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. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an understanding of the first 39 books of the bible, the old testament. And another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged from what was written in the books, as their deeds deserved. Revelation 20 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. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. The book of revelation is the fulfilment of every biblical prophecy.
Jude tells believers to contend earnestly for the faith once and for all received. David guzik commentary on revelation 20, where the saints rain for a thousand. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. Holy bible audio book of revelation full contemporary english. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Home versebyverse bible commentary revelation chapter 20. In revelation, gog and magog become the standard expression for rebellious nations just as jezebel in rev 2. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1 20 lowman whitfield.
Jude was saying there was a completed body of truth, a body of truth which became preserved, a completed canon of scripture. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. In ezekiel gog is a chief ruler and in revelation a nation. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. Revelation is the last of the 66 books that make up the bible and its just like the. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. But what applies here, surely applies to the whole of scripture because the book of revelation is the last book of the bible.
The bible speaks powerfully to other aspects of the millennial earth. Read revelation 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. This chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of god and of christ and will reign with him for a thousand years. Commentary on revelation 20 the millennium tough questions. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. Revelation 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy. The chapter thus describes, not a millennium of the saints, but the overthrow of satan.
An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. It is fitting that this great invitation closes the book of revelation and the bible. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. These 7 angels had the 7 bowls that contained the 7 last awful troubles from god. The power of satan was broken in part by the setting up of the gospel. Rejecting the gospel, they will nevertheless accept christ. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Please note that we have made this video production.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. Read revelation 20 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the. Revelation 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The interpretation of this chapter is largely determined by the view already taken of. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. Feb 15, 2017 note i didnt say think outside the bible, i believe the best commentary on the bible is the bible itself. 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. All the prophets of the bible, all the apostles of the bible, all the threatenings of the bible, all the promises of the bible, gather themselves up, and focus themselves into this one burning ray, come to jesus. Books of the bible buy a bible daily readings old testament new testament ten commandments. Archaeology confirms the bible choosing the books of the bible studying scripture scripture is inspired by god testing the gospel of thomas testing the gospel of judas the spirit in scripture the lost books of the bible the gospel story spiritual gifts.
And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. In the bible, it has generally the same idea as sheol. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death revelation 2. If one of you hears me calling and opens the door, i will come in to share a meal at that persons side. Revelation 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. I encourage you, the participant, to maximize your learning by working through the study questions for each week prior to coming to class. The millennial kingdom revelation chapter 20 commentary. It is clear from this verse that only the presence of a persons name in the lambs book of life keeps them from being cast into the lake of fire. David guzik commentary on revelation 2, which includes jesus letters to the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
Study guide for revelation 22 by david guzik blue letter bible. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The apostles, who are honoured and daily worshipped at rome in an idolatrous manner, will rejoice in her fall. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. The thousand year reign of christ and the saints revelation 20. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. All the wicked who have ever lived are now resurrected in the resurrection of damnation, and satan is loosed out of his prison. Revelation 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Revelation chapter 20 explained discover revelation. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. James versebyverse bible study of the book of revelation consists of live sunday morning recordings, which are also broadcasted on etc radio.
Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. This commentary has been through advanced checking. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. It will be ushered in by the spread of the gospel during the present church age. But postmillennialism argues that what comes in chapter 19 is not jesus. Never is scripture when year is used with a number is its meaning not literal. Ezekiel writes about gog and magog, but they are not the same gog and magog of revelation chapter 20. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. And another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged from what was written in the books, as. David guzik commentary on revelation 20, where the saints rain for a thousand years, after which the final battle takes place. 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. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Mounce, says, judging from the amount of attention given by many writers to the first ten verses of chapter 20, one would judge it to be the single most important segment of the book of revelation. Bible scholars differ over whether the one thousand years should be taken. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of revelation. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. The chapter thus describes, not a millennium of the saints, but the overthrow of. 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. Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection.
There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. Or more generally, it is considered part of the realm of the dead romans 10. The difference was, that the teacher in this case was a woman a circumstance which by no means lessened the enormity of the offence. The phrase second death is found only in the book of revelation, the first time in the letter to the church at smyrna. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. No sooner is satan let loose, than he again begins deceiving the nations, and stirring them up to make war with the saints and servants of god. Grant osborne, in, notes that verses 46 in chapter 20 emphasize the. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Mother nature has taken a beating in the revelation.
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. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The tendency of many interpreters at this point is. While the bible speaks often of death, one death in particular, the second death, mankind knows little of. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not. It may be proper, in order to a correct understanding of this chapter, to present a brief summary under the different parts see the analysis of the chapter of what, according to the interpretation proposed, may be expected to be the condition of things in the time referred.
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