A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. God gives us his final words here, and because they are last words, they have a greater significance. He says that he who exercises patience and labors for his names sake and does not become weary 2. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Chapters 2 and 3 were for the 7 churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Revelation chapter 1 serves as an introduction to the book and in so doing it sets the tone for the rest of the book. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Revelation 2, new american standard bible nasb the.
Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. John was told to write what he saw in a book and send that book to the 7 churches in asia. Verse 2 what john writes in this book has no human origin. Regarding the last chapter of revelation, the words of j. The student can explain the circumstances of the writing of the book of revelation. Post a picture of christ as he appears in revelation 1 or use the powerpoint picture. The book of revelation, also known as the book of apocalypse, is a new testament book that plays a central role in todays christianity and the study of the bible. Each church is given a unique description of jesus, a command, and a promise. In revelation, it is in chapter 4 verse 2, chapter 17 verse 3 and chapter 21 verse 10. The city of ephesus was an important commercial and religious center in johns time.
This suggests that the meaning of tolerate in verse 20 is that some have actually adopted the teachings of this woman. It was johns headquarters before his exile, and he returned there after his. Scripture 2,0,0,0 united states conference of catholic. Verse click for chapter new international version down the middle of the great street of the city. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the spirit says to the churches. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Unto the angel of the church of ephesus write ephesus means first or desirable. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And to the angel of the church in smyrna write, these things says the first and the last, who died and came to life. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance.
Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The first seal and verse 2 that man, supernatural man has a fake crown. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. In the first chapter of revelation, john introduced his reason for writing. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or satan, and bound him for a thousand years.
At the very outset of this prophecy the spotlight falls upon our lord, calling the readers attention to the majesty and the glory of our lord, for this book is a revelation of jesus christ verse 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write. What john does in verse 2 is state for the record that what is recorded in the revelation is exactly what god the father wanted to the last word. See the exposition of the seventh verse of this chapter. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the.
Some things are to be observed of all the epistles, before we come to the particular epistles. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A free bible version and commentary on revelation chapters in easyenglish. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Revelation 20 daily verse, scripture by topic, stories. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Jesus was hailed as the lamb who was slain and the only one worthy to open the scrolls. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Many an old wound has been healed over by the buried leaves of early training. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. These seven church ages make up what is called the kingdom of heaven matt.
Christ is in the middle of his people see matthew 28. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. The church is to face intense persecution so they are reminded that their lord is the first and the last, 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. For 1 the, and, which follows, seems the beginning of the fresh feature of the description cf. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his victories. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. Revelation background information for the teacher objectives. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of daniel chapter 9. And i walk in the middle of the seven gold lamp holders. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month.
Commentary for revelation 2 epistles to the churches in asia, with warnings and encouragements, to the church at ephesus. These things says he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks commentary. The lord is fully encompassing all the experiences of the church at smyrna with all that he is and suffered, hebrews. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. Oh it looks real to those who dont know the truth and that bow is as fake as he is the false messiah so look the crown and bow up and find out in the strongs concordance.
Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. The entire book of revelation which includes the special messages to those 7 churches, was sent to those churches and a blessing was pronounced upon all who would read, hear and keep the words contained in this prophecy. And i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. What do the lampstands in the book of revelation mean. That the prophecy was given by sign means that it was revealed in symbolic form, so, in general, it is not to be interpreted in a literal sense. View revelation 1 in the note window the book of the revelation of st. They arranged a great pile of wood and set up a pole in the middle. Of the books in the new testament, only the book of revelation documents the apocalypse. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Although the author of the book identifies himself as john, the nature of his identity remains to be a hot topic for debate among bible. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent three things are suggested in this verse. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve.
This sentence appears to belong to the preceding verse, as in the revised version. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. At this, all of the creatures around the throne and in heaven shouted amen. The student can cite at least three lessons we should learn from the letters to the seven churches. A messenger carrying letters to the seven churches from the apostle john on the island of patmos, which is about 30 miles off the coast of turkey and. Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation. Revelation 2 bible commentary on the book of revelation.
Chapter 2 nto the angel of the church of ephesus write. Vernon mcgee in his thru the bible ring true, this chapter brings us to the final scenes of this great book of scenic wonders. He was instructed to record jesus words, aimed at each of seven churches in asia minor, and to faithfully record them. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
The book of revelation refers to lampstands seven times in six verses rev. It likewise brings us to the end of the word of god. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Revelation chapter 5 ends with a great celebration of the elders and angels preceding the opening of the scroll. God gave the prophecy to christ who signified it to john via his angel. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 2. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. The message to the church at ephesus verse 1 1 to the angel of the church of ephesus write.
Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen of the apocalypse pictured below. At the end of the first chapter of revelation, we are introduced to the seven church ages as represented by the seven lampstands. Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write.
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