John wants his readers to make a clean break with the roman empire and everything it represents. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 18. Book of revelation chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. It is impossible to see all the events in revelation as already fulfilled. This seems to be christ himself, coming to destroy his enemies, and to shed abroad the light of his gospel through all nations. Revelation 18 niv bible after this i saw another angel. There is a period in human history described in the bible as the tribulation when god will do battle with mankind and truly horrifying events will unfold until god is triumphant. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. After this i saw another angel coming down from heaven.
New international version 1 after this i saw another angel coming down from heaven. The book of revelation remains a closed book for many. The second coming of christ, for example, obviously did not take place in the first century. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. Revelation 18 king james version kjv 18 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 18 pt 1 judgment of babylon the great. In the next few chapters, we will f inally see this age come to a complete close, and a new heaven and a new earth will soon be created by god for. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. When an angel fulfills his responsibility, another distinct judgment takes place on the earth.
Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. In the babylon of chapter 18, the kings and merchants lament and weep for. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Revelation chapter 18 kjv king james version verse 8. This is another point that helps us to understand that the book of revelation is not chronological from start to finish. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 18 is the eighteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
The fall of babylon revelation 18 revelation 17 showed us the fall of rome. The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation. 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. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Revelation 18 commentary the first appeal to the people. Therefore, we can expect the same sequence of events that have happened throughout the book of revelation. Thank jehovahgod for working through those that spent there life digging in the dirt. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The angel referred to in chapter 18, is obviously not the same as the one who introduced the events of chapter 17. Revelation 18 kjv and after these things i saw another. The book of revelation is the book for the present hour. By david griffin blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it.
The book of revelation provides the clearest biblical portrait of the events of the tribulation, dealing with the specifics of that terrible time chapters 4 18. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Revelation 18 niv lament over fallen babylon after this bible. Breaking down the book of revelation myblessedhope. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. She is stripped of her power and authority and is burned up with fire. And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, what city is like to this great city. Lenski the interpretation of saint johns revelation, page 432 stated, babylon, the antichristian world city or empire, which is named babylon the great after the old testament. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation. The fall of babylon revelation 18 revelation made clear. In most manuscripts of the new testament and in english translations of the bible, the number of the beast is six hundred and sixtysix or in. In this chapter, we see things rapidly coming to a close, and the very end of all of earth is at hand.
Babylon in the book of revelation is the full development of the state of things under the thyatiran condition of the church chapter 2. This view conflicts with the book s own often repeated claim to be prophecy 1. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. The book of revelation this reading plan will introduce. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
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 book of revelation is a prophetic book the word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. The tribulation will be a time of judgment, a time when those left on the earth after the. Revelation 18 kjv and after these things i saw another bible. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos. When it is opened, it is found to be full of startling, and some times frightening, images and symbols. Revelation chapter 18 explained discover revelation. The book of revelation victory, christs reign, eternity the book of revelation demonstrates gods almighty infinite love, power, sovereignty, and truth. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
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