And the fourth angel sounded, and 1 a third of the sun and a third of the moon and a third of the stars were smitten, 2 so that a third of them might be darkened and 3 the day might not shine for a third of it, and the night in the same way. Revelation 8, the 8th chapter in the last book of the bible, focuses on the 7th seal. Net bible then the fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck. Revelation chapter 11 tells us that the temple was still standing. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8. To reveal things which must shortly come to pass in particular, it is a revelation from christ himself of the judgment to come upon those who were persecuting his people cf.
In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity before he or she begins. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer bible. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Until martin luther, with 8 million death, the true christian started but with the injection of.
Revelation rsvce the first beast and i saw a beast. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind. And i heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal o. Revelation revised standard version catholic edition rsvce the first beast. Revelation 9 niv the fifth angel sounded his trumpet.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Its purpose is clearly stated at the beginning and end of the book cf. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. They change the persona of jesus to god, defiling the first commandments. 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. This angel sent from jesus was on a mission to give john insights into the meaning of the visions within the book of revelation 22. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. Revelation, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation, also sometimes referred to as the apocalypse, contains both literal and figurative prophecies, and both literal and figurative events. In this chapter, we see that there is a silence when the 7th seal is opened. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. Upgrade your digital bible study experience with bible gateway plus. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. He is the dragon that deceived the world since 200 ad. And i saw the seven angels who stand before god, and seven trumpets were given to them. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. Nero caesar was the reigning emperor at the composition of revelation as chapter 17 indicates. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Once you get good at being in the spirit as john was it will be your first love.
Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation 8, new living translation nlt the bible app. 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. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. But the judgments are hard on the heart, and bitter to the belly. And killed all those who will put up a different theology. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Five of the plagues of egypt are repeated in the book of revelation.
Of the books in the new testament, only the book of revelation documents the apocalypse. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. 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. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Although the author of the book identifies himself as john, the nature of his identity remains to be a hot topic for debate among bible. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. John is asking you christians to exercise the seven spiritual centers in the temple of god see rev. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets.
The sealed scroll was introduced in revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in revelation 6. Then in 1964 they bring everything back to their fold bringing the church to wilderness rev 12. 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. But take note god almighty is not condemning anyone. The book of revelation, also known as the book of apocalypse, is a new testament book that plays a central role in todays christianity and the study of the bible. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. May the lord bless us as we seek to see jesus in the pages of the book of revelation. In the next lesson in our series, we will be looking at revelation 8 in this chapter we will begin to look at the second coming of christ and his wrath that will fall against all of lost mankind and the fallen creation. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 youtube. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll.
Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4.
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Notice that when the bible speaks of the last trump, it dont say trumpet, it says. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the other three angels. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james.
It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. Now four of the seven angels blow their trumpets with disastrous effects on earth. Until martin luther, with 8 million death, the true christian started but with the injection of john calvin defiling the worship. We see that god pours out the smoke of the incense of the saints onto the earth, resulting in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments. Revelation 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
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