Informed commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4

Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation 1. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. And the book of revelation is johns record of and commentary on these visions. As he looks up into the sky, john sees there before me. As he was in the spirit in chapter one, so he says here. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the books title, a sense of where you are. Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints.

On the day of pentecost, exactly when the greatest coronation ever was happening in heaven, the holy spirit descended on the disciples and they went out preaching the gospel with great power. If chapter 4 and succeeding chapters relate to the future, they provide an important clue concerning the interpretation of the vision and the prophetic events that unfold in. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Notice he says again what is a key word in this book. And a clue about what the disciples were waiting for.

In fact, god warns in the last chapter of the book of revelation that the time will come when the wicked will go into eternity and continue to be wicked and the righteous will continue to be righteous. There we find a most amazing description of the most important coronation, ever. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. A parallel commentary covers the traditional views in an. That text presented three tenses and informed us that the book of revelation is written in chronological order.

In contrast, the book of revelation ends with far greater horrors than blood and violence for the impenitent wicked. These judgments come from the book discussed in revelation 5. A bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. The phrases after this and things which must be hereafter move to the. In fact, god warns in the last chapter of the book of revelation that the time will come when the wicked will go into eternity and continue. Commentaries for revelation chapter 4 the throne and its surroundings.

God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The introductory chapter 49 pages with 102 footnotes and bibliographic. There is no exegetical or scriptural basis for this claim. 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. The writer has not informed us what was the appearance of these living. Now beginning at chapter four, a change takes place. 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. This chapter contains six of the seven judgments referred to in revelation as the seal judgments. 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. A bible commentary on the complete book of revelation by brian pepper is now available on cd. Sounding the fifth and sixth trumpets demonic locusts and demonic horsemen chapter 10. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. So we dont look to specific events to happen a specific time in history. Throughout chapter 4 the throne holds the centre of attention.

New international version 1 after this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 with king james bible text. If chapter 4 and succeeding chapters relate to the future, they provide an important clue concerning the interpretation of the vision and the prophetic events that unfold in those chapters. And b the first voice i heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, c come up here, and i will show you. John saw that the one who could open the book was jesus christ. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.

The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. In the first of johns visions that are recorded in revelation 411, he saw god the father.

I adhere to the most common position that chapter 6 contains johns revelation regarding the entire first 3 12 years of the tribulation, from the rapture to the entry of the beast of revelation proclaiming himself to be. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. 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. Chapter 4 is brief, but it sets the stage for much of the rest of revelation. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the book s title, a sense of where you are. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the heavenly throne surrounded by the 24 elders and the 4 creatures. It also makes the transition from johns description of things which areor were, at the time he wroteto those things which are yet to happenagain, at least at the time he wrote.

Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals chapter 6. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. The visions in this book run parallel to one another. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet chapter 12. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. Revelation 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. Chapter 6 provides a summary, principal conclusions, and the implications for. But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic literature.

After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Each vision contains certain principles, and these principles are being worked out in the lives of. Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later.

A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before the throne of god. Chapters 4 and 5 are the introduction and background of the tremendous sweep of prophetic events predicted in the rest of the book. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb. Immediately after this, he is shown by the spirit another vision of.

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. In summary, the evidence favoring the apostle johns authorship substantially. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. Book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked. Revelation, its central purpose, its central message is number one, to inform. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. In chapter 4 and 5 of revelation they are pictured as playing a very intimate part in the heavenly sanctuary. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there.

Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a well informed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapters 119 only in progress. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. 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. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. These files can be downloaded by adobe acrobat to view on computer screen, or printed in booklet or other format. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius.

Another thing that comes through very clearly in these chapters is their readiness to adore christ in praise and song. As seen in the chronology of revelation, johns viewpoint in this chapter is in heaven near gods throne. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Blessing and honor and glory and power be to him who sits on the throne, and to the lamb, forever and ever. This cd contains the 22 chapters of revelation in pdf files, scanned from original typed documents. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. At once i was in the spirit and lo, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. The heavenly court scene of revelation 45 digital commons.