Chapter 21 introduces us to a vision of the eternal state, something were not told a lot about. Almost every element in these two chapters is an allusion to. On the way, a song comes on the radio about love and oliver says that love shouldnt be so torturous. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own. Afterwards, well return here for a discussion of some of the issues that are raised in these chapters. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. A curse denounced against those who shall either add to or take away front the prophecies of this book, revelation 22.
Lets get into our discussion of chapters 21 and 22 by taking a look at the new earth thats described in chapter 21. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. As our study enters the 22 nd and last chapter of the revelation, note that the vision of the first five verses are directly continuous with the vision of chapter 21.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. 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. By jack kelley friday august 17th, 2012 about 20 minutes to read. There are some passages in scripture that look forward to this time, but not in the quantity as other topics such as the millennial reign of christ, the tribulation, of. Revelation 22 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The list here is not, however, a general enumeration of sins but instead a specific list that draws together the sins of the book. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Jun 29, 2011 bible study revelation chapter 22 the concluding promises of the prophecy 22.
Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Revelation 2122 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Perry a part of division ii, the underlying conflict, the deeper spiritual background continued. I think there is a recapitulation between chapters 1719 and 2022. And he said to me, 1 do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, 2 for the time is near. A further description of the heavenly state of the church v. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book contrasts the message of daniel dan 12. It refers to the idea that the heroes of the story go on to live a happy life at the end of the story. I would like to point out some of the aspects of these 1007 years. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand. Its purpose is to sum up the depravity of the unbelievers, and each term reflects sins mentioned elsewhere in the book of revelation.
May 28, 20 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. 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. I hope you are convinced by now that the book of revelation can be understood and is worthy of careful study. Schuyler, bliss and oliver are skipping school to visit dylan in rehab. Bible study revelation chapter 22 the concluding promises of the prophecy 22. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Almost every element in these two chapters is an allusion to 1 genesis. The lord jesus christ was speaking of lofty themes, of worlds newly made, and yet in. Four views a parallel commentary, provides the following breakdown of how these questions tend to be viewed by believers today p. If you think about it for a minute youll see theres neither need nor purpose for a river of. Revelation 22 chapter 21 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. Revelation 21 commentary johns interpretation of the vision.
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. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn recommended for you 58. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Ironically, jack is acting like the bonding is going to be the worst day of his life instead of the most important day of his life. This wont be a verse by verse study, but will focus on what i believe to be the way john wanted us to understand what he was telling us. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Every verse of the book of revelation, which is an extremely important book, is. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment, centering in the new jerusalem as the eternal habitation of the saved compare heb.
Verses 15 the heavenly state which was before described as a city, and called the new jerusalem, is here described as a paradise, alluding. An angel told john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of. The book of revelation chapters 20, 21 and 22 youtube. Revelation 2122 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new. Chapter 21 begins with johns vision of a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 21 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, revelation 21. Chapter 20, verses, the binding of satan for a thousand years. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. Revelation 21 22 conclude the actions of god in human history and initiate the eternal kingdom cf. The first 5 verses of chapter 22 might have been included with chapter 21, by those who divided the bible into chapters and verses. Daniel sealed his book, but the revelation is to be unsealed.
In this final chapter, verses 15 continue the description of the eternal kingdom that began in chapter 21. Revelation 2122 conclude the actions of god in human history and initiate the eternal kingdom cf. Probably john did not expect to hear that sweet gospel message just then. It appears that at this time the present earth and heaven will be destroyed by fire. Revelation 21 and revelation 22 provide a view that is not widely written of concerning the eternal future for every person whose name is written in the lambs book of life. I am incorporating some minor changes and adding to the content of this paper at this time. This lesson is called understanding happily ever after. These verses are full of encouragement, declaration, warning, and response to god. Jesus christ confirms what has been affirmed, and pledges himself for the fulfillment of all the prophecies contained in it, revelation 22.
The new perspective of this last section is glorious. Mark wilson, in, notes that the number twelve is used repeatedly in chapter 21 to. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. A confirmation of this and all the other visions of this book v. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements. What would you have to say to those who spiritualize this particular concept by saying that the new earth is just a code word for. Chapters 20, 21, and 22 of the revelation notes compiled by f. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In these verses we have the manifold testimony of the voices of the angel, jesus, the spirit, the bride, and john. Chapters 21 and the first five verses of chapter 22 describe life during the forever period of our existence. I did not see a temple in the city, because the lord god almighty and the lamb.
This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series revelation. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth. Section 7, chapters 20 22, the judgement upon the dragon followed by the new jerusalem. Thereafter, johns perspective is from the isle of patmos. Arguably, these verses may have been better placed at the end of chapter 21 than at the start of chapter 22. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john still continues to see things from the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem until the end of revelation 22. 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. The new jerusalem revelation 21 22 the new earth and heaven. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible.
Discussion of chapters 2122 read chapters 2122 in the nasb version via biblegateway. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. Revelation 21 king james version 1 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The invitation of the spirit and the bride, revelation 22. A bible study by jack kelley in this study, id like to take another look at revelation 2022 specifically for the purpose of clarifying the sequence of events that are contained therein. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. 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. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been spoken, revelation 22.
We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. In the book of revelation, the church as a unit is viewed first, followed by historical events concerning the rest of the world. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Although the true child of god may not comprehend the meaning of the entire book of revelation, he will recognize in it a declaration of his hope and that which has been assured to him in grace by his salvation in christ.
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