Thus, in speaking of this book, it is said, and it was written within and without. These things says he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks commentary. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Some think this star represents some eminent bishop in the. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Revelation 3 chapter 3 in the final book in the holy bible king james version, jesus continues with his praises and rebukes of the 7 churches. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Chapter eight seventh seal events trumpet judgments 14. John reports that he saw his visions and was told to write them down while he was on the island of patmos 1. There are references in the bible where demons possessed people such as found. Chapter 6 closes with the sixth seal and the seventh is not opened until chapter 8. Brought to you by filmmaker paul wittenberger, director and producer of after the tribulation, this sermon will cut through the disinformation and false doctrine and expose solid biblical truth. Some commentators say that the star is the word of god, the pit is human nature, and the lesson is that if the gospel is rejected, horrors are unleashed. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
Note also that he carries with him the key to the bottomless pit rev. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. This chapter deals with the churches in sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. We will see when we get to revelation 11 and why the book uses the image of. There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. The significance of her seven pillars, is to convey the sufficiency of this house as full in size and fit for a banquet. In the first 12 verses, john employs the image of a pit seven times to describe hell.
These truths about the wrath of god are presented in the fashion of seven trumpets that are sounded by angels. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Revelation 9, the 9th chapter in the final book of the bible, begins with the 5th angel blowing a trumpet, leading to a star falling from heaven to earth. Revelation chapter 9 book of revelation each scripture. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. It was johns headquarters before his exile, and he returned. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Having ceased to be a minister of christ, he who is represented by this star becomes the minister of the devil. Sounding the fifth and sixth trumpets demonic locusts and demonic horsemen 1 and the fifth angel sounded, and i saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth. The message to the church at ephesus verse 1 1 to the angel of the church of ephesus write. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is a continuing time of judgment upon those left on the earth due to not being ready when christ raptures his church.
Then take scales and divide the hair you have cut off. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. In this chapter we have an account of the sounding of the fifth and sixth trumpets, the appearances that attended them, and the events that were to follow. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of the lamb, and the book of. Commentary for revelation 9 the fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from heaven and opening the bottomless pit, out of which come swarms of locusts. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and there is no indication that the mighty angel of this chapter is the same as the one john observed in revelation 5. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. When the lord jesus christ opens the seventh seal judgment, the immediate effect is silence in heaven. This is a reemphasis of verse 5 with extended detail. Although john saw all of the demons in grotesque shapes and forms, the world will not. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 9. However, one aspect of the mighty angel of this chapter is his physical appearance.
Revelation 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Revelation 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He explained that the fifth seal symbolizes the coming time of great tribulation matt. 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. This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate.
The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The first woe is past designates an essential structural indicator for the whole book of revelation. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. In this chapter, the next two angels trumpets are sounded, following the sounding of the first four trumpets in chapter 8. Art used by permission by pat marvenko smith, 1992. The fifth trumpet brings a five month period of torment on the unbelievers of the earth. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. We noted since chapter 6 that god is bringing these judgments to bring the nation back. Beginning in chapter 8, and continuingin chapter 9, we will see the second coming of christ and, especially, his wrath that will fall against lost mankind. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira.
The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. He that has an ear, let him hear comes from a command from the gospels matthew 11. And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. Revelation 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. So here the meaning may be, that, however gladly john may have taken the book, and with whatever pleasure he may have devoured its contents, yet that it would be found to be charged with the threatening. English nonconformist moses lowman explains that stars, in the language of prophecy, signify angels. To order prints visit her revelation illustrated site. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. All of these churches receive strong rebuke, except for philadelphia, which is praised for its endurance. Revelation chapter 9 in the bible king james version.
The three woes begin revelation chapter 9 commentary. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. See the introduction for a detailed discussion of this point. Revelation 9, new living translation nlt the bible app. And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Verses 112 upon the sounding of this trumpet, the things to be observed are, 1. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. And they had tails like scorpions, and their power was to hurt men five months.
Book of revelation chapter 9 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. In this study, we take up the first six trumpet soundings, starting in revelation 8. Study revelation 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Sep 18, 2015 kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelation 9 niv bible the fifth angel sounded his. The sun and the air were darkened by the smoke from the passage. Luke was a frequent companion of the apostle paul, at least from the time of pauls macedonian vision acts 16. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of. Revelation chapter 7 explained book of revelation each. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. Revelation chapter 9demonshellwoeangelstrumpet youtube.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding. The only true jews are those who accept the christ. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. Revelation 9 is going to reveal where these judgments are coming. As the second half of the tribulation week progresses from the seal judgments to the trumpet judgments, the intensity of gods dealing increases by at. He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels who were given power to damage the. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Previous revelation study list next yahweh speaking to the prophet ezekiel son of man, take a sharp sword, use it like a barbers razor and run it over you head and beard. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1.
This chapter also describes a terrible scenario, where those who dont have the seal of god on the forehead, are tormented for months. This chapter begins with the sounding of the fifth trumpet judgment, where a star falls from heaven unto the earth revelation 9. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Revelation chapter 3 in the bible king james version. In fact, the world will probably consider this spiritual warfare and demonic assault to be nothing more than a natural outbreak of plagues or the ravages of war.
Unfortunately, we are at a loss to explain some of his references. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue. In this chapter we have an account of the sounding of the fifth and sixth trumpets, the appearances that attended them, and the events that were to. The city of ephesus was an important commercial and religious center in johns time. Christ had shown the meaning of the seven seals when he was on earth.
I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. These were unusual locusts, showing that they were figurative, not literal. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. But this is far from the plain meaning of revelation 9. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Chapter 9 describes the first two woes, trumpets five and six. By the end of this, you will have a clear understanding of chapter 9 of the book of revelation. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. May 29, 2009 for further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of the lamb, and the book of. Both eusebius and jerome identified him as a native of antioch which may explain why so much of the book of acts centers on antioch compare acts 11.
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