From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. The words were taken directly from scripture revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The first four seals describe four tasks assigned to the holy spirit. Note 1 for verse 3, not ordinary red the color of the second horse is red. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 4 is the fourth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The big question that i got out of reading this article was, are the living creatures mentioned just metaphors or references toward old testament prophecy. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible gateway. Revelation in popular culture the book of revelation, the rapture and.
The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Vanessa on revelation 4 wesley stay in the word, read the bible daily, and trust in the word, believe in lord thy god with all your heart mind and soul. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. We see in exodus 19 and 20 a type and shadow of what we see in revelation 4 and 5, and throughout the book. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. These eight verses speak volumes with very few words.
Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. This chapter contains an inaugural vision of heaven, portraying the throne room of heaven, and the heavenly worship which the writer. Revelation 4 explained dramatic movie chapter 4 gideon. As jesus breaks each of the first four seals, he gives a command to the holy spirit and the holy spirit invites john to come and see the action. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. Come up here, and i will show you the things that must take place.
The books of ezekiel and revelation both describe cherubim guarding gods throne. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 4. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. Another amazing and brillant book revelation by sloane kennedy.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. In this period of intensified conflict, realize the course of history isnt determined by political power but by. The voice said, come up here, and i will show you what must happen after this. The book of revelation was likely written between a. Revelation the protectors, book 7 kindle edition by. Revelation 4 nlt worship in heaven then as i looked, i. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there.
Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. The book, itself, states that its message is directed at the first century christians in asia minor, and that the events it describes would happen soon revelation 1. The ancients viewed heaven as a solid vault, entered by way of actual doors. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation, chapter 4 united states conference of catholic bishops. It is a must read as are all of the protector series. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the heavenly. Ive been discussing the role of constellations in my audio commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Universal creation is represented by the four living creatures rev 4. Mans face bull lion eagle saint irenaeus associated these four. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The book of revelation makes references structures itself to a pattern of constellations. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Along with the twentyfour elders, they praise god unceasingly in humble adoration rev 4.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The date of the book in its present form is probably near the end of the reign of domitian a. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with. Revelation 4, a explained dramatic video from bible niv version. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Of all the books of the bible, few are as fascinating or as bewildering as revelation. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate.
Revelation 4 kjv after this i looked, and, behold, a bible gateway. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. A lot of the book of revelation is referring to old testament, therefore i believe it is possible that we can make reference to the living creatures talked in revelation 4. The jasper and sardine stone were the most precious of all stones. And the first voice, which i had heard speaking to me flike a trumpet. 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. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of god see commentary on rev 1. The hebraic book of revelation part 4 torah to the tribes. Revelation 4 revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. Heaven isnt pictured as a church or a synagogue but as a throne room of a great king.
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