Commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6

The glory and felicity set forth in the preceding chapter, and continued in the five verses we have just considered, being great above all imagination, certain as the word of prophecy, and lasting without end, must, if duly considered, be a powerful encouragement to us, and persuasive to constancy in the profession and practice of pure christianity, whatever difficulties or. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, and showed unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass, and signified it. Chapter 6 the breaking of the six seals agape bible study.

In revelation the horse is an animal associated with war. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. Chapter six the first six seals revelation commentary. Revelation chapter 6 explained discover revelation. Revelation chapter 6 sermons and lessons from revelation. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Many times throughout the bible, gods voice has been mistaken for thunder.

Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages table of contents. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The beginnings of sorrows revelation chapter 6 commentary. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. In this chapter six of the seven seals are opened, and the visions attending them are related the first seal in revelation 6.

Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 6. The endtime church, mid 1700s the second coming of christ. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening the first six seal judgments. That daniel was told to seal up the book until the end of time indicates that it will be finally opened in the end times. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Blessed are they who read and hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are written. Throughout the book of revelation, it is important to pay attention to the way john uses the word after. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.

Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The period of time john will be observing in revelation is also spoken of in the prophecies of daniel and by jesus in the olivet discourse mat chapters 2425. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. This seal corresponds to the time of both the church of philadelphia and the church of laodicea. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise.

The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. Here one of the four beasts, or four living beings, says come and see. Opening the first six seal judgments 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Knowing that, every seal of the book had to be opened. If you dont believe me, i challenge you to set aside the next 3 6 months and carry out a serious study on the book of the revelation. Chapter 6 describes the opening of the first six seals and introduces the seventh seal. In chapter six, we begin to see the opening of the seven seals of the book.

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 the seven churches or. In our previous studies in mentioned that we would wait until revelation 5. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Return from chapter 6 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Verses 5, 6 and when he opened the third seal, l heard the third living creature saying, come. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. Revelation 6 opens with jesusthe lamb revelation 5. I would encourage you to first print out a copy of the 22 chapters click here on which you can prayerfully carry out your own inductive bible study, reading the text literally, making your observations of. The seven seals repeat the same history as the seven churches, but with a different emphasis. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, an inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v.

Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening the. There can, however, be no doubt that at least the sixth seal is future, and is to be at the. Revelation 6 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. After all, revelation and daniel are clearly prophesying about the same events at the end of the age. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. There is a passage more like this in sense in the same book, xlvii.

Revelation chapter 6 sermon by jason callihan, revelation 6. In chapters 811 we will see how the seven trumpets cover the same basic timeline but with its own distinctive focus the first four seals are widely known as the four horsemen of the apocalypse. It is fitting then that the description of the end times here in revelation is presented by opening a sealed book. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found.

This is the third time we have read about the seven spirits of god. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Our teaching video on revelation chapter 6 covers the main theme of jesus revelation of the first six seals. Revelation chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. Once again, this book could only be unsealed by one person.

And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand. Sometimes he uses it with regard to the order in which events will occur as the prophecy is fulfilled e. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. Chapter 7 behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do i declare. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.

These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take place on the earth prior to the second coming of christ. Under the sixth seal the language shifts from symbolic horses and souls to literal signs and disasters. In chapter 6 of zechariah we see these horses and riders commanded to. Yahovahs the l ord s provision for the redeemed of the jews and the assembly of believers in yahushua jesus during the final seven years.

Charles in a critical and exegetical commentary on the revelation of st. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals and publishing the contents. David guzik commentary on revelation 6, where the first six seals of the scroll, which describes the history and destiny of mankind, are opened. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. These connections between matthew 24 and revelation 6 are also noted by scholars. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The lamb will now open the seven seals from the scroll one at a time and john will tell us what he sees. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. Revelation 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth. As jesus predicts the destruction of jerusalem, notice the parallels between matthew 24. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea.

The voice in the middle of the four living creatures must belong to god or the lamb, probably god the father since he is the ultimate source of all these judgments cf. The price of wheat good food and barley cheap cattle food will be very high. Then i saw is a very important linking phrase used thirtythree times throughout the book of revelation. Many of these judgments are cosmic in nature worldwide judgments. In this chapter six of the seven seals are opened, and the visions attending them are related. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary. Its still early in the end times scenario but already things are getting rough. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Revelation 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The first seal is opened, and one of the four living creatures around gods throne revelation 4. The beginning of the book promises blessing to him that reads and hears and keeps, that he who takes pains about the reading.

The lord jesus christ having prevailed to open this sealed book of the revelation, which god gave him, and he took it out of his. And the four living creatures with an allusion to the seraphim represented in isaiahs vision. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Some years ago, a young man named vernon howell, a. When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. The first four judgments are symbolized by the famous four horsemen of the apocalypse and before theyre finished 14th of the world will be adversely affected. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6.