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. God often warns his servants prior to a time of trial eze. Jobcomprises both these, his wisdom to discern whatever is amiss, and his power to avenge it, in one sentence, job 42. Please click one of the following links to navigate this site. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Who hath eyes as a flame of fire searching the reins and the heart, verse 23. In the first chapter of revelation, john introduced his reason for writing.
The seventh trumpet has not sounded as yet and is not introduced until the 15th verse of chapter 11. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. I know about the slander of those who say they are jews and are not, but are a synagogue of satan. A messenger carrying letters to the seven churches from the apostle john on the island of patmos, which is about 30 miles off the coast of turkey and. Revelation saint jerome, bible foundation and online book initiative, ed. Letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 1 unto the angel of the church of ephesus write. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer gods people undergo sufferings of various sorts, as the christians of those times did, scourgings, imprisonment, confiscation of goods, and death itself in various shapes.
These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Revelation 10 is the tenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll. Revelation 2new international version niv to the church in ephesus 2to the angelaof the church in ephesuswrite. The next two chapters of revelation deal with the things which are. This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. The angel of the covenant presents a little open book, which is followed with seven thunders. There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. And he had in his hand a little book open by which is meant not the bible, the scriptures of the old and new testament. Revelation 2 new international version niv biblica. Revelation 2, king james version kjv the bible app. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Chapter 10 appears to be an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets, much like the interlude in chapter 7 between the sixth and seventh seals. This chapter and the first part of the next chapter report two episodes which intervene between the sounding of the sixth and. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. This section explores chapters, covering the interaction of the first two primary characters of the book, the introduction of the first prophetic symbols, and the locations and characteristics of the seven churches. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. These are the words of him who is the first and the last, who died and came to life again. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. Again, this does not chronologically advance the narrative of tribulation events, but is descriptive, introductory and explanatory. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Be faithful until death, and i will give you the crown of life. He was instructed to record jesus words, aimed at each of seven churches in asia minor, and to faithfully record them. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense.
They deal with seven specific churches in asia minor, although the issues that those churches were dealing with can also be found in the christian church today. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 2 letters. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet.
The assemblies of asia revelation chapter 2 commentary. This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. Each church is given a unique description of jesus, a command, and a promise. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Be faithful even unto death, and i will give you the crown of life.
Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. We must bring out the difference between to be about to. At the end of the first chapter of revelation, we are introduced to the seven church ages as represented by the seven lampstands. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Chapter 10 the little book, the mighty angel, and seven.
Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Return from chapter 2 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. This gives the saints his perspective and great hope knowing that he recognizes what they are going through and yet it remains within his sovereign will and purpose to leave. Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right handand walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. All of our revelation chapterbychapter studies, and any other posts related to the book of revelation, can be found here. The devil, who inspires the synagogue of satan, is to be allowed to afflict them, as he afflicted job. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer. In all cases, the person speaking to the churches is jesus christ. The letters to the seven churches share a similar structure. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. John was told to write what he saw in a book and send that book to the 7 churches in asia. The entire book of revelation which includes the special messages to those 7 churches, was sent to those churches and a blessing was pronounced upon all who would read, hear and keep the words contained in this prophecy. These seven church ages make up what is called the kingdom of heaven matt. These things saith the first and the last, who was dead and is alive how directly does this description tend to confirm him against the fear of death. It presents other facts and explanations that contribute to the total prophetic scene of the. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days be faithful until death, and i will give you the crown of life.
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