There was silence in heaven why is there silence in heaven. As history unfolds, gods judgment begins to be poured out on the people who are left. This chapter contains six of the seven judgments referred to in revelation as the seal judgments. Its rider was named death, and his companion was the grave. After chapter 8 there are still 3 trumpet judgments. He who does not speak the truth is traitor to the truth. Apr 26, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Verses 912 of chapter 6 and the concluding verses of chapter 8 are the most crucial of this passage because they underscore the reasons. We see that god pours out the smoke of the incense of the saints onto the earth, resulting in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour.
Revelation 6 tells of a bookscroll in gods right hand that is sealed with seven. Rainbow missions, inc revision of the american standard version of 1901. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. The verse by verse 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. Revelation 6, new international version niv the bible app.
Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version it is difficult to forecast what this corona pandemic will do. The vision of the seals, which, although related first, exhibits events concurrent with those symbolized by the trumpets and vials, is contained chiefly in revelation 6. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Rather, chapter 12 is a highly condensed history of the true church within. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. These two were given authority over onefourth of the earth, to kill with the sword and famine and disease and wild animals. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. 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.
Wars, other worldwide diseasesplagues, the great depression, etc. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. In this chapter, we see that there is a silence when the 7th seal is opened. The opening of the seals of the book show a progressive unfolding of history of daniels 70th week.
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. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture. Revelation 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces a brand new vision. The first four trumpets 5 then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth.
Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened the. Under these circumstances, a verse by verse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. Fund for the improvement of postsecondary education. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
I adhere to the most common position that chapter 6 contains johns revelation regarding the entire first 3 12 years of the tribulation, from the rapture to the entry of the beast of revelation proclaiming himself to be. The verse beginning they were given power over a fourth of the earth is. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6.
Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Verse click for chapter new international version i looked, and there before me was a pale horse. Revelation 7 is occupied with an account of an episodal character, similar to that which occurs in revelation 10. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his victories.
And i saw the seven angels who stand before god, and seven trumpets were given to them. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Its rider was named death, and hades was following close. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of daniel chapter 9. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. 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. The seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 6.
It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound. I looked up and saw a horse whose color was pale green. These judgments come from the book discussed in revelation 5. Read verse 2 chapter 6 of the only authorized version of the king james bible of 1611.
I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Its events do not follow those in chapter 11 at all. Chapter 12 is another inset chapter, in which john sees another wondrous vision. The opening of the seventh seal is recorded in chapter 8. We read here as in verse 2, of the seven angels that had been waiting orders to move. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5.
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth. Evidently in succession, perhaps by arranging themselves in the order in which they were to sound. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones. Revelation chapter 6 begins with the seals that represent the beginning of christs judgment of unbelievers on the earth during the tribulation period see article judgment. This chapter describes the opening of the first six of the seven seals.
Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. 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 books before they can truly understand its final book. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. These seals reveal to us four different types of events that have taken place on earth from the times of john to the second coming of christ. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Its rider was named death, and hades was following close behind him. The four horsemen are figures in christian faith, appearing in the new testaments final book. Revelation 8, the 8th chapter in the last book of the bible, focuses on the 7th seal. There is a close similarity between these judgments and the event predicted by christ in matthew 24. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars.
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