Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Christ is consistently represented as a lamb throughout revelation a parallel with the unblemished lamb of old testament sacrifices. Read revelation 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe.
Study revelation 14 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Mount zion occurring only here in the book of revelation is a place on earth, not in heaven, for. Mount zion occurring only here in the book of revelation is a place on earth, not in heaven, for the voice heard next is a voice from heaven v. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Revelation 14 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the.
Revelation chapter 14 matthew henry complete commentary. Verse 2 and i heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Revelation 14 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in.
This chapter gives us information about the great harvest of souls on earth that happens as a result of the great tribulation that sata. Revelation 14 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. Commentary for revelation 1216 revelation 1214 interludes in the book of revelation. This chapter is then about the outcome of each choice. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14.
Read revelation 14 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. Revelation 14 commentary the reward of the 144,000. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb by tom stewart. Return from chapter 14 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. The basic structure of the vision is chronological. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books.
This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Revelation chapter 14 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter.
Chapter 14 is not describing the fall of some other nation. Revelation 14 commentary john gills exposition on the. After an account of the great trials and sufferings which the servants of god had endured, we have now a more pleasant scene opening. The church above, making suitable reflections on the grand events which are foretold in this book.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom stewart the. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. The three angels revelation 14 revelation made clear. Those faithful to christ celebrate the praises of god. This commentary has been through advanced checking. This can lead the reader to expect this pattern to continue. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144,000. Their mission was to spread the word of god to nonbelievers. They have the fathers name written in their minds and hearts showing that they are his people who reflect his. Revelation 14 commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
The relationship between chapters 12 and chapter 14 is a difficult one to. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14 and more. This chapter is at a crossroads of worship, in chapter those who do not worship the beast are killed, but in chapter 15 the righteous are rewarded for their proper worship of god. 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. Commentary on revelation chapter 14 theology first. Revelation 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Because of their devotion and purity, they were promised to be spared from the wrath that was soon to occur.
The description thus corresponds with the account of the end of the world given in revelation 7, with which chapter this one has so much in common see on the first verses of the present chapter. The first angel was sent on an errand antecedent to it, and that was to preach the everlasting gospel, revelation 14. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. Thus, also, the judgment is described by our lord in. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. 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. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom stewart. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the 144,000 and the victorious judgment of the lamb by tom stewart. Revelation chapter 14 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. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an angel from heaven, preaching the gospel, and the defeat of the beast.
Thus this seventh chapter is a recapitulation of the vision of the six seals, re 6. It is apparent that the events on earth parallel the events in heaven as seen in the previous chapters during this pause, revelation 10 14. What he had seen as a momentary foretaste of glory at the transfiguration, he sees now as the abiding condition of the christ. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation zechariah 12 commentary zechariah commentary zechariah 14 commentary topic. Chapter 14 tells of the reaping of the harvest of the earththe rapture of the church. Revelation 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Chapter has been all about this terrifying beast that is persecuting gods people. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory.
Chris, chapters 14 and 15 form a unit that prepares for the final series of seven bowl judgments. Revelation chapter 14 verse by verse bible commentary. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Revelation 14 commentary albert barnes notes on the. Revelation 14 commentary the redeemed of the earth. 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. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb job 3. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. The previous chapter was informational about events that happen on earth when satan is cast out of heaven.
At the opening of this chapter john was clearly looking farther into the future past the tribulation and then given a glimpse of jesus christ reigning on earth. The remainder of this chapter presents the judgment of the son. The gospel according to the revelation chapter 14 commentary. This verse strongly confirms that the book of revelation is about that period of time and history, and not simply about a mere seven year period before the return of christ. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and destiny of. 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. Revelation 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The primary question at this point in the chronology of the book of revelation. This predicted the roman empires persecution of the christians. In this part of the chapter we have three angels or messengers sent from heaven to give notice of the fall of babylon, and of those things that were antecedent and consequent to that great event. This chapter gives us information about the great harvest of souls on earth that happens as a result of the great tribulation that satan brings on the earth. Revelation chapter 14 kjv king james version the defiled woman the natural woman but even the beast already mentined by john in the book of revelation. The fourteenth through sixteenth chapters describe the preparations for the messianic judgment. Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel.
Revelation chapter 14 explained discover revelation. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. For this reason, the angels in heaven have the greatest awe of the gospel program, because the gospel speaks of the interest of the exalted saviour in the eternal welfare of the lowliest of sinners. The 144,000 of revelation 14 are redeemed, undefiled, blameless and protected by god. At the end of revelation, it almost seemed like satan and the antichrist might win. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Many of the events described in revelation 611 seem to be chronological in order. The redeemed of the earth sweet is the melody, so hard to come by, according to songwriter iris dement. The lord jesus at the head of his faithful followers. Many bible scholars consider this to be a scene in heaven, while others regard it as a scene taking place on earth. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. In contrast to the distressing scenes of the last chapter, the triumph of those who gain the victory over the beast and its image is now brought to view in chapter 7 this same group of 144,000 received the seal of god in their foreheads. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14. Commentary on revelation chapter 14 posted on january 14, 2020 january 14, 2020 author steve sewell. These events involve four more angelic introductions that occur in rapid succession.
The lamb on mount sion, and his company and their character, 15. The first angel was sent on an errand antecedent to it, and that was to preach the. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. Revelation 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. But revelation 14 shows who is really triumphant, powerful, and in control. Sweet is the melody, so hard to come by, according to songwriter iris dement. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. In any choir or congregation, it is easy to tell when someone is singing offkey. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. The two beasts of the preceding chapter are nowhere to be seen.
There, however, their number was waiting to be completed, but here it is completed, and they are seen taken out. Revelation 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. The 144,000 chosen ones spoken of in revelation chapter 14 were comprised of the faithful followers from a dozen different clans of israel. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it.
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We are not told just how the conflict was resolved, but john gives us a momentary glimpse of its outcome. Babylon is rome and the roman empire is declared to be fallen. Revelation 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Few of us can write music, and some myself included have trouble even carrying a tune. It is apparent that the events on earth parallel the events in heaven as seen in the previous chapters during this pause, revelation 1014. As the fourteenth chapter begins with the 144,000 of israel. Adam clarkes bible commentary revelation 14 revelation revelation 15 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse.