Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it. All experience which you know now to be a disability will become only a painless memory, perhaps not even that. He puts your name into his book the moment you accept his death for your sins. The seven trumpets and bowls then there will be distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until nowand never equaled again. Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Even the book of revelation cannot describe these things in terms which present human limitation can grasp. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth, and. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. This has nothing to do with having our name in the church register. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who.
Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Study revelation 21 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Erasmus added,235 and so did innumerable editors, evidently following his authority without any further examination. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. 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. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. If there is one speech that captures in a nutshell the meaning of the entire book of revelation, this is it.
While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 21 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Commentaries for revelation chapter 21 the new creation. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. That said, i am not sure of the literal referent intended here. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. The gates remain open at all times because only the redeemed and now sinless inhabit the new heaven and new earth. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. 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.
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. They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. The new jerusalem 25 its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. If erasmus were alive at the present day, he would immediately, in my opinion, expunge the commentary of andreas, which he eagerly caught at.
There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. This is not an advancement of the chronology of the book. And what words can more full express the union and coequality of the son with the father, in the godhead. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. The glory and honor of the nations into it still alluding to the declarations of the prophets, see the passages in the margin, revelation 21. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Responding to questions from listeners about comfort in troubling days, a recommendation on a commentary for the book of revelation, what are works of the law in romans 3.
More details about new jerusalem and the conclusion of yahovahs endtime prophetic word. Daily devotions with john piper lets you experience the very best of pipers teachings. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. 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. Bible commentary revelation 21 christadelphian books. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version after reading the above i am reminded of my childhood days when their was not a care in the world for me to worry over, just enjoy life from god. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. The gates of it shall not be shut at all the christian church shall ever stand. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Come here, i shall show you the bride, the wife of the lamb is clearly metaphorical language.
Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Return from chapter 21 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page.
Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. It is shining with the glory of god and sparkles like a precious jewel, vs. New horizons beales shorter commentary on revelation compresses all the treasures of the parent volume in the nigtc series into a more accessible package. This shorter commentary on revelation is a welcome contribution to the ongoing study of the book of revelation. Study guide for revelation 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The new heaven, the new earth, and new jerusalem to chapter 22. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. But those who are written in the lambs book of life true, holy, persevering believers.
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lamb. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. The book of revelation the new international commentary. Only they who are written in the lambs book of life shall be found in the glorious city of which he is the light. 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. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in many ways throughout scripture to the church. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
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