Commentary for revelation 1216 revelation 1214 interludes in the book of revelation. Since that time, there has been an increase in the number of people on earth. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation. Before we go on, its time for a brief history lesson, courtesy of daniel 11. What lies ahead for those who worship jehovah god and for those who do not. That which remains or residue and therefore it is the last of her offspring but small or in a minority. This can lead the reader to expect this pattern to continue. Then i saw three impure spirits that looked like frogs. And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, 14. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The book of revelation explained verse by verse part 12. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. These might be symbols that are found on signs in the community where you live.
And i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Tying the symbols to josephs dream in genesis 37 confirms the womans identity. And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. You see, the father has no godhe is the only true god according to jesus in. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Highlights from the book of revelationii watchtower. Revelation 12, common english bible ceb the bible app. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app. In his anger over his defeat, he will savagely persecute gods people and gather the armies of man to fight against christ when he comes. Revelation chapter 16 kjv king james version jesus said that to whom the word came his seed it made them gods.
What are the seven seals and seven trumpets in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the father. Many of the events described in revelation 611 seem to be chronological in order. His supreme effort in this direction is still in the future. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore.
Revelation 12 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. In the same passage, jesus eyes are said to be like blazing fire verse 12, his robe is soaked in blood verse, and theres a sword coming out of his mouth verse 15.
Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. Verse 16 at the time that john was writing, an army of this size was not possible. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Plural and he said the field is the world where that good seed will be sown meaning humanity thus we see an israel of god coming soon a heavenly kingdom in our hearts. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. This is a selftest on chapters 12 16 of the book of revelation.
The answers to these and other vital questions are revealed at revelation. The devil will again go on the offensive against god with the same results. Revelation 18 read chapter in new international version. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation.
Revelation 12 niv the woman and the dragon a great. To help students further develop the scripture study skill of understanding symbolism, you might draw on the board several wellknown symbols. He and his human agents will be soundly defeated, and satan will be bound in the bottomless pit for a thousand years. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. By the woman, here we are to understand the church, so described revelation 12. Verse by verse commentary on revelation zechariah 12 commentary zechariah commentary zechariah 14 commentary topic. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Revelation 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on the book of revelation explained verse by verse. But the earth helped the woman by opening its mouth and. The nation of israel is symbolically referred to throughout the chapter. Three unclean spirits perhaps false teachers, called afterwards spirits of devils, which persuade the kings of the earth by lying miracles to come forth to the place of general slaughter, revelation 16. Revelation 16 new international version niv biblica. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. That was the great promise when god swore by himself he himself is gonna be multiplied as the stars of heaven. What blessings will obedient mankind experience during the thousand year reign of christ. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Revelation 12 new international version niv the woman and the dragon. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. The verse does not speak of credit cards, banking systems, a cashless society. There she would be taken care ofout of the snakes reachfor a time and times and half a time. In verse 1, israel is described as a woman clothed with the sun and moon and wearing a crown of stars. In the next verse, israel is the woman about to give birth. The beginning and ending of verse 20 are clearly the word of john, as is verse 21. In revelation 1216, john described in some detail the war that satan wages against. Real spiritual warfare has more to do with the battle of the will. Verses 16 and the middle portion of verse 20 are clearly christs words. The first six bowls of wrath 12 and the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the east. Rarely will we see the fire and brimstone that we expect.
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