Commentary for revelation 19 the church in heaven and that on earth triumph, and praise the lord for his righteous judgments. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Revelation 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The last time this earth saw jesus he wore a crown of thorns, but not in revelation 19. John offers to worship the angel, but is prevented, 10. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Jul 27, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. A further account of the triumphant song of angels and saints for the fall of babylon. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom stewart. The second coming of jesus christ 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. Chapter 19 the final showdown the real armageddon prophecy.
First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Revelation 19 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Revelation 19 commentary the rejoicing of heaven and earth. And i saw heaven opened this is a new and peculiar opening of it, in order to show the magnificent expedition of christ and his attendants against his great adversary. Revelation chapter 19 explained book of revelation each. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. And the things which are give an account of those things which thou hast seen as designed to represent the condition of the seven churches. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. At this point in the narration of the book of revelation, gods bondservants are either in. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom stewart pdf download. The beast, the false prophet, and the kings of the earth, gather together to make war with him who sits on the white horse. They are praising god for the justice and righteousness of his judgments on babylon and for salvation from sin and from the power of satan.
Another thing that comes through very clearly in these chapters is their readiness to adore christ in praise and song. The chapter division in this section of revelation was made in an. Ahead to revelation 20 this commentary is adapted from amazing prophecies, 2010 family heritage books. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. After john is shown an expanded explanation of the judgment of babylon he is now about to see the coronation and marriage of the lamb of god in heaven 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. This lesson is called understanding the why of jesus second coming. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Another great resource for me has been the teaching of the book of revelation series by pastor.
This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass. Jesus christ is the center of scripture and prophesy. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. In chapter 4 and 5 of revelation they are pictured as playing a very intimate part in the heavenly sanctuary. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. A, b, aleph, vulgate, syriac, and coptic read, take away his part, that is, portion from the tree of life, that is, shall deprive him of participation in the tree of life. 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. The church in heaven and that on earth triumph, and praise the lord for his righteous judgments. Dec 24, 2019 its a conflict between two kingdoms, as i talk about throughout this chapter. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Verse by verse commentary on revelation zechariah 12 commentary zechariah commentary zechariah 14 commentary topic. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 19 and more. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. There is no hypocrisy, no formalism, no deceit, that he does not scan as easily as a man reads a page in a book. Heaven is opened, and jesus the word of god appears on a white horse. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 19 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This chapter and the whole book of revelation is about life in this world between the first and second advents of christ. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation.
And her smoke rose up for ever and ever revelation 19. 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. Home the study bible commentary series, new testament hope in. Its about the conflict between light and darkness, between the kingdom of christ and the kingdom of satan. Revelation 19 commentary the rejoicing of heaven and. The following verses present those worshipping god, beginning with the 4 creatures and 24 elders we first met in chapter 4. Pastor chas stevenson explains the book of revelation chapter 19 in this powerful sermon series. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 with king james bible text. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. After john is shown an expanded explanation of the judgment of babylon he is now about to see the coronation and marriage of the lamb of god in heaven. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, an inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v.
Remember, the book of revelation was given by god to his son, jesus christ, who then gave the revelation to his angel to give to john, revelation 1. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. In revelation chapter 19, the world is beginning to prepare for both the wedding of the lamb and the battle against evil. Read revelation 19 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. A further account of the triumphant song of angels and saints. Revelation chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new. Commentaries for revelation chapter 19 the rejoicing of heaven and earth. David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb and the return of jesus with an army from heaven. His eyes are like a flame of fire to read us through and through, and know us to our inmost soul. The focus of this chapter of revelation is the physical return of the lord jesus christ to the planet earth to sit upon his throne, i.
After these things i heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, alleluia. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 19 explained discover revelation. Alleluia literally means praise yhwh and is used only in the old testament, with the exception of this chapter of revelation. All the heavenly beings join their voices proclaiming alleluia. And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following him on white horses. Write the things which thou hast seen an account of the vision which thou hast had, revelation 1. 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 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus.
Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom stewart. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Johns vision regarding the power of god was so overwhelming and righteous that the four beasts and the 24 elders prostrate themselves before the his throne, who has already slain the whore of babylon. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. This is one of several signs throughout the book that john was a jewish christian. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant praises to god with all their hearts. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ.
An angel in the sun invites all the fowls of heaven to come to the supper of the great god, revelation 19. In this chapter, the judgment of the beast ridden by the harlot is presented, the presentation reaching its climax in the final destruction of both in rev. The whole heavenly host give glory to god, because he has judged the great whore, and avenged the blood of his saints, 16. And after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. Emotionally there is no greater commentary on this passage than the famous hallelujah chorus from handels messiah, yet the only word this piece has in common with the passage is hallelujah, the ancient hebrew expression for praise the lord see, for example, ps 104. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. The second coming of christ is dealing with living men who have never died and many of whom are marshaled together into one great army. Revelation chapter 19 receive bible study notes by email. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. In this preterist commentary on revelation 19 the reader will be exposed to compelling historical evidence suggesting that the second coming occurred in the first century in fulfillment of mark 14. Dec 29, 2016 book of revelation chapter 19, revelation chapter 19 commentary, revelation chapter 19 summary, revelation chapter 19, what is revelations chapter 19 about, revelation chapter 19 bible study.
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. This chapter is one of the most dramatic in all the bible. Home versebyverse bible commentary revelation chapter 19. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Salvation, glory, and might belong to our god, 2 for true and just are his judgments he has condemned the great harlot. In it, the church, the bride of christ, is the guest of honor at the marriage of the lamb in heaven verses. Emotionally there is no greater commentary on this passage than the famous. Revelation 19 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. There is a sense in which everything before this in the book of revelation is an introduction to this revelation unveiling of jesus christ. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.
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