Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 4 kjv after this i looked, and, behold, a bible gateway. They have been fulfilled in one sense and will be fulfilled again later. Because john was immediately in the spirit and subsequently air lifted to the throne room of god after the letters to the seven churches, its a good indication that. Gemstone definitions are inherently vague, so descriptions from bible versions other than nkjv may vary. What does the 4th chapter of the book of revelation tell us. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation.
Revelation 4, a explained dramatic video from bible niv version. This chapter begins a new phase in the book of revelation. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form. X audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume. Revelation 4 is the fourth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days.
Visit the throne of god and learn the mystery of the 24 elders. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The church plays a prominent role in the first three chapters, mentioned over 18 times. The visions in this book run parallel to one another. So we dont look to specific events to happen a specific time in history. Revelation 4, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation 4 explained dramatic movie chapter 4 gideon films. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked.
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. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. With their songs, and the songs of holy angels hear by the apostle. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. In chapter 4, john the apostle, called up to heaven, reports to the reader what he sees and. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Commentary for revelation 4 a vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The apostle saw a throne set in heaven, an emblem of the universal dominion of jehovah. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the. He saw fourandtwenty seats round about the throne, not empty, but filled with fourandtwenty elders, presbyters, representing, very probably, the whole church of god, both in the oldtestament and in the newtestament state.
All the answers are straight from the scripture in that chapter, no tricks. Book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 4. He then heard a voice that commanded him to come up and be shown things that are going to happen in the future. It also makes the transition from johns description of things which areor were, at the time he wroteto those things which are yet to happenagain, at least at the time he wrote. She is shown god and the lamb, the devil, the beast, the false prophet, and the apostate city. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people.
Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 4 22 and explained some of their basic meanings. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation 4 explained dramatic movie chapter 4 gideon. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. The accusation, admonition to repentance, and threat thus far made to the entire church, are contrasted. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. Book of revelation chapter 4 bible prophecy revealed. However, they are most likely representative of the. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. Book of revelation chapter 4 latest video news updates form theologians and bible teachers on the book of revelation chapter 4 tags. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. May 24, 20 this chapter begins a new phase in the book of revelation.
Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Each vision contains certain principles, and these principles are being worked out in the lives of. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of god see commentary on rev 1. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation. Chapter 4 is brief, but it sets the stage for much of the rest of revelation. After chapter 3, the church is not referred to again until chapter 22 verse16. A vision of almighty god, positioned on his magnificent throne, surrounded by twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Worshipping the king submitted by william haller on 3 june 2007 7. This quiz is based on revelation chapter 4 new king james version nkjv, the throne room of heaven. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of revelation, chapter 4 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Latest video news updates form theologians and bible teachers on the book of revelation chapter 4. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation chapter 4 introduces an important throne room scene. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible gateway. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 4, new american standard bible nasb the. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. The four cherubim living creatures are introduced and compared with the camp of israel and the 4. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Feel free to answer using the bible but strive to answer all questions without needing a reference. Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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.
The basic structure of the vision is chronological. Home audio studies the book of revelation the book of revelation. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. While chapter 3 was centered about the candlestick, the scene of chapter 4 is around the throne of god. Immediately after this, he is shown by the spirit another vision of. Revelation chapter 4, along with chapter 5, forms a unit which is very much concerned with a book or scroll that seems to be of the utmost significance. We see in exodus 19 and 20 a type and shadow of what we see in revelation 4 and 5, and throughout the book. Chapters 4 and 5 establish christs right and authority to act as the judge of the earth. Revelation chapter 4 in revelation chapter 4, the author, john the apostle, looked above him and saw what he perceived to be a door opening up in heaven.
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