We read about these horses and riders in zechariah 1. F37 dake counted over sixty usages of the word great in the book of revelation. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Johns address to the seven churches of asia, whose high calling he particularly mentions.
Welcome to bsm, today were taking a study on revelation 8, continuing our study of the book of revelations. I am alpha and omega these are the words of christ himself, appearing at once, and confirming what john had said of him, concerning his person, offices, and future coming. There is a description of johns work in the first five verses in this chapter. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Written by the apostle john near the end of the first century, revelation shows how events will play out in the end times. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him. Before we go into the first chapter and verse of revelation chapter 1, i would like to acquaint you with the penman, john the apostle.
It is a disputed point whether the book, or roll, fastened with the seven seals revelation 5. Of whom he gives a most glorious description, revelation 1. To attribute them to the father robs the words of their special appropriateness in this context, where they form a prelude to the revelation of jesus christ as god and as the almighty ruler of the kings of the earth. The purpose for the giving of the revelation of jesus christ is stated in the first verse. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. With the first verse of this chapter, one reaches a watershed in the interpretation of revelation, a moment of decision, that affects the understanding of all that follows. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Revelation 8 the seventh seal and the golden censer 1 when he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. All of our revelation chapterbychapter studies, and any other posts related to the book of revelation, can be found here. A trademark of the book of john which records the selfidentification of jesus using this. Revelation chapter 2 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 8 the seventh seal and the golden censer youtube.
Revelation chapter 8 bible study bible study ministry. 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. The sealed scroll was introduced in revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in revelation 6. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And he sent forth his angel and presented it in signs through him to his slave john, 2 who bore witness to the word god gave and to the witness jesus christ gave, even to all the things he saw. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. That includes the book of revelation as all writing in the bible was inspired by the holy spirit of. When the lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Bible questions revelation chapter 1 proprofs quiz. F38 bruce, however, did not believe the great trumpetlike voice mentioned here was that of the lord, basing his opinion on the fact that the lords voice is said to be like the sound of many waters revelation 1. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road.
I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the ending. The section of the book with which it is connected is that which goes before, not that which follows. Revelation chapter 14 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. John concludes this passage by quoting jesus as saying he is the beginning, the eternal almighty one. Some have thought that as each seal is opened a portion of the roll is displayed, unfolding the vision of the seal. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Questions on the bible from the book of revelation chapter 1. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65.
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. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. In chapter 1 of zechariah these horses and riders are shown to be the sent by the lord to patrol the earth. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments. Mentions his exile to patmos, and the appearance of the lord jesus to him, revelation 1. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Jul 08, 20 to get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free copies. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian. May 24, 2018 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of revelation taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The preface to this book, and the promise to them who read it, revelation 1. Revelation chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. The title of the book, revelation, is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, which means an unveiling or a disclosure. Translate, and when he opened the seventh seal there took place a silence in heaven as it were for half an hour. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of revelation taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. A common view is that the seventh seal comprises the seven. They are based in part on steve greggs book revelation.
Verse 1 of this chapter clearly belongs to the opening of the seven seals, namely the seventh, and thus rightly belongs to the preceding chapter, not chapter 8. To get hard copies of pastor andersons preaching cds, dvds, usbs, etc, come by faithful word baptist church in tempe, az, to pick up free. Revelation 8 the seventh seal and the golden censer. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Grace and peace to you from him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, revelation 4.
These first four seals reveal what has been commonly called, the four horsemen of the apocalypse. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 1. T he seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour.
Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture is. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet.
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