The book of revelation also called the apocalypse of john, revelation to john or revelation from jesus christ is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. On the jst of revelation 22 by common consent, a mormon blog. Throughout revelation, john mentions martyrdom frequently, identifying antipas by name revelation 2. Yet, the book of revelation is far more than an apocalyptic prophecy. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the. Letter of christ to the church in philadelphia, chapter 3. The complete collection of the book of revelation verse by verse bible study preached by pastor steven anderson of faithful word baptist church in tempe, arizona. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible.
The revelation of jesus christ chapter 22 sermon by tom. Pure river of water of life an image often used in the scriptures to represent salvation. It would have been better, perhaps, if the twentyfirst chapter had included the first five verses of the twentysecond, so as to take in the whole of the description of the heavenly jerusalem. It is compared with a fountain that flows in abundance where all may freely quench their. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. The symbol mandated for all followers of antichrist, administered by the false prophet, is the mark of the beast, which is further related to the number 666. Chapters 1014 cover personalities and events that fit into various places in this sevenyear tribulation period. Dec 29, 2010 revelation 15, the 15th chapter of the apocalyptic book of the bible, begins with the vision of seven angels and seven plagues. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter through chapter 22. Revelation chapter discover the book of revelation. These seven church ages make up what is called the kingdom of heaven matt.
The book of revelationchapter 22 white feather ministries. It is compared with a fountain that flows in abundance where all may freely quench their thirst. Revelation 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 chapter continued discover the book of.
Dec 24, 2019 the relationship between chapter and chapter 17. Listen to me, o jacob, and israel, whom i have called. This contrasts with the pollution and decay seen during the tribulation. It also echoes the original state of the garden of eden. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea the dragon. Christ started all things and he is the consumation of all things, am i right to call him the almighty god. 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. Revelation 22 new international version niv biblica.
It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Revelation 22 now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter through chapter 22. He is the author of the book and the one who has inspired every chapter, every verse, and every line. The ethiopic version adds, the beginning and end of days, or time. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. And i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount zion, and with him a hundred forty and four. These words, which appropriately open and close the book cf. It is an amazing portrait of what god has prepared for the redeemed.
By this point, god has revealed to us what has happened in history the old testament, what happened during christs time the new testament, and the things that will soon take place at the end of time, and beginning of our new. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. This chapter ties off and seals up gods word and complete revelation to mankind. And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. Letter of christ to the church in sardis, chapter 3. David guzik commentary on revelation 22 describes the interior of the new. The chronology of the book of revelation was interrupted beginning with chapter 10. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month.
At the end of the first chapter of revelation, we are introduced to the seven church ages as represented by the seven lampstands. Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god. King james version i am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Pastor steven anderson the book of revelation chapter of 22. Thomas hollands crowned with glory, 2000, used with permission revelation 22. Revelation chapters 21 and 22 college of the open bible. However, there is a brief, five verse introduction to these events in revelation 11. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible king james version. Dec 30, 2010 revelation 22 is the final chapter in the final apocalyptic book of the bible. Revelation 22 the thousand years 20 then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, n holding in his hand the key to o the bottomless pit 1 and a great chain. Letter of christ to the church in pergamum, chapter 2. We are approaching the final words of the final page of the final chapter of the final book of the bible.
I am the alpha and the omega, says the lord god, who is and. Jesus also used this unique title of god in the opening chapter of this book. The bible tells us that these are the last, for after these are completed, the wrath of god will be finished. Now i know in part, but then i shall know just as i am also known 1 corinthians. I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic book in the new. Book of revelation read chapters and study meaning. And connects this part of the vision with what precedes revelation 21. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12.
This is the god in whom we trust and he deserves all honour, might, majesty, dominion, and praise, forever and ever amen, who after supper girded himself with. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. And i saw another sign, in the likeness of the kingdoms of the earth. Chapter twentyone provides insight into the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment.
Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the. And s the dead were judged by what was written in the books, t according to what they had done. This is just another way of saying, whatever you sow, you will reap. Revelation 22 king james version 22 and he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book revelation 22.
The last book of the bible revelation has twentytwo. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads. Letter of christ to the church in laodicea, chapter 3. Aug 31, 2016 the revelation of jesus christ chapter 22. Letter of christ to the church in thyatira, chapter 2. I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Revelation chapter 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. And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. Mar 18, 2021 a commentary on joseph smiths revision of revelation 22.
For example, an anonymous scottish commentary of 1871 prefaces revelation 4 with the little apocalypse of mark , places malachi 4. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary new. These words confirm the statement made in the previous verse comp. During the church age christian era, gospel era, this beast is allowed to make war against the church and to overcome them through persecution and death rev. He also used the phrase, the prophecy of this book two other times in the last chapter. Revelation chapter continued discover the book of revelation. At the end of chapter 21, john described the beauty of new jerusalem. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle.
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