Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe come, tread, for the wine press is full. 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 visions apply to the lords day, which began when gods kingdom was set up in 1914 and jesus began ruling as king. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. For the day of the lord is near in the valley of decision. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Revelation 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. 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. Revelation 15, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer bible. A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. In verse 1, the opening of the seventh seal concludes a section beginning in. Revelation 8 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Revelation 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The verse by verse 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. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from the sea. Revelation, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops. As in the case of the other seals, the silence accompanies the opening see on revelation 6. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The book of revelation is revealing things that must soon take place 1. According to, it means revelation, disclosure, uncover, reveal. The sun and moon grow dark and the stars lose their brightness. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. John sees one eagle, the symbol of what is swift and unerring in swooping upon its prey. This first beast with seven heads and ten horns, is probably the whole company of infidels, enemies and persecutors of the people of god, from the beginning to the end of the world. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. And being with child, she cried travailing in birth, and was in pain to be delivered. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 12. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. I saw the holy city, and the new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, as. The book of the apocalypse, chapter 8 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven, as it were for half an hour.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The vision of the woman clothed with the sun and of the great dragon her persecutor. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. When the lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. As we learn later in revelation, the first woe is an invasion of demonic locusts that torment unbelievers for five months revelation 9. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate in verse 1, the opening of the seventh seal concludes a section beginning in chapter 6 which records the opening of the seven seals.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. In our studies in the book of revelation we have been following the unrolling of the sevensealed scroll which the lamb. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Pastor mat nadworny teaching from the book of revelation chapter 8 verse 1 in the series study through the book of revelation. The seven heads are seven kings, that is, seven principal kingdoms or empires, which have exercised, or shall exercise, tyrannical power over the.
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