The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. This composite nature tells us that the last beast was equal in strength to the other three combined, and that it exercised authority over as many nations and as. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men that lead them just before the return of jesus christ. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies.
Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. In the last days a renewed image of the beast will revive persecution with the mark of the beast and 666. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. We are also told that this beast has amazing authority over all peoples and tribes, and they worshipped him. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of. The description of the beast is found in revelation chapters thirteen and seventeen. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. The beast coming out of the earth with two horns, deceiving the world by is false miracles, and causing every one to receive his mark in their right hand, revelation.
Revelation shows how satan used the medieval papacy to persecute gods people, but she received a deadly wound and lost her power. Come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon.
It seems most natural to suppose that the voice is that of the angel who directs the visions of st. Sep 27, 2018 the book of revelation gives us a ringside seat to the panorama of history from the coming of christ all the way into our future eternity. Revelation chapter revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name.
The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast. The christians who left the faith, who worshiped allah and converted to islam were removed from the book of life and lead into perdition according to revelation 8. Revelation kjv and i stood upon the sand of the sea, bible. To the first the dragon, who swept with his tail a third part of the stars to earth, satan under the form of the roman empire, gave his throne and much authority. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation we have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies.
They are two the tenhorned and the twohorned beasts. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men th. David guzik commentary on revelation describes johns vision of a beast. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel.
The focus of the antichrists slaughter will shift from the gentile nations to the jewish people. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. T he antichrist becomes historys first true worldwide dictator. The antichrist and the false prophet 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. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. The antichrist is fatally wounded in the head, but somehow, miraculously recovers.
The book of revelation gives us a ringside seat to the panorama of history from the coming of christ all the way into our future eternity. Revelation new american bible revised edition nabre chapter. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter. Revelation english standard version esv the first beast and i saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. Book of revelation chapter receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app. He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. Jun 14, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Revelation , the th chapter of the final book in the bible, begins by describing a beast rising out of the sea. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. 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. See how much you learned about the thirteenth chapter of revelation with this interactive quiz. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written.
Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Revelation, the th chapter of the final book in the bible, begins by describing a beast rising out of the sea. Understanding chapter of the book of revelation graham ford. The fact that john saw antichrist rising up out of the sea signifies that he will. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of the. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation chapter begins a section from chapters 19 that go from the midpoint of the tribulation until its end when yeshua returns to this earth as king of kings and lord of lords to reign from mount zion in jerusalem. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. They are twothe tenhorned and the twohorned beasts. Sep 20, 2016 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. Revelation chapter matthew henry complete commentary.
Babylon the world system now lets get back into the book and turn to revelation chapter 18. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Revelation english standard version esv the first beast. Chapter john sees fiercelooking beasts that represent degenerate earthly kingdoms controlled by satanthe devil works miracles and deceives men. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory.
Revelation niv the beast out of the sea the dragon bible. The book of life contains the names of all gods redeemed revelation 20. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. Understanding chapter of the book of revelation david rothfuss 27 september, 2018 617 0 0 for many the book of revelation at the end of the bible is a mysterious and scary book.
These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. In chapter we have the clear and full development of satans instruments of evil. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter. The beast rising out of the sea with seven heads, ten horns, and ten crowns, revelation. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately.
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