The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Is the author speaking of past events or future events. Since this is a coded message, we have to break the code to understand it. With the first verse of this chapter, one reaches a watershed in the interpretation of revelation, a moment of decision, that affects the understanding of all that follows. And when the thousand years are finished, satan shall be loosed out of his prison, and shall come forth to. Study revelation 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Who are gog and magog, that surround and threaten the saints, as mentioned in revelation 20. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets. Prayer and incense are often associated in the bible.
The seven trumpets are sounded by seven angels and the events that follow are described in detail from revelation chapters 8 to 11. The meaning of the book of revelation can seem confusing to the average reader. The seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready. But there were more than seven churches in asia, therefore, these seven churches represent the church through all ages seven is symbolic. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The horseman on it was named death, and hades was following after him. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. They were given authority over one fourth of the earth, to kill by means of war, famine, disease, and wild animals. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john.
The book of life is opened, and the dead are judged according to their works. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Chapter 6 has revealed that judgments are about to be unleashed. Holman christian standard bible and i looked, and there was a pale green horse. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. Revelation is the finale of the entire bible bringing gods word to a dramatic conclusion. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john, 2 who faithfully reported everything he saw. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. The trumpet throughout the bible is used for two specific purposes. The angel said that the little book would taste sweet in his mouth, but become bitter in his stomach. It is often shortened to revelation or the apocalypse. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Why is the book of revelation the last book in the bible. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture. They will blow the trumpets, which will be specifically defined beginning in verse 6.
To this point in revelation, john has witnessed jesus open six of the seven seals of judgment seen on the scroll in heaven revelation 5. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments. New testament prophecies of the coming events, though the exact contents of this little book are not revealed in this chapter. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to those who read and obey what it states.
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. Thus, much of revelation describes what the church will be like and experience until christ returns, which enables us to have right expectations. Many angels appear in the book, but one in particular seems to have been the messenger of these tidings to john. Gog and magog what is the meaning of revelation 20. But you can find all the new work revfisk is doing at, including all the new videos po. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal.
Worldview everlasting, the organization, no longer exists. This is his report of the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Trumpets are more than a musical instrument, but a means of announcing. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them.
After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by their tribe. And i saw the seven angels who stand before god, and seven trumpets were given to them. Chapter 8 is the beginning of the third part of this vision. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. An angel the greek word angellos means messenger entrusted this revelation to john the beloved, one of jesus twelve apostles. At the sight of the face of he who sits on it, earth and heaven flee. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the. This verse is the pivot upon which the whole interpretation turns, making the problem of its interpretation probably the most important in the. These titles come from the greek word apokalupsis meaning disclosure or revelation used in the first verse of the first chapter. Revelation 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. John himself was very old at this time, probably in his 90s. The truth is, if earth, trees, and grass do not mean earth, trees, and grass. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. Are we to take prophecies literally or allegorically. The last book of the bible is titled the revelation of jesus christ. It means that the time of tribulation will be short compared to their eternal reward ten just means short. Bible study on the book of revelation chapter 8 by bishop gandamala devadanam recorded over zoom conference.
Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll. The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles. Revelation 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. First, let me state, im going to attempt to get two chapters done in this lesson.
In the book of revelation, seven trumpets are sounded, one at a time, to cue apocalyptic events seen by john of patmos revelation 1. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. When he obeys, the angel tells him to eat the book. A commentary on the book of revelations by tom stewart angels opening the. This encourages the christians and means judgment to the apostate and worldly. Eat the book john is told to take the book that is open in the angels hand. Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer bible. Those whose names were not written in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation. Perhaps the most controversial issue regarding this is whether john was speaking of physical israelites or members of a tribal unit. Listen and prepare yourself, family and church for the coming of our jesus christ our.
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