At the same time, john hears a reminder that sin, and those who chose it over god, are condemned to the second death of hell revelation 21. Most students who approach the book of revelation from the normal or literal method of interpretation understand the words following the statement about the new heaven and new earth, and there is no longer any sea to simply mean that because of the changes in atmospheric and human conditions will be so different water as we know it today will not be needed. The lords day john is referring to is the public holiday of emperor domitian where he demanded to be called lord and. John is seeing the eternal reward being given to gods people. The final glorious award the new heaven and earth, revelation 21. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. Astronomers tell us that, within living memory, several starry worlds have burnt out, and vanished out of sight. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The sea has a reference to the realm of evil in the book of revelation see also isaiah 57. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 21, christian standard bible csb the bible app. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i.
Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Visible descent of the new jerusalem to the new earth, revelation 21. Verse 4 validates our understanding that this is showing the people of god in their future, perfected state receiving the eternal reward at the end of time. This verse is in reference to, after christ has returned and set up the kingdom of god, on earth. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. The sea is a good metaphor because it is an unstable and dangerous place. Its important for us to know about the events that will.
Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Revelation 5 the eviction notice sunday, may 12, 20. Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from jesus christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. An angel tells john the author of this book the one who sees this vision. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear.
The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction 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. May 03, 2012 the funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. Albert in reply on revelation 21 it shouldnt be bothersome to anyone, because the kings of the earth is referring to the twelve apostles who are ruling in gods kingdom, on earth. And the old worldthis our present earthdisappeared before the approach of the judgment throne, revelation 20. Masses for the dead readings from the new testament. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Can you explain why there is no more sea in revelation 21. Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. John beholds a new heaven and a new earth, and the new jerusalem when it descends from heaven. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, 1 2 but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John attempts to describe the new jerusalem in terms others can understand. Revelation 21 is picturing the church in its perfected state at the end of the reign of christ. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Come, i will show you the bride, the wife of the lamb.
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. 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. Revelation 21, common english bible ceb the bible app. Feb 15, 2019 several times the bible speaks about a new heavens and a new earth. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. And i saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. From the words of the prophet isaiah to the apostles peter, paul, and john, god used these men to describe what these new dwelling places would be like. Revelation chapter 21 1 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth.
Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The former heaven and the the hitzeman family is proud to provide five generations of dignified service over the last 116 years. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. I saw the dead, the great and the lowly, standing before the throne, and scrolls were opened. For a funerals first reading during the easter season, between the triduum and pentecost, it would be most appropriate to choose one of the three revelation readings, or the one from acts.
And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god, and to. I saw the dead, the great and the lowly, standing before the throne. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. I will shake the nations derek prince with subtitles duration. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The new celestial earth now forms the visional scene. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. In revelation, as in johns gospel and first epistle, the consciousnessofaworldconflict,aworldprocess,andaworldtriumph is manifest. Included in this evil is a representation of the mass of humanity cf. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. An angel tells john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision. 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. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation.
Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. I saw a large white throne and the one who was sitting on it. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. All these several visions follow one another in order, and this vision reaches into eternity. Revelation 4 the church in heaven sunday, may 5, 20. In contrast, the land of revelation represents the people of god. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. 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 apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3. The earth and the sky fled from his presence and there was no place for them.
After this is a vision of the new heavens and new earththe world in its celestial state revelation 21. The angel used the symbolism of candlesticks to represent the branches, or. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality. Having described the origin and progress of evil in the world, the final overthrow of satan and his adherents, and the judgment when every man is rewarded according to his works, the seer now completes the whole by portraying the eternal bliss of the redeemed in heaven cf. That very short passage about dead believers finding rest in christ. I, john, saw a large white throne and the one who was sitting on it. At this a mighty voice from heaven proclaims that this is the place where god will dwell with glorified men revelation 21. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. It is apparent, therefore, that isaiah saw together on the screen of prophecy both the millennial kingdom and the eternal kingdom. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. The return of jesus is contemplated in relation to the enlarged environment in which christianity stood. In the previous chapter, john was shown an ideal time on earth when satan was bound and christ and the saints ruled for one thousand years.
The book of revelation concludes with the angels testimony and additional counsel from the lord. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. In particular, john hears the voice from the throne declare an end to suffering, pain, and death for all of eternity.
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