Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. What do the seven churches in revelation stand for. The identity of this group is tied to mount zion, which could either be the earthly jerusalem or the heavenly zion, which will be covered at the end of verse 5 in this chapter. Yes, says the spirit, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them. I know about the slander of those who say they are jews and are not, but are a synagogue of satan. The verse by verse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The last section of chapter 14 depicts jesus holding a sicklea farming tool used to cut plants during the harvest. What are the seven candlesticks lampstands of revelation. A verdict from jesus regarding the condition of the church. Verse one tells us that the message was delivered by his angel or messenger. I am he who lives, and was dead, and behold, i am alive forevermore.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. There are some among you who hold to the teaching of balaam, who taught balak to entice the israelites to sin. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. What is the hidden manna mentioned in revelation 2. Chapter 14 page 4 that 7th empire is this last days worldwide empire that we are now discussing in these several chapters of the book of revelation.
This passage ends with a word of encouragement for christians who suffer persecution for their faith revelation 14. So the word virgin in scripture does not always have to refer to a woman. Revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. He was instructed to record jesus words, aimed at each of seven churches in asia minor, and to faithfully record them. Jonathan ben uzziel, one of the targumists on numbers 24. Reflect, journal, or create art next to your favorite verses. Chapter 14 page 1 revelation chapter 14 bible verses are from the new american standard bible and are highlighted in blue and italics.
The description of it shows that it is a voice of mingled terror and sweetness. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. We will see another aspect of that when we come to verses 14 16 of this chapter. When antichrist or instead of christ shows off his supernatural powers and stands in jerusalem claiming he is god the world will believe and they will be eating and drinking and having a party but election they will be delivered up to death which is to say satan and they stand and the holy spirit of god speaks. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity before he or she begins interpretation. The revelation of jesus christ chapter 14 sermon by tom.
Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help.
There are some among you who hold to the teaching of. He has a name written on him that only he himself knows. Revelation 2 niv bible to the angelof the church in. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. To be a christian is to love the lord jesus christ john 14.
But i have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of balaam, who taught balac to cast a. Each church is given a unique description of jesus, a command, and a promise. At the end of the first chapter of revelation, we are introduced to the seven church ages as represented by the seven lampstands. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. 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. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an angel. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. These are the words of him who is the first and the last, who died and came to life again. Revelation 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Return from chapter 2 to the verse by verse commentary on revelation page. Revelation 2 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 2. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Jan 02, 2020 who are the nicolaitans mentioned in revelation 2. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2.
King james version of the bible book of revelation chapter 14. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter.
The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. But the reading of erasmus, without which particle is however found even in and. New living translation but i have a few complaints against you. This chapter describes the seven bowls, vials or phials of gods wrath, poured out on the wicked and the followers of the. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. You have some people there who hold to the teaching of balaam, who instructed balak to put a stumbling block before the. Some members of the church followed the example of balaam by introducing moral corruption into the church. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this. Some within the church are advocating a policy of compromise 2. This passage symbolizes the return of jesus, and the subsequent battle, in terms of a grape harvest. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Angels are mentioned over 70 times in the book of revelation, and in every chapter except two 4.
But the ephesians passion and fervor for christ had become cold, mechanical orthodoxy. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. We already have seen part of this in chapter 7 the great multitude which no man can number that come from every tribe and nation and people and language revelation 7. These seven church ages make up what is called the kingdom of heaven matt. Jude 11, the nicolaitans in pergamum and ephesus accommodated their christian faith to paganism. But in the book of revelation, which so clearly describes gods ultimate. Like the nicolaitans, they held that the freedom of the gospel placed them above the. God is the judge daily portion 10208 144,000 resurrected or ascended. These are the words of the son of god, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze. Aug 02, 2016 revelation 14 revelation chapter 14 holy bible hd. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.
Word on revelation 14 disciple as it were in the days of noah they were eating, drinking and having a party. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name revelation 2. Jun 22, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
The first reaping represents the lords taking home of his people prior to the falling of his wrath. The only reason for the bible being too deep for anybody is found in i corinthians 2. It cannot be understood without knowing the ot prophets ezekiel and daniel especially, nor without knowing the words of the lord jesus in matthew 24. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. There are some among you who hold to the teaching of balaam, who taught balak to entice the israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. In revelation 2 2628 is this a particular person who will be given power to rule with an iron fist is a saved person, who will he be ruling saved or unsaved and is this during the tribulation. However, verse 18 shows the message being given to john in the first person. Revelation 2, king james version kjv the bible app.
At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. Unto the angel of the church of ephesus write ephesus means first or desirable. Further, the word defiled is used by john in the book of revelation of moral or spiritual defilement or spiritual or cultic prostitution cf. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer. In the first chapter of revelation, john introduced his reason for writing. The passage ends with jesus promise to give conquerors hidden manna and a new name written on a secret stone. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. In the paradise of my god the word paradise means a garden of pleasure. Revelation 2 new international version niv biblica. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more.
The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. The apocalypse of saint john king james version this is the 1769 king james version of the holy bible also known as the authorized version. Verse 1 1 then i looked, and behold, the lamb was standing on mount zion, and with him one. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 2, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events. The tree of life and the water of life go together, revelation 22. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. The apostle john, who was alone on the island of patmos.
To eat of the tree of life the first thing promised in these letters is the last and highest in the accomplishment, revelation 22. But i have a few things against thee the members of this church before their open separation from the apostasy. Revelation 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. English new international version niv revelation 14 new. This verse records jesus rebuke of the church at pergamum.
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