Revelation 7 the 144,000 and the great multitude a. The sun will not beat down on them, nor any scorching heat. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. Sep 22, 2016 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 prepare you for the times that are written. But there were more than seven churches in asia, therefore, these seven churches represent the church through all ages seven is symbolic. They ascribe glory to god and the lamb, affirming that salvation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation chapter 16 explained book of revelation each. This chapter begins with one of the angels who poured out a judgment bowl calling john to see a great prostitute.
Revelation 16 new international version niv the seven bowls of gods wrath. The judgments are somewhat parallel both to the 10 plaques on egypt and to the trumpets of chapters 8 and 9. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the. Revelation chapter 7 explained book of revelation each.
What follows is a visionspecifically meant to be symbolic, and not literal revelation 17. This harlot will ride the beast of revelation, and will martyr millions of people. Suggest that before the world is plunged into the plagues and disasters ushered in by the sixth seal judgment at the end of the first quarter of the tribulation, god will raise up an army of 144,000 jewish evangelists to spread across the globe and bring in a soul harvest of unimaginable proportions. The first vial is poured out on the earth, the second on the sea, the third on the rivers and fountains. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 7. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our god for ever and ever. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. Revelation 7 is picturing this innumerable multitude. After these things i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. Revelation 7 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We know it to have been a prevalent opinion among the jews that fallen angels had their residence in the air, filling that region which extends between the earth and the firmament. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast.
Revelation chapter 7 in the bible king james version revelation 7, the 7th chapter of the final book of the bible, discusses the 144,000 of israel. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 7. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of daniel chapter 9. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such a way as to prevent the document from. The first six bowls of wrath 15 behold, i am coming like a thief. This figure is another of the commonlyknown symbols of revelation, often referred to as the whore of babylon. Translate, and the seventh angel poured out his vial upon the air, and there came forth a voice out of the temple, from the throne, saying, it is done. You see, the father has no godhe is the only true god according to jesus in john 17. Thus this seventh chapter is a recapitulation of the vision of the six seals, revelation 6.
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. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 17 and more. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Commentary for revelation 17 one of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. For the lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. We can hardly say whence the opinion was derived, nor on what sufficient reasons it can be supported. You need to know what the bible says about this vital prophetic topic. Welcome to our online version of the king james translation of the revelation of jesus christ. His ten horns show satans connection with the fourth beast of daniel 7.
The book of revelation chapter 16 the wrath of god. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. For the lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters. As johns vision continues, immediately following the sealing of the 144,000, john sees a great multitude before the throne of god in eternity. The tr stands alone in having the ten horns on the beast.
Revelation chapter 17 in the bible king james version revelation 17, the 17th chapter of the final apocalyptic book in the bible, focuses in on the great prostitute and the beast. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. The third part of the stars of heaven are probably the fallen angels who followed satan in his original rebellion against god compare isa. Revelation 17 niv bible one of the seven angels who had. Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. The seven angels prepare to administer the last seven tribulation judgments of christ the seven vials. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed. These 144,000 are the tribes of judah, reuben, gad, asher, naphtali, manasseh, simeon, levi, issachar, zebulun, joseph, and benjamin. Revelation chapter 16 kjv king james version jesus said that to whom the word came his seed it made them gods. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Chapter 7 is a parenthesis in the chronology of revelation, showing gods program of grace and salvation during the period of judgment. Now chapter 17 covers the specifics of when babylon the harlot or the religious babylon is destroyed see article babylon the harlot. In chapter 5, john the author of this book saw a vision of one who sat on the throne, holding a scroll sealed with seven seals 5.
For a more detailed study on the history and future of the woman who rides the beast i highly recommend the book a woman rides the beast by dave hunt, harvest house, 1994. Revelation 16 new international version niv the seven bowls of gods wrath 16 then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath on the earth. Geneva study bible 21 and the seventh angel poured out his vial into the 22 air. Chapter 16 is when the great tribulation is finished. They worship god declaring that god is worthy of worship. 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 16. That was the great promise when god swore by himself he himself is gonna be multiplied as the stars of heaven. Revelation 17, new international version niv the bible app. Plural and he said the field is the world where that good seed will be sown meaning humanity thus we see an israel of god coming soon a heavenly kingdom in our hearts.
All the angels around the throne of god fall on their faces before the throne and worship god. Revelation 7 bible commentary on the book of revelation. And a certain man of bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. This uncountable multitude is made up of individuals from all. And shall lead them unto living fountains of waters. There, however, their number was waiting to be completed, but here it is completed, and they are seen taken out of the earth before the judgments on the. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. This uncountable multitude is made up of individuals from all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues.
Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. Millions of bible students read revelation 17 but do not understand the identity of the harlot it describes. Many expositors seem to downplay or overlook the angels identification of the great harlot with the city of babylon rev. This kingdom was prophesied to receive a deadly wound before rising again. The angelic proclamation of babylons fall, revelation 18. May 03, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. And revelation 18 verse 7 says how much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow, give her.
Revelation 1718 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. Revelation 17 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Scripture shows that this harlot is very powerful, sitting astride a system encompassing many nations and peoples. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. The sun will not beat down on them,nor any scorching heat. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ in his future glory. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. There are some parenthetical sections and chapters in the book of revelation that appear in the midst of the chronological order to present more details or to take a break from the chronological order for a moment. Whats amazing is that the father never calls his son my god, though there are at least 7 times in the nt where jesus called the father my god. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. There are so many parts of revelation 18 that says america is babylon the great.
If you dont know what you are reading, this can be really. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. The results of the outpouring of this vial are described in the following verses. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. Read this bible chapter online, click here to read. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. The winds depict gods judgment of the earth, and the four angels are restraining agents who hold back the judgment until gods special servants can be sealed. As explained in our article mark of the beast, the beast in the book of revelation is a continuation of the fourth great historical empire the roman empire prophesied in daniel 7. From here you can read the book of revelation, listen to audio sermons on the revelation prepared and delivered by bobby stafford or read the study lessons on the revelation of jesus christ prepared and published here by david hersey. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. Revelation 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 7. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in this collection of scripture.
Revelation 17 18 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. Revelation 7 is the seventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the. Revelation chapter 16 describe the final seven vials of the wrath of god, representing the climax of gods punishment of sinners during the tribulation period. Revelation 7, king james version kjv the bible app. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Of life is an addition to the passage as found in isaiah cf. This woman is obviously a figurativesymbolic figure, as the bible says she sits on many waters, and the kings of the earth committed. Jan 12, 2019 the following phrases and verses show that the book of revelation has a chronological order. Thus, much of revelation describes what the church will be like and experience until christ returns, which enables us to have right expectations.
A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. The voice from heaven concerning the fall, revelation 18. We will see this further explained in verses 14 17. And when i saw her, i marveled with great amazement. The book of revelation of jesus christ scripturally expounded. Read revelation 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Revelation 17 niv bible one of the seven angels who. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7.
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