The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction 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. 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. The same union of white or watery brightness and fiery redness appears in revelation 1. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Leave anything in your past go drop it at the lords feet on the cross, let him take the burden, find a good church, and a good bible study group, praying for you, easy to take a path more walked then a path less traveled but that is the one forever lasting. A bible commentary on the complete book of revelation by brian pepper is now available on cd. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. I cannot think of anything more awesome than a true description of the place where god dwells and governs the earth from. This chapter is one of the most mysterious pieces of literature ever written in the history of mankind. The bible study new testament scotts revelation commentary zerrs n. Visit the throne of god and learn the mystery of the 24 elders.
This is the reason that a knowledge of the rest of the bible is imperative to an understanding of the book of revelation. Nlt tween slimline bible, soft imitation leather, charcoalblue chevron. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. Revelation 4 brief preterist summary of chapters the preterists consider the letters to apply to little else than the contemporary situation of the seven churches as they existed in johns time. Thus rise the forever harmonious, thankful songs of the redeemed in heaven. She is shown god and the lamb, the devil, the beast, the false prophet, and the apostate city. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the third division of revelation 1. Revelation chapter 4 sermon by bruce shields, revelation 4.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. Revelation chapter 5 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4 and more. Obbie beal on revelation 4 verse 11 thou art worthy, o lord, to receive glory and honour and power. 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. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. These files can be downloaded by adobe acrobat to view on computer screen, or printed in booklet or other format. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation.
Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. This chapter, however, is as much adapted to impress the mind as any of the. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4 commentary. The book of revelation chapter 1 verses 1 4 youtube. Apocalyptic a commentary on the apocalypse, critical and historical, vol.
Revelation 4 and revelation 5 form a break from the previous chapters, in that the church age has ended due to the rapture as viewed in the first two verses in this chapter. Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels and. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the books title, a sense of where you are. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. The same characters are found in chapter 5 as chapter 4. As he looks up into the sky, john sees there before me. The visions in this book run parallel to one another. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals.
Revelation summary charts revelation 422 summary chart. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Another thing that comes through very clearly in these chapters is their readiness to adore christ in praise and song. On the day of pentecost, exactly when the greatest coronation ever was happening in heaven, the holy spirit descended on the disciples and they went out preaching the gospel with great power. Worshipping the king submitted by william haller on 3 june 2007 7. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later. Chapter 1 we see the lord jesus as the glorified one. Wesley stay in the word, read the bible daily, and trust in the word, believe in lord thy god with all your heart mind and soul.
Study revelation 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full. As we begin this book of revelation, i have mingled feelings. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the book s title, a sense of where you are. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. John gills exposition of the bible read all of revelation 4 this chapter contains an account of the second vision john saw, as preparatory to the sealed book, and the opening of it, as the.
Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. John looked up and saw an open door, the one he had first heard about when he wrote down the letter to the church in philadelphia. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main views in which. In chapter 4 and 5 of revelation they are pictured as playing a very intimate part in the heavenly sanctuary. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 4, king james version kjv the bible app. This sea symbolizes the perfect way of salvation which contains the living water that gives access to eternal life. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat.
This verse contains a word of consolation, and encouragement unto this angel and church from christ. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. Revelation 4 bible commentary john gills exposition of the.
So we dont look to specific events to happen a specific time in history. All of these events of chapter 5 take place in heaven and are a continuation of chapter 4. Chapter 4 forms a central theme the secure glory and rule of yhwh of the book of the revelation. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The four cherubim living creatures are introduced and compared with the camp of israel and the 4 gospels. This chapter contains an account of the second vision john saw, as preparatory to the sealed book, and the opening of it, as the. Bible commentary on the book of revelation, chapters 4 and 5, by dr. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The lamb of yahovah who is worthy to open the scroll. Return from chapter 4 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4.
Mounce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. The next step is to enter your payment information. Because john was immediately in the spirit and subsequently air lifted to the throne room of god after the letters to the seven churches, its a good indication that. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. And so with the above in mind, i offer this paper with the hope that you, the reader, will engage in a study of the book of revelation yourself. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 with king james bible text. The 4th beast had wings and was saying repeatedly holy, holy, holy lord god almighty.
David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the heavenly throne surrounded by the 24 elders and the 4 creatures. This cd contains the 22 chapters of revelation in pdf files, scanned from original typed documents. Revelation 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. As seen in the chronology of revelation, johns viewpoint in this chapter is in heaven near gods throne. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Taking each chapter of revelation at a time, buchanan examines the text and. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll. A bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper.
Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. The program of jesus christas seen in heaven, chapters 422. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. And i heard a loud voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our god, and the power of his christ. Revelation 4 bible commentary john gills exposition of. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity.
An exposition of the first eleven chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the. At this point in revelation there begin the visions, in which are shown, under figures, the forces by which the life of the church is affected. Examine notes on revelation chapter 4 which deals with the throne room in heaven, the characteristics of jesus, and the 24 elders. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before the throne of god. Johns vision in chapters 4 and 5 is at the heart of revelation. As with all biblical epistles, however, application to similar churches of any.
Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Revelation 4 nlt worship in heaven then as i looked, i bible. Revelation 4 speaks of things to come and how the elders and the beast glorified god with their worship. The book of revelation is arguably the most mysterious and controversial book of the bible, and. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels and saints around the throne. Verses 18 deal with the opening of the book of judgments that begin to unfold on earth in chapter 6.
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