Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Revelation 46 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible. This chapter contains six of the seven judgments referred to in revelation as the seal judgments. Smith stated that, inasmuch as the text itself is silent on such a subject, one questions the wisdom of even discussing it here. Verses 18 deal with the opening of the book of judgments that begin to unfold on earth in chapter 6. Revelation 4 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Chapter summary john reports in the opening verse of revelation 4 that he saw a door.
Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. All of these events of chapter 5 take place in heaven and are a continuation of chapter 4. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 4 through chapter 6. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The throne in heaven after this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bible s first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. You will notice in verse 5 that the book has seven seals.
The bible is divided into books, and each book into chapters, and each chapter into verses. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible.
This view is held by many ancient writers, though there are many variations in assigning to each gospel its own representative. An argument of the book of revelation part 2 david malick. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened the. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The lamb here is jesus christ, the only one worthy to open the seals. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation, chapter 4 united states conference of catholic bishops. Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole. In the center and around the throne, there were four living creatures covered with. Revelation chapter 4 king james version 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Revelation 5 new international version niv biblica. In the center, around the throne, were four living. The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. The same characters are found in chapter 5 as chapter 4. We now come to the breaking of the 7 seals of the book. Leave anything in your past go drop it at the lords feet on the cross, let him take the burden, find a good church, and a good bible study group, praying for you, easy to take a path more walked then a path less traveled but that is the one forever lasting.
Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales. I have fought a good fight, i have finished my course, i have kept the faith. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible gateway. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. What do the bible numbers actually mean like revelation. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. I adhere to the most common position that chapter 6 contains johns revelation regarding the entire first 3 12 years of the tribulation, from the rapture to the entry of the beast of revelation proclaiming himself. As the seals are opened, the 4 horsemen begin to emerge. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven.
Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. The spiritual navigator bound for the holy land and before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal. Chapter 6 the breaking of the six seals agape bible study. Revelation 6, the 6th chapter of the final book of the holy bible, focuses on what happens as the lamb of god jesus christ begins to open up the seals of the scroll. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. When other passages within scripture are taken into consideration, it seems the likeness. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his victories. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4.
Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. Matthew pooles english annotations on the holy bible. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. We have discussed how the book written on both sides and sealed with 7 seals is a testament document of the. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 20. Revelation chapter 5 bible study bible study ministry. 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.
Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. Revelation chapter 4 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Near the throne are four creatures that ascribe threefold holiness to god. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. An argument of the book of revelation part 1 david malick.
The actual revelation of these things is not given until chapter 6. Six of the seals will be broken in chapter 6 but the 7 th seal will not be broken until chapter 8 and is connected to the 7 trumpets. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. These judgments come from the book discussed in revelation 5.
Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5.
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