Here it is not angelic forces that are at work, but human. This chapter contains the accounts related to the sounding of the seventh trumpet. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The seventh trumpet leads to the fulfilment of the mystery of god and to. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the.
Finally, these two men will be murdered by the beast that rises from the bottomless pit. Most interpreters believe this is the same beast described in revelation chapter , also referred to. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. From its beginning with the opening of the first seal verses 12, through the 7 seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments to the return of christ to destroy the ungodly 19. Every thing mighty is in scripture transferred to heaven. Revelation chapter kjv king james version 666 is the papacy.
The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 6. It ought to be no prejudice to the credit and authority of this book that it has been rejected by men of corrupt minds, such as cerdon and marcion, and doubted of by men of a better character. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. Verse 14 but the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle, so that she could fly. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. The beast seemed to be an amalgam of other frightful animals. As you read, you soon will become immersed in a fantastic display. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app.
In the first ten verses of revelation we saw the first beast representing the roman empire, its military might, political power, and. It had seven heads and its seven heads held ten horns with ten crowns on top of the horns. His ten horns show satans connection with the fourth beast of daniel 7. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed. Revelation 611 new international version niv the seals.
Revelation chapter 6 begins with the seals that represent the beginning of christs judgment of unbelievers on the earth during the tribulation period see article. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. 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.
Or more likely the prophesied millennial temple compare ezek. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. Book of revelation in the textus receptus king james. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. National bible week readings audio reflections video books of the bible. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The third part of the stars of heaven are probably the fallen angels who followed satan in his original rebellion against god compare isa. And the stars of heaven fall to the earth, as the fig tree casts its unripe fruit, when shaken by a strong wind. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men that lead them just before the return of jesus christ.
A blasphemous name was emblazoned on the monsters heads. In this section of scripture, we see the next two seals being broken, seals 5 and 6. In the first ten verses of revelation we saw the first beast representing the roman empire, its military might, political power, and its emperors who speak blasphemies against god and gods people. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The chief symbols in this chapter are horsesexpressing the external, visible human or earthly agencies employed in the scenes and events predicted. Revelation 6, new international version niv the bible app.
Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution from outside the. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. 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. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter. Revelation 611 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. This person is also supernaturally empowered by the devil, performing false miracles and leading people to worship the first beast revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. The book of revelation, chapter king james version. These seals continue to reveal to us types of events that must take place before the second coming of christ seal 5 vs 911. The last verse verse 18 of the previous chapter connects the appearance of the beast to the dragon who. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity.
Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible. John claimed in revelation chapter that he stood on the shore and saw a beast emerge from the ocean. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Donald grey barnhouse, revelation grand rapids, mi.
Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter 10. In chapter 6 the lamb looses the seals, revealing the four horsemen of the apocalypse, the souls under the altar and the heavens departing like a scroll. Revelation 611 niv the seals i watched as the lamb. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. This person is most typically labelled as the false prophet, though his attempts to mimic jesus suggest it might be fair to title this figure as the antichrist. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. His list of variants show the extent to which the book of revelation was corrupted at an early stage. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. The book is the new covenant thats y they sang a new song after the book was opened. And the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand.
It is interesting to note that the judgments of the first four seals were under the jurisdiction of the antichrist. It said to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, release the four angels who are bound at the great river euphrates. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Is this not further proof that there is a book containing the record of every individual who is ever born into this lost world. All of the judgment scene in this whole chapter belongs to the second woe. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he.
Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. Nothin can happen till the seals of that book are opened. Lectures on the book of revelation grand rapids, mi. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in this collection of scripture. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. And not just a piece or two, but, as paul says in verses 11 and, the whole armor. We read of a worship scene around the throne of god in heaven, in which the lamb who had been slain was found worthy to open a scroll and break its seals. The book of revelation tells us that he will be cast into the lake of fire forever.
It seems reasonable, therefore, to consider the passage revelation 6. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of revelation. John recorded that he was astonished at the greatness of the womans wickedness see verse 6, footnote c. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. To him who is thirsty i will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Inscriptions have been found in ephesus in which nero is called almighty god and savior. Both the authorized version and the revised version have. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and. Book of revelation chapter 6 the four horsemen of the.
Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as figs drop. There will be no respite, night or day, for those who worship the beast or its statue or accept branding with its name. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened the. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period. Book of revelation, chapter 12 verse 6 the woman herself fled into the desert where she had a place prepared by god, that there she might be taken care of for twelve hundred and sixty days. 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. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 6 the four horsemen of the apocalypse. There are three quakes in the book of revelation the one mentioned here plus two others in chapter 11, verse , and chapter 16, verses 18 and 19. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of gods people. 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. By the woman, here we are to understand the church, so described revelation 12.
This verse contains the concomitant effects of the witnesses ascension. In verse 4, the beast is worshiped by the world alongside the dragon that gave it authority. Or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart. In like manner, it is not angels who open the seals, but he lamb. Book of revelation, chapter 12, verses 6 and 14 refuges.
Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. In contrast, the gospel of jesus christ offers spiritual nourishment without money and. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. These men are also able to bring various plagues on earth, such as drought revelation 11. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Chapter seven describes the sealing of the 144,000 to protect them from the calamities to come. Revelation chapter 7 explained book of revelation each. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. It contains the words of life the seeds of the sower that is gonna initiate a world wide birth, 27 times the prophets saw the world in travail n bth pains,remember jesus said the field is the world where. He identifies variants in the following revelation verses on his web pages, revelation 1. And i beheld another beast coming up out of the earth.