Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The mention of the punishment of the ungodly by the kings of the east causes the seer to look forward to the conflict, the end of which is described in revelation 19. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath on the earth. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the united states conference of catholic bishops. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation. Jan 02, 2020 who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. The first six bowls of wrath 15 behold, i am coming like a thief. When it comes to imposing the mark of the beast, revelation. Verse click for chapter new international version it also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right.
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. Revelation 16 niv bible then i heard a loud voice from. Then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. Revelation chapter 14 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. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. The book of revelation chapter verses 16 18 youtube. Revelation 15, new king james version nkjv the bible app. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads. It began with a series of judgments called the seven seals.
Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation.
Commentary for revelation a wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. 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. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. This lengthy section details the judgments and events of the time of tribulation see notes on 3. 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. 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. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Chapter begins with a very colorful, almost overpowering, vision showing an. The book of revelation, chapter king james version. 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.
Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. And first, we are told, that it is the number of a prayer of manasseh, namely, of the man of sin, 2 thessalonians 2. Alex on revelation 16 yes there is only 1 god the father,but this 1 god had an absolute son whom he instructs all the angels to worship,this 1 god tells the world this is my beloveth son in whom i am well plz, unto his son he said thy throne o god is forever now we see 2 gods father n son abram n issac then the son tells us a parable of him going forth to sow his seed the word th seed of a kingdom in humanity.
The final, most severe judgments from god, described in chapter 16 see note on verse 1. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel.
Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This link is provided solely for the users convenience. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of the. The verse does not speak of credit cards, banking systems, a cashless society. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive. A common new testament designation for demons compare matt.
Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. Now the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea, and it turns into blood like that. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Revelation 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter. The new testament word antichrist comes from the greek antichristos, meaning in opposition to christ or in substitution for christ. If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. And i heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal o. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Let the one with understanding solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. 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.
It is the preparation of the heavy judgment described in chapter 16. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had t. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Those who refuse to take this marksuch as christianswill be unable to buy or sell anything, and many will be executed. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. In the same verse, the second beast causes the earth and those who dwell in it. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. This mark is connected, in some unknown way, to the figure 666 revelation. Book of revelation mp3 audio commentary the mark of the. The symbol mandated for all followers of antichrist, administered by the false prophet, is the mark of the beast, which is further related to the number 666. Although johns description certainly does leave a great deal of interpretive leeway, the proper context in which to approach these verses is from the one john wrote from a hebraic kabbalistic one. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, because it is the number of a person.
The first vial is poured out on the earth, the second on the sea, the third on the rivers and fountains. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. According to gods eternal, electing purpose before creation, the death of christ seals the redemption of the elect forever compare acts 2. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app.