Bible book of revelation chapter 20 explain

And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction with the book of revelation itself. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is a sad commentary on mans limitless ability to reject god and follow his own stubborn pride.

The millennial kingdom revelation chapter 20 commentary. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand that is of course if you were a jew living in jerusalem in ad 66. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. This book is opened as containing the law, the touchstone by which the hearts and lives of men are to be tried. The overarching theme of the book of revelation is the extinction of physical mosaic judaism with the destruction of the jerusalem temple as the final phase of. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation.

Then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation chapter 20 explained discover revelation.

Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. In revelation, gog and magog become the standard expression for rebellious nations just as jezebel in rev 2. The bible speaks powerfully to other aspects of the millennial earth. The chapter thus describes, not a millennium of the saints, but the overthrow of satan. 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. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Bengel remarks that with great emphasis the discourse in revelation 20.

Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Sep 18, 2015 kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Read revelation 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi. Now is the time when satan will be taken, bound and put into the bottomless pit abyss, where his influence will not have any effect on the tribulation saints who have lived through the seven years of tribulation.

Revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not. The power of satan was broken in part by the setting up of the gospel. 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. 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. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation, chapter 1, introduction bible commentary. 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. The book of revelation closes with solemn appeals of the lord jesus to men in general and to the believers especially. Condition of the world in the period referred to in revelation 20. David guzik commentary on revelation 20, where the saints rain for a thousand years, after which the final battle takes place.

In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Unlock the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. Ezekiel writes about gog and magog, but they are not the same gog and magog of revelation chapter 20. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. And i saw the dead, small and great of every age and condition, rank and degree. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.

Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Specific explanations are given to john that explain the visions and give their meaning. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Commentary on revelation 20 the millennium tough questions. The tendency of many interpreters at this point is. The only biblical solution is to recognize the explanation of the apostle paul. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire. In his vision of chapter 20 john could not see one thousand years, he had to be told this. Revelation chapter 20 explained book of revelation each.

Welcome to through the word, leading you on a journey through the entire bible, one chapter at a time. Revelation chapter 20 verse by verse bible commentary. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. An introduction, then verse selection for chapter 1 verse selection below in my own study of the prophecies, i strive for interpretations consistent with the context and with the rest of the inspired word. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. Expositors are not free to inject their own preconceived ideas. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. In ezekiel gog is a chief ruler and in revelation a nation. This little book is sweet as honey in johns mouth, but bitter in his belly. Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection. We open the book of revelation today, and verse 1 begins, the revelation of jesus christ.

You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Today kris langham guides us through the new testament book of revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the devil and satan, and bound him for b a thousand years. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. 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 sea gave up the dead who were in it, and death and hades delivered up the dead who were in them. In short, this chapter presents to us the millennium reign of christ and the final judgment of satan and all christrejecters. All the wicked who have ever lived are now resurrected in the resurrection of damnation, and satan is loosed out of his prison. Chapter 20 this chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. Read revelation 20 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the.

In the overall outline, this chapter is the second part of the third main section of revelation cf. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. This chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. And another book shall be openedthe book of the scriptures, the statutebook of heaven, the rule of life. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory. Bible scholars differ over whether the one thousand years should be taken. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. This commentary has been through advanced checking. All the circumstances stated, however, here and in revelation 20. 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. Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. It will be ushered in by the spread of the gospel during the present church age.

But postmillennialism argues that what comes in chapter 19 is not jesus. Chapter 10 is almost entirely about a little book held in the hand of a mighty angel. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not because it contains anything essentially complex, but because it touches on a subject of preconceived bias. None of the great bible commentators ever suggests that the books of revelation 20. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. That means digging deeply into any passage to find a harmonious picture. Revelation 20 satan, sin and death are finally eliminated a. David guzik commentary on revelation 20, where the saints rain for a thousand. Study guide for revelation 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Revelation 20 commentary read and study the bible online. However, throughout the book of revelation it interprets itself. Grant osborne, in, notes that verses 46 in chapter 20 emphasize the.