Without any doubt whatever, this chapter is a continuation of the throne of god scene in revelation 4. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. It was a lhebelled book, or one written on each side of the skin, which was not usual. It is intended to help you better understand some of. Revelation 5 commentary john gills exposition on the. David guzik commentary on revelation 5, which describes the song of elders, the cherubim, and countless angels, praising the worthy one. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass text by. John introduced the throne of god in heaven in revelation 4.
Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. 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. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Acts 7 records st stephens contrast between the tabernacle or tent of witness greek. The great new element that comes to light in this portion of the vision is that of the. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. John having been promised a revelation of things which must be hereafter, weeps now at his earnest desire being apparently frustrated. Book of revelation chapter 5 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days.
Book by book, idea by idea, verse by versebakers new testament commentary series is composed for the benefit of pastors and serious bible students who want quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. It is the new song, not only of redemption, but the worthiness of the slain lamb to take the book. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. With the firm belief that we are now entering into the tribulation period,i am publishing a series of studies of the book of revelation,that difficult to understand road map that shows exactly where we are headed,using the easy to understand contemporary. 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. Study revelation 5 using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness.
Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. In the last study i discussed the events between the close of revelation 3 and the start of revelation 4, where i believe the rapture of the church occurs. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. On gods part there was no withholding of his future purposes as contained in the book. Matthews, and stephanie skoylesjarkins for reading various drafts of this. 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.
Apocalyptic writings the works of jonathan edwards series. 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. Revelation chapter 5 matthew henry complete commentary. 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. Each volume offers fresh translation, versebyverse comment and application, and critical notes on the greek text. To read would be awkward standing between to open the book and to look thereon. Since seven is a symbolic number for perfection and we know that there were other. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. It is interesting to note that the author took the time to indicate in which. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Only the lamb is found worthy to open the book of judgment verse 1 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book with writing inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals commentary.
Revelation 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the. Stephan before he died, while he was stoned, saw jesus christ standing at the righthand of gods throne. The scroll was held in the left hand, and unrolled with the right.
A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. Revelation 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 5. 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. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. This chapter contains the vision of the sealed book, and the opening of it by christ, which occasions universal joy among all. The same throne, the same living creatures, the same angels, the same 24 elders, the same solemn worship, and the same person upon the throne are present here that were seen in revelation 4. As edwards interprets chapters and 20, the fortytwo months began in the year 606.
A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Following the worship of god by the 4 beasts and 24 elders, we now have our concentration placed upon the sealed book that is in the hand of god. As chapter 5 opens, a scroll with writing on both front and back and sealed with seven seals is introduced, shown in. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard i saying, blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the lamb for ever and ever. Revelation of jesus christ commentary on the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation chapter 5 comments king james bible online. He is a pattern to us to imitate, as an eager and teachable learner of the apocalypse. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals chapter 6. Revelation 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings.
The book is described by the place where it was, in the right hand of god. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament. Chapter 3 beginning in johns day an unfolding of the. A book was in the right hand of him who sat on the throne. In ancient israel, under the law when land was sold, the losses were written down in a scroll and then it was sealed. This week i will press forward with a discussion of revelation 4 and revelation 5 many times. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. Revelation of jesus christ commentary on the book of revelation second edition adventist book center. A book written within and on the back side that is, the book was full of solemn contents within, but it was sealed. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. This is the grand truth of this chapter and of the whole book.
On such a typical scroll, the book of revelation would fill a. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back. Under the mosaic law, land cannot be taken from gods people permanently. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. There is a story about a mother who noticed that her sixyearold son was deeply engrossed in trying to draw and color an elaborate picture. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and.
On such a typical scroll, the book of revelation would fill a scroll 15 feet 4. Read revelation 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The setting for the release of the four horsemen begins in revelation 4, which describes gods throne room in heaven with all its splendor and attendant beings. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. 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. Revelation 5 bible commentary john darbys synopsis.