This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would. For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. This chapter is then about the outcome of each choice.
Christ is consistently represented as a lamb throughout revelation a parallel with the unblemished lamb of old testament sacrifices. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. Hinds, a commentary on the book of revelation nashville. In contrast to the distressing scenes of the last chapter, the triumph of those who gain the victory over the beast and its image is now brought to view in chapter 7 this same group of 144,000 received the seal of god in their foreheads. The redeemed of the earth sweet is the melody, so hard to come by, according to songwriter iris dement.
As the fourteenth chapter begins with the 144,000 of israel. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. About revelation for kids revelation for kids the book of. Bits of every chapter are explained in simplified language so even kids can understand. It is apparent that the events on earth parallel the events in heaven as seen in the previous chapters during this pause, revelation 1014. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. But its also confusing because its imagery is so foreign to modern readers. Idealistic the idealistic or philosophy of history method looks upon revelation as a.
This website exists to help you share jesus great love found in the book of revelation with kids. Adam clarkes bible commentary revelation 14 revelation revelation 15 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation chapter 14 king james version kjv alexander. Yet it is the only instance of the noun gospel in the entire book of revelation. The gospel according to the revelation chapter 14 commentary. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb by tom stewart. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. Few of us can write music, and some myself included have trouble even carrying a tune. Jun 22, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Oct 21, 2016 you will love this video it will help you understand better itt is very good and a little long i encourage all of you to watch this kick back and relax. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity before he or she begins. Return from chapter 14 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Verses 612 in this part of the chapter we have three angels or messengers sent from heaven to give notice of the fall of babylon. 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. Its exciting because it records dramatic visions about the role of jesus and the church in the history of the world. Revelation chapter 15 1 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page.
Revelation 14 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ. Free online revelation commentary the commentary menu will take you through the chapterbychapter online commentary, starting with chapter 1. The next step is to enter your payment information.
Revelation 14 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary available on dvd in our endtime store. The book of revelation can be both exciting and confusing. 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. The book of revelation chapter 14 the 144ks mission. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Study revelation 14 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Revelation 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders. In chapter 14 we have the dealings of god with the evil, only first owning and setting apart the remnant.
Studying revelation has changed my life and im excited to share that with my kids and. Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours. So the word virgin in scripture does not always have to refer to a woman. These events involve four more angelic introductions that occur in rapid succession.
Revelation chapter 14 explained discover revelation. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. This chapter is at a crossroads of worship, in chapter those who do not worship the beast are killed, but in chapter 15 the righteous are rewarded for their proper worship of god. In any choir or congregation, it is easy to tell when someone is singing offkey. The first reaping represents the lords taking home of his people prior to the falling of his wrath.
The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. At whatever period in the history of the church, the proclamations contained in this chapter are made, they must from their very nature constitute the grand, absorbing theme of that generation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. They have the fathers name written in their minds and hearts showing that they are his people who reflect his. Read revelation 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. Chapter 14 takes place in heaven, but only halfway through the tribulation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. Further, the word defiled is used by john in the book of revelation of moral or spiritual defilement or spiritual or cultic prostitution cf.
What is the significance of the 144,000 mentioned in revelation 14. 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. Revelation 14 commentary the redeemed of the earth. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. A hundred and fortyfour thousand virgins verse 1 1 and i looked, and a lamb stood on mount zion, and with him 144,000 having his fathers name written on their foreheads commentary. The angel with the sickle commanded by another angel, who had power over fire, to gather the clusters of the vines of the earth, revelation 14. Revelation 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an angel from heaven, preaching the gospel, and the defeat of the beast. At the end of revelation, it almost seemed like satan and the antichrist might win.
Revelation 14 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Revelation chapter 14 kjv king james version the defiled woman the natural woman but even the beast already mentined by john in the book of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. But revelation 14 shows who is really triumphant, powerful, and in control. It is apparent that the events on earth parallel the events in heaven as seen in the previous chapters during this pause, revelation 10 14. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. And i heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14 and more. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. That both have understanding on their foreheads is certainly not conclusive. At the present time, no portion of the holy scriptures more deeply concerns the church of christ than revelation 14. Revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Please explain the book of revelation beginning with chapter one and going through chapter 22. Farmers who have spent the entire summer preparing their crops get to harvest. A counterfeit lamb is mentioned as rising out of the earth in the last chapter. To keep the commentary from becoming too verbose and repetitive, ive placed the discussion of several major topics into articles, and then link to those articles within the.
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