The beast is daniel 7 and the beast in revelation refer to the same kingdom, the roman empire. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The verse by verse 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. Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon the great. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation english standard version esv the first beast and i saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. Book of revelation chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon. Sep 07, 2010 bible study guides, greektoenglish translation, video index and online course of the book of revelation is available at revel. It is evident the last verse sums up the two chapters, and gives its total number like the answer in an addition sum. If you would like to dowload the teaching click the download link under the stream download column in chrome or firefox. Revelation chapter 18 explained book of revelation each.
In the first verse of chapter in our english bibles, we find him standing on the seashore with the beast rising up out of the sea, but in the greek text this sentence is verse 18 of chapter 12. 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. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. But there were more than seven churches in asia, therefore, these seven churches represent the church through all ages seven is symbolic. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a. General challenges to teaching the book of revelation. When we examined chapters 23 we noted that these cities in asia had a very strong center of imperial worship there. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. This figure is most often labelled as the false prophet.
Mourn, mourn for this great city whose lavish living has made a fortune for every owner of a seagoing ship, ruined within a single hour. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. With this interpretation set, we can look at revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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.
This is done primarily for emphasis, but as mentioned before, it may also represent the fall of babylon religiously chapter 17 and then commercially chapter 18. This religious babylon was tolerated and manipulated by the leaders of the world, for a time, but then destroyed revelation 17. The prior chapter used babylon as a reference to a religious or spiritual corruption. We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. In the babylon of chapter 18, the kings and merchants lament and weep for her rev. Revelation 2011 verse by verse ministry international. The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble. There is a logical progression here of cause and effect.
Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. The kings and governments of the earth thought babylon would establish gods kingdom on this earth and solve the problems facing the world. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon.
The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. In the second part of verse 2 we are told that babylon is demonic to the core. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. The first two radical letters of christ greek, christos, ch and r, are the. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword. 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. This powerful motive and encouragement to constancy, is the great design of the whole revelation. Through jewish eyes messianic teaching of pastor roy schwarcz messianic teaching of pastor roy schwarcz. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. To listen to one of pastor kens verse by verse bible studies, click the appropriate link below. One of many bible teaching books on the through the bible with les feldick web site at. The thirteenth chapter of revelation brings before us the most famous number in the world 666.
Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Although johns description certainly does leave a great deal of interpretive leeway, the proper context in which to approach these verses is from the one john wrote from a hebraic kabbalistic one. She is able to win souls for the dragon by promoting acute materialism and immorality. The book of revelation, chapter king james version. Here is wisdom, let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation.
The book of revelation chapter verses 16 18 youtube. The church in compromise the city and its affairs 2. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Revelation through jewish eyes messianic teaching of. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. As the visions continued to unfold, john found himself standing upon the sand of the sea. To download in internet explorer ie right click on. The kings who destroy the babylon of chapter 17 rejoice. Two beasts are described in chapter, one from the sea vs. They exist to offset one of the saddest trends in the american church today, that is, a departure from the clear teaching of bible prophecy. If chapters 17 and 18 take place during the last days of the great tribulation.
I heard the third living creature say, come and see. While the first beast came from the sea, this one comes from the land. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery.
Note chapter 18, verses 12 , which shows all she has to sell. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. We study books of the bible, going through them chapter by chapter and verse by verse. 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. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. The babylon of chapter 18 will be destroyed by the cataclysmic judgments of god. Kjv, word study bible, hardcover, red letter edition.
Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. These videos on the book of revelation are an indepth verse by verse study in the original greek. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. The merchants of the earth shall also wail and lament over her, for there is no one left to buy their goodscargoes of gold and silver, jewels and pearls, fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet, all kinds of scented wood, every sort of ivory vessel, every kind of vessel of precious wood, of bronze, iron and marble. He was simply taken control by the spirit of god and shown a series of visions. They exist to offset one of the saddest trends in the american 18 the book of revelation chapter 1. Verse by verse breakdown of the book of revelation chapter. If you would like to stream the teaching click the stream link under the stream download column. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse.
Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. A number indeed is both assigned to the name of the beast repeatedly, and in revelation. Now remember that the apostle john was not literally transported to the seashore. Then some of the the delicacies of good food are listed in the next verse. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Thus, much of revelation describes what the church will be like and experience until christ returns, which enables us to have right expectations. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of gods people. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. More will be said on the book of life later in this study of revelation. And i heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before god, 14 saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, release the four angels who are bound at the great river euphrates. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Versebyverse bible teachings calvary chapel of okc. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter.
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