Unlike the lamb with seven horns omnipotence these religions can never compete with the true faith. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 14 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Chapter xxii god the alpha and omega revelation 21. But to have a better understanding, please turn to deuteronomy 30. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. It must be remembered that the spirit of prophecy 19.
Chapter 14 takes place in heaven, but only halfway through the tribulation. Chapter 14 the gospel according to the revelation revelation chapter 14. Similarly, the book of revelation will culminate with the image of the marriage of the people of god to the lamb. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. And he said unto me, these sayings are faithful and true. Who are the 144,000 people mentioned in the book of revelation, chapters 7 and 14.
The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The book of revelation, part two, chapter 22 and chapter. It will begin with the appearance of two prophets rev. Then i looked, and behold indicates a new vision is about to be narrated. A third angel denounces gods judgments against those who worship the beast or his image, revelation 14. We are now looking at the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy dan.
In this verse jesus commands the apostle john to write to the church in laodicea in care of the angel of the church, likely the pastor. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink. The relationship between chapters 12 and chapter 14 is a difficult one to understand and explain unless the reader understands revelation 10. Revelation chapter 14 explained discover revelation. Another angel proclaims the fall of babylon, revelation 14. And i heard another out of the altar say, even so, lord god almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments. The three angels revelation 14 revelation made clear.
David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an. 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. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. Judaism and christianity were major offenses to allah. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The first reaping represents the lords taking home of his people prior to the falling of his wrath. Revelation chapter 14 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. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An hundred forty four thousand either those out of all mankind who had been the most eminently holy, or the most holy out of the twelve tribes of israel the same that were mentioned, revelation 7. Be the true people of god by remaining spiritually pure. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb 1 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. The previous chapter was informational about events that happen on earth when satan is cast out of heaven. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the.
The man on the white cloud, with a sickle, reaping the earth, revelation 14. In 1835, the revelations intended for the book of commandments plus many additional revelations were published in kirtland as the doctrine and covenants. Randy davis and elder monnie sears of zion word ministries, int. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events. At the opening of this chapter john was clearly looking farther into the future past the tribulation and then given a glimpse of jesus christ reigning on earth. Revelation, chapter 14 king james version christian. And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, i make all things new.
Revelation 19 niv bible after this i heard what sounded. Revelation 14 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. The book of revelation is a highly symbolic treatise cf. Because of this fact, many false religionists have attempted to exploit the message of the narrative to their own theological ends. On the sea of glass were standing those who had won the victory over the beast and its image and the number that signified its name.
Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. The apocalypse has become a happy hunting ground for some. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Revelation 15, new living translation nlt the bible app. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144,000. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible, and the most controversial. The 144,000 speak gods truth accurately and precisely, with no. The 14th chapter bears out this at the midpoint of the tribulation period. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Revelation 14, king james version kjv the bible app.
Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours. The angel flying in the midst of heaven, with the everlasting gospel, revelation 14. These are the words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of gods creation. Laodicea, on the lycus, a tributary of the maeander, lay some fifty miles to the southeast of philadelphia. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the.
There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. These things saith the amen that is, the true one, the god of truth. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. Revelation 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
In chapter 14 we have the dealings of god with the evil, only first owning and setting apart the remnant. These are the words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of gods creation. Muhammad experienced profound spiritual revelations that led him to believe that a. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and. The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Revelation 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. With additional revelations that have been added since 1835, this book stands as a witness that god speaks today through his living prophet, the president of the church, for the blessing and. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun. The modern turkish name, eskihissar, signifies the old castle. John ends the whole book by assuring us that everything he saw is totally and 100% true and that its all going to happen for real very, very soon.
Revelation 14 the lamb and the 144,000 1 then i looked, and behold, a. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god. Thus says the amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of gods creation. And i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his. Caird interpreted both sections of this as the gathering of the righteous, with the. Chapter 16 nd i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of god upon the earth. Commentary for revelation 14 those faithful to christ celebrate the praises of god. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. Revelation, chapter 14, verse perseus digital library.
Revelation chapter 14 coffmans commentary of the new. This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Thus, this chapter depicts a heavenly scene with the hundred forty and four thousand 14. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the future. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen of the apocalypse pictured below. Israel has seven years left before the establishment of the messianic kingdom. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation.
We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. This chapter gives us information about the great harvest of souls on earth that happens as a result of the great tribulation that satan brings on the earth. 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. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Revelation, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. The words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of gods creation. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. The appearance of a white cloud has appeared time and time again in both the old and new testament. The appearance of a white cloud has appeared time and time again in. Revelation 14 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Those who accept satan are viewed by god as fornicators, accepting a lie as the truth.
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