Commentary on the book of revelations chapter 13

The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. The central purpose of this book is to bring us a revelation of jesus christ and his perfect redemption in all of humanity. As we have observed throughout our study of revelation, the numbers are to be taken symbolically unless the context demands otherwise. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app. To the first the dragon, who swept with his tail a third part of the stars to earth, satan under the form of the roman empire, gave his. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation chapter matthew henry complete commentary. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man.

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. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather. Chapter continues the reasons john must prophesy against peoples, nations, tongues and kings. David guzik commentary on revelation 1 begins with an opening description of the return of jesus, and the vision that john had of jesus. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Its always best to keep visions and revelations to ones self unless commanded otherwise. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Home commentaries coffman commentaries revelation chapter.

A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. Sep 30, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. With this interpretation set, we can look at revelation. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. True believers who do not worship the beast or take his mark here are excluded. The dragon in chapter 12 had seven heads and ten horns and seven crowns on his heads 12. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. We have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. This verse gives a further description of the coming wicked kingdom and its ruler during the tribulation. Revelation we have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. 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.

Revelation 12 niv the woman and the dragon a great. This chapter describes the rise of two foes of christ and his people. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. The day is coming soon when the majority of humankind will obey a few supporting the authority of the papacy above the commands of god, and will thus worship the beast. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first. Revelation chapter coffmans commentary of the new. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must. For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.

There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. We get the sense that unless john was commanded to write, he would have just kept it to himself. The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. The niv locates the sentence the dragon stood on the shore of the sea at the beginning of chapter. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. The dragon is satan working through pagan religions, the occult and spiritualism, while the beast symbolizes satan working. 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. It ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. In chapter we have the clear and full development of satans instruments of evil.

They are described as wild beasts in opposition to him who is the lamb. In this chapter we have an account of the sounding of the fifth and sixth trumpets, the appearances that attended them, and the events that were to follow. He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The beast rising out of the sea with seven heads, ten horns, and ten crowns, revelation. The book of revelation chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice two beasts satan would use in making war against the saints 2 to offer an explanation consistent with the context in which the revelation was written as to the identity of the two beasts summary this chapter reveals two agents the dragon satan would. The beast coming out of the earth with two horns, deceiving the world by is false miracles, and causing every one to receive his mark in their right hand, revelation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found.

Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 with king james bible text. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman in the wilderness.

We will go into detail about this when we get to chapter 17. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. The beast reigns both before and after the reign of babylon. The middle of the tribulation to the return of jesus. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. The description of this beast is a composite of the characteristics of the other beasts mentioned in dan 7. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation. It is difficult throughout chapter to distinguish between the composite beast kings and the singular beast antichrist. But if is to be understood, it ought to be repeated from revelation.

The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men that lead them just before the return of jesus christ. 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.

The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. The beast is daniel 7 and the beast in revelation refer to the same kingdom, the roman empire. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation chapter in the bible king james version. Christs redemption can only be perfect and complete when it has abolished all the works of the devil in every human being. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer.

Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. Italy first saw elephants in the war with king pyrrhus, and called them lucanian oxen. 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. Verse 3 and i saw one of his heads as though it had been smitten unto death. Revelation ellicotts commentary for english readers bible hub. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Chapter thirteen the beginning of the end revelation. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book.

With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. The antichrist and the false prophet 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. Revelation 12 new international version niv the woman and the dragon. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. They are twothe tenhorned and the twohorned beasts. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet rev 11. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.