Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. Revelation 21 22 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Revelation 2122 esv the new heaven and the new earth. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Revelation chapter 16 describe the final seven vials of the wrath of god, representing the climax of gods punishment of sinners during the tribulation period. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. From the time described midway through genesis chapter 3 until the events of revelation 20, earth experiencedis experiencingthe presence of sin and death. Fr daoud lamei english book of revelation ch 16 721. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. And i john saw the a holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. You all may remember the message came to one of the angels of the churches in chapter two and chapter three of the book of revelation that one of. Revelation chapter 21 talks about a new heaven, a new earth and a new jerusalem. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21 the beginning of the future eternity is described here, the most glorious time and with. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized.
If there is one speech that captures in a nutshell the meaning of the entire book of revelation, this is it. Revelation 2122 a new heaven and a new earth then i. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 22 chapter 21 hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Revelation chapter 22 contains gods last message to humankind.
The holy bible, new king james version, copyright 1982 thomas nelson. The judgments are somewhat parallel both to the 10 plaques on egypt and to the trumpets of chapters 8 and 9. The book of revelationchapter 21 white feather ministries. Spiritual things are more readily grasped when illustrations are provided from the seen realm. All the events of revelation the end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under. Chapter twenty the beginning and end of the millennium. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Next chapter of revelation the book of revelation, chapter 21 we hope that you find the content of the book of revelation, chapter 21 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
Revelation, chapter 21 united states conference of catholic bishops. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. This explains why we need to understand the symbols used in the book of revelation, for they are shadows of the reality. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. Revelation 21 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. To be a christian is to love the lord jesus christ john 14.
It is the only gem formed by living flesh, each one of the gates was a single pearl matt. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 21, by don koenig a new heaven and a new earth are created the holy city of the lambs wife is seen in heaven. Revelation 21 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Verses in the book of revelation chapter 21 this section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of revelation, chapter 21 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. And i john saw the a holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her 1 husband. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on.
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. Although i thought i understood these verses i hadnt, for this peace escaped me. The new heaven and the new earth book of revelation. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of. As the chapter opens, all the sinners of all the ages, both demons and men, including satan, the beast and false prophet, are in the lake of fire forever. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. Revelation 21 22 english standard version esv the new heaven and the new earth.
A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. But the ephesians passion and fervor for christ had become cold, mechanical orthodoxy. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. A description of the heavenly state, under the figures of the water and the tree of life, and of the throne of god and the lamb. Verse by verse study in chapter 21 of the book of revelation with steven anderson. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment, centering in the new jerusalem as the eternal habitation of the saved compare heb. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Commentaries for revelation chapter 21 the new creation. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 youtube. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version after reading the above i am reminded of my childhood days when their was not a care in the world for me to worry over, just enjoy life from god. This is a twopart vision, where god is praised as creator chapter 4 and christ as powerful redeemer chapter 5.
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