Yet commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4

Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. A door was opened in heaven this appears to have been a visible aperture in the sky over his head. Engaging yet academic in tone, buist fannings robust, meticulous treatment of revelation invites scholars and pastors to consider the wealth of insight that scriptures last chapter sheds on its meaning as a whole. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures.

If one follows the plain, literal and normal principles of interpretation, one can conclude that most of the book describes what is yet future. Another thing that comes through very clearly in these chapters is their readiness to adore christ in praise and song. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Each of these prophecies contains a hidden span of time that lasts from the 1st coming to the 2nd like an otherwise complete puzzle with one piece missing. 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. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens.

Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Following what many believe is gods own inspired outline of the. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. As he looks up into the sky, john sees there before me. The same union of white or watery brightness and fiery redness appears in revelation 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the third division of revelation 1. The basic structure of the vision is chronological. In chapter 4 and 5 of revelation they are pictured as playing a very intimate part in the heavenly sanctuary.

Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. One of the elders comforts john explaining that jesus has prevailed to loose the sevensealed scroll rev. Learn to live the life god has called you to with nick vujicic at saddleback church duration. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Later, an elder explains to john the identity of those coming out of the great tribulation rev. Chapter 4 transports the reader to the things which shall take place after these things i. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. All believers have opportunity to be in the spirit, but that does not mean such a one will.

The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. He saw fourandtwenty seats round about the throne, not empty, but filled with fourandtwenty elders, presbyters, representing, very probably, the whole church of god, both in the oldtestament and in the newtestament state. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In the number, there seems to be an allusion to that of the. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

At this point in revelation there begin the visions, in which are shown, under figures, the forces by which the life of the church is affected. 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. Revelation 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. The divine throne and the sealed book, revelation 4. Angels and saints around the throne 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project.

Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Aug, 2017 revelation functions rightly when it invites us into worship too which we do as we add our voices to the song. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Worshipping the king submitted by william haller on 3 june 2007 7. Twelve is the signature of the church see my commentary on balaam, p. 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. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. In the section that follows, the apostle john points to the series of events that will occur sometime after the rapture as they are described in chapters 622. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 with king james bible text. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Some like to interpret what john saw up through revelation 19 as fulfilled in history after johns day but before our present day. The rapture of the church is a bodily rapture, yet here it is in the spirit revelation 4.

Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. The worship of the one on the throne, revelation 4. He is revealed in revelation as the risen, reigning, resurrected, exalted, glorified lord. 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. Revelation 4 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 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The argument that revelation 419 does not involve the church is one of silence. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Commentaries for revelation chapter 4 the throne and its surroundings. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the book s title, a sense of where you are. The visions in this book run parallel to one another.

Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Ryries perspective is pretribulational and premillennial. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelation s throne room scene continues with a vision of god holding a scroll in his hand. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are the things which john has seen and the things which are. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4.

The former vision which john saw, contained in the foregoing chapters, represented the state of the church at the time when the vision was given, or the things that then were, revelation 1. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he. The first time our lord came into this world, he came in the veil of flesh. Pretribulational means that he believes that the church both living and dead saints will be raptured to heaven before the seven year great tribulation. The label futurist is derived from the fact that this interpretation sees revelation from chapter 4 to the end of the book as yet to be fulfilled. Return from chapter 4 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page.

Because john was immediately in the spirit and subsequently air lifted to the throne room of god after the letters to the seven churches, its a good indication that. Book of revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapter 2 revelation chapter 3 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation chapter 6 revelation chapter 7 revelation chapter 8 revelation chapter 9 revelation chapter 10. Thus rise the forever harmonious, thankful songs of the redeemed in heaven. So we dont look to specific events to happen a specific time in history. The bible study new testament scotts revelation commentary zerrs n. John sees the throne of god in heaven surrounded by twentyfour elders. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The lamb of yahovah who is worthy to open the scroll. In introducing this magnificent book, revelation chapter one uncovers and unveils the manifestation of the incomparable, glorious son of god. It is certainly possible that the greek would admit of that interpretation, but it is not. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.

The date of the book in its present form is probably near the end of the reign of domitian a. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5.

Again, the divisions of the book of revelation follow the divine pattern of chapter 1, verse 19, where the apostle john is. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. Chapter 4 begins the prophetic parts of the book of revelation. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before the throne of god. She is shown god and the lamb, the devil, the beast, the false prophet, and the apostate city. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked. This book is a commentary on the book of revelation, written on a popular level yet influenced by scholarship. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth. 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. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age.

Revelation 4 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. But in this chapter and in those to follow we will again look in vain for any clear signal as to when john stops being in the spirit or when he comes down from. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. And thus this verse cannot be interpreted as referring to the rapture of the church. Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double.

John was already in the spirit we know from a previous lesson, but this means a deeper experience in the spirit. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Immediately after this, he is shown by the spirit another vision of. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later. The seven lamps or seven spirits again symbolize the holy spirit of god compare 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4 and more. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation 1. Revelation 4, king james version kjv the bible app.

The are no explicit passages of scripture that make such a claim. Throughout chapter 4 the throne holds the centre of attention. And thus this verse cannot be interpreted as referring to the. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels. Then as i looked, i saw a door standing open in heaven, and the same voice i had heard before spoke to me like a trumpet blast. The twentyfour elders repeatedly worship the father see commentary on revelation 4.