Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. 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. First, it could only be done by a man who was a descendent of adam. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 5 5then i saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll written on the inside and. Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church of god. Revelation 4 and revelation 5 form a break from the previous chapters, in that the church age has ended due to the rapture as viewed in the first two verses in this chapter. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. This parchment was in essence a legal document outlining deed information on parcels of land. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the.
Chapter 5 begins by describing a scroll in the right hand of god. In the right hand of the one god sitting on the throne i saw a scroll a roll of paper that had writing on the inside and on the outside. It is as in a book held in his hand, fully written over, yet sealed with seven seals. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Learn revelation study chapter 5 with free interactive flashcards. This post is a direct continuation of the previous post, on revelation chapter four. Revelation chapter 5 king james version kjv alexander. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. 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.
In chapter five the scene is still in heaven and continues the vision of the throne, only now the focus is on a new item of vital importance, the sevensealed book actually, a scroll, the greek biblion and its recipient. However, one aspect of the mighty angel of this chapter is his physical appearance. An elder quieted johns spirit by assuring him that jesus christ had prevailed and would come forward to open the scroll. Chapter 5 nd i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. Revelation chapter 5 explained discover revelation.
This book is a scroll that represents the eternal inheritance that is awaiting the saints of god, while the 7 seals represent the events that must take. The book of revelation identifies itself both as apocalypse or revelation, 1. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. Revelation 5 is the fifth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The woman, who is referred to as the great prostitute, is the great city who rules over the kings of the earth revelation 17. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
The entire chapter is quite symbolic, but an angel explains to john the meaning of what he is seeing. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Bible statistics, number of chapter, number of verses, number of pages. In chapter 5, john directs readers attention back to the throne. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. Worshipping the king submitted by william haller on 3 june 2007 7. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. For introductory comments on the general nature of revelation and how to understand it, please see that post. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. This man must also be deemed perfect and without sin.
I adhere to the most common position that chapter 6 contains johns revelation regarding the entire first 3 12 years of the tribulation, from the rapture to the entry of the beast of revelation see notes proclaiming himself to be god daniel 9. Verse 3 and no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and. How many chapters, verses, and words are in the bible. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. However, he didnt speak of jesus by name, but instead attributed several titles to him that identify him in a particular way. It should be reiterated that john spoke and wrote about what he actually saw revelation 1. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 11 the two witnesses and the seventh trumpet judgment. The apostle john, at this juncture in his experience in the spirit, was permitted to share in the perplexity, dreadful uncertainty, and helplessness that encompassed the heavenly host in their contemplation of the seemingly impossible solution of human redemption. Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4. These judgments come from the book discussed in revelation 5. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and. Reasonator petscan scholia statistics search depicted. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5.
From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back, 3 sealed up with seven seals. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Pastor fisk teaches on chapter 1 and tells us what that interpretive key is that unlocks the meaning of the rest of the revelation of jesus christ. The number of chapters and verses in the new testament are as follows. Revelation chapter focuses on the beast from the sea and the beast from the earth as gods judgment is released. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. Commentary for revelation 5 a book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. John weeps, for lack of a person who can open the scroll, a lamb then appears which is able to open the scroll.
The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john, apocalypse of john, and revelation of jesus christ is the last canonical book of the new. On the throne, god sits with a scroll, having seven seals, no one in heaven or on earth is able to open the book. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. There are other earthquakes mentioned in the book of revelation as wellthis is the first of five. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne. Bible king jamesrevelation wikisource, the free online library. Revelation 5 5then i saw in the right hand of the one seated on. It seems to be a law of created being, that the ability to penetrate the future is placed beyond the reach of any of.
The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and there is no indication that the mighty angel of this chapter is the same as the one john observed in revelation 5. In this chapter, john describes a scene of drama and praise in heaven. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. As revelation chapter 5 begins, john wrote about the sevensealed scroll. There were conditions related to the opening of the scroll. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before the throne of god. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals. This scroll seems to symbolize the judgment of god on sin and wickedness revelation 5. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later. Contact wikipedia developers statistics cookie statement mobile view.
Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Apr 21, 20 this post is a direct continuation of the previous post, on revelation chapter four. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Chapter 4 set a scene around the throne of god, where there were twentyfour elders and four animallike beings revelation 4. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 6. Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. 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. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
This scroll is sealed seven times over, and written on both sides. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped god. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation study chapter 5 flashcards on quizlet. The seals might be made of wax 2 i saw a mighty angel ask with a loud voice, who is worthy morally and spiritually qualified to open the scroll and.
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