation the end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the lamb. Until the end of the seventh chapter, the narrative focuses on nehemiah, the people, and the reconstruction of the wall. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is.

The apostle john wrote the gospel of john, first, second, and third john, and the book of revelation. The prophets speak of the gall of bitterness acts 8. Starting here, ezra the priest takes center stage, because the people realized they were missing their spiritual foundation. And the voice which i heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said. There are some things in the book that may be difficult to understand. Therefore, the complete sealing of gods people is being pictured in revelation 7. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete.

Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. May 03, 2017 you are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. The result of michaels victory over satan in verses 712 is fourfold. Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea. A third of the sea turned into blood, 9 a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. Only the elect will be able to resist its appeal cf. The angel of the covenant presents a little open book, which is followed with seven thunders. Follow as the passage verses write about the two witnesses sent to prophecy for 1,260 days. The book of revelation in its entirety is prophetic cp v3. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. How should we understand the lion and the lamb passage. The number of mounted troops was two hundred million.

In the book of revelation, fire and brimstone symbolize the destruction and ultimate abode of the wicked. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation chapter 14 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. This is a twopart vision, where god is praised as creator chapter 4 and christ as powerful redeemer chapter 5. All the events of revelationthe end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the lamb. I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil. What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds. Included in this evil is a representation of the mass of humanity cf.