Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Chapter 12 is another inset chapter, in which john sees another wondrous vision. In the next verse, israel is the woman about to give birth. Revelation 122 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. And they sang a new song, saying thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. Jesus christ is the only name under heaven by which man can be saved, acts 4. Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the.
Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the prophecy made in the book. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. According to verse 3, what will satan be unable to do because he is bound. This chapter contains the accounts about the woman, the dragon and the child, followed by the war between michael and. In revelation chapter 12 god throws satan out of heaven. Outside of the united kingdom, the kjv is in the public domain. The events of the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. Thus, at this point we come once again to the middle of the tribulationand to the worst wave of antisemitism the world has ever observed.
The 7 churches of asia minor who were the books original recipients 1. The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611, 1769. This river has some of the same characteristics as the one described in the book of ezekiel during the millennial reign of the lord, ezekiel 47. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the. On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month. Chapter 21 begins with johns vision of a new heaven and a new earth 21. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. In total, the book of revelation pictures four different women. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. 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.
The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. Rather, chapter 12 is a highly condensed history of the true. 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. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Tying the symbols to josephs dream in genesis 37 confirms the womans identity. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. The wrath of satan the great tribulation as he persecutes yahovahs people israel and her children throughout. See more ideas about revelation 22, bible verses and bible scriptures. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. New jerusalem is a picture of the people of god in their perfected state, receiving the eternal rewards and final blessings promised for their faithfulness to god cf. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches. This verse is jesus seal of approval on the whole book of revelation. Revelation 22 the thousand years 20 then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, n holding in his hand the key to o the bottomless pit 1 and a great chain. The nation of israel is symbolically referred to throughout the chapter.
Later in the chapter, it is clear that this child born of israel is jesus she. These kings give their power and authority to the antichrist in chapter 17. The word sign comes from the greek word semeion, meaning a sign, mark, token an unusual occurrence, transcending the common course of nature thayers greek definitions. Study guide for revelation 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Bible study revelation chapter 22 the concluding promises of the prophecy 22. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. To get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up. It marks the first use of the word church, since chapter three.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse high time to awake. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces a brand new vision. The mighty angel, the little book, and the seven thunders. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Jul 08, 20 to get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free copies. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun.
Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Thereafter, johns perspective is from the isle of patmos. Revelation 12 niv bible a great sign appeared in heaven. This is the second appearance and coming of jesus christ.
Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. If you think about it for a minute youll see theres neither need nor purpose for a river of. Revelation chapter 22 explained book of revelation each. He saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband 21. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian. Its events do not follow those in chapter 11 at all.
He revealed himself to the churches, revelation, 1. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john still continues to see things from the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem until the end of revelation 22. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. In the first five verses of chapter 22 belong with the description of the bride, new jerusalem coming down from heaven, recorded in revelation 21. The fall of satan, the rise of the antichrist, the rejoicing of the church in heaven, the persecution of israel, and the escape of jewish christians. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. The river of life originates from the throne of god and the lamb, is clear as crystal and flows down the. Bible stories kjv favorite bible verses kjv previous next. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. In verse 1, israel is described as a woman clothed with the sun and moon and wearing a crown of stars. Sep 22, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand.
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