Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Revelation chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. Letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write. They deal with seven specific churches in asia minor, although the issues that those churches were dealing with can also be found in the christian church today. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Revelation 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation bears similar features to the book of daniel d. A commentary on the book of revelation letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira from the apostle john on patmos.
The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5. Americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people who sit and read the book of revelation too much. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. Commentaries for revelation chapter 2 the message to ephesus. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. The chapter starts by stating the sequence of how the book of revelation came to be. Read revelation 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6.
Please click one of the following links to navigate this site. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. The revelation of jesus christ southview bible church. Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there.
This is the only example of the title used with a transitive verb. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. Wall, revelation, understanding the bible commentary. Revelation chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. Many americans who favor a strong work ethic are suspicious of people who sit and read the book of revelation too much, or go on and on about the battle of armageddon or the second coming of christ or the rapture of the church, as those who actually believe in such things. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. The epistle to the church of smyrna, commending their piety, and promising them support in their tribulation, revelation 2. Chapter 3 beginning in johns day an unfolding of the. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira.
The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Chapter introduction some things are to be observed of all the epistles, before we come to the particular epistles. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters. And, reprehending their having left their first love, exhorting them to repent, with the promise of the tree of life, revelation 2. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The whole book of revelation presents itself as one long letter, as we have seen. A messenger carrying letters to the seven churches from the apostle john on the island of patmos, which is about 30 miles off the coast of turkey and. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Jesus christ transmitted this information to an angel and that angel transmitted the information to john.
Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 2. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ. Verse 2 i know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst try them that call themselves apostles, and they are not, and didst find them false. Bible commentary on the book of revelation, chapters 2 and 3, by dr. Book of revelation chapter 6 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days.
Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Between now and easter, we will spend time in these two chapters. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Welcome to through the word, leading you on a journey through the entire bible, one chapter at a time. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter 6. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. In greater detail john is shown the relationship of the church to its source the stem of the lampstand the lord jesus christ. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. The next step is to enter your payment information. In the septuagint both of these adjectives are used to refer to yhwh. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. These words in revelation 23 are the last words jesus speaks to the church. Revelation 2 niv to the church in ephesus to the bible gateway. Morris, in his commentary, the revelation record, indicates that each church receives a message composed of seven parts. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. The epistle to the church of ephesus, commending their labor and patience, revelation 2. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project.
The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Study revelation 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. The communications in chapters 23 have none of the formal characteristics of. Of the following letters to the angels of the seven churches it may be necessary to speak first in general, and then particularly. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Since chapter describes and develops the beast and his politicalreligious system in detail, we will wait until then to discuss. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the. Today kris langham guides us through the new testament book of revelation. God the father gave the information in it to jesus christ to inform his servants of the things that would soon come to pass. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation.
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