Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. It is clear that israel the woman gave birth to the messiah jesus christ because he is the one who is described here who is to rule all nations with a rod of iron. Its inclusion, as supported by the bulk of the byzantine witnesses, is clearly secondary and a scribal attempt to achieve two things. God exercises no judgment on men until the final day of judgment.
On the sea of glass were standing those who had won the victory over the beast and its image and the number that signified its name. And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast, showing that the beast on earth receives its power from the. Revelation 19 rejoicing in heaven over babylons destruction 19. To these seven horns and seven eyes answer the seven seals and the sevenfold song of praise, verse 12. Revelation 12 new international version niv biblica. Please put the verses number that provides the answer in the margin. While this gospel in revelation 14 is not called the gospel of the kingdom nor the gospel of grace acts 20. And his tail drew a third part of the stars of heaven, and cast them to the earth.
A description of the church of christ and of satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon. Revelation, chapter 14 deals with events that take place during the seven year tribulation period that begins after the. And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast, showing. The actual revelation of these things is not given until chapter 6. Again, the series is introduced by a heavenly prelude, in which the victors over the beast sing the canticle of moses rev 15. The woman seems to represent the righteous remnant of israel, who gave christ to the world, revelation 12. Lets take some time tonight and study the first 8 verses of revelation. Chapter 12 is another inset chapter, in which john sees another wondrous vision. We have all heard the phrase, theres no place like home. Those verses tell us about a horrible place called hell where the lost will. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead.
Again we should note that this material is not chronological in that it does not take up the next events of the tribulation. In revelation 68, we have the same sequence repeated. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to. His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. 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. The loneliest person in the world is the person who has. The dragon trying to devour the womans child at the moment of his birth revelation 12. Revelation 12 explains to us the nature of the true church of god.
And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give. Revelation 412 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might. Fearful as that doctrine is, and terrible as is the idea of the. This relationship between these two is further confirmed in revelation. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download.
Plainly, the woman is israel, the child is christ, and we all know who the dragon is. Each story is allegorical and two events are explored within each story. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth. The design of this portion of the chapter revelation 14. Introduction this chapter forms the last section of the third interlude of the book. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. The church under the emblem of a woman, shows the remnant church of god on earth.
Verse 8 suggests that no intercession can stop gods wrath on the beast. The beginning of the third woe itself stands, revelation 12. John looked up and saw an open door, the one he had first heard about when he wrote down the letter to the church in philadelphia. The characteristics of the true church of god are said in verse 17 of this chapter that they keep the commandments of god and have the testimony of jesus christ.
Revelation 5 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation 2,1217 click on the above reference to open power point when jesus looks at our lives revelation 2. Revelation 4,111 click on the above reference to open power point when we get home revelation 4. Revelation 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. For the child overcame death and was ultimately caught up to god see commentary on revelation 12. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces a brand new vision. Before we look at this passage, we need to see what preceded it. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book. The book of revelation asv american standard version. And his tail swept away a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth.
And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. The woman of revelation 12 is in the wilderness for a given period a thousand two hundred and threescore days v. His eye is on the sparrow and i know he watches me. Revelation 12 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Revelation 412 niv the throne in heaven after this i. For the phenomenon that was believed to be supposed to happen on september 23, 2017, see revelation 12 sign prophecy. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she gave birth he might devour her child.
Revelation chapter 14 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12. Revelation chapter 12 comments page 4 king james version. As we studied verses 611, we listened as angels announced the fact that god had pronounced a sentence of damnation on this world system and all those who refuse to believe the gospel message. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to be. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. These are they who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins, signifies that they had not adulterated the truths of the church, and defiled them with the falsities of faith, but that they had loved truths because they are truths. Its events do not follow those in chapter 11 at all. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was born. He was put to death, but then he ascended to heaven. Abigael, verse one is speaking of racheal, jacob and his twelve sons.
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