He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. What you have seen, and what is happening, and what will happen afterwards. At the opening of this chapter john was clearly looking farther into the future past the tribulation and then given a glimpse of jesus christ reigning on earth. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The book of revelation often called the 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. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. Oct 07, 20 here is the link to make a donation to faithful word baptist church donations processed by word of truth baptist church.
The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i.
The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Revelation 14 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. John wesley once said, give me a hundred men who love nothing but god and hate nothing but sin, and i will shake the whole world for christ. It will begin with the appearance of two prophets rev. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Israel has seven years left before the establishment of the messianic kingdom. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb job 3. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The relationship between chapters 12 and chapter 14 is a difficult one to understand and explain unless the reader understands revelation 10.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation chapter 14 the 144ks mission. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. There two references to mount zion, one which is jerusalem, 2samuel 5. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. I think wesley probably underestimated, because in the 14th chapter of the book of revelation, to which we come this morning, we read that jesus chose not just 12, not even 100, but 144,000 men, and with that number he would to shake the world in the. Chapter 14 the gospel according to the revelation revelation chapter 14. The appearance of a white cloud has appeared time and time again in both the old and new testament. Revelation 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. Revelation 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. Revelation chapter 14 explained discover revelation.
A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. The numeral thousand is used more than twenty times in the book of revelation and not once is it employed literally. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Then i looked, and behold indicates a new vision is about to be narrated. Then i saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth to every nation, tribe, language and people. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The book of revelation is a highly symbolic treatise cf. What are the seven candlesticks lampstands of revelation. Many bible scholars consider this to be a scene in heaven, while others regard it as a scene taking place on earth. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god. The 144,000, mentioned in revelation 7 and 14, is a symbolic number as evidenced by the following facts. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb 1 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads.
Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This is the book of the words of righteousness, and of the reproof of the watchers, who belong to the world, according to that which he, who is holy and great, commanded in the vision. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. The three angels and babylons fall 11 and the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. These things saith the son of god, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass. Who are the 144,000 people mentioned in the book of revelation, chapters 7 and 14. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. She was clothed with the sun, justified, sanctified, and shining by union with christ, the sun of righteousness. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an angel from heaven, preaching the gospel, and the defeat of the beast.
The woman represents israel, and her child is christ, the messiah compare 12. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. What is the hidden manna mentioned in revelation 2. What does it mean to have left your first love revelation 2. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation. Revelation, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. It seems most natural to suppose that the voice is that of the angel who directs the visions of st. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. Then i looked, and behold, a lamb standing on mount zion, and with him one hundred and fortyfour thousand, having his fathers name written on their foreheads.
Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last plagues see notes on 11. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. The first reaping represents the lords taking home of his people prior to the falling of his wrath. Revelation 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 6. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Because of this fact, many false religionists have attempted to exploit the message of the narrative to their own theological ends. If it is literal in chapter 7, only jews would be in heaven see 7. The apocalypse has become a happy hunting ground for some. It must be remembered that the spirit of prophecy 19. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.
Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Chapters 12 to 14 are explanatory prophecies that describe some of the major personages and movements of the latter half of the tribulation period. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. This chapter in the book of revelation sets the stage for the last seven vial judgments that cover the last three and onehalf years of the great tribulation which are described in revelation chapter. Art used by permission by pat marvenko smith, 1992. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. We are now looking at the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy dan. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
Revelation 14 images of gods victory and the beasts defeat. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. After an account of the great trials and sufferings which the servants of god had endured, we have now a more pleasant scene opening. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 14, by don koenig the 144,000 brethren are seen in heaven the grapes of wrath are trodden in the winepress on earth. Revelation chapter 14 revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. The lord jesus at the head of his faithful followers. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity before he or she begins interpretation.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name revelation 2. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
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