Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Foreword the principle upon which this verse by verse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth. Here is wisdom, let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. By david griffin blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. Revelation 18 niv bible after this i saw another angel. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation 18 king james version 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. Here is the solemn appendix or seal of the veracity of the book, somewhat similar to the prefatory words in revelation 1. This view conflicts with the book s own often repeated claim to be prophecy 1.
Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. You can choose to follow the videos or the mp3 audio teaching. Revelation 18, the 18th chapter in the final book of the bible, begins by describing the events surrounding the fall of babylon the great. The kings of the earth lament her fate, revelation 18. I died, and behold i am alive forevermore, and i have the keys of death and hades. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. The book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Book of revelation chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon. A luminous angel proclaims the fall of babylon, and the cause of it, revelation 18. Here in revelation, we read of merchants suffering, not because of their friends dying, but because they cant have the luxury items they want to buy and sell.
Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 6 through chapter 18. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Answerbrother eldin ricks because we believe that the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great price are additional scriptures, your question is a very appropriate one. Babylon in the book of revelation is the full development of the state of things under the thyatiran condition of the church chapter 2. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. The phrase after these things shows that chapter 18 is a further revelation concerning babylon. 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. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. The second coming of christ, for example, obviously did not take place in the first century.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation chapter 18 explained book of revelation each. If we compare verses 11 the resurrection of the two witnesses with verse 19, the great earthquake ties the resurrection of the saints with the beginning of the kingdom see also revelation 16. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. 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. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. Revelation 18, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint.
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. It is impossible to see all the events in revelation as already fulfilled. Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, because it is the number of a person. I believe it refers to new york as babylon, many languages and all the worlds trade goes thru there and it says a city not country. In depth, yet easy to understand, study of this prophetic book. Remember that seven is used over and over to stress the concept of completeness. 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. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The apostles, who are honoured and daily worshipped at rome in an idolatrous manner, will rejoice in her fall. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Phillip on revelation 18 babylon of old or is this referring to the system of world banking. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. There is the deep guilt of the thyatiran prophetess. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Jan 02, 2020 although the warning in revelation 22. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The fall of babylon and the coming of the messiah duration. In this chapter, we see things rapidly coming to a close, and the very end of all of earth is at hand.
Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Jun 14, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. There is a statement in the book of revelation that has been used to argue that nothing else can be added to scripture. Of the many points in this epistle which we might make the subjectmatter of thought, let us take two on which to dwell. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Book of revelation mp3 audio commentary the mark of the. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Jul 20, 2017 32 videos play all revelation verse by verse prophecy update videos the book of revelation. I was dead, and now look, i am alive for ever and ever. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea, will stand far. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise. For i testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Her wickedness was very terrible, and our horror of it is increased by the appalling fact that it was practised under the plea of religious liberty. The followers of god are exhorted to come out of it, in order to escape her approaching punishment, revelation 18. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The great dragon was hurled down that ancient serpent called the devil, or satan, who leads the whole world astray.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. 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. The book of revelation, chapter king james version. Lenski the interpretation of saint johns revelation, page 432 stated, babylon, the antichristian world city or empire, which is named babylon the great after the old testament. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Virtually every book of the bible will be consulted during our indepth course, leading many vbvm students to say that our revelation study is an attempt to teach the entire bible in a single course. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. In the next few chapters, we will f inally see this age come to a complete close, and a new heaven and a new earth will soon be created by god for. 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. 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.
Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon the great. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens.