Chapter 21 book of revelations

John wrote that he witnessed a new heaven and a new earth because the old ones had passed away. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. His dreadful instincts automatically honed in on the true origin of the voice, and within a split second, blasts of lightning rained down upon where the voice had been. God creates the new heaven and the new earth where believers will live with him and the lamb forever in endless joy. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.

Revelation chapter 21 revelation chapter 21 talks about a new heaven, a new earth and a new jerusalem. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Chapter 21 jerusalem in the sky with diamonds after all the pesky nonbelievers and manifestations of extreme evil are gone, its time to bring about a new earth. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for. Here he describes the new heaven and the new earth. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. All the events of revelation the end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.

The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. Revelation 21 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Revelation chapters 21 and 22 college of the open bible.

Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. I would like to point out some of the aspects of these 1007 years. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. It involves a new legal position that all christians have been given by god. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Spiritual summary of revelation 21 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. Revelation 21, new living translation nlt the bible app.

Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Revelation 2122 a new heaven and a new earth then i. The dream of a new heaven and a new earth was deep in jewish thought. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. All the events of revelationthe end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the lamb. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds.

Of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen most often. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

Revelation 22, english standard version 2016 esv the. Chapters 2122 home audio studies the book of revelation the book of revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 youtube. Librivox recording of the book of revelation, king james version. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. There are some passages in scripture that look forward to this time, but not in the quantity as other topics such as the millennial reign of christ, the tribulation, of christs first and second advents, etc.

Only those who are written in the lambs book of life can enter this place to live eternally with jesus christ who sits on his. The new heaven and the new earth book of revelation. Revelation, chapter 21 united states conference of catholic bishops. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. He will live with them, and they will be his people.

The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Having described the origin and progress of evil in the world, the final overthrow of satan and his adherents, and the judgment when every man is rewarded according to his works, the seer now completes the whole by portraying the eternal bliss of the redeemed in heaven cf. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 21. 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. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on satan, casting all evil into the lake of fire. Chapters 2122 having carried the themes of satans destiny and the judgment of unbelievers to their conclusion at the end of the millennium, john returns to its beginning to describe the kingdom in more detail.

Revelation 21 and revelation 22 provide a view that is not widely written of concerning the eternal future for every person whose name is written in the lambs book of life. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. Jun 17, 2011 audio bible book of matthew chapter 21 28 duration. May 07, 2015 as the grounds of the academy were illuminated, very impressive. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.

From the time described midway through genesis chapter 3 until the events of revelation 20, earth experiencedis experiencingthe presence of sin and death. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This explains why we need to understand the symbols used in the book of revelation, for they are shadows of the reality. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon.

The book of revelation, chapter 21 the new jerusalem. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. Book of revelation verses in the book of revelation chapter 21 this section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of revelation, chapter 21 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.

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. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 21, by don koenig a new heaven and a new earth are created the holy city of the lambs wife is seen in heaven. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. The door was opened in chapter 4 to receive the saved. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a.

Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. In this chapter it treats of the state of heaven and the church after the last judgment. This is a twopart vision, where god is praised as creator chapter 4 and christ as powerful redeemer chapter 5. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god.

I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. There will no longer be any crying or tears, pain, mourning, or death because, the first things have passed away 21.

The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.

The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Chapter 21 of the book of revelation in the bible can be considered the introductory chapter to the wonderful future that the church has in god. Chapter twentyone provides insight into the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. John has seen the doom of the wicked, and now he sees the bliss of the blessed. Historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history. Dont let anyone tell you that there is but one appearing at christs return.

Revelation 21 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Now we come to the most glorious teaching ever given to mankind and most people are totally unaware of it today. Revelation 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible.

The former heaven and the former earth had passed away. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Finally, in chapters 2122, john writes the last of the cannon of scripture. It is an amazing portrait of what god has prepared for the redeemed. The majority believe that all christians are under what god calls the new covenant terms of salvation. Spiritual things are more readily grasped when illustrations are provided from the seen realm. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22.