They wore red, blue, and yellow breastplates, and the horses heads were like heads of lions, and out of their mouths came fire, smoke, and sulfur. This is the only time in the revelation in which heavenly courts bow down to the lamb. Revelation 14 commentary gracepoint berkeley church devotions. This period of judgment was revealed throughout time, romans 1. One of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. Revelation 18 commentary the first appeal to the people of. This antichrist had been before represented as a beast, and is now described as a great whore. For fuller comment on the book of life, see in my commentary on hebrews, pp. In the introduction to his commentary on revelation, l. Some point to two manifestations of babylon, one religious and one commercial or material. The beast which thou sawest namely, verse 3 revelation 17. Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the lords house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills smaller nations. John wrote these words about 20 years after nero died. The interpreting angels speech ends with chapter 17.
The book of revelationchapter 18 white feather ministries. This is supposed to be a reference to the military custom of the greeks, who used to call the people together, when any expedition was designed. A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat 3 one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. They shall see their folly, and how they have been bewitched and enslaved by the harlot, and be made instruments in. The book of revelation seminary courses concordia seminary. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. Sep 01, 2012 in the introduction to his commentary on revelation, l. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald.
Yes, says the spirit, let them rest from their labors, for their works follow them. Revelation chapter 14 coffmans commentary of the new. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of the revelation. The apostle john, at this juncture in his experience in the spirit, was permitted to share in the perplexity, dreadful uncertainty, and helplessness that encompassed the heavenly host in their contemplation of the seemingly impossible solution of human redemption. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Inthe previous vial judgments, the beast world system is destroyed. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb by tom stewart. The harlot and false religious system of rev 17 is what is used to deceive the world, the economic system of rev 18 is what is used to control it. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22. While most popular commentaries on revelation get bogged down in such matters as precise dating and detailed speculation about the meaning of every image.
The church at pergamum is warned about ungodly actions and told to stand firm in the face of coming persecution. Revelation 14 commentary by admin on november 23rd, 2010. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast. For quick access to the commentary on a chapter of the revelation, click on its link below. Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. A hundred and fortyfour thousand israelites are sealed verses 1 and after these things i saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. Peaceable revelationa series of blog posts that explores themes related to peace and justice in the book of revelation. Babylon the great revelation chapter 18 commentary.
This is not the time if one faced either their own death or the death of loved ones, to succumb to the decision and take the mark of the beast or worship him. The first of these commands, perhaps more than any other in the entire book of revelation, sums up the book s message. David guzik commentary on revelation 17 describes the fall of religious. Revelation for postchristiansjune 27, 2019 war of words. It is significant that christs confession of the faithful is, in some manner, connected with enrollment in the book of life, not only upon the occasion of the initial inscription, but upon the final entry into heaven. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Precursors to the seven bowls of gods wrath revelation. The scene divides into two sections, a heavenly vision revelation 7. 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. A commentary on revelation paperback common by author robert h mounce on. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. Revelation 1722 also describes the crescendo of final earthly events fulfilling heavenly fathers. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. These verses set the beginning of the time element of this prophecy. Revelation, chapter united states conference of catholic bishops. What are we waiting for a commentary on revelation. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Aside from a few journal articles and fewer monographs, few homiletical adventurers have evidenced the moxie to enter the eschatological lists and take on this book in the pulpit. It, no doubt, will undergo many changes as we prayerfully reflect and study it in the future.
Revelation 17 niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast bible. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. Yes, says the spirit, let them rest from their labors, for. Revelation 4, king james version kjv the bible app. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. The various visions of revelation are not a linear progression, so that the events in chapter 12, for. John wants his readers to make a clean break with the roman empire and everything it represents.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7. These verses show the woman, the harlot, sitting upon many waters, the beast, and seven mountains a mountain is a biblical symbol of a nation, and in verse 15 the waters of which the beast consists are defined as peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. This chapter deals with the babylonian economic system that goes as far back as genesis 10. Paige patterson observes the widespread neglect of this closing book of the new testament. All worldly systems and governments have their root in babylon. Revelation 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Most commentaries in their attempt to force revelation 17 to refer to the ancient city of rome ignore, diminish, or generalize the textual details to support their conclusion. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem.
Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. Verse 3 and no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Revelation 17 esv the great prostitute and the beast bible. Since those who belong to the lamb are said to be a multitude that no one could count 7. The accent on romes economic power and material luxury continues in the next section, the longest direct address from heaven to johns readers since the end of. The revelation is a book that reveals the lord jesus christ as. This demands the perseverance of the saints revelation 14. Revelation chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. A mountain symbolizes a larger nation, as isaiah 2.
This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. In contrast, the gospel of jesus christ offers spiritual nourishment without money and without. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 18. This is a very observable and punctual description of the beast, verses 8, 10, 11. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. Verse 3 and they sing as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders. And the dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel to see the beast, because it was and is. And when i saw him in this awful, this glorious, and resplendent form, i was perfectly overwhelmed with the majesty of his appearance, so that i fell at his feet as dead human nature not being able to sustain so glorious an appearance. Commentary for revelation 17 one of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. I knew basically what revelation meant back in 1977, having been briefly introduced to a sound view of the book in a general eschatology course taught by greg l. Revelation chapter 18 coffmans commentary of the new.
Revelation 17 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. It is a book that has prompted endless discussions about the end times with theological divisions forming around epicenters such as the rapture and the millennium. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The book of revelation, by all accounts, is the most difficult book in scripture. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. The key to understanding revelationjuly 22, 2019 are we living in the great tribulation. Revelation 1722 also describes the crescendo of final earthly events. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Apr 21, 20 the scene divides into two sections, a heavenly vision revelation 7. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. The dragon is satan working through pagan religions, the occult and spiritualism, while the beast symbolizes satan working in disguise, using the corrupted christian church to do his work. Revelation is a book that many christians find confusing due to the foreign nature of its apocalyptic imagery, enigmatic message, and historical abuse. Others see the two as one, both being judged at the.
And when i saw him, i fell at his feet as dead, etc. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. August, 2019 the healing of the nations in revelation our true enemy is not. It is a book that has prompted endless discussions about the end times with theological divisions forming around epicenters such as. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord.
In chapters 17 and 18, john is taken tosee much more detail about the life, deeds and end fate of the religious and political systems that had controlover the world since the rebellion against god became formal at babylon in the days of nimrod. Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Commentaries for revelation chapter 18 the bright angels announcement. The first of these commands, perhaps more than any other in the entire book of revelation, sums up the books message. Thus was he prepared, like daniel of old, whom he particularly resembles, for receiving so weighty a prophecy.
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