Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. 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. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. 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. Return from chapter 4 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Revelation commentary adobe pdf files introduction to revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapters 23 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation chapter 6 revelation chapter 7 revelation chapter 8 revelation chapter 9 revelation chapter.
This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the book s title, a sense of where you are. All these may in a lower sense be applied to the gospel church on earth, in its. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details.
Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. Note i didnt say think outside the bible, i believe the best commentary on the bible is the bible itself. Revelation chapter 19 revelation chapter 20 revelation chapter 21 revelation chapter 22. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. Revelation 422, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The worship of the one on the throne, revelation 4. Psalm 104 and chapter 5 shows gods lamb jesus as redeemer the connotation of yhwh, god as savior, redeemer, and covenantmaking god, cf.
Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.
Read revelation 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. As he looks up into the sky, john sees there before me. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The phrases after this and things which must be hereafter move to 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels and. She is shown god and the lamb, the devil, the beast, the false prophet, and the apostate city. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
Revelation 4 commentary the expositors bible commentary. Chapters 4 to 22 therefore are describing things happening after the actual time of grace. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Thus rise the forever harmonious, thankful songs of the redeemed in heaven. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Again, the divisions of the book of revelation follow the divine pattern of chapter 1, verse 19, where the apostle john is commanded to record. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things.
Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The actual revelation of these things is not given until chapter 6. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Revelation is the last of the 66 books that make up the bible and its just like the. The same union of white or watery brightness and fiery redness appears in revelation 1. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the third division of revelation 1. Commentaries for revelation chapter 4 the throne and its surroundings.
After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, written by 29 eminent scholars, is one of the mostrecognized standards of expository commentaries hi. 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. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. Chapter by chapter commentary on the bible prophecy of revelation by reverend herbert melville munson, jr. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Obbie beal on revelation 4 verse 11 thou art worthy, o lord, to receive glory and honour and power. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
The latter is the view principally entertained by german writers on the book. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The believers symbolized in the 24 elders of chapter 4. Book of revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapter 2 revelation chapter 3 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. But in this chapter and in those to follow we will again look in vain for any clear signal as to when john stops being in the spirit or when he comes down from. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history.
The lamb of yahovah who is worthy to open the scroll. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4. The beast mentioned here is the first of 36 references to one called the beast that will occur from this point on in the book of revelation. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven another open door. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the books title, a sense of where you are. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Since chapter describes and develops the beast and his politicalreligious system in detail.
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