After these things i looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. Again, the divisions of the book of revelation follow the divine pattern of chapter 1, verse 19, where the. 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. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. As he looks up into the sky, john sees there before me. 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.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation 4 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Another thing that comes through very clearly in these chapters is their readiness to adore christ in praise and song. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 15. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the book s title, a sense of where you are. Chapter 4 transports the reader to the things which shall take place after these things i. The visible world is not an afterthought, or a mere prelude to heaven, but an expression of god. Commentaries for revelation chapter 4 the throne and its surroundings. A bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation.
My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation chapter 4 faithful audio commentary on the.
And the first voice which i heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, come up here, and i will show. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. This cd contains the 22 chapters of revelation in pdf files, scanned from original typed documents. There john the apostle heard the lord say to him, write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. These files can be downloaded by adobe acrobat to view on computer screen, or printed in booklet or other format. It must be remembered that the spirit of prophecy 19. Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation 1. Thus, this chapter depicts a heavenly scene with the hundred forty and four thousand 14. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4 commentary. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways.
Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. While chapter 4 is a prologue to the future things of chapters 6 through 22, chapter 5 is an introduction to the seven seals, the trumpets, and the vial judgments of chapters 6 through 19. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Christ is consistently represented as a lamb throughout revelation a parallel with the unblemished lamb of old testament sacrifices. But in this chapter and in those to follow we will again look in vain for any clear signal as to when john stops being in the spirit or when he comes down from. Revelation chapter 4 the throne of god sermon by rodney fry.
The lords personal message to the individual churches is now over. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people.
This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the books title, a sense of where you are. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the heavenly. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. And b the first voice i heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, c come up here, and i will show. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 with king james bible text.
Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i.
The lamb of yahovah who is worthy to open the scroll. As with all biblical epistles, however, application to similar churches of any. Chronologically, then, the prophetic events of chapter 6 through 22 occur after the rapture. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new.
Immediately after this, he is shown by the spirit another vision of. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. 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. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Geneva study bible commentary on revelation chapter 4. A hundred and fortyfour thousand virgins verse 1 1 and i looked, and a lamb stood on mount zion, and with him 144,000 having his fathers name written on their foreheads commentary. Chapter four of the book of revelation represents a dramatic change. Angels and saints around the throne 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Revelation 4 brief preterist summary of chapters the preterists consider the letters to apply to little else than the contemporary situation of the seven churches as they existed in johns time.
From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. As seen in the chronology of revelation, johns viewpoint in this chapter is in heaven near gods throne. In chapter 4 and 5 of revelation they are pictured as playing a very intimate part in the heavenly sanctuary. In the section that follows, the apostle john points to the series of events that will occur sometime after the rapture as they are described in chapters 622. The very next chapter, rev 4, is a revelation of the fathers throne. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Then i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous. Chapters 4 and 5 establish christs right and authority to act as the judge of the earth. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Jun 30, 2004 revelation chapter 4 the throne of god. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Worshipping the king submitted by william haller on 3 june 2007 7. The 1 st three chapters of the book of revelation take place on earth, on the island of patmos where the last surviving apostle, the apostle john, is exiled. Throughout chapter 4 the throne holds the centre of attention. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. And the first just such were the four cherubim in ezekiel, who supported the moving throne of god. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. We may highlight from chapter 4 that god is praised precisely as creator of all things esp. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the. Chapter 4 page 1 revelation chapter 4 bible verses are from the new american standard bible and are highlighted in blue and italics.
I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Return from chapter 4 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before the throne of god. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later. Revelation 4 commentary the throne and its surroundings. There is no exegetical or scriptural basis for this claim. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. Following what many believe is gods own inspired outline of the. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens.
Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. As we turn from chapter 3 to chapter 4, the scenes are very different. Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A bible commentary on the complete book of revelation by brian pepper is now available on cd. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only overcome. Revelation chapter 4 faithful audio commentary on the book.
He has told them who he is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counseled them to correct their failures. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. Revelation chapter 4 the throne of god sermon by rodney. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. Its important for us to know about the events that will. But, in the narrative of chapter 14, like our own conversations, not every event described is in a rigidly chronological order. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels. The one who is victorious will not be harmed by the second death.
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