It is noteworthy that so far as we can gather from the revelation the book is never. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more accessible for pastors, students, and christians in general. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. Bible jamiesonfaussetbrown bible commentary revelation 5 revelation 5. There must have been incredible power in this book. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. I am sure that these things had johns undivided attention. In ancient israel, under the law when land was sold, the losses were written down in a scroll and then it was sealed. Revelation chapter 5 sermon by jason callihan, revelation.
The scroll was held in the left hand, and unrolled with the right. John introduced the throne of god in heaven in revelation 4. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. With the firm belief that we are now entering into the tribulation period,i am publishing a series of studies of the book of revelation,that difficult to understand road map that shows exactly where we are headed,using the easy to understand contemporary. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. Some think the scroll was the text of the book of revelation, or the next few chapters. Following the worship of god by the 4 beasts and 24 elders, we now have our concentration placed upon the sealed book that is in the hand of god. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and. Revelation 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. View revelation 5 in the note window book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelation 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Johns vision changes quickly as the fifth chapter begins. Revelation 5 in the foregoing chapter the prophetical scene was opened, in the sight and hearing of the apostle, and he had a sight of god the creator and ruler of the world, and the great king of the church. Revelation chapter 5 comments king james bible online. By the end of this, you will have a clear understanding of chapter 5 of the book of revelation. John had just seen god, christ, the spirit, the covenant and the church. Preserving the essential content and argument from each chapter in revised form, beale discusses revelation verse by verse, drawing out the books profound. This chapter describes commencement of a series of events which will take place at the throne.
Study revelation 5 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full. Chapter 3 beginning in johns day an unfolding of the. No one john indicates that no one answered the angelic question. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Whereas revelation chapter 4 is about god and his creation, revelation chapter 5 moves on to talk about god and his role in redemption. Book of revelation chapter 5 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Geneva study bible 5 and one of the elders saith unto me, weep not. The father put the book of his eternal counsels into the hand of christ, and christ readily and gladly took it into his hand.
Without any doubt whatever, this chapter is a continuation of the throne of. And the answer comes back, the lion of the tribe of judah hath prevailed. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The seven eyes just means that he possesses all wisdom and understanding. Revelation 5 kjv and i saw in the right hand of him that. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The innumerable company of angels encircle the throne and the beasts and the elders. If we say it is the book which unfolds the principles of gods governmentin a wide sense, the book of salvation comp. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events.
The great new element that comes to light in this portion of the vision is that of the. In the same chapter of exodus directions are given concerning the. Read revelation 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The same throne, the same living creatures, the same angels, the same 24 elders, the same solemn worship, and the same person upon the throne are present here that were seen in revelation 4. He takes it amidst the praises of the redeemed, and of the whole heavenly host. 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. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. John continues on from the previous chapter, and are thus still in the throne room of god. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Brought to you by filmmaker paul wittenberger, director and producer of after the tribulation, this sermon will cut through the disinformation and false doctrine and expose solid biblical truth. This part contains first a history of the way god prepared john to understand this. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. 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 5. Revelation 5 is the fifth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
In the foregoing chapter the prophetical scene was opened, in the sight and hearing of the apostle, and he had a sight of god the creator and ruler of the world, and the great king of the church. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard i saying, blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the lamb for ever and ever. Revelation 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And 1 no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the book or to look into it. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james. Study revelation 18 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation chapter 5 matthew henry complete commentary. The third dvd, god is still on the throne worthy is the lamb covers chapters four and five of the book of revelation and will also include the purpose for the rapture and the tribulation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the worthy. They will rule on earth as kings together with christ the king revelation 5. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do.
In the foregoing chapter the prophetical scene was opened, in the sight and hearing of the apostle, and he had a sight of god the creator and ruler of the world, and the. On such a typical scroll, the book of revelation would fill a. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. It is the new song, not only of redemption, but the worthiness of the slain lamb to take the book. Without any doubt whatever, this chapter is a continuation of the throne of god scene in revelation 4. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 5 and more.
Chapter 5 began with the vision of a scroll in the right hand of him who. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the. Revelation 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Then 2 i began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look into it. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the. Revelation chapter 5 explained discover revelation. This is a very large company of ministering spirits, angels.
David guzik commentary on revelation 5, which describes the song of elders. In the foregoing chapter the prophetical scene was opened, in the sight and hearing of the apostle, and he had a sight of god the creator and ruler of. This kingdom is not like the kingdoms of the world. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. Verse 2 edit 2 and i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. He saw god on the throne of glory and government, surrounded with his. 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. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter 5. David guzik commentary on revelation 5, which describes the song of elders, the cherubim, and countless angels, praising the worthy one.
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