The revelation 14 group comes from the earth or from among men. Currently we are doing a study of the book of revelation and we are in chapter 14 today. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events. Revelation 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. Revelation 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14 and more. Because they neglect the book revelation, many people miss this blessing. 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.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The revelation 7 group is sealed with the fathers seal. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144,000. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Christ is consistently represented as a lamb throughout revelation a parallel with the unblemished lamb of old testament sacrifices. He is not willing that any should perish and for christ to enter the world to accomplish that purpose. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. To order prints visit her revelation illustrated site. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation.
Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. For example, the anglican church virtually omits revelation in its regular schedule of readings for both public worship and private devotions. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. It is a work fit for an angel to preach this everlasting gospel. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the.
The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. As we studied the story of revelation in chapter, we were left with the impressive picture of the three enemies of the church the dragon satan, the sea beast. But revelation 14 shows who is really triumphant, powerful, and in control. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter.
Precursors to the events of the seven bowls of elohims gods wrath. The primary question at this point in the chronology of the book of revelation. Study revelation 14 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. 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.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Satan persecutes the body of believers in yahushua through antimessiah and the false prophet. Here where the declaration of the judgment impending the worshippers of the beast occurs so definitely and solemnly revelation 14. There two references to mount zion, one which is jerusalem, 2samuel 5. The bowls of wrath the last plagues of the judgments of elohim god on the earth dwellers. It must be remembered that the spirit of prophecy 19. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an angel from heaven, preaching the gospel, and the defeat of the beast. Revelation 14 explained american fellowship church of god. The three angels revelation 14 revelation made clear.
The book of revelation explained volume 3 p reface you will noti ce th at the b ook of reve lation e xplained, volume 3, begins with chapter 8, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 11. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. Revelation chapter 14 summary and what god wants from us. The 144,000 are victorious and they are singing a song of victory. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. A counterfeit lamb is mentioned as rising out of the earth in the last chapter, which. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The previous chapter was informational about events that happen on earth when satan is cast out of heaven. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The reference here is to a scroll because it is rolled out and would be made of lambs skin or papyrus. 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. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. Chapter 14 takes place in heaven, but only halfway through the tribulation. Revelation 14 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The lord jesus at the head of his faithful followers. At the end of revelation, it almost seemed like satan and the antichrist might win. Please explain the book of revelation beginning with chapter one and going through chapter 22. Revelation 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. This is a summary of the fourteenth chapter of revelation, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss.
You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this. Similarly, the book of revelation will culminate with the image of the marriage of the. This is a song praising god for his victory over the enemy and thanksgiving for gods work. Those faithful to christ celebrate the praises of god. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb by tom stewart. Chapter revealed satan raising two beasts to make war with the christians. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation.
Arnold murray revelation complete 2010 uploaded by cpm under permission. This is the first of seven beatitudes of revelation revelation 1. Revelation 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. The book of revelation chapter 14 the 144ks mission. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
But they were then in the world, and were sealed in their foreheads, to preserve them from the plagues that. A hundred and fortyfour thousand virgins verse 1 1 and i looked, and a lamb stood on mount zion, and with him 144,000 having his fathers name written on their foreheads commentary. After an account of the great trials and sufferings which the servants of god had endured, we have now a more pleasant scene opening. Chapter 14 the gospel according to the revelation revelation chapter 14. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. The latter is what will descend on earth after the great white throne judgment and remain on earth for eternity.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The relationship between chapters 12 and chapter 14 is a difficult one to. 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 prepare you for the times that are written. Revelation chapter 14 explained discover revelation. And i saw on mount sion the heavenly sion an hundred fortyfour 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. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. The revelation 14 group has the name of both the father and the son. But god has designated this today a long today, so that he can save as many as are written in the book of life. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
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