From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. This is my favorite commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 4, king james version kjv the bible app. This example is cited here as one of many in the book. Verse 1 opens the book with the words, the revelation of jesus christ. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Study revelation 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. George eldon ladd 19111982 was professor of new testament exegesis and theology at fuller theological seminary, pasadena, california.
The codex alexandrinus has simply the revelation of john. This is the books real title, not what the greeks titled it, apokalypsis ioannou. Revelation 4 kjv commentary 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. The holy bible revelation 1 kjv bible study youtube.
And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone jasper kjv was the ancient name for diamond. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The latter is the view principally entertained by german writers on the book. The new matthew henry commentary unabridged ebookour price. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Free bible commentaries on daniel and the revelation, ezra, amos, isaiah. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. His description is reminiscent of isaiah description of the seraphim he saw above gods throne isaiah 6. A great and easy introduction to and overview of the different approaches to the revelation.
Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Only to a limited degree can we attain in our reading of the revelation a. The sardine stone kjv or topaz, gave forth a brilliant red light. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4 and more. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. Revelation 4 commentary the throne and its surroundings. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. His numerous books include the new testament and criticism, a commentary on the revelation. The subscriptions to this book are both few and unimportant.
The holy bible revelation 4 kjv bible study youtube. This is particularly so with the book of revelation. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john 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 bible commentary on the book of revelation. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. The kjv commentary bible uses the king james version for its english text, but each book of the bible has notes and explanations written by mathew henry, author, writer, and. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4.
He humbly calls himself gods servant doulos, bondslave, not even titling himself an apostle. Read revelation 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. And the four living creatures with an allusion to the seraphim represented in isaiahs vision. They record the sentences of the divine judge who appears in the midst of these churches see 1. Revelation 4 22 summary chart the great tribulation the israel of god galatians 6. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.
This time he is indeed caught up to heaven, for he sees before him a throne. These epistlesin keeping with the nature of the book in which they are foundare prophetic in their scope. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. 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. Revelation 4 kjv after this i looked, and, behold, a. 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. The three days and the three nights study resources. It is only in the scriptures, and especially in the book of daniel, and this of the revelation, that we find this happy mixture of clearness and obscurity in the accounts of future events. James versebyverse bible study of the book of revelation consists of live sunday morning recordings, which are also broadcasted on etc radio.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. 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. The apostle john identifies himself as the human author and witness of the revelation three times in the first nine verses verses 12, 4, 9. Revelation 10 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud.
It covers the whole text divided in paragraphs, followed by commentary in 4 colums representing the 4 different approaches. It covers the whole text divided in paragraphs, followed by commentary in 4 colums representing the 4. Revelation 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. The former vision which john saw, contained in the foregoing chapters, represented the state of the church at the time when the vision was given, or the things that then were, revelation. 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. Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of. In revelation two and three we have seven epistles addressed to the seven churches in asia. Revelation 4 22, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. With this additional short summary of the book of revelation you can discover the people, places and stories detailed in this holy scripture. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study.
This summary of the book of revelation will help with many different forms of bible study. King james version after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. These verses show the woman, the harlot, sitting upon many waters, the beast, and seven mountains a mountain is a biblical symbol of a nation, and in verse 15 the waters of which the beast consists are defined as peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. I recommend it especially for expository bible teachers. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes. 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. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. John describes each of the four living creatures as having six wings. Revelation chapter 4 kjv king james version wesley, the ten commandments will help you repent, pray give your heart to jesus he will help you. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of. Dec 23, 2011 this feature is not available right now. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
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