Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Certain numbers are used symbolically in the bible. The language here makes it clear that jesus is the. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. May 10, 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. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Study revelation using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The clause it was given edothe appears four other times in this chapter. How are 7 heads, 10 horns, and political governments involved. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
All people, whos name is not written in the lambs book of life. See how much you learned about the thirteenth chapter of revelation with this interactive quiz. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. The woman gods chosen nation of israel is described as giving birth to a male child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron revelation 12. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men that lead them just before the return of jesus christ. It is a parody of the name michael compare revelation 12. The verse continues, and her child was caught up to god and his throne. We can begin by understanding what the title antichrist means. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Revelation 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 we have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword. This chapter is then about the outcome of each choice. His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and his voice as the sound of many waters revelation 1. Revelation the beast from the sea 1 then ia stood on the sand of. So begins the book of revelation, one of the most challenging books in the bible. Commentary for revelation a wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. This entry is part 12 of 16 in the series revelation. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. John did not expect that his readers who had understanding to have any.
Why do the bible beasts of revelation have authority. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. Book of revelation chapter receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The beast coming out of the earth with two horns, deceiving the world by is false miracles, and causing every one to receive his mark in their right hand, revelation. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. True believers who do not worship the beast or take his mark here are excluded. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. 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. Through the books of revelation and daniel god gives us a thorough description of the antichrist of bible prophecy. Revelation chapter matthew henry complete commentary. 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. The description of the beast is found in revelation chapters thirteen and. This chapter is at a crossroads of worship, in chapter those who do not worship the beast are killed, but in chapter 15 the righteous are rewarded for their proper worship of god. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him that is, as immediately stated, all whose names are not in the book of life. In verse 4, the beast is worshiped by the world alongside the dragon that gave it authority. Return from chapter to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the church s enemies. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Commentaries for revelation chapter the beast from the sea. As explained in our article mark of the beast, the beast in the book of revelation is a continuation of the fourth great historical empire the roman empire prophesied in daniel 7. The lord jesus christ is often referred to in the gospels and in the book of rev. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. Bible study revelation chapter revelation chapter. This powerful motive and encouragement to constancy. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This kingdom was prophesied to receive a deadly wound before rising again prior to the end of this age revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
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. By jack kelley monday july 16th, 2012 about 22 minutes to read. As the vision of chapter unfolds, neither john himself nor someone reading his prophecy for the first time has the benefit of the detailed explanation that is. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus. However, his name corresponds to a numerical value gematria that of the number 666 or 616. The book of revelation chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice two beasts satan would use in making war against the saints 2 to offer an explanation consistent with the context in which the revelation was written as to the identity of the two beasts summary this chapter reveals two agents the dragon satan would. If those are the easy things to understand, wait until i. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man.
It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature christians. Inscriptions have been found in ephesus in which nero is called almighty god and savior. It is difficult throughout chapter to distinguish between the composite beast kings and the singular beast antichrist. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. The apostle paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing luke from those who were from the circumcision col. But there were more than seven churches in asia, therefore, these seven churches represent the church through all ages seven is symbolic. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Explain your feelings about the mark of the beast and who and what you believe the false trinity is.
As with the other 3 gospels, the title is derived from the authors name. The key to understanding the specific meaning of the ten horns and seven heads of the beast of revelation chapter is an image of the wild beast identified later in revelation a brightred beast that has seven heads and ten. Antimessiah persecutes yahovahs people the followers of yahushua the christians to chapter 14. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained.
Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes like a flame of fire. Something to keep in mind as we look at this chapter. Thus, much of revelation describes what the church will be like and experience until christ returns, which enables us to have right expectations.
It has been used by false teachers and prophets to lead people into doomsday cults. New international version 1 the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. Here is a demand of attention to what is here discovered of the great sufferings. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. They are twothe tenhorned and the twohorned beasts. To the first the dragon, who swept with his tail a third part of the stars to earth, satan under the form of the roman empire, gave his throne and much authority. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. The beast rising out of the sea with seven heads, ten horns, and ten crowns, revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
In chapter we have the clear and full development of satans instruments of evil. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. The mark of the beast can be identified by either the beasts written name, or the numerical value of his name. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. The day is coming soon when the majority of humankind will obey a few supporting the authority of the papacy above the commands of god, and will thus worship the beast. The niv locates the sentence the dragon stood on the shore of the sea at the beginning of chapter.
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. Can you explain the description of jesus in revelation 1. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom.
Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It is important to identify the antichrist because from it will come the sign, or mark, of its authority. Whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb that is, of the lord jesus the lamb of god. Faber explains the healing of the deadly wound to be the revival of the napoleonic dynasty after its overthrow at waterloo. Against this mark, the mark of the beast, or the mark of the authority of the antichrist, comes one of the bibles.
Others explain, it is a number which is to be reckoned according to mans mode of reckoning, just as in revelation 21. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. And in the midst of the seven lampstands one like the son of man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. The beast from the sea also bears a name, but this name is not given anywhere in the book of revelation. We see antichrists rise and reign, ruindeadly wound and the healing of this wound which is his resurrection and restoration. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Only johns gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19.
He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation chapter coffmans commentary of the new. Associated with one, or both, of these beasts is the number 666 verse 18. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. David guzik commentary on revelation describes johns vision of a beast rising from the. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter. If this be the meaning, it leaves open the question as to what st.
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