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