Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Acts 7 records st stephens contrast between the tabernacle or tent of witness greek. Each volume offers fresh translation, versebyverse comment and application, and critical notes on the greek text. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. This chapter contains the vision of the sealed book, and the opening of it by christ, which occasions universal joy among all. John introduced the throne of god in heaven in revelation 4. It is the new song, not only of redemption, but the worthiness of the slain lamb to take the book. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the. It is intended to help you better understand some of. 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. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1.
Revelation chapter 5 matthew henry complete commentary. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. In ancient israel, under the law when land was sold, the losses were written down in a scroll and then it was sealed. On gods part there was no withholding of his future purposes as contained in the book. Chapter 3 beginning in johns day an unfolding of the. A book was in the right hand of him who sat on the throne. Since seven is a symbolic number for perfection and we know that there were other. It was a lhebelled book, or one written on each side of the skin, which was not usual. 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. In chapter five the scene is still in heaven and continues the vision of the throne, only now the focus is on a new item of vital importance, the sevensealed book actually, a scroll, the greek biblion and its recipient. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness.
As chapter 5 opens, a scroll with writing on both front and back and sealed with seven seals is introduced, shown in. 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. This is the grand truth of this chapter and of the whole book. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it.
Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. There is a story about a mother who noticed that her sixyearold son was deeply engrossed in trying to draw and color an elaborate picture. Only the lamb is found worthy to open the book of judgment verse 1 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book with writing inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals commentary. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. 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. This week i will press forward with a discussion of revelation 4 and revelation 5 many times. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. Under the mosaic law, land cannot be taken from gods people permanently. The scroll was held in the left hand, and unrolled with the right. Lamb of god is a title for jesus that appears in the gospel of john. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. In the last study i discussed the events between the close of revelation 3 and the start of revelation 4, where i believe the rapture of the church occurs.
Verse 3 and no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. 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. The setting for the release of the four horsemen begins in revelation 4, which describes gods throne room in heaven with all its splendor and attendant beings.
This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back, 3 sealed up with seven seals. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. The great new element that comes to light in this portion of the vision is that of the. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb.
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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. John having been promised a revelation of things which must be hereafter, weeps now at his earnest desire being apparently frustrated. Revelation chapter 5 comments king james bible online. To read would be awkward standing between to open the book and to look thereon. Apocalyptic writings the works of jonathan edwards series.
He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Matthews, and stephanie skoylesjarkins for reading various drafts of this. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass text by. Revelation of jesus christ commentary on the book of revelation second edition adventist book center. This chapter describes commencement of a series of events which will take place at the throne. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.
It is interesting to note that the author took the time to indicate in which. He saw god on the throne of glory and government, surrounded with his. Revelation 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He is a pattern to us to imitate, as an eager and teachable learner of the apocalypse. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Study revelation 5 using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. Revelation of jesus christ commentary on the book of revelation.
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. As edwards interprets chapters and 20, the fortytwo months began in the year 606. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 5. Revelation 5 commentary john gills exposition on the. A book written within and on the back side that is, the book was full of solemn contents within, but it was sealed. Revelation 5 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Revelation 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Book by book, idea by idea, verse by versebakers new testament commentary series is composed for the benefit of pastors and serious bible students who want quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament. Without any doubt whatever, this chapter is a continuation of the throne of god scene in revelation 4. Stephan before he died, while he was stoned, saw jesus christ standing at the righthand of gods throne. On such a typical scroll, the book of revelation would fill a scroll 15 feet 4.
Read revelation 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. David guzik commentary on revelation 5, which describes the song of elders, the cherubim, and countless angels, praising the worthy one. Book of revelation chapter 5 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg.
The book is actually a scroll with seven messages, each separated by a seal that has to be broken. For example, they say that it means the growth 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 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the.
The book is described by the place where it was, in the right hand of god. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals chapter 6. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation.