Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. 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. But every impartial mind must think primarily of the actual birth of christ. The theme of this commentary is to show that revelation is not a book of empty symbols as is often supposed in preterist circles. The woman of the apocalypse or woman clothed in the sun. Revelation 12 new international version niv biblica. Early tradition unanimously identified him as john the apostle, author of the fourth gospel and three epistles. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. The horns are a symbol of power and the crowns are a representation of authority. It gives a helpful and sometimes humorous overview of the various positions expounded in the remainder of the book, and it offers a valuable apology for the.
A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Lexicon of the greek new testament grand rapids, mi. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. For those who are new to the universe, or for those who are still working on the first twelve books, the omega wars 5 book series continue the saga while bouncing through the timeline sharing the stories of the various main and secondary characters that were introduced during the revelations cycle. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Below you will find simplified explanations for various topics in revelation broken down into the following themes. For the child overcame death and was ultimately caught up to god see commentary on revelation 12. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
The book of revelation sermon outlines based on the book of revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Introduction part one introduction part two prologue 1. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Ive been discussing the role of constellations in my audio commentary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
The books of ezekiel and revelation both describe cherubim guarding gods throne. The book of revelation makes references structures itself to a pattern of constellations. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child n. The ancients viewed heaven as a solid vault, entered by way of actual doors. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Honor the threat the revelations cycle volume 12 go to book. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. Revelation, chapter 12 united states conference of catholic bishops. For example, the seven heads of the beast are said to be both seven mountains rev. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Despite our various views, there are some common threads upon which christians agree.
The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The dragon trying to devour the womans child at the moment of his birth revelation 12. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The seven heads and ten horns picture a terrifying image of great power, authority, knowledge, and strength. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give.
This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1. The woman in revelation 12 is part of the fusion imagerypolyvalent symbolism that is found in the book. The verse implies that satan coerced a third of these great beings to choose to submit to him and follow him in resisting god himself as well as the outworking of his purpose in us. Along with the twentyfour elders, they praise god unceasingly in humble adoration rev 4. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. It also reveals that god will protect israel in the wilderness. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The book of revelation is a fascinating book, and the debate regarding its interpretation will continue. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Mar 12, 2020 book of revelations dax ill say it for you. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Revelation 12, king james version kjv the bible app.
And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. Then the dragon stood before the woman about to give birth, to devour her. This little book is a wonderful resource for teachers, pastors, and all who want to gain a better understanding of the book of revelation. The things he heard were too sacred for words, things that man is not permitted to tell. 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. This chapter contains the accounts about the woman, the dragon and the child, followed by the war between michael and the dragon.
And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Polyvalent symbolism, in which symbols have more than one meaning, also is part of revelation s imagery. 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. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. An illustration of the woman of the apocalypse in hortus deliciarum redrawing of an illustration dated c. The revelations cycle 12 book series kindle edition. Universal creation is represented by the four living creatures rev 4. By the dragons tail, we may understand his political and his ecclesiastical power. For example, an anonymous scottish commentary of 1871 prefaces revelation 4 with the little apocalypse of mark, places malachi 4.
In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Its tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Mans face bull lion eagle saint irenaeus associated these four. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. It is clear that israel the woman gave birth to the messiah jesus christ because he is the one who is described here who is to rule all nations with a rod of iron. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was born. 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.
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