A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Indeed, to tamper with the divine word in any way is sinful. This chapter is one of the most dramatic in all the bible. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, king of kings, and lord of lords. John offers to worship the angel, but is prevented, revelation 19. The return of christ to earth as conqueror, revelation 19. Read revelation 19 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In the same passage, jesus eyes are said to be like blazing fire verse 12, his robe is soaked in blood verse, and theres a sword coming out of his mouth verse 15. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 10.
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. Even from the things written in this book seems to be the real meaning of. And i saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
A further account of the triumphant song of angels and saints for the fall of babylon v. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Threefold hallelujah over babylons fall after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. It is the final revelation of god to mankind, and within its message, it completes the messages and prophecies of the past, and links it all into the events to unfold in the near future. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Verses 1121 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, which seems to be the great battle that was to be fought at armageddon, foretold ch. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb. Revelation 19, king james version kjv the bible app. 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. And on his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, king of kings, and lord of lords.
Another warlike expedition of the glorious head and husband of the church, with the success of it v. The church in heaven and that on earth triumph, and praise the lord for his righteous judgments. 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. Heaven is opened, and jesus the word of god appears on a white horse. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The marriage between christ and the church proclaimed and perfected v.
I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant. The correction of johns attempted worship, revelation 19. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation is filled with symbolism, and the description in revelation 19. It is remarkable, that all along this book, idolatry and persecution are made the beasts provoking sins.
Revelation 19 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. When the time of the marriage of jesus christ to his bride has arrived, then will be the time for the resumption of gladness and rejoicing. The seals represent conditions that must first occur before god brings his final judgment upon the world. Revelation chapter 19 explained discover revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. As in the case of the opening of the prophecy, revelation 4. Revelation 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Revelation 19 kjv and after these things i heard a great. All the heavenly beings join their voices proclaiming alleluia. The coming of the king with his armies, revelation 19. Revelation 19 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The rejoicing over the marriage of the lamb, revelation 19. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Revelation then begins to chronicle the events that will occur, beginning with the breaking of the seven seals. Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the lord our god. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. For i testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 19.
An angel in the sun invites all the fowls of heaven to come to the supper of the great god, revelation 19. If anyone adds to these things, god will add to him the plagues that are written in this book. Study revelation 19 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version revelation is the final book in the holy bible. Revelation 19 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The rejoicing over the judgment of the harlot, revelation 19. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. The apostles, who are honoured and daily worshipped at rome in an idolatrous manner, will rejoice in her fall.
Book of revelation apocalypse in the bible king james version. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. This could be done by denying, or explaining away the words of prophecy. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant praises to god with all their hearts. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation.