This discovery was made to john, and in this chapter he, i. Judges chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Revelation 4 the throne room of heaven 1 after these things i looked. Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the book s title, a sense of where you are. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. John mcphee, in his 1965 biography of basketball great later senator bill bradley, explains the books title, a sense of where you are. As it is poured out on the rivers and springs of waters, they become blood. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. From here to the conclusion, revelation takes a prophetic form.
Chapter 17 revelation chapter 4 chapter 4 of revelation is often pointed to as the point in revelation where the rapture of the church occurs. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. As in the temple there was a great vessel of brass filled with water, in which the priests. Commentary on revelation chapter 18 theology first.
Some of the prophecies may have already been fulfilled, some are clearly in the future, and some are double. The third vial resembles the second in its effects. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. Apr 05, 2020 3 a careful comparison of the great city of this chapter verses 10,16,18,19,21 and of rev 11. Righteous are you, o holy one, who is and who was, because you have. 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.
Commentaries for revelation chapter 4 the throne and its surroundings. Though the tribes of zebulun and naphtali were chiefly depended on, yet it appears by deborahs song that some had come in to him from other tribes manasseh and issachar, and more were expected that came not. Barak had his men at his feet, which intimates their cheerfulness and readiness to attend him whithersoever he went, revelation 14. The visions in this book run parallel to one another. The forecourt is still supported by the 193 m wide pergamon bridge, the largest bridge substruction of antiquity. Shortly after the attack on pearl harbor i took ship to hawaii, not as a. In the first century ad, the christian church at pergamon inside the main building of the red basilica was one of the seven churches to which the book of revelation was addressed revelation 2. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The lamb of yahovah who is worthy to open the scroll. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Immediately after this, he is shown by the spirit another vision of. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. Revelation 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens.
Aune, revelation, word biblical commentary wbc 52a dallas, 1997, 277. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Behold, a door chapter 4 of revelation begins with a door being opened and the command for john to come up hither. Book of revelation chapter 4 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Chapter 4 in this chapter the prophetical scene opens. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. The throne room in heaven scene revelation chapter 4 commentary. Chapter four of the book of revelation represents a dramatic change.
Revelation chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. He manifests himself in these wonderfully significant colors, and the colors are full of meaning. There is no exegetical or scriptural basis for this claim. This verse contains a word of consolation, and encouragement unto this angel and church from christ. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. Study revelation 4 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. After this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius. Chapter 4 begins the things to come section of revelation. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Filmmakers know that an opening scene can have a profound effect on the viewer.
Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast 1 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and. And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal. Bible commentary revelation 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 bibletrack. It is not only the great sea which becomes blood, but all the merry streams and babbling brooks which carry their tribute of water seawards also turn corrupt. Revelation chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. Revelation 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Heres a reasonable explanation based upon verses found in revelation. Revelation 4 and revelation 5 form a break from the previous chapters, in that the church age has ended due to the rapture as viewed in the first two verses in this chapter.
The events of chapters 4 and 5 all take place in heaven. The book of revelation is closely related to the book of daniel and each supplements the other. And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal wide and deep, pure and clear, transparent and still. A new phase in the events concerning the saints has shifted, beginning with several occurrences before the throne of god. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 4. A brief outline of chapters 4 to 20 in revelation is as follows.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The forecourt is still supported by the 193 m wide pergamon bridge, the. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the heavenly throne surrounded by the 24 elders and the 4 creatures. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing. Return from chapter 4 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. As he looks up into the sky, john sees there before me.
Chapter 4 is brief, but it sets the stage for much of the rest of revelation. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Therefore, we must study both books to obtain a clearer picture of the tribulation. Revelation 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. This is because it can set the tone for the rest of the movie, and because it can capture and hopefully hold the attention of the audience. Revelation 45 kjv after this i looked, and, behold, a. Both the seven lamps of fire and this sea are before the throne, and both may mean the seven spirits of god, the holy ghost. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Ezekiel gives a similar description chapter 1 of the glory of the lord. And this event destroyed a third of all the ships on the sea. Revelation chapter 4 starts out with a description of the great white throne which we have talked about several times before in previous articles. So we dont look to specific events to happen a specific time in history.
Throughout chapter 4 the throne holds the centre of attention. The first six bowls of wrath 3 and the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died. Revelation 4 brief preterist summary of chapters the preterists consider the letters to apply to little else than the contemporary situation of the seven churches as they existed in johns time. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. Show you this particular verb is used eight times in the book of revelation 1. Chapters 4 and 5 begin scenes of heavenly worship of god and christ the. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.