The book s vivid imagery and striking symbolism have produced 4 main interpretive approaches. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Return from chapter 4 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The glory of jesus christ, the lamb, is now set forth, since he is the only one worthy to receive and declare to his church the mystery contained in the sealed book.
Were guessing it takes a pretty big letter opener to get through seven seals. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4 commentary. The glory, or shechinah, in the temple, is represented as under the wings of the cherubim, 1 kings 8. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. Revelation 4 5 overview revelation 4 5 are, without question, the events that take place in heaven. Revelation chapter 4 starts out with a description of the great white throne which we have talked about several times before in previous articles. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. In chapter 4, we received an overview of events around the throne.
Psalm 104 and chapter 5 shows gods lamb jesus as redeemer the connotation of yhwh, god as savior, redeemer, and covenantmaking god, cf. Revelation 45 new king james version nkjv the throne room of heaven. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The door signifies entrance by way of revelation into heaven. Revelation 4 is about the apostle johns vision of god.
Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Revelation 45 kjv after this i looked, and, behold, a. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Previous chapter next chapter revelation 5 king james version. Book of revelation chapter 11 who are the 24 elders sitting on thrones in revelation what part do they play in the judgment. Revelation chapter 5lionjudahroot of davidangelsseals duration. Revelation 45new testament teacher resource manual. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. A point by point outline of the book of revelation chapters 4 and 5. Revelation 45 kjv after this i looked, and, behold, a bible gateway. Introduction to chapter 5 introduction to chapter 5. Following the worship of god by the 4 beasts and 24 elders, we now have our concentration placed upon the sealed book that is in the hand of god.
The book of revelation is the book for the present hour. How do chapters 4 and 5 fit into the overall purpose of the book. While chapter 3 was centered about the candlestick, the scene of chapter 4 is around the throne of god. Almost the entire book of revelation after chapter 4 refers to events that were in the future in. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Within this slideshare, youll also find helpful charts and drawings to aid in. Apr 03, 20 worldview everlasting, the organization, no longer exists.
And the first voice which i heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, come up here, and i will show you things which must take place after this. The authorized version is singularly capricious in having garments for in ver. Revelation chapter 4 begins johns vision of the future. At this, all of the creatures around the throne and in heaven shouted amen. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The four living creatures said, amen, and the elders fell down and worshiped.
I cannot think of anything more awesome than a true description of the place where god dwells and governs the earth from. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. 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. Chapter 4 forms a central theme the secure glory and rule of yhwh of the book of the revelation. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of god. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The visions in this book run parallel to one another. Revelation chapter 5 ends with a great celebration of the elders and angels preceding the opening of the scroll. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. An angel starts to fret that no one in all of heaven and earth is awesome enough to open the seal. Now we know who the four living creatures are, why the holy spirit is represented as four couriers on horseback, and that 1798 is the date when jesus was found worthy to break the seven seals see chapter 5, we are now ready to examine the seven seals. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Chapter 5 continues chapter 4, the scene in heaven focuses to events taking place on the throne of god. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. With what is upcoming in the rest of the book of revelation, it may be gods reminder to himself and to john, that he will not destroy man utterly in. Revelation 4, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. But you can find all the new work revfisk is doing at, including all the new videos po. Revelation 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. John continues on from the previous chapter, and are thus still in the. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Jesus was hailed as the lamb who was slain and the only one worthy to open the scrolls. Revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 4, along with chapter 5, forms a unit which is very much concerned with a book or scroll that seems to be of the utmost significance.
Revelation 45 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. This book is a scroll that represents the eternal inheritance that is awaiting the saints of god, while the 7 seals represent the events that must take. Thus rise the forever harmonious, thankful songs of the redeemed in heaven.
The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. 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. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. As seen in the chronology of revelation, johns viewpoint in this chapter is in heaven near gods throne. Here we will read through the passage and learn about what he saw and what it meant.
John sees a door open in heaven and is invited to come up hither and glimpse gods plan from a divine perspective. The phrases after this and things which must be hereafter move to the future, beyond the age of the church. The words were taken directly from scripture revelation. Because of the substantial volume of unfilled prophecy and mystery that it contains, revelation is the. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals. Revelation 4 and 5 are one vision showing us 1 the scroll which becoming unsealed reveals the unfolding judgments of revelation and 2 the savior who, being the one unsealing the scroll, is revealed as the lord and king of revelation. Revelation chapter 4 kjv king james version wesley, the ten commandments will help you repent, pray give your heart to jesus he will help you. From chapter 4 onward, revelation draws back the curtain, as it were, so we can see the spiritual reality of what is happening in the churches. The third dvd, god is still on the throne worthy is the lamb covers chapters four and five of the book of revelation and will also include the purpose for the rapture and the tribulation. Revelation 45 nkjv the throne room of heaven after these. Immediately after this, he is shown by the spirit another vision of heaven.
Worshipping the king submitted by william haller on 3 june 2007 7. Revelation 45 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible. The time of these events are most likely immediately following the rapture, the event detailed only by paul in i corinthians 15. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. John continues on from the previous chapter, and are thus still in the throne room of god. This gives us a glimpse of the church from a human view point.
The two themes are the heavenly throne and the worship of. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And out of the throne proceeded lightnings there is an observable difference in the several descriptions of the throne of god in the prophets. So we dont look to specific events to happen a specific time in history. Revelation 5 kjv and i saw in the right hand of him that. The accusation, admonition to repentance, and threat thus far made to the entire church, are contrasted. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Oct 24, 2017 our teaching video on revelation chapters 4 and 5 covers the two main themes of these texts, along with four symbols and key revelations. And i saw we have started a new chapter but not a new vision. The lamb of yahovah who is worthy to open the scroll. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. And what does the seven branched candlestick represent. This chapter is one of the most mysterious pieces of literature ever written in the history of mankind. Revelation chapter 4 introduces an important throne room scene. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and. Next up, john notices that god is holding a scroll with seven seals in his hand.
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