Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. What is the hidden manna mentioned in revelation 2. Revelation 14 kjv and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on bible. John wesley once said, give me a hundred men who love nothing but god and hate nothing but sin, and i will shake the whole world for christ. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Revelation 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens.
Revelation 14 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Revelation, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. 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. 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. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb job 3. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss.
What you have seen, and what is happening, and what will happen afterwards. Revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. After an account of the great trials and sufferings which the servants of god had endured, we have now a more pleasant scene opening. There two references to mount zion, one which is jerusalem, 2samuel 5. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Revelation chapter 14 revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. What are the seven candlesticks lampstands of revelation. Israel has seven years left before the establishment of the messianic kingdom. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. What does it mean to have left your first love revelation 2. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. Then i looked, and behold, a lamb standing on mount zion, and with him one hundred and fortyfour thousand, having his fathers name written on their foreheads. The lord jesus at the head of his faithful followers. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Many bible scholars consider this to be a scene in heaven, while others regard it as a scene taking place on earth. 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.
This is the book of the words of righteousness, and of the reproof of the watchers, who belong to the world, according to that which he, who is holy and great, commanded in the vision. The woman represents israel, and her child is christ, the messiah compare 12. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Then i saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth to every nation, tribe, language and people. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an angel from heaven, preaching the gospel, and the defeat of the beast.
At the opening of this chapter john was clearly looking farther into the future past the tribulation and then given a glimpse of jesus christ reigning on earth. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last plagues see notes on 11. Oct 07, 20 here is the link to make a donation to faithful word baptist church donations processed by word of truth baptist church. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. It must be remembered that the spirit of prophecy 19. She was clothed with the sun, justified, sanctified, and shining by union with christ, the sun of righteousness.
We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. 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. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. 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.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of revelation is a highly symbolic treatise cf. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity before he or she begins interpretation. Revelation 14 images of gods victory and the beasts defeat. If it is literal in chapter 7, only jews would be in heaven see 7. Revelation chapter 14 explained discover revelation. Revelation 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Because of this fact, many false religionists have attempted to exploit the message of the narrative to their own theological ends. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The apocalypse has become a happy hunting ground for some. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name. The relationship between chapters 12 and chapter 14 is a difficult one to understand and explain unless the reader understands revelation 10. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Chapters 12 to 14 are explanatory prophecies that describe some of the major personages and movements of the latter half of the tribulation period.
These things saith the son of god, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass. The 144,000, mentioned in revelation 7 and 14, is a symbolic number as evidenced by the following facts. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 14, by don koenig the 144,000 brethren are seen in heaven the grapes of wrath are trodden in the winepress on earth. It will begin with the appearance of two prophets rev. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb 1 and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. The book of revelation chapter 14 the 144ks mission.
These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. Who are the 144,000 people mentioned in the book of revelation, chapters 7 and 14. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 6. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. The appearance of a white cloud has appeared time and time again in both the old and new testament.
This chapter in the book of revelation sets the stage for the last seven vial judgments that cover the last three and onehalf years of the great tribulation which are described in revelation chapter. The numeral thousand is used more than twenty times in the book of revelation and not once is it employed literally. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation. The three angels and babylons fall 11 and the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. I think wesley probably underestimated, because in the 14th chapter of the book of revelation, to which we come this morning, we read that jesus chose not just 12, not even 100, but 144,000 men, and with that number he would to shake the world in the.
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