According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. New jerusalem the world to come replace the old heaven and earth revelation 21. Feb, 2011 the chronology of the seals, trumpets, and vials bowls, is simple to understand, once you view them in series rather than in parallel. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Jun 25, 2010 the most frequently requested christ in prophecy television show episodes on revelation have been pulled out of the vault and rereleased over the six episodes, dr.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. By far the most important aspect of interpreting revelation is just how the seven seal judgments. The book of revelation contains twentytwo chapters, and seventeen of those chapters 420 explicitly describe the judgement of. The book of revelation, chapter 1 pastor jesse smith. So then, we have revelation chapters 17 and 18 totally apart from any ongoing chronological order of the book of revelation. The judgments themselves, which make up the seventh trumpet and which accomplish the victory described in 11. If the judgments occur in consecutive order, then it tends to support the pretribulation rapture. Jul 17, 2017 the book of revelation, chapter 1 pastor jesse smith. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. 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. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Introduction chapter 15 is introductory and prepares the reader for the execution of the judgments described in chapter 16. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. These twentyone judgments unleash unbelievable war, ecological disasters, and atomic catastrophe on our earth. The book of revelation describes three series of judgments. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. How should we understand the seven seals, seven trumpets, and. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Structure of the book of revelation revelation commentary. What does it mean to overcome in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. 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. The seven bowls are the seventh trumpet and spell out what the seventh trumpet consists of by way of its judgments.
John is taken in the spirit to another location, a great, high mountain, to witness the descending of the holy city, jerusalem, coming. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21 the beginning of the future eternity is described here, the most glorious time and with. Below those judgments are other depictions of other judgments that will further impact the worlds population during the seven years of tribulation, which are also brought to light in the book of revelation. Describes the destruction of the babylonish, false religious systemthe great harlotwhich will merge all the religions of the world during the first part of. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Yes, lord god almighty, true and just are your judgments. The bowl judgments do not result in massive deaths at all. The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. The final judgment and i saw a great white throne and the one sitting on it. The key to understanding the book of revelation is to interpret it as literally as possible. These two chapters for their own parenthesis that is totally set apart from the overall chronological order, other than the fact that it is yet in the future aspect as is. Aside from the 5th seal, each will bring a judgment upon the populace of the earth. The seventh trumpet judgment introduces the awesome events described in chapters 1218 and the most severe set of judgments yet reported, the vial judgments.
When we compare the holy bible with the holy bible we discover that revelations general chronology is found elsewhere within gods holy scriptures. Chapter 21 read chapter 21 in the nasb version via biblegateway. A brief look at how judgment is seen in the book of revelation. The trumpet judgments result in the death of onethird of those remaining revelation 9. Each judgment is broken up into seven distinct acts that bring destruction to the earth and those who are alive at that time. 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. This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series revelation. The seven seal judgments are described in revelation 67. In the next chapter judgement is directed toward satan when an angel. A new heaven and a new earth with the new jerusalem the world to come replace the old heaven and earth revelation 21. The judgments of the great tribulation served in part to prepare the earth for its restoration. Chapters 21 and 22 describe what is referred to as the eternal state.
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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls vials in the book of revelation. Chapter 21 new heavens, new earth, new jerusalem chapter 22 epilogue. The middle chapters of the book of revelation tell about three cycles of seven judgments each, all of which will come to pass upon the earth in the end times. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version but the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone. The 7th seal introduces 7 angels who each possess 7 trumpets. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls.
The prophetic forecast messiah yeshua gave in matthew 24 is similar to revelation chapters 619. What does it mean to overcome in revelation chapters. David reagan and guests don mcgee of crown and sickle ministries and dennis pollock of spirit of grace ministries go chapter by chapter through the book of revelation, explaining that the book of revelation isnt difficult to. It is, therefore, apparent that the book of revelation is a chronological record of the events of. Chronology of revelation chapters bible prophecy rapture. The seal judgments kill onefourth of humanity revelation 6. Many theologians interpret it allegorically as explaining the drastic difference in this world and heaven when christ has been acknowledged as having returned. The book of revelation does not outrightly tell us when. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. The seven bowl judgments are described in revelation 1516. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The key to the structure of the book of revelation can be discerned from the seventh chapter of. It refers to the idea that the heroes of the story go on to live a happy life at the end of the story. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter.
When we compare the holy bible with the holy bible we discover that revelation s general chronology is found elsewhere within gods holy scriptures. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments are introduced in chapters 6, 8, and 15 of revelation. The seven vialbowl judgments are similar in nature to the trumpet judgments, but. The chronology of the 21 judgements in the book of. In chapters 420, john depicts what he sees in his vision about the spiritual realm. But its important to note that chapters 1 through 11 are in chronological order, then in chapter 12, he starts over with the birth of christ and he tells the whole story again. By jack kelley friday august 17th, 2012 about 20 minutes to read. Anyone whose name is not found in the book of life is thrown into the lake of fire 20. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Then there are five parenthetical chapters concerning, 1 a mighty angel with a little book chapter 10, 2 gods two witnesses and the passing of the second woe chapter 11, 3 satans being cast out of heaven and his attempts to destroy israel chapter 12, 4 the antichrist, his false prophet and the image of the beast chapter, and. The chronology of the 21 judgements in the book of revelation. The tribulation judgments revelation lamb and lion ministries.
The timing of the lords day is during the tribulation period when the judgments begin to fall upon mankind. These things being true, the case for what is called the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation rests on solid ground. In all probability, its orbit and axis will have been. The book of revelation contains twentytwo chapters, and seventeen of those chapters 420 explicitly describe the judgement of god against satan, his demons, and unbelievers.
Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the book of revelation in both the church and the academy. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in. How should we understand the seven seals, seven trumpets. This lesson is called understanding happily ever after. The book of revelation is in chronological order, because he often uses the term. Chapter 21 of the book of revelation in the bible can be considered the introductory chapter to the wonderful future that the church has in god.
A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. The dragon of revelation 12 and the talking idol of revelation. The 21 plagues of revelation are found written in order, beginning with the seven seals in order, followed by the seven trumpets in order, and concluded by the seven bowls in order. Chapter 9 completion of 70th week trumpet judgments 56. The seven trumpet judgments are described in revelation 811. Nov 29, 20 yes, lord god almighty, true and just are your judgments. The judgments are definitely not circular or repetitive in nature. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians.
And after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. Chapter 21 introduces us to a vision of the eternal state, something were not told a lot about. By far the most important aspect of interpreting revelation is just how the seven seal judgments, trumpet judgments and bowl judgments relate to each other. John wrote that revelation is special because, blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Even in chapter 10 of revelation outside the written details of the 7th trumpet that trumpet is supported as the resurrection trumpet. If the judgments are concurrent, then it tends to support the mid and posttribulation. The letters to the seven churches revelation chapters 2 and 3 johns vision of heaven revelation chapter 4 the lamb takes the sevensealed scrollbook revelation chapter 5 the seal judgments revelation chapter 6 the 144,000 and the great multitude revelation chapter 7 the trumpet judgments revelation chapters 8 and 9. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament.
The letters to the seven churches revelation chapters 2 and 3 johns vision of heaven revelation chapter 4 the lamb takes the sevensealed scroll book revelation chapter 5 the seal judgments revelation chapter 6 the 144,000 and the great multitude revelation chapter 7 the trumpet judgments revelation chapters 8 and 9. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Divine judgment in the book of revelation loma linda university. In chapters, john describes the details of the setting as he received this revelation unveiling of truth. God would not have given it to us if its meaning were entirely a mystery. Instead, they produce widespread intense suffering, and. The chronology of the seals, trumpets, and vials bowls, is simple to understand, once you view them in series rather than in parallel. Revelation chapters 2122 the christ in prophecy journal.
Revelation chapter 16 explained book of revelation each. In the book of exodus we learn about ten plagues or judgments that fell upon the land of egypt. Order of revelations 21 plagues, and the 7th trumpet. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. These additional judgments include the two witnesses, see revelation 11, the war on the saints, see revelation 7 and revelation 12, etc. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The trustworthiness of the revelation, revelation 22. The book of revelation, or simply revelation, is the final book of the christian bible the new testament traditionally the authorship has been ascribed john, an apostle of christ, while john was imprisoned on the island of patmos, notwithstanding modern scholarship which claims that nothing can be determined about the author other than that he was a christian prophet or some putative.
He describes jesus christ as the slain lamb who is the only one able to open the book with 7 seals. Revelation chapter 21 explained discover the 66 books of. In these chapters god tells us what eternity with him will be like. Wilsons charts cover a range of historical, literary, rhetorical, and interpretive issues that will guide the careful student in making more viable interpretations of this difficult yet enriching book. The tribulation judgments revelation lamb and lion. The seven bowls are the seventh trumpet and spell out what the seventh trumpet consists of. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Aug 22, 2016 anyone whose name is not found in the book of life is thrown into the lake of fire 20.
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