Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Revelation 4, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Apr 16, 2011 twenty four crowned elders surround the throne, each on a throne of their own. There are three in the loops that we find in the bible. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss.
The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The four horsemen of revelation are also the first four seals, of which there are a total of seven. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. These four horsemen of the apocalypse appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place before the second coming of jesus christ. May 21, 2019 these four horsemen of the apocalypse appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place before the second coming of jesus christ. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. These eight verses speak volumes with very few words.
Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. 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. The four living creatures that john of patmos sees in the book of revelation, is the authors reworking of the living creatures in the visions of ezekiel ezekiel 1. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. To him who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twenty four elders are. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Bible scholars have sensationally claimed the end of the world could be upon us as they believe the four horsemen, who bring about death, war, famine and disease before the return of jesus christ in the holy book, have all been released. In response to their praise, the twentyfour elders fall in worship, casting their crowns down before god revelation 4. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Universal creation is represented by the four living creatures rev 4. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. Revelation 4 revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in. The seven trumpets are discussed in the next chapter. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Around the throne were four creatures, full of eyes at the front and back.
There are several other instances in the bible where the door of heaven was opened. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Revelation 4, new american standard bible nasb the. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with. Chapter 5 the four horsemen bible prophecy and truth. Mounce noted a belief that the living creatures may have been associated with the four principal signs of the zodiac, 7 but other scholars have. Seven youre gonna youre gonna notice that there is there is an inner loop there okay and then the next one we gonna find is this one in chapter 10 and the next one is gonna be found in chapter 16 of the book of revelation okay.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. John was told not to write what the seven thunders said. Revelation, chapter 4 king james version christian. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The throne also has a sea of glass, like crystal, before it. There are four groups of sevens in the book of revelation.
Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Nothing in the text warrants us in particularizing the four living creatures in these four invitations uttered by them, though many. Dec 14, 2016 the holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. The ancients viewed heaven as a solid vault, entered by way of actual doors. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twenty four elders and four living creatures. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Word of faith christian center ct book of revelations. Did the bible predict the global pandemic of corona virus,and if it does which book of the bible is it from. The four horsemen of the apocalypse appear in the book of revelation, where they are named as a punishment. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Revelation, chapter 4 united states conference of catholic bishops. Seven lamps burnt before it, which are the seven spirits of god. Revelation 4 explained dramatic movie chapter 4 gideon. 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. However, they are most likely representative of the. And the first voice which i had heard, like the sound of a war trumpet speaking with me, said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after these things. 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 thunder is the usual accompaniment of a special revelation of the divine will, and indicative of the majesty of him whose will is declared see revelation 10. Seven seals, seven trumpets, seven vials and seven thunders.
The first one is found in chapter seven when you come to church. In this chapter the prophetical scene opens and, as the epistolary part opened with a vision of christ revelation 1. See how much you learned about the sixth chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. Revelation king james bible, new testament audio book duration. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation 4, a explained dramatic video from bible niv version. Many bible students believe that four is the number of the world.
Book of revelation chapter 6 the four horsemen of the. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of god. Four horsemen are active, bible scholars claim book of. We might say that it is the signature of the world, or the universal aspect. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. What is the verse about casting our crowns before the feet of jesus. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible gateway. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. 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. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. 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. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. What are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5. Throughout chapter 4 the throne holds the centre of attention. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4.
Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Lets look at the characteristics of each horsemen and how they all play an important role in the end times from the bible book of revelation. Revelation 4 kjv after this i looked, and, behold, a bible gateway. Thunder, lightening and voices proceeded from the throne. The four horsemen are figures in christian faith, appearing in the new testaments final book, revelation, an apocalypse written by john of patmos, as well as in the old testaments prophetic book of zechariah, and in the book of ezekiel, where they are named as punishments from god revelation 6 tells of a book scroll in gods right hand that is sealed with seven seals. 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 sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. What is the sea of glass mentioned in revelation 4. 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. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. Along with the twentyfour elders, they praise god unceasingly in humble adoration rev 4.