This one has two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. And we are looking at a text of scripture that deals with the final harvest of th. Revelation 14 new international version niv biblica. Trinitarians claim that jesus is identifying himself as yahweh because yahweh is identified as the first and the last in the book of isaiah and jesus identifies himself as the first and the last. Tonight we come in our study of the apocalypse, the revelation of jesus christ, to chapter 14, revelation chapter 14. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Theologically this reading perfectly fits the theology of john. The reading made drink was borrowed from revelation 14. An outline of what is to be discussed is then seen in verses 28 of chapter 21, with detail then added beginning in chapter 21. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. First is the innumerable gathering of peoples from every corner of the world recorded in revelation 7.
Revelation 22 eden restored 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. Revelation, chapter 22 united states conference of catholic bishops. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Do his commandments or wash their robes in revelation. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of.
The seventh and last of the attitudes within the church, laodiceanism is the attitude that dominates the era of the end time. He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence revelation. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,541,117 views 58. Th is naub s reading is from t he g reek manuscripts aleph, alexandrinus, 1006, 1841, 2050, 2053, 2062, and the church fat hers, pseudoathanasius, ambrose, fulgentius, and apringius. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month.
While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy. It ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived. Peter wrote his final letter shortly before his execution. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Because of the signs it was given power to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived the inhabitants of the earth. The christians there reflected this attitude, ignoring our lord. This city of laodicea was smug, confident, and indifferent to concerns outside of themselves, thinking they had it all. Thus, jesus once again presents himself as sovereign and in control, as in how dare they feel they do not need the creator, sustainer, and lord of. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Most of this worlds holidays are based on fables, myths, and lies, while the christian is commanded to worship god in spirit and in truth. And it is all about the word hina, translated as that or sothat. Now, once that occurs john, after the description of the great white throne judgment, beautifully describes the new heavens and the new earth beginning in revelation chapter 21. The book of revelation from alpha to omega is like no other book you have ever read.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 22. Those verses tell us about a horrible place called hell where the lost will. Revelation 22, king james version kjv the bible app. Our blessing does not derive from merely knowing the things of god, but from doing them john john. So after all this lengthy, and really unnecessary, study into the overall teaching of the bible, we have. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. The words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of gods creation. Charles hoffacker when i was eight years old, i received a bible as a. Since paul informs us that the beast will sit as god in the temple of god 2th.
The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Notice that in a book so adept with numbers and counting, this is the one time johns censustaking hits a roadblock. Aug 10, 2012 there is a very delicate but extremely important difference between the two variations in revelation 22. In revelation 22, the last chapter of the bible, obedience to gods law is the central issue. When we neglect to keep his commandments, we demonstrate our lack of love for him. Gods law will still be in effect once his kingdom is established. The repetition of these glorious titles is not a mere idle repetition, or designed to give a rhetorical fulness to the peroration of the book. This little word makes the rest of the sentence the prerequisite for entering into the new jerusalem and having access to the tree of life, hence being saved. Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book. Revelation ends with one final surprise, in the form of a textual variant in verse 21. There is a very delicate but extremely important difference between the two variations in revelation 22.
It seems more natural to think that this attitude would be the least likely to dominate in such terrible timesthat it ought to be obvious that the return of christ is near. It will make you want to love, hate, fight, and cryall at the same time. Since the greek letter pi is made like a t with two vertical strokes instead of one, it is easy to see how a t could have been accidently added or. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things.
Revelation 22, new living translation nlt the bible app. Revelation 14 the lamb and the 144,000 1 then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. Do his commandments or wash their robes in revelation 22. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 22.
Jesus said that if we love him, then we will keep his commandments john john 14. Jesus also used this unique title of god in the opening chapter of this book. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 22. There is only one letters difference between the reading in the text and the reading in the notes. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,747,274 views 58. Spiritled believers can understand the mysteries of the kingdom of god luke 8. These are the words of the first and the last, who died and returned to life. A true christian does not lie and does not associate with lies, but seeks after truth in all aspects of life. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Though it seems contradictory for the church to become lukewarm during.
Blessed is the one who keeps the prophetic message of this book. These words confirm the statement made in the previous verse comp. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. It is a book that will take you through the full spectrum of your emotions. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. These characters are all put together here, which are before used in revelation 1. But we must not overlook the fact that keep the commandments could be referring to constant growth in grace or sanctification the present tense of the verb suggests continuous action. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. And with all the miracles he was allowed to perform on behalf of the first beast, he deceived all the people who belong to this world. He ordered the people to make a great statue of the first beast, who was fatally wounded and then came back to life. An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21.
I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. Lying is characteristic of the opponents of christ jn 8. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. And he saith unto me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
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