The book of revelation chapter four the visions of revelation now begin in earnest. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In the last study i discussed the events between the close of revelation 3 and the start of revelation 4, where i believe the rapture of the church occurs. This week i will press forward with a discussion of revelation 4 and revelation 5 many times, people express curiosity about what heaven will be like. The actual revelation of these things is not given until chapter 6. Book of revelation summary shmoop test prep, study. Almost the entire book of revelation after chapter 4 refers to events that were in. How do chapters 4 and 5 fit into the overall purpose of the book. God is still on the throne worthy is the lamb covers chapters four and five of the book of revelation and will also include the purpose for the. List the ot titles of the messiah which are found in chapter 5.
Revelation chapter 4 explained discover revelation. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. Full video special bible study book of revelation 4520. Revelation 45 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Walvoord, in his very excellent book, the revelation of jesus christ, calls attention to something here that i think is important. This begins the final section of the book describing the events that follow the church age. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. This is to corre spond with the chapters in the revelation.
In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. This is a bibleseven study revelation section revelation 4 5. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. Then in the last chapter of the book, jesus speaks. Christ in the midst of the lampstands chapter 1 q1. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. This book is a revelation of jesus christ to seven churches in asia to show the condition of their churches things which are and to reveal what will happen in the last days things which will take place after this. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4.
These portend the magnificence and glory of the father and bring reverent fear to those who experience them, as when god revealed himself to the children of israel at mount sinai ex. They worship him for his attributes, because he is who he is. David guzik commentary on revelation 4 describes how john has a vision of the. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4. Well take some time to do that to begin todays discussion. Chapter 4 john sees the celestial earth, the throne of god, and all created things worshipping the lord.
John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Revelation 45 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible. What we are witnessing in chapters 4 and 5, then, is not the final stage in gods. Published welcome to bsm, today we are going to study revelation chapter 5, this is a continuation of chapter four where we were getting a pretty good description of jesus the christ. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Chapters 4 and 5 establish christs right and authority to act as the judge of the earth. This weeping of the apostle sprang from greatness of mind. The glory, or shechinah, in the temple, is represented as under the wings of the cherubim, 1 kings 8. The phrase after this meta tauta in ancient greek in revelation 1. Revelation 5 commentary the bible study new testament. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The revelation of jesus christ an indepth study of the book of. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
John continues on from the previous chapter, and are thus still in the throne room of god. On the day of pentecost, exactly when the greatest coronation ever was happening in heaven, the holy spirit descended on the disciples and they went out preaching the gospel with great power. Historical overview of the first century revelation as a covenant lawsuit. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. He describes what he hears and sees with vivid and colorful imagery.
Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll. The book of revelation explained volume 4 preface you will notice that the book of revelation explained, volume 4, begins with chapter 12, not chapter 1, and ends at the conclusion of chapter 14. Revelation chapter 5 bible study bible study ministry. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. And a clue about what the disciples were waiting for. Niv, biblical theology study bible, hardcover, comfort print. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Weekly devotional for pastors, preachers, bible teachers bible study tools. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Upon seeing a door standing open in heaven and hearing a trumpetlike voice promising to show him of things which must take place, john is transported to the throne room of god. A point by point outline of the book of revelation chapters 4 and 5. This text may be used for nonprofit educational purposes only, with credit. The living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the. This is the focal point of revelation chapters 4 and 5 that christ, by taking the book from the hand of god, does what no other being in the universe can do. 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. Full video special bible study the book of revelation 452020. And i wept much being greatly affected with the thought that no being whatsoever was to be found able to understand, reveal, and accomplish the divine counsels, fearing they would still remain concealed from the church. Introduction to the study of the book of revelation.
I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back, 3 sealed up with seven seals. Are the creatures described in cherubim or seraphim. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. God is still on the throne worthy is the lamb covers chapters four and five of the book of revelation and. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. In these lessons, wright refers to the book revelation for everyone, authored by n.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. There we find a most amazing description of the most important coronation, ever. Worshipping the king submitted by william haller on 3 june 2007 7. The last two verses of this chapter are the praise of the total universe, joined together in worship to god and the lamb. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Revelation is written to encourage and strengthen a church facing. This next vision begins with the opening words of revelation chapter 4. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation.
Revelation 45 kjv after this i looked, and, behold, a. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Chapter 5 relates to gods lamb jesus christ and his work of buying men for god. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Revelation is written to encourage and strengthen a church facing intense persecution. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Because john was immediately in the spirit and subsequently air lifted to the throne room of god after the letters to the seven churches, its a good indication that. Yet it seems that only the elders sang the song of the redeemed revelation 5. In the opening chapter of the book of revelation, john writes, blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. In this book, thunder attends moments of great significance and impending judgment rev. Agape bible study revelation lessons agape catholic bible study. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Then, the voice of many angels around the throne rose up with the praise of the great redeemer.
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