A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. It also makes the transition from johns description of things which areor were, at the time he wroteto those things which are yet. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. In chapter 4 and 5 of revelation they are pictured as playing a very intimate part in the heavenly sanctuary. In the number, there seems to be an allusion to that of the. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later.
Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 with king james bible text. 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. Apr 12, 2017 you are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Again, the divisions of the book of revelation follow the divine pattern of chapter 1, verse 19, where the. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 4 22 and explained some of their basic meanings. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. And the four living creatures with an allusion to the seraphim represented in isaiahs vision. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the heavenly throne surrounded by the 24 elders and the 4 creatures. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We see in exodus 19 and 20 a type and shadow of what we see in revelation 4 and 5, and throughout the book. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation.
The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4. This chapter, however, is as much adapted to impress the mind as any of the others. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. 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 throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4 commentary. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Angels and saints around the throne 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig.
This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. Jack kelley published over 9,000 bible study resources. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 4 angels and. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. Return from chapter 4 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. The basic structure of the vision is chronological. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages table of contents. The divine throne and the sealed book, revelation 4. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,998,388 views 58. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of god see commentary on rev 1.
In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4 and more. Commentary for revelation 4 a vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the book s title, a sense of where you are. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this journey is going to literally rock your world. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Visit the throne of god and learn the mystery of the 24 elders. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v.
There is no exegetical or scriptural basis for this claim. Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation 1. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. The worship of the one on the throne, revelation 4. This commentary has been through advanced checking. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary. Another thing that comes through very clearly in these chapters is their readiness to adore christ in praise and song. Revelation 4 and revelation 5 form a break from the previous chapters, in that the church age has ended due to the rapture as viewed in the first two verses in this chapter. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation commentary adobe pdf files introduction to revelation revelation chapter 1 revelation chapters 23 revelation chapter 4 revelation chapter 5 revelation chapter 6 revelation chapter 7.
A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. In this chapter the prophetical scene opens and, as the epistolary part opened with a vision of christ revelation 1. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation.
Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The lamb of yahovah who is worthy to open the scroll. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Commentaries for revelation chapter 4 the throne and its surroundings. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. That objective will be completed when all of the seal events have taken place, and those seal events will be described in the next chapter. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. The seal introduction, which began in chapter 4, now continues and concludes here in chapter 5. In revelation chapter 4, the author, john the apostle, looked above him and saw what he perceived to be a door opening up in heaven. And b the first voice i heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, c come up here, and i will show. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
Chapter 4 this chapter draws heavily upon imagery in isaiah 6 and ezekiel 1. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Throughout chapter 4 the throne holds the centre of attention. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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.
This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. As seen in the chronology of revelation, johns viewpoint in this chapter is in heaven near gods throne. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on.
Geneva study bible commentary on revelation chapter 4. This introduction serves to explain the objective that will be accomplished within the seal period. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Chapter 4 is brief, but it sets the stage for much of the rest of revelation. He then heard a voice that commanded him to come up and be shown things that are going to happen in the future.
Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Again, the divisions of the book of revelation follow the divine pattern of chapter 1, verse 19, where the apostle john is commanded to record. Revelation 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The four cherubim living creatures are introduced and compared with the camp of israel and the 4 gospels. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this.
Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Revelation chapter 16 revelation chapter 17 revelation chapter 18 revelation chapter 19 revelation chapter 20 revelation chapter 21 revelation chapter 22. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Foreword why this revelation commentary was written and how i went about writing this bible study introduction different views on revelation why i used the futurist view for this commentary on revelation chapter 1 john receives the revelation of jesus christ for. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. The actual revelation of these things is not given until chapter 6.