We saw that around this throne there were twentyfour other thrones with twentyfour elders seated upon them. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The seals might be made of wax 2 i saw a mighty angel ask with a loud voice, who is worthy morally and spiritually qualified to open the scroll and. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat upon the throne a scroll that had. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god.
His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again. The breaking of the seals would reveal the message inside each part of the scroll. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. 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. Blessing and honor and glory and power be to him who sits on the throne, and to the lamb, forever and ever. For introductory comments on the general nature of revelation and how to understand it, please see that post. Some have considered this angel to be gabriel, but it is never directly said by john if this is the case. Nov 12, 2015 chapter 5 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. Revelation 5 in the foregoing chapter the prophetical scene was opened, in the sight and hearing of the apostle, and he had a sight of god the creator and ruler of the world, and the great king of the church. How should we understand the lion and the lamb passage. The heavenly court scene of revelation 45 digital commons.
Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet chapter 12. In ancient israel, under the law when land was sold, the losses were written down in a scroll and then it was sealed. Revelation 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Revelation 5 commentary john gills exposition on the. Revelation 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. There were conditions related to the opening of the scroll. Verse 3 and no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. Barruel the abbe memoirs illustratiing the history of jacobinism vol 1 eng trans 1799 free ebook download as pdf file. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p.
As revelation chapter 5 begins, john wrote about the sevensealed scroll. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. Journal of economic education 19692015 books by language journal of autism and developmental disorders 19712014 journal of paediatric dentistry. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. It was a lhebelled book, or one written on each side of the skin, which was not usual.
Revelation 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. In the right hand of the one god sitting on the throne i saw a scroll a roll of paper that had writing on the inside and on the outside. The father put the book of his eternal counsels into the hand of christ, and christ readily and gladly took it into his hand. A book written within and on the back side that is, the book was full of solemn contents within, but it was sealed. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back. Revelation 5 commentary chuck smith bible commentary. He saw god on the throne of glory and government, surrounded with his holy ones, and receiving their adorations. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.
Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation 5 the lamb takes the scroll 1 and i saw in the right hand. This chapter describes commencement of a series of events which will take place at the throne. John continues on from the previous chapter, and are thus still in the throne room of god. Foreword why this revelation commentary was written and how i went about writing this bible study introduction different views on revelation why i used the futurist view for this commentary on revelation chapter 1 john receives the revelation of jesus christ for. No one john indicates that no one answered the angelic question.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. Revelation 5, new international version niv the bible app. Thus i soon came to learn that the book of revelation. First, it could only be done by a man who was a descendent of adam. The 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. That which had been witnessed remained, but a further development now takes place. Chapter 6 provides a summary, principal conclusions, and the. What are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5.
Revelation 5 is the fifth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book sealed with seven seals, which no being in heaven or earth could open, revelation 5. The glory of jesus christ, the lamb, is now set forth, since he is the only. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The book is described by the place where it was, in the right hand of god. Why is there silence in heaven for half an hour in revelation 8. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. David guzik commentary on revelation 5, which describes the song of elders, the cherubim, and countless angels, praising the worthy one.
Revelation 5 5then i saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll written on the inside and. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. This man must also be deemed perfect and without sin. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Is at last opened by the lion of the tribe of judah, revelation 5. The seven eyes just means that he possesses all wisdom and understanding. Whether there is a pause in the ceaseless worship described in 4. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne.
Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the worthy. This parchment was in essence a legal document outlining deed information on parcels of land. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 5 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days.
John introduced the throne of god in heaven in revelation 4. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the christian religion, seems to be intended. The divine throne and the sealed book, revelation 4. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation.
Without any doubt whatever, this chapter is a continuation of the throne of god. In the foregoing chapter the prophetical scene was opened, in the sight and hearing of the apostle, and he had a sight of god the creator and ruler of the world, and the great king of the church. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 5. And the answer comes back, the lion of the tribe of judah hath prevailed. The word worthy axios is used seven times in the book of revelation and its literal translation is of sufficient weight. This chapter contains the inaugural vision of the lamb on the throne in heaven. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. Then 2 i began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look into it. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. The worship of the one on the throne, revelation 4. Revelation chapter 5 explained discover revelation. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Behold the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. Barruel the abbe memoirs illustratiing the history of. Revelation 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals a.
The phrase hath prevailed is the same word as the overcometh addressed to each of the seven churches. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Worshipping the king submitted by william haller on 3 june 2007 7. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. In chapter five the scene is still in heaven and continues the vision of the throne, only now the focus is on a new item of vital importance, the sevensealed book actually, a scroll, the greek biblion and its recipient. Apr 21, 20 this post is a direct continuation of the previous post, on revelation chapter four. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. And 1 no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the book or to look into it. Under the mosaic law, land cannot be taken from gods people permanently. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne 5.
He receives the praises of the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders, revelation 5. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages table of contents. Sounding the fifth and sixth trumpets demonic locusts and demonic horsemen chapter 10. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The apostle john, at this juncture in his experience in the spirit, was permitted to share in the perplexity, dreadful uncertainty, and helplessness that encompassed the heavenly host in their contemplation of the seemingly impossible solution of human redemption.
Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. Revelation 5 kjv and i saw in the right hand of him that. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. The fact that the book is written within and on the backside revelation 5. Revelation 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Revelation 422, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. Revelation 5 new international version niv biblica. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. This book is a scroll that represents the eternal inheritance that is awaiting the saints of god, while the 7 seals represent the events that must take. Revelation chapter 5, part 1 the sealed book in the previous chapter we were taken to heaven where we saw a throne and one sitting upon it.
It is the new song, not only of redemption, but the worthiness of the slain lamb to take the book. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This greek 1 slowly mastered as i wrote and rewrote my commentary chapter by chapter. Revelation chapter 5 matthew henry complete commentary on. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Revelation chapter 5 in the bible king james version. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back, 3 sealed up with seven seals.