Sub commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4

Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation 1. The bible contains both the 46 books of the old testament. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. This chapter revelation 17 properly commences a more detailed description of the judgment inflicted on the formidable antichristian power referred to in the last chapter, though under a new image.

David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the heavenly throne surrounded by the 24 elders and the 4 creatures. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Revelation 45 and early christian liturgical usage jstor. The idea that the book of revelation is about a mere seven year period, fails to capture the greater message and full significance that this book actually conveys. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. In this chapter the prophetical scene opens and, as the epistolary part opened with a vision of christ revelation 1.

It is common knowledge that the book of revelation falls into unequal parts. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. On the day of pentecost, exactly when the greatest coronation ever was happening in heaven, the holy spirit descended on the disciples and they went out preaching the gospel with great power. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1 tags. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 with king james bible text. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Study revelation 4 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Brackets are used inthis commentary in the bible text to. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Sacred scripture containing the truth of gods revelation composed by human authors under the inspiration of the holy spirit. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation.

John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It contains an account of the sequel of the pouring out of the last vial, and the description, in various forms, continues to the close of revelation 19. Revelation chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary.

Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete. John looked up and saw an open door, the one he had first heard about when he wrote down the letter to the church in philadelphia. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. This chapter takes an objective look into the details of this unique chapter. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. Their position upon the subthrones and the golden quality of their. English standard version 1 after this i looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. I adhere to the most common position that chapter 6 contains johns revelation regarding the entire first 3 12 years of the tribulation, from the rapture to the entry of the beast of revelation proclaiming himself to be. If were to see the full scope of this revelation, we must see it through the overall message of the new testamentwhich is what ive strived to do throughout this commentary. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. And b the first voice i heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, c come up here, and i will show you. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels and. As with all biblical epistles, however, application to similar churches of any. Revelation 4 brief preterist summary of chapters the preterists consider the letters to apply to little else than the contemporary situation of the seven churches as they existed in johns time.

A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels and saints around the throne. Behold, a door chapter 4 of revelation begins with a door being opened and the command for john to come up hither. As he looks up into the sky, john sees there before me. The preface to this vision, or the introduction to it, and preparation of john for it, are in revelation 4. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. There is no exegetical or scriptural basis for this claim. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. This verse contains a word of consolation, and encouragement unto this angel and church from christ. The heavenly court scene of revelation 45 digital commons. Two different objects of worship, either coordinate or subordinate, would. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Each vision contains certain principles, and these principles are being worked out in the lives of.

Revelation 4 bible commentary john gills exposition of. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. If we regard the 24elders as representatives of both israel the calledout ones of the old testament and the church the calledout ones of the new see commentary on revelation 4. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the books title, a sense of where you are. Another thing that comes through very clearly in these chapters is their readiness to adore christ in praise and song. Chapter 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Didache series text faith and revelation chapter 4 vocabulary. In chapter 4 and 5 of revelation they are pictured as playing a very intimate part in the heavenly sanctuary. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked. This chapter contains six of the seven judgments referred to in revelation as the seal judgments.

Revelation 4 and revelation 5 form a break from the previous chapters, in that the church age has ended due to the rapture as viewed in the first two verses in this chapter. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4.

And the first voice, which i had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. These judgments come from the book discussed in revelation 5. Commentaries for revelation chapter 4 the throne and its surroundings. Immediately after this, he is shown by the spirit another vision of.

So we dont look to specific events to happen a specific time in history. The result is that selflessness turns into selfassertion, the sub. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4. As seen in the chronology of revelation, johns viewpoint in this chapter is in heaven near gods throne. Chapter 17 revelation chapter 4 chapter 4 of revelation is often pointed to as the point in revelation where the rapture of the church occurs. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The visions in this book run parallel to one another. Chapter 6 provides a summary, principal conclusions, and the implications for the.