A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of revelation. They are gods answer to the prayers of the saints 8. 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. Revelation 8 explained american fellowship church of god. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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.
The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the first four trumpets bring various plagues. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. The eighth chapter depicts the opening of the seventh seal. Revelation 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The trumpet throughout the bible is used for two specific purposes. Simcox, in the cambridge bible for schools and colleges commentary, suggests that the passage in tobit bears reference to a popular. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. Revelation 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Commentary for revelation 4 a vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Having hair as the hair of women emphasizes their seductiveness.
Commentary for revelation 9 the fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from heaven and opening the bottomless pit, out of which come swarms of locusts. Verse 1 of this chapter clearly belongs to the opening of the seven seals, namely the seventh, and thus rightly belongs to the preceding chapter, not chapter 8. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. A commentary on the book of revelations by tom stewart angels opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter. Revelation, chapter 1, study questions bible explained. Revelation 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Audio messages are also available to complement your study.
They do not receive life because they refuse to come to christ. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Recall that the seven seals represent the entire book of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. Just as the traditional trumpet of god is multiplied by seven in the book of revelation, so the lords descent in fire on mount sinai ex 19. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Chapters 48 co ver the truths precedi ng the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation e xplained, volume 2.
There was silence in heaven why is there silence in heaven. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Why is there silence in heaven for half an hour in revelation 8. The town now remaining is situated on lower ground than. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. The sealed scroll was introduced in revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in revelation 6. To understand the book of revelation, we need the same things that help us to understand the rest of the bible, including wisdom from god and assistance from those who already understand it.
To this point in revelation, john has witnessed jesus open six of the seven seals of judgment seen on the scroll in heaven revelation 5. Most of the questions are dealt with in this commentary. As it is opened, seven angels stand before god and receive the seven trumpets. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation 8, new international version niv the bible app. Perhaps to lure unsuspecting unbelievers to come close to them before striking them. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. This chapter begins with the sounding of the fifth trumpet judgment, where a star falls from heaven unto the earth revelation 9. The lamb will now open the seven seals from the scroll one at a time and john will tell us what he sees.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments which will now come from the throne of god. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 8 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book.
Name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the unveiling or uncovering. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Jan 02, 2020 what are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.
Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Hard as it may be to accept because we are not accustomed to thinking of god as the author of destruction, this is the case with each of the first four trumpets. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 8, by don koenig the seventh seal is opened four trumpets are blown fire, blood, poison water and darkness on of the earth revelation commentary. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe cifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev.
Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,886,527 views 58. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Read revelation 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Bruce on revelation 8 believers are in heavy tribulation,taking from their homes, forcing them to watch their children,wife or husband being tortured, thrown into prison or killed. Only revelation and the gospel of john describe jesus as the lamb 5. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. The seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Suggest that before the world is plunged into the plagues and disasters ushered in by the sixth seal judgment at the end of the first quarter of the tribulation, god will raise up an army of 144,000 jewish evangelists to spread across the globe and bring in a soul harvest of unimaginable proportions. And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them. The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. Commentary for revelation 8 the seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. Welcome to bsm, today were taking a study on revelation 8, continuing our study of the book of revelations. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. 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. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Even the star that falls from the sky in connection with the third trumpet is a. Unto the angel of the church in smyrna smyrna was the nearest city to ephesus, and for that reason probably was addressed in the second place. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. I have recommended this commentary to a number of individuals who sought to truly understand the revelation of jesus christ and the feedback to date has been uniformly positive. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Divide the chapter into topics or paragraphs and give each a title.
Ones soulwinner power would, certainly, more than double if he diligently studies, and understands, the book of revelation, and realizes what is going to take place on earth before too long. Revelation 8 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. Others suggest that the imagery of a mountain of fire may describe the effect of nuclear weapons. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. Revelation chapter 9 book of revelation each scripture. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of god shouted for joy. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. They only receive the message of the bible in condemnation. New international version 1 when he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8 and more.
The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. And i saw the seven angels who stand before god, and seven trumpets were given to them. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. How should we understand the lion and the lamb passage. Revelation chapter 8 bible study bible study ministry. Chapters 811 cover predominantly the sounding of the seven trumpets and the witness series and are. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation. In any event, the impact of this judgment is on the salt waters of earth. The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary.
Revelation 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. From this larger picture you can better understand what is happening. Study revelation 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation chapter 8 the significance of this silence is twofold. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. There is a close similarity between these judgments and the event predicted by christ in matthew 24. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. May 10, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation.
In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Revelation 8 commentary the first four trumpets bible gateway. What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds.
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