The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, 11 21. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed.
Revelation 21 1 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. What do the symbols mean in the book of revelaiton. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.
It appears that at this time the present earth and heaven will be destroyed by fire. A sobering consideration is that fear appears in a list in revelation 21. Revelation 21 king james version large print bible listen to revelation 21. The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. That plain was a flat and fertile piece of land in the middle of the wasteland 21. What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in many ways throughout scripture to the church. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. What the bible says about heaven the book of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. 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. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a.
Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, 1121. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part. Revelation 21 king james bible kjv book of revelation. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation.
The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Read revelation 4 kjv along with a helpful commentary. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. The new jerusalem revelation 21 22 the new earth and heaven. Be faithful unto death, and i will give you the crown of life. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, 9, 10. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. However, even though the book of revelation is written in symbols, the bible explains itself in a literal language. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian.
The book of numbers concentrates on events that take place in the second and fortieth years after the exodus. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The throne, the lamb and the sealed book this article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by. Contextual overview 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21.
If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Dec 17, 2019 do not fear what you are about to suffer. 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. Its important for us to know about the events that will. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Revelation 21, king james version kjv the bible app. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app.
Librivox recording of the book of revelation, king james version. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. Because we live in times that are increasingly uncertain and perilous, fear is a reality all will face at some time. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is a perfect environment gen. All the unsaved dead, who were not found written in the book of life, were cast into the lake of.
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