The names in this book are not saved on the basis of their deeds. Read all of revelation 20 we now come, evil power having been set aside, to the exercise of judicial authority in peace. The prophet does not merely see the thrones as set in daniel 7. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or satan, and bound him for a thousand years.
This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead. That very short passage about dead believers finding rest in christ. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 2021 esv the thousand years then i saw an. The funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. I have taught a class on revelation in which i address the question of the years in some detail. They want to know whether an approach is premillennial, amillennial or postmillennial, to use the jargon by which some evangelical institutions and even individuals define themselves. The book of revelation treats the physical events and situations described in the hebrew scriptures as symbols of salvation. Revelation 20 kjv and i saw an angel come down from bible.
After this aborted battle, satan is then judged and tormented forever together with the beast and the false prophet, who were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years revelation 19. To insist upon this would amount to an attempt to put something into scripture which is not there. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The mere appearance of this book in the judgment is proof that access to god is by faith alone. This chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. Revelation 20 niv bible and i saw an angel coming down. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. They are saved on the basis of christs being slain. He never wants power and instruments to break the power of satan.
If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will. Every person who did not follow christ is consigned to the lake of fire revelation 20. And i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. Did the years already happen or are we still waiting for it. The book of revelation often called the 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. Revelation is a good example of a work that takes old testament physical typologies and gives them a spiritual meaning. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Complete overview of the book of revelation is less than 7 minutes. But after these things he must be released for a little while. As a teenager, i remember being a bit frightened of the book of revelation. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of revelation. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory.
The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. All that remains is the capture of that unholy trinity thats caused all the devastation and the. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.
The opening of the books and i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The prophet joseph smith described this focus of the book of revelation. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. For example, the seven churches are told they will. Revelation chapter 20 now is the time when satan will be taken, bound and put into the bottomless pit abyss, where his influence will not have any effect on the tribulation saints who have lived through the seven years of tribulation. Cast into the lake of fire they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. If you had asked me this question when i was a young christian, i might have said, to help us discover when jesus will return to earth, to help us make sense of events in the middle east, to give us nightmares about the tribulation so that we dont get lax and miss the rapture, to give christians something to argue about, or.
Revelation 20 niv the thousand years and i saw an angel. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The great tribulation has ended, babylon has been destroyed, and planet earth is ready to receive her king. Then another book was opened, which is rthe book of life. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Who are gog and magog, that surround and threaten the saints, as mentioned in revelation 20. And when the thousand years are finished, satan shall be loosed out of his prison, and shall come forth to. Revelation 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Christ, with almighty power, will keep the devil from deceiving mankind as he has hitherto done. And i saw the dead, small and great of every age and condition, rank and degree.
The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. So is a thousand years of peace coming before the devil returns to deceive all nations. Revelation 20 states that satan will be defeated and locked up for years and then released for a short time. Revelation 20 bible commentary john darbys synopsis.
David guzik commentary on revelation 20, where the saints rain for a. Hcsb books were opened as unbelievers stand before the great white throne alone, without a defense, and with no escape john notes that books were opened. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. In contrast, here at the great white throne judgment, unbelievers are judged on their own deeds, which means damnation romans 6.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation chapter 20 kjv king james version question, satan is deceiving people now, so he is not yet bound. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. At this point in revelation, victory over death and evil is complete. Revelation 20 21 english standard version esv the thousand years. If you hear my voice and open the door, i will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
Christ shuts by his power, and seals by his authority. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Revelation 20 the millennium grace communion international. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. For if salvation could be by works, the books recording their deeds. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life.
In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. The smell of acne face cleanser filled the room as i dove into mysterious depictions of fourfaced angels, beasts from the sea and land, of massive angels, and 100pound hailstones being hurled to the earth. What is the meaning of the years of revelation 20. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
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