Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. Chapter 21 hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. At present, he is seated at the right hand of the father awaiting that day. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. It ought to be no prejudice to the credit and authority of this book that it has been rejected by men of corrupt minds, such as cerdon and marcion, and doubted of by men of a better character. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. 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. The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of god.
More will be described about the bride of christ in verse 9 through the rest of chapter 21. Jul, 2017 come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom. The book opens with the title or inscription of the book itself, and an account of the scope and design of it, namely, to foretel things which should shortly begin to be fulfilled, and should succeed in their due season and order till all were accomplished. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. She had a wall majestic and high with twelve gates. Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Arguably, these verses may have been better placed at the end of chapter 21 than at the start of chapter 22. And i saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
At each gate stood an angel, and on the gates were inscribed the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of israel. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. We saw this imagery of the bride back in revelation 19. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. With this verse begins the closing passage of the book of god. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of god and the saints on the new earth. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, revelation 21. When john was in the spirit on the lords day, he heard a loud voice, which we take to be jesus, saying revelation 1. In this final chapter, verses 1 5 continue the description of the eternal kingdom that began in chapter 21. New jerusalem descends to the new heaven and new earth.
Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. In verse 1, john saw a vision of a new heaven and a new earthand of the first heaven. An introduction to the vision of the new jerusalem v. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church.
Mclarty king solomon got it right when he said, where there is no revelation, the people cast. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. Of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen. It contains more than 500 allusions to the old testament, and 278 of the 404 verses in revelation that is almost 70% make some reference to the old testament.
Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. God loves us and plans to spend eternity with us, for his good pleasure.
But the word heaven has more than one meaning in the bible. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of. An angel tells john the author of this book the one who sees this vision. The current verse obviously is the theme verse for the whole book. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the bible verse of the day bible in a year bible topics church.
Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honor to it. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. Revelation 21 commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This appears from the series of the vision, the magnificence of the description, and the opposition of this city to the second death, revelation 20. The second coming of our lord jesus christ is set before us as the supreme hope of the church, that great and glorious event towards which all is leading up, or for which all is preparing. Verses 18 we have here a more general account of the happiness of the church of. Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. John uses two long chapters in addressing those churches regarding the implications of the. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
Chapter twenty the beginning and end of the millennium. The 1 revelation 2 of jesus christ, which 3 god gave 4 him to show to his 5 bondservants, the things which must 6 shortly take place. Skip from the versebyverse commentary on revelation to who is modern, prophetic babylon. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress.
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