Revelation 21 22-27 commentary on the book

World wide study bible revelation 21 christian classics. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 22 is the final chapter of the new testament. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. An angel told john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21.

John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth. An angel invites john to come and to see the bride, the wife of the lamb. The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. We should naturally suppose that as the city is always receiving the fulness of the gentiles so it is always fenced against the evil that is in the world, cf. Included in this evil is a representation of the mass of humanity cf. This bible story for kids presents the wonderful truth that jesus will make all things new while bringing to life the timeless scriptures of. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation chapter 21 22 and i saw no temple therein. The apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3. Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to. The trustworthiness of the revelation, revelation 22.

A and b read koinon, anything the lambs book of life see on revelation 20. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 21. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. What a dismal world would this be, if it were not for the light of the sun. In this book of so many visions, we arrive at the final vision.

Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. The point of view seems to change abruptly between revelation 21. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. This chapter contains the accounts of the new heaven and the new earth, followed by the appearance of the new. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth. In this chapter these words appear three times for three major elements of revelation which the lord wants to call to our attention through the visions given to john. Jan 02, 2017 this bible story for kids presents the wonderful truth that jesus will make all things new while bringing to life the timeless scriptures of revelation 21 and 22. Chapters 1720 introduced a vision of gods triumph over evil. In light of this, i believe the church is caught up to be with the lord prior to the period of seven years tribulation, and that the first event of that age is the worldwide preaching of the gospel, symbolized by the. So that all those whose names are written in the lambs book of life rev 21.

And the city had no need of the sun to give light to its inhabitants. An angel told john the author of this book the one who sees this vision. We already know from the scriptures what is going to be described to us. Get your church setup with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. The unfolding story of the future is nearing its consummation. In the book of revelation, the church as a unit is viewed first, followed by historical events concerning the rest of the world. The versebyverse 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, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Better, and there shall never enter into her anything unclean, and he that worketh abomination and falsehood, but only or, except they that have been written in the book of life of the lamb. An outline of what is to be discussed is then seen in verses 28 of chapter 21, with detail then added beginning in chapter 21. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of god gives it light, and its lamp is the lamb. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc.

The list here is not, however, a general enumeration of sins but instead a specific list that draws together the sins of the book. The new jerusalem is described in considerable detail. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Throughout the book the words and i saw have been johns characteristic designation for new details of revelation given to him. Its purpose is to sum up the depravity of the unbelievers, and each term reflects sins mentioned elsewhere in the book of revelation. The versebyverse 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. The angel tells john that he is going show him the bride, the wife of the lamb. And i saw no temple therein the whole city being, properly speaking, a temple. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. International bible lessons commentary revelation 21.

Then, the angel carries john away in the spirit to a great and high mountain where he saw his vision of the holy city, jerusalem. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. Chapter 21 of the book of revelation in the bible can be considered the introductory chapter to the wonderful future that the church has in god. It has a temple, that better state, that land of the wellbeloved, but not a material temple that john could see, yet he knew that it had a temple for the lord god almighty and the lamb are the temple of it. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. But they which are written in the lambs book of life whose names are there recorded. The importance of understanding, interpreting, applying, and then communicating the contents of the book of revelation is becoming increasingly obvious. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 6. Study hints for discussion and thinking further discusses questions for discussion and thinking further to help with class preparation and in conducting class discussion. Yet here they are, walking in the light of gods new jerusalem. Perhaps even more striking is that the kings of the earth will bring their glory into jerusalem, coming finally to proper worship rather than being. The sea has a reference to the realm of evil in the book of revelation see also isaiah 57.

The gates stand open always, but no evil thing may find a home there. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse international bible lesson commentary. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. Recall that during the tribulation years, john reported seeing the temple of god in the area of his throne, and john could see into the holy of holies. As all the filth of the old jerusalem was carried outside the walls and burnt there, so nothing defiled shall enter the heavenly city, but be burnt outside. The vision of the river of life and its interpretation 22. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for. Taken together these verses show there are still three groups of humans during the millennium. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. May 09, 2010 after the last 2 battles described in revelation 19. The book of revelation chapter twentyone objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the eternal destiny of the redeemed, in terms depicting fellowship with god and protection by god 2 to be amazed at the glory of the holy city, the new jerusalem, the lambs wife, as revealed to john summary following the judgment scene at the end of.