The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. It was no fantastic vision separated from all earthly associations that the seer of patmos beheld. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. The forms were the same, but the materials were changed. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Although new jerusalems gates are always open, not a single trace of evil can enter the city. The esv bible the holy bible, english standard version is adapted from. Come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever.
Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. Jul 06, 2017 come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those written in the lambs book of life. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 21 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth.
And i john saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Revelation 21 king james version books of the bible. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. And the huge dragon was cast down and outthat ageold serpent, who is called the devil and satan, he who is the seducer deceiver of all humanity. 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. May 18, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lambs. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. If we believe wht we say we believe, this is a time of spiritual bliss. Net bible then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and.
So the delivery of the message was commenced cf revelation 1. The bible and drugs in realityrevelation christ the. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. The new heaven and the new earth book of revelation.
For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. It is easier to read this passage of joy then the dirge like tone of so many others. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. On the contrary, it was linked to all that was dear and sacred to himself and to his race. May 04, 2012 of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen most often. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. The verse by verse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it.
I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Bearing in mind that the theme of the book is the conflict between good and evil, we may well conclude our study of it by joining in the prayer of the author, that the. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Oct 29, 20 the book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the. 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. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation.
Revelation chapter 21 21 and the twelve gates were twelve pearls. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. 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. Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a.
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 lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. The holy bible, new king james version, copyright 1982 thomas nelson. Of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen most often.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The great dragon was hurled down that ancient serpent called the devil, or satan, who leads the whole world astray. 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. 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. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation 22, new revised standard version nrsv the. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes.
Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. Revelation 2122 a new heaven and a new earth then i. Drugs the most blatant form of sorcery in the book of revelation is the multibillion dollar pharmaceuticalmedical industry, which just happens to be where it got its name pharmakeia. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 21.
For an old sailor like me, this verse, if it were true, would be one of the saddest verses in the bible. The grace of our lord jesus christ be with you all. Revelation 21 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book. Revelation 21 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I will give free water from the spring of the water of life to anyone who is thirsty.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Revelation 21 king james version kjv 21 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. 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 scripture. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of.
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