In this preterist commentary on revelation 19 the reader will be exposed to compelling historical evidence suggesting that the second coming occurred in the first century in fulfillment of mark 14. The victorious return of jesus occurs at the end of each judgment cycle. She had to perform certain actions to get herself into position to be ready. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Threefold hallelujah over babylons fall after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 19. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 19 commentary the rejoicing of heaven and. Even from the things written in this book seems to be the real meaning of. All the heavenly beings join their voices proclaiming alleluia. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. The second coming of jesus christ 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. Slain with the sword not so deeply damned, and yet so slain as to be made a prey to the infernal vultures.
The focus of this chapter of revelation is the physical return of the lord jesus christ to the planet earth to sit upon his throne, i. An outline of what is to be discussed is then seen in verses 28 of chapter 21, with detail then added beginning in chapter 21. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant praises to god with all their hearts. And the rest were slain by the sword of him that sat upon the horse, that proceeded out of his mouth, signifies that all from the various heresies among. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its.
An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. Emotionally there is no greater commentary on this passage than the famous hallelujah chorus from handels messiah, yet the only word this piece has in common with the passage is hallelujah, the ancient hebrew expression for praise the lord see, for example, ps 104. Concise commentary on the whole bible by matthew henry. God does not lead us in wrong directions, so whhat this description suggests is true. The summoning of the birds to the great supper of god, revelation 19. In this extended passage jesus christ is described as leading a procession of angels and saints or armies in heaven to claim the earth, destroy the armies of the world, and defeat the antichrist and false prophet. The whole heavenly host give glory to god, because he has judged the great whore, and avenged the blood of his saints, revelation 19. This individual is referred to as another beast revelation. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Read revelation 19 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. 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. Read revelation 19 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice.
John offers to worship the angel, but is prevented, revelation 19. The rest were killed with the sword coming out of the mouth of the rider on the. In this chapter, the judgment of the beast ridden by the harlot is presented, the presentation reaching its climax in the final destruction of both in rev. Revelation 19 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. In righteousness he judges and wages war indicates the moral foundation upon which the lord stands as he deals with both the people of god and the wicked earthdwellers on the earth. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. They are praising god for the justice and righteousness of his judgments on babylon and for salvation from sin and from the power of satan. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The return of christ to earth as conqueror, revelation 19. Revelation 19 is the nineteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. In revelation 19, the wife of the lamb consists of believers.
Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Study revelation 19 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation.
The most graphic portrayal of christs second coming is found in revelation rev. The woman the bride, the church has had to do things. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The destruction of rome is still in view, and the passage is best. 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. As people rejoiced over the fall of assyria and babylon in the ot, now holy angels cf. He has many crowns, for he is king of kings, and lord of lords. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. The book of revelation foretells that at the time of the end, in the last few years of satans dominion over the earth, a religious personality will arise and deceive the whole world by means of miraculous signs. After being informed of the deaths of some galileans, jesus told the people that these men were not worse sinners than the rest of the people of galilee.
Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. Revelation 19 commentary a testimony of jesus christ.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Revelation chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new. The connexion of this and the foregoing volume revelation 19. But their leaders, the antichrist and his false prophet, are immediately captured and thrown live into the lake of fire. John sees a rider on a white horse who has a glorious appearance, and wonderful names. In this chapter, heaven exults over the fall of babylon the great. And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth. The coming of the king with his armies, revelation 19. David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb and the return. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. That said, i am not sure of the literal referent intended here.
Revelation 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. John sees another vision of heaven, with similarities to the earlier visions starting at revelation 1 and 4. The marriage of the lamb and his bride, revelation 19. Verses 11 21 no sooner was the marriage solemnized between christ and his church by the conversion of the jews than the glorious head and husband of the church is called out to a new expedition. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. Heaven is opened, and jesus the word of god appears on a white horse. Most believe that this person in question, his wife, is the church, the bride of christ. This is not an advancement of the chronology of the book.
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