In this chapter, we see things rapidly coming to a close, and the very end of all of earth is at hand. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Jul 08, 20 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. If you get that number on your license plate or on your credit card it sends shivers of fear down your spine. The whole verse affirms the undying power and inalienable authority of our master, and is a fitting prelude to a book which is to show the inherent divine tenacity of christianity. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. 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. Revelation 18 bible commentary john darbys synopsis.
Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. The predominating thought in this chapter is that of the exalted and glorified christ amidst the congregations of his church, his constant attendance with them and concern for them being represented in this chapter as a fact connected not merely with the salvation of people, but especially with the. They were so disturbed they asked the city to change the. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. This angel sent from jesus was on a mission to give john insights into the meaning of the visions within the book of revelation 22. Let us take warning from the things which brought others to destruction and set our affections on heaven above and not the changeable nature of earthly things. Without revelation, christianity would be left with a very good book, but one that largely ended at the early church. The purpose for the giving of the revelation of jesus christ is stated in the first verse. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation chapter 14 1 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. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1.
Those who say this book is not about real future events have not even understood the first verse of this book. Babylon the great the identity and destiny of material, secular babylon. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. Much like the prophesies in daniel, revelation chapter 1 talks about the second coming of christ. Revelation 1 living bible tlb 1 this book unveils some of the future activities soon to occur in the life of jesus christ. It states that he is the only one to be glorified and because of him, we live and are kings before the father. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. 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 chapter 1 sermon by bruce shields, revelation 1. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 18 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
Chapter 18 is a warning from heaven, not the angel of judgment of the earth. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. In the babylon of chapter 18, the kings and merchants lament and weep for her rev. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. The prior chapter used babylon as a reference to a religious or spiritual corruption. Another angel from heaven proclaims the fall of mystical babylon. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible. Chapter 18 attributes the sin of arrogance is missing from the previous chapter v. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Joe on revelation 18 i wonder if mystical babylon is meant to be all people who are not servants of god, but followers of satan pursuing worldly pleasures.
The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. Things which shall be hereafter chapters 4 through 22. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. This religious babylon was tolerated and manipulated by the leaders of the world, for a time, but then destroyed revelation 17. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. F38 bruce, however, did not believe the great trumpetlike voice mentioned here was that of the lord, basing his opinion on the fact that the lords voice is said to be like the sound of many waters revelation 1. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. Revelation 18, new international version niv the bible app. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.
They are based in part on steve greggs book revelation. Revelation 18 the fall of babylon the great 1 after these things i. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. The bible describes time from the ageless past in genesis 1. He was human in appearance and described as the son of man, a term used to describe jesus. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1.
What john has seen is the risen glorified christ in chapter 1. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. Verse 8 along with 11 18 and many others indicates that jesus is also almighty god. The thirteenth chapter of revelation brings before us the most famous number in the world 666. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Babylon the great, before she is destroyed by fire, is not just the spiritualreligious center of the world, but is the political and economic center of the world. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of. As we have observed throughout our study of revelation, the numbers are to be taken symbolically unless the context demands otherwise.
Death has been scoffingly called the preachers commonplace, but a commonplace truth, like a commonplace person, is often only a name for one with whose appearance we are very familiar, and whose character we are too indolent to probe. 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. This occurs at the pouring out of the seventh vial judgment in revelation. Revelation 18, new living translation nlt the bible app. It is not consequent on events, but supposes spiritual apprehension of heavens mind. The angel that delivered this message came in peace and grace and spoke about how jesus died and rose again for the sins of mankind. Summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is prophetical in nature and contains much symbolism which is most likely the reason that it is many times thought to be the most misunderstood book in the entire bible. I was dead, and now look, i am alive for ever and ever. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. This cry among the nations will be fully described in this chapter of revelation.
I meant to give exodus chapter 12 verse 46, not verse 4. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book. Still, there is much in the description which is not expressly repeated in the titles, and much again in the titles, especially in the four last epistles, which is not to be. Revelation 18 king james version 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. Revelation chapter 18 in the bible king james version revelation 18, the 18th chapter in the final book of the bible, begins by describing the events surrounding the fall of babylon the great. In this verse is a contradiction so profound that it would be the height of nonsense. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
The joseph smith translation of verse 3 adds the word understand to this. Babylon the great revelation chapter 18 commentary. This is the case when it is simply a voice from heaven. Finally, he explains the meaning of the seven stars and the seven lampstands. 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, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The lamentation of specific outsiders, specifically those who traded with babylon 2, at her fall is expected with a commercial entity vv. Phillip on revelation 18 babylon of old or is this referring to the system of world banking. In other words, write down the past, present and future events. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters 1 3, and the rest of scripture.
In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. For evermore means into the ages upon ages, not through, but into. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Still, there is much in the description which is not expressly repeated in the titles, and much again in the titles, especially in the four last epistles, which is not to be found in the description. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. 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. I learned this morning that a couple from this congregation had that as their house number. Verse indicates that this person was not unseemly to look at. Latterday revelation affirms that john the beloved is the author see 1 nephi 14. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Revelation 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon the great. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,087,586 views 58. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
In chapter 18, the context seems to indicate that babylon here is viewed in its political and economic character rather than its religious aspect. After these things i saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. Book of revelation chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon. When babylon is taken the whole earth will be moved, all cities will fall, and the cry will be heard among all the nations. The book of revelation, in a sense, completes the time line of the bible. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 18. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. The book of revelation, chapter king james version. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. Chapter summary the roman government had banished john to the island of.