The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Revelation 2122 nlt the new jerusalem then i saw a. Revelation was the last book accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive from the church of the east reject it. Embracing the book of revelation with hope and faith. There was so much additional information that i wanted to include in this bible study and so i would like to share some written comments on the book of revelation over the next several months. 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. Sometimes called the apocalypse which is a transliteration of the greek word for revelation. Revelation 21 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Last weeks bible study on the book of revelation was the final meeting of the year for the medical students at loma linda. Christ appears on a white horse, going out to war against gods enemies. These indepth versebyverse studies, covering thousands of pages, represent more than 30 years of the ministry of bible scholar frank shallieu. By counting links in the table below, and ignoring repeated sevens of things in the same verse, the number obtained is seven times seven, or 49. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a.
There is again a reference to the egyptian plagues. The book of revelation is about the unveiling of jesus christ. Perfect bound paper back 812 x 11, 398 pages with a complete chapter and subtopic index, and a scripture index in the front of the book. On the book of revelation and the ten commandments youtube. The book, and the new testament itself, then end with continued warnings to heed the writings and prophecies, to not alter them, and to be ready at all times for christs return so you wont have to worry about most of the contents of the book of revelation. Mar 11, 2014 book of revelation john of patmos, god, matthew henry, king james bible, douay rheims bible, american standard bible, bible in basic english, webster bible on. The book of revelation, chapter 21 king james bible. The name john appears in the king james version and new king james version but is generally omitted in other english translations. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. And a great hail, as of a talent in weight, descends from the heaven on men. The new jerusalem revelation 21 22 the new earth and heaven. Series landing discipleship richland creek community.
Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a new. Revelation 21 read using large print king james bible version free online. Read all of revelation 21 but there was a new heaven and a new earth. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. There was so much additional information that i wanted to include in this bible study and so i would like to share some written comments on the book of. But we may also call to mind the great defeat of the enemies of israel at bethhoron joshua 10. How the seven seals in revelation are related to the last seven plagues. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation 22 is the final chapter of the new testament. Revelation 21 king james version kjv bible gateway. Verse 2 there was a silence in heaven when the lord broke the seventh seal. Revelation 2122 nlt the new jerusalem then i saw a new.
I am the alpha and the omega the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come the almighty. They will rule on earth as kings together with christ the king revelation 5. Revelation 21 king james version kjv 21 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Of course, to hear gods word without obedience is folly james 1. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Revelation chapter 20 kjv king james version question, satan is deceiving people now, so he is not yet bound. It appears that at this time the present earth and heaven will be destroyed by fire. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in. Revelation 21 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Jan 26, 2012 this is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention.
The book of revelation is unique in that it is the only book of the bible with a direct blessing promised to those who publicly read it and their hearers. New century version new international readers version new king james. Revelation 2122 new living translation nlt the new jerusalem. For an old sailor like me, this verse, if it were true, would be one of the saddest verses in the bible. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Such an overthrow awaits every confederacy that sets itself in array against the.
Those only whose names were in the lambs book of life found place in the city. Revelation 21 king james large print bible christianity. Book of revelation john of patmos, god, matthew henry, king james bible, douay rheims bible, american standard bible, bible in basic english, webster bible on. The author of the book of revelation has grouped many things into sevens. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. So is a thousand years of peace coming before the devil returns to deceive all nations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation king james version. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. 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. If youre going to even begin to understand this book, do not go beyond this book, or at least beyond the scriptures. The book of revelation in an age of cultural conflict. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by.
The book of revelation king james version kindle edition by version, king james, bible, holy. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Jesus christ will bring peace, blessings and a perfect government. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. What an incredible book of biblical prophecy that promises a special blessing to those who read, hear, and keep the things written in it rev. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation is meant to be an unveiling of christ to us, but it also tells of the time when christs glory will be unveiled, or revealed to all people.
The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Finally, the punishments will produce repentance, and people will turn to our savior and king. Bishop myers discusses the truth about the book of revelation and also teaches us how to remember the 10 commandments using a pictorial. Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation is unique in that it is the only book of the bible with a direct blessing promised to those who publicly read it and their hearers.
Revelation 21 22 new living translation nlt the new jerusalem. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. There, john will complete his description of the new jerusalem and give some final words to those who read. After all these plagues in revelation, jesus christ will return to save humanity from selfdestruction. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. No one really knows, but bible scholar harold willmington in his book, the king is coming, devised a formula by which he estimates that approximately 40 billion have lived on earth since adams creation. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
The old and new testaments harmonize in declaring gods plan for mankind down through. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. And he carried me away in the spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city, jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god. The old and new testaments harmonize in declaring gods plan for mankind down through the ages. And if we study the book of revelation and dont learn anything about christ, then weve misread the book of revelation. The main purpose of the book is to show how jesus will come again. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version after reading the above i am reminded of my childhood days when their was not a care in the world for me to worry over, just enjoy life from god.
The brilliance of revelation is that it provides a final answer to this problem, a hope that jesus will once and for all heal the wounds wrought by sin revelation 19, reign for a thousand years on earth revelation 20, and then recreate the world into a place that represents gods original design revelation 2122. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead. The central person of the book of revelation is not john but jesus christ. 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 first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth ruby, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the.
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