The theme of this commentary is to show that revelation is not a book of empty symbols as is often supposed in preterist circles. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. World conditions as well as bible chronology indicate that the last days began in 1914. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. A loud voice in heaven31 celebrates the victory which has just occurred before the eye of the seer, over the adversary of christ and his kingdom revelation 12. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Throughout revelation 12 we note that the woman is repeatedly protected by god verses 6, 1416, especially as the time approaches for the kingdom of our god to be established on earth verse 10.
In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. Revelation calls believers to maintain true doctrine. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 12 niv the woman and the dragon a great sign. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. An easyenglish study unit 2800 word vocabulary on the new testament from acts to revelation. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. In revelation 17, god makes it even clearer regarding the dragon of chapter 12 and the first beast of chapter. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Even in revelation 12 which largely addresses heavenly events in a symbolic fashion, there is still a literal, visible fulfillment to this vision. The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the wilderness, where she would be taken care of for a time, times and half a time, out of the serpents reach.
Revelation 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Revelation 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Christ made these things known to his servant john by sending his angel to him, 2 and john has told all that he has seen. Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Jesus has revealed some startling information that makes us look in absolute amazement. The allusion is to gods deliverance of the people of israel out of egypt when he bore them as on eagles wings, and carried them though. The things which john saw had no allusion to the scenes of the days of adam, enoch, abraham or jesus, only so far as is plainly represented by john.
We have seen the mighty hand of god as he shows us that he will, some day soon bring peace to his people. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12 and more. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Study in revelation 40 the final word sermon by james lee. Read revelation 12 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Revelation english standard version esv the first beast. Usually, i have heard the books interpreted as records of the deeds of the dead. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. Here is the link to make a donation to faithful word baptist church donations processed by word of truth baptist church. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Here begins the second and final great division of revelation.
Chart of the book of revelation revelation and the. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. It too would make a good companion volume as you read this challenging book. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle so that she. The garland with 12 stars may be symbolic of the 12 tribes of israel genesis 37.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. The prophet joseph smith described this focus of the book of revelation. In revelation 1216, john described in some detail the war that satan wages. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation written c. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Revelation 12 kjv and there appeared a great wonder in. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. These are the last words of the word of god, the bible.
And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. And there appeared a woman clothed with the sun it was a wellknown custom, says lowman, at the time of this prophecy, to represent the several virtues, and public societies, by the figure of a woman in some peculiar dress, many of which are to be seen in the roman coins. Coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. A free bible study unit on the new testament from acts to revelation in easyenglish. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 12 commentary john gills exposition on the.
John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. 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. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Revelation gives us practical instruction on how to persevere. God gave him this revelation in order to show his servants what must happen very soon.
Revelation makes the connection between suffering and worship clear. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Chart of the book of revelation companion to the book revelation and the age of antichrist things seen things present things future. 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. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation 12 kjv and there appeared a great wonder in bible. This is his report concerning the message from god and the truth revealed by jesus christ. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Here now in chapter 17 we have a picture of a woman riding a scarlet coloured beast with seven heads and ten horns. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Revelation 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Like koester, spilsbury walks you through johns revelation.
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