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. Apparently, the idea is that the ones in chapter 7 are physical israelites that are the seed of physical government for the millennium, and the 144,000. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into. The lord jesus took possession of the title deed to this planet in chapter 5. Then follow the first four trumpet blasts, each heralding catastrophes modeled on the plagues of egypt affecting the traditional prophetic third cf. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Alpha is the first letter, and omega the last in the greek alphabet, and signifies that christ is the first and the last, as it is interpreted in revelation 1. These are physical manifestations of nature that take place during the 7 last plagues and particularly under the seventh plague which climaxes with a world shattering earthquake. This is a continuing time of judgment upon those left on the earth due to not being ready when christ.
The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. This is an image of a great red storm sweeping across the earth, destroying plants and trees, including green grass. Will they be fulfilled in strict chronological order, or not. It is a book that will take you through the full spectrum of your emotions. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. The first ten verses of revelation describe the first beast or the papacy in its rise to power. In revelation chapter 6 we were witnesses to a world under a storm of divine judgment.
With naomi watts, jaeden martell, jacob tremblay, sarah silverman. Andy is the senior pastor of sugar land bible church. How are we to view the prophecies found in the book of revelation. With instructions from her genius sons carefully crafted notebook, a single mother sets out to rescue a young girl from the hands of her abusive stepfather. It reveals the people side of the book in the bible that we call revelations. And the first angel sounded, signifies exploration and manifestation of the quality of the state of the church with those who are interiorly in that faith.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation chapter 8 1 and after these things i saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. Jan 11, 20 of all the symbolic numbers in the book of revelation, the number 7 receives prominence. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. By sounding is signified to explore and make manifest n. And the angel said unto me, wherefore didst thou marvel. Revelation 8 explained american fellowship church of god. It will make you want to love, hate, fight, and cryall at the same time. And a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up.
Apparently, the idea is that the ones in chapter 7 are physical israelites that are the seed of physical government for the millennium, and the 144,000 in chapter 14 are the bride, the firstfruits, the elect of god. I am alpha and omega these are the words of christ himself, appearing at once, and confirming what john had said of him, concerning his person, offices, and future coming. In this study, we take up the first six trumpet soundings, starting in revelation 8. The great multitude in white robes after this i looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the lamb.
The book of revelation is perfect for students, professors, historians, and anyone wanting a greater grasp on this divisive book of the bible. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. Other forerunner commentary entries containing revelation 8. The seven last plagues are called seven bowls or vials in the kjv because god wants us to understand that near the end of the great tribulation, he will. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. The message of this book is a prediction of the future. Geneva study bible 5 the first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth. They think that the book contains too many symbols which are. The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth.
Revelation 7 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops. Revelation 78 2011 the tribulation upon the earth is in full swing now o the. He left timothy in ephesus and traveled on to crete with titus. Of all the symbolic numbers in the book of revelation, the number 7 receives prominence. In like manner, titus served as pauls special apostolic delegate to corinth 2 cor. Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and who keep what is written therein. 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. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their. Revelation 8 bible commentary on the book of revelation.
John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Aug 17, 2017 the seven last plagues are called seven bowls or vials in the kjv because god wants us to understand that near the end of the great tribulation, he will force the wicked to drink and swallow his wrath. The old feminine word chalaza hail is from the verb chalao. Mar 17, 2017 the book of revelation from alpha to omega is like no other book you have ever read. And so we have the 7 spirits before gods throne standing for the infinite perfection of the holy spirit. Then, immediately, john saw a second beast in vision and i beheld another beast coming up out of the earth. I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
With the logos edition, all scriptures are linked to the bibles in your library, making study fast and easy. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 8. After this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments which will now come from the throne of god.
Beginners always get confused by the symbols in this book. John in the book of revelation saw the mark while he was in the spirit. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Lectures on the book of revelation grand rapids, mi. The twelve is thus rounded out by listing joseph and his son manasses. It speaks forth many future things through many visions. And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars. New international version the first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth. Symbols in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. They brought death to 25% of the worlds population. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Summary of the revelation of jesus christ true bible study. Then i saw another angel coming up from the east, having th. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. And all the nations of the world will mourn for him. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. And everyone will see him even those who pierced him. Revelation 7 niv bible after this i saw four angels.
To arrive at a verdict, lets examine the internal evidence of. Some contend that there are two groups of 144,000, one in revelation 14, the other in chapter 7. However, even though the book of revelation is written in symbols, the bible explains itself in a literal language. The third part, afric, seems to be meant, revelation 8. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox.
A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. Jun 24, 2007 in this study, we take up the first six trumpet soundings, starting in revelation 8. The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. Commentary for revelation 7 a pause between two great periods.
Nov 15, 2012 how are we to view the prophecies found in the book of revelation. A third of the land was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all green grass. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. In the deuterocanonical book of tobit, raphael introduces himself as the angel raphael, one of the seven, who stand before the lord. And a new world leader on the stage, the antichrist o and as we studied last week, the seal judgments stopped short of the seventh. This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events.
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