Revelation 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The three angels revelation 14 revelation made clear. Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation. Muhammad experienced profound spiritual revelations that led him to believe that a. Revelation chapter 14 explained discover revelation. The book of revelation is a highly symbolic treatise cf. The lamb on mount sion, and his company and their character, revelation 14. Revelation, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. Another angel proclaims the fall of babylon, revelation 14.
The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. These things saith the amen that is, the true one, the god of truth. There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. Chapter 16 nd i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of god upon the earth. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. Revelation, chapter 14 king james version christian. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the future.
What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours. An hundred forty four thousand either those out of all mankind who had been the most eminently holy, or the most holy out of the twelve tribes of israel the same that were mentioned, revelation 7. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god. A third angel denounces gods judgments against those who worship the beast or his image, revelation 14. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb. 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. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But, in the narrative of chapter 14, like our own conversations, not every event described is in a rigidly chronological order. And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, i make all things new. Randy davis and elder monnie sears of zion word ministries, int. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Revelation 19 niv bible after this i heard what sounded. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Revelation chapter 14 revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. When the lamb opened the second seal, i heard the second living creature say, come. Then i looked, and behold indicates a new vision is about to be narrated. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. We are now looking at the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy dan. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. And i heard another out of the altar say, even so, lord god almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen. The words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of gods creation.
Similarly, the book of revelation will culminate with the image of the marriage of the people of god to the lamb. Chapter xxii god the alpha and omega revelation 21. The man on the white cloud, with a sickle, reaping the earth, revelation 14. And he said unto me, these sayings are faithful and true. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible, and the most controversial. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events. The previous chapter was informational about events that happen on earth when satan is cast out of heaven. The 14th chapter bears out this at the midpoint of the tribulation period. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144,000. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would.
Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen of the apocalypse pictured below. The apocalypse has become a happy hunting ground for some. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an. Revelation 14 the lamb and the 144,000 1 then i looked, and behold, a. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. Thus, this chapter depicts a heavenly scene with the hundred forty and four thousand 14. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. Revelation 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. Caird interpreted both sections of this as the gathering of the righteous, with the. Revelation 15, new living translation nlt the bible app. Commentary for revelation 14 those faithful to christ celebrate the praises of god. Thus says the amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of gods creation. Revelation 14 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come.
At the opening of this chapter john was clearly looking farther into the future past the tribulation and then given a glimpse of jesus christ reigning on earth. 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. In this verse jesus commands the apostle john to write to the church in laodicea in care of the angel of the church, likely the pastor. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 14 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Israel has seven years left before the establishment of the messianic kingdom. Unlike the lamb with seven horns omnipotence these religions can never compete with the true faith. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity before he or she begins interpretation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. Who are the 144,000 people mentioned in the book of revelation, chapters 7 and 14.
Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. The book of revelation, part two, chapter 22 and chapter. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. The appearance of a white cloud has appeared time and time again in both the old and new testament. The angel flying in the midst of heaven, with the everlasting gospel, revelation 14. For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink. It will begin with the appearance of two prophets rev.
This great vision of the final judgment first shows the ingathering of the righteous revelation 14. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. It must be remembered that the spirit of prophecy 19. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and. And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun. These are the words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of gods creation.
John ends the whole book by assuring us that everything he saw is totally and 100% true and that its all going to happen for real very, very soon. In 1835, the revelations intended for the book of commandments plus many additional revelations were published in kirtland as the doctrine and covenants. And i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his. The book of revelation often called the 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. Judaism and christianity were major offenses to allah.
Because of this fact, many false religionists have attempted to exploit the message of the narrative to their own theological ends. Revelation 14 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. With additional revelations that have been added since 1835, this book stands as a witness that god speaks today through his living prophet, the president of the church, for the blessing and. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb 1 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. It is situated on the western side of the valley of the lycus, on the opposite slopes of which, some six or eight miles distant, were hierapolis and colossae, with. Chapter 14 takes place in heaven, but only halfway through the tribulation. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. These are the words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of gods creation. Revelation 14, king james version kjv the bible app. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. Revelation chapter 14 coffmans commentary of the new. The modern turkish name, eskihissar, signifies the old castle.
The first reaping represents the lords taking home of his people prior to the falling of his wrath. This chapter gives us information about the great harvest of souls on earth that happens as a result of the great tribulation that satan brings on the earth. The appearance of a white cloud has appeared time and time again in. But to have a better understanding, please turn to deuteronomy 30. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Those who accept satan are viewed by god as fornicators, accepting a lie as the truth. Chapter 14 the gospel according to the revelation revelation chapter 14. In chapter 14 we have the dealings of god with the evil, only first owning and setting apart the remnant.
Be the true people of god by remaining spiritually pure. The relationship between chapters 12 and chapter 14 is a difficult one to understand and explain unless the reader understands revelation 10. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. The 144,000 speak gods truth accurately and precisely, with no. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. Laodicea, on the lycus, a tributary of the maeander, lay some fifty miles to the southeast of philadelphia. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book.
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