Division commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4

Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Again, the divisions of the book of revelation follow the divine pattern of chapter 1, verse 19, where the. This is a twopart vision, where god is praised as creator chapter 4 and christ as powerful redeemer chapter 5. So, beginning with chapter four, the whole book is concerned with the things that must take place after these things. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Therefore, the third section of revelation begins with chapter four.

The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. The opening verse begins the third great division of this book the things which must be hereafter. And a clue about what the disciples were waiting for. In the number, there seems to be an allusion to that of the. From the close of chapter 3, we never see the church on earth again through the rest of this solemn book. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. Angels and saints around the throne 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. A bible commentary on the complete book of revelation by brian pepper is now available on cd. The visions in this book run parallel to one another. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible.

First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The former vision which john saw, contained in the foregoing chapters, represented the state of the church at the time when the vision was given, or the things that then were, revelation 1. Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Return from chapter 4 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. Revelation is written to encourage and strengthen a church facing intense persecution. It also makes the transition from johns description of things which areor were, at the time he wroteto those things which are yet.

Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Since the whole book is divided into three sections, and since the first section is in chapter one and the third section is from chapter four to the end, the second section must consist of chapters two and three. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Reading cycle three from a guide to good bible readingfollowing the original authors intent at the paragraph level. What is signifies is clear from the place where we first find it, vix. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The commentary argues this to be a second vision where i see it as a continuation of just one vision from the beginning of chapter 1 to the end of chapter 22. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4.

So we dont look to specific events to happen a specific time in history. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels and saints. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Commentaries for revelation chapter 4 the throne and its surroundings. The second and third chapters of revelation are the things which are. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Immediately after this, he is shown by the spirit another vision of. Since the book has only three sections, the third section consists of chapters four through twentytwo. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Christ in the midst of the lampstands chapter 1 q1. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Revelation 4 and revelation 5 form a break from the previous chapters, in that the church age has ended due to the rapture as viewed in the first two verses in this chapter.

Thus, the first section of revelation is the first chapter. All the events of revelation the end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the lamb. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. This week i will press forward with a discussion of revelation 4 and revelation 5 many times, people express curiosity about what heaven will be like. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before the throne of god. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. In the last study i discussed the events between the close of revelation 3 and the start of revelation 4, where i believe the rapture of the church occurs. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2.

Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. These two chapters are essential in understanding the remainder of the book and. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. As he looks up into the sky, john sees there before me. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Chapter four begins a heavenly perspective, looking down on the earth. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. It describes the stirring panorama of wonders, both heavenly and earthly, which must take place after the churchs history is ended. Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later.

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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels and. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius.

The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4 commentary. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. Because john was immediately in the spirit and subsequently air lifted to the throne room of god after the letters to the seven churches, its a good indication that. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. There we find a most amazing description of the most important coronation, ever. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the third division of revelation 1. Again, the divisions of the book of revelation follow the divine pattern of chapter 1.

Revelation 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. If you make the choice jesus will walk with you all the way. A bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. This cd contains the 22 chapters of revelation in pdf files, scanned from original typed documents. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the book s title, a sense of where you are.

Thus rise the forever harmonious, thankful songs of the redeemed in heaven. The lamb of yahovah who is worthy to open the scroll. The division of the account into the two unequal parts, 1. Seen in the context of chapters 2 and 3 where the seven earthly churches are scrutinized by jesus standing in the midst of the seven candlesticks in revelation 1. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. From the close of chapter 3, we never see the church on earth again through the. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4 and more. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked. Learn to live the life god has called you to with nick vujicic at saddleback church duration.

Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. These files can be downloaded by adobe acrobat to view on computer screen, or printed in booklet or other format. Throughout chapter 4 the throne holds the centre of attention. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely.

Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Chapter four of the book of revelation represents a dramatic change. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. The opening verse begins the third great division of this book the things which must. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Chapter 4 is brief, but it sets the stage for much of the rest of revelation. Yes, my dear friend, it is my conviction that in all ordinary cases the knowledge. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available.