Revelation 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The dream of a new heaven and a new earth was deep in jewish thought. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. 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. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. The first chapter of revelation is a general introduction to the entire book. New jerusalem descends to the new heaven and new earth. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. After this aborted battle, satan is then judged and tormented forever together with the beast and the false prophet, who were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years revelation 19. This vision, unlike the one in chapter 17, is no mystery see 17.
Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 21, by don koenig a new heaven and a new earth are created the holy city of the lambs wife is seen in heaven. Her window there was only one, which ran all round the city. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the. 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.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation 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. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. All these several representations follow one another in order. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
But it shines out from within to a great distance, verses 23, 24. These 7 angels had the 7 bowls that contained the 7 last awful troubles from god. Cast into the lake of fire they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Commentary for revelation 21 a new heaven, and new earth. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Only they who are written in the lambs book of life shall be found in the glorious city of which he is the light. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. Is this confusion, i dont think so, from the beginning of the bible to the end it talks about on set of people who salvation is for. The last judgement has marked the end of history as we have previously known it. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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.
The light did not come in from without through this for the glory of god is within the city. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Revelation 21 commentary johns interpretation of the vision. Verse 3 and i heard a great voice out of the throne saying, behold, the tabernacle of god is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and god himself shall be with them, and be their god. 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. The remaining two chapters describe the eternal and consummated kingdom of. Both occurrences of new in this verse are translations of kainos. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The reed is a divine measure and 500 the city is to correspond to the measure. Revelation chapter 21 coffmans commentary of the new. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. 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. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation very interesting, is all nations allowed into the kingdom of heaven. 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.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Like all of the book of revelation, this chapter is symbolic.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Spiritual summary of revelation 21 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. In this chapter it treats of the state of heaven and the church after the last judgment. The new jerusalem revelation 21 22 the new earth and heaven. Now, it is this latter word which is used throughout this chapter, and, indeed, throughout the book of revelation. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth.
A new heaven and a new earth after the resurrection and general judgment. 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. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. It appears that at this time the present earth and heaven will be destroyed by fire. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 21 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in. Revelation commentary adobe pdf files introduction to revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapters 23 revelation chapter 4. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website.
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. If there is one speech that captures in a nutshell the meaning of the entire book of revelation, this is it. There are three divisions of the book of revelation. 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. Revelation 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Come here, i shall show you the bride, the wife of the lamb is clearly. Read revelation 21 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on. Humans sinful, finite minds simply cannot comprehend the ultimate joy and glory of the presence of god cf. Skip from the versebyverse commentary on revelation to who is modern, prophetic babylon.
Both the earthly and the heavenly church must agree with the divine plan. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. This is not an advancement of the chronology of the book. A new heaven and earth verses 12 1 i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away, and there was no more sea. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Chapter twenty the beginning and end of the millennium. What is new about the new heavens, the new earth, and the new jerusalem. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
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. A simple, face value understanding of prophetic scriptures chapter one prologue. Commentaries for revelation chapter 21 the new creation. An angel tells john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. A commentary on the book of the revelation based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce contents pages the lords prayer and the seven centers diagram 6 extracts from the readings 7 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings.