Of all the statements in revelation 21, this might be the hardest one to explain as a present reality. John is told that tears will be wiped away, and there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain, for the former things have passed away. Her window there was only one, which ran all round the city. Revelation 21 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Revelation chapter 18 discover the book of revelation. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation in the new testament of the christian bible. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. The cry of anguish shall never be uttered, hearts shall never be broken, no tear shall ever dim the eye, and, most glorious of all, death shall be unknown. I believe that god himself is the author of the bible.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. An introduction to the vision of the new jerusalem, revelation 21. Revelation 21 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation chapter 21 continued discover the book of revelation. Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. Geneva study bible 4 and he that sat upon the throne said, behold, i make all things new. This is the view of all premillennialists and is the view which we accept and present. The beginning part of this section verses 910 forms a parallel with revelation 17. This book was written to 7 specific churches in asia. Verse 7 introduces the theme of the book of revelation.
These seven church ages make up what is called the kingdom of heaven matt. The one sitting on the throne is a corporate being christ, a manymembered body. This chapter contains the accounts of the new heaven and the new earth, followed by the appearance of the new jerusalem the bride. The apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3. Then follows a magnificent description of the church, by the present and future good things of the same, in three verses following revelation 21. This theory holds that the book of revelation is primarily prophetic and yet future, especially from revelation 4 on to the end of the book. Revelation chapter 4 discover the book of revelation. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of god, but the penman was the apostle john. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. And i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways, and pour out. Verse 7 is a reference to zechariahs prophecy in chapter 12. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. Just as in babylon the walls, were wide enough for chariot races.
The rest of the dead unbelievers, will be raised in the second resurrection, described in verses 12. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 21. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them and be their god. From the time described midway through genesis chapter 3 until the events of revelation 20, earth experiencedis experiencingthe presence of sin and death. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Pastor steven anderson the book of revelation verseby. These are tears caused by life in the old creation, not tears of repentance. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. According to john, those who give heed to the prophecies written in the book of revelation will be blessed.
Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. Let but the faithful saints and servants of god wait awhile, and they shall not only see, but enjoy, the perfect holiness and happiness of that world. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. At the end of the first chapter of revelation, we are introduced to the seven church ages as represented by the seven lampstands. Neither shall sorrow, or crying, or pain be any more under the former heavens, and upon the. An angel tells john the author of this book the one who sees this vision. Then i, john, saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her. Revelation chapter 21 discover the book of revelation. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. Revelation chapter 21 verse by verse bible commentary.
All who dwell on the earth is a technical phrase used in the book of revelation to refer to unsaved men in opposition to god and his people. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Commentary on revelation chapter 14 theology first. B said, come up here, c and i will show you what must take place after this. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. And god shall wipe away all tears from their eyes though here their tears have flowed plentifully, not one shall ever be found on the face of any of them. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on satan, casting all evil into the lake of fire. Probably god will wipe away all tears at the inception of the eternal state rather than at some time after that. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle. King james version of the bible book of revelation chapter 21. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed.
But it shines out from within to a great distance, verses 23, 24. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet. 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. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i.
There will be no more death or sorrow on the new earth because the former things have passed away. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. Gods dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. Write this, what i am saying is trustworthy and will come true. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john revelation 1. And after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. It is the only prophetic book in the new testament in contrast to. No sorrow or travail of any kind shall ever enter within the walls of the city. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. John sees that 1 a new heaven and a new earth have replaced the old heaven and earth 2 there.
Revelation 21 now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality. His identity is confirmed in three additional verses revelation 1. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. The phrase after these things shows that chapter 18 is a further revelation concerning babylon. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in many ways throughout scripture to the church. The book of revelation chapter 21 verses 1827 youtube.
Then follows a magnificent description of the church, by the present and future good things of the same, in three verses following revelation. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Revelation chapter 17 discover the book of revelation. Greektoenglish translation, bible study guides, video index and online video course on the book of revelation are available at. Then he said, write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. He will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. A central message of revelation 5 is that jesus christ, the lamb of god, is the only one worthy to fulfill the work of god, which is represented by the book sealed with seven seals see verses 1 4, 9, 12. Unlike many books of the bible, the author of revelation begins by clearly identifying himself in the first verse.
Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Having the glory of god for her light, verse 23, revelation 21. In the introduction god challenges to himself the restoring of all the creatures, revelation 21. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. The light did not come in from without through this for the glory of god is within the city. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which.
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