The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. For i testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book. Sep 06, 2015 what do the warnings of revelation chapter 22 verses 18 19 mean to christians. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. The formal closing of the new testament canon is at least intimated in revelation rev. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored 22 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. These verses continue to poetically describe the fall of babylon, used here in reference to the political and economic empire of the beast of the end times revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. If anyone adds to them, god will add to him the plagues described 36 in this book. Verse 18 this is the longest letter and it is the most difficult. That is christians will be taken to heaven to be with him. Although the warning against adding or removing apply specifically to this book, by both implication and experience, the canon of scripture is complete with the book of revelation.
On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month. Aug 16, 2011 he recorded what he saw, and the words that he was told to write. The entire bible, as we know it was not yet used as one agreedupon set of scriptures. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. As you read, you soon will become immersed in a fantastic display. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Revelation 22 eden restored 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2. If chapters 17 and 18 take place during the last days of the great tribulation. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. What is the significance of the twelve gates in revelation 21. Revelation 22 new international version revelation 21 revelation 22 22 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. This figure is most often labelled as the false prophet. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The mark of the beast is mentioned eight times in the book of revelation.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. In the babylon of chapter 18, the kings and merchants lament and weep for her rev. And t the dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in u the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel to see the beast, because p it was and is not and is to come. Until that time, history is full of names conjectured to fulfill the riddle of this verse. Although the book of revelation is not a sealed book rev. And speculation about the meaning of the number runs the gambit from being a reference to babylons ancient ruler to certain catholic popes past present or future, to certain american presidents, past and present, to hitler and on and on ad nauseam. What do the warnings of revelation chapter 22 verses 18 19. Revelation 22 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The kings who destroy the babylon of chapter 17 rejoice. Oct 29, 20 as pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book of revelation, and certainly nothing that isnt clearly understood by employing the principle of comparing scripture with scripture 1 corinthians 2. Revelation 22 new international version niv biblica. The babylon of chapter 18 will be destroyed by the cataclysmic judgments of god. 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. Why will the nations need healing in the new jerusalem.
Revelation 22 eden restored then the angel showed bible. Book by book, chapter by chapter and verse by verse, gods perfect plan of redemption and his eternal purposes for mankind. Study revelation 22 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed bible. Devotions with scripture from revelation today daily.
Revelation 22 eden restored 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, god will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. Mar, 2016 the book, in context, is the book of revelation. The warning of revelation chapter 22 is to unbelievers who add or take from scripture and will be cast into the lake of fire. While the first beast came from the sea, this one comes from the land. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 18 after this i saw another angel coming down. The whole spirit of the scripture is against adding to or taking from the lords words. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of gods people. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the water of. Here is the solemn appendix or seal of the veracity of the book, somewhat similar to the prefatory words in revelation 1.
In most manuscripts of the new testament and in english translations of the bible, the number of the beast is six hundred and sixtysix or in. This principle applies to all of scripture, including the book of revelation. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. It is quite clear therefore, that the directive given in verse 18 does not relate to the bible at all but only to the scroll, in other words, the book of revelations. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible.
Revelation 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. John writes about the words of the prophecy of this book. While this book is certainly revelation fromjesus christ cf. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn recommended for you. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 22.
I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. We must be careful to handle the bible with care and reverence so as to not distort its message. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. I would encourage you to first print out a copy of the 22 chapters click here on which you can prayerfully carry out your own inductive bible study, reading the text literally, making your observations of. Revelation of jesus christ charted out chapter by chapter and verse by verse rev 4 22 sola scriptura with a few questions interspersed html links below are to the 4 sections or you can also select a pdf that has all 4 sections on one 10 page pdf. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. These words confirm the statement made in the previous verse comp. If the church after the ascension of christ had been destined to live only one lifetime, and had been confined only to the land of the jews, the. If you dont believe me, i challenge you to set aside the next 36 months and carry out a serious study on the book of the revelation.
Avoiding the study of the book of revelation is not an option for god. Here is wisdom, let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. This account his writings are what make up the book of revelations. A number indeed is both assigned to the name of the beast repeatedly, and in revelation. Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible.
Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. The verse by verse 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. Browse daily devotions with scripture passages fromrevelation, from the today daily devotional library. Jun 14, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens.
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