Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Chapter 12 nd there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Some point to two manifestations of babylon, one religious and one commercial or material. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. And there appeared a great wonder in heaven,this vision begins a new account of things, and represents the church in the apostles times, and purer ages of christianity, and under the heathen and arian persecutions. John is the only writer who actually uses the word antichrists i john 2. Chapter 12 is another inset chapter, in which john sees another wondrous vision. The nation of israel is symbolically referred to throughout the chapter. With this chapter we begin our study of a very distinct part of the book of revelation embracing chapters 12. Revelation 12, new american standard bible nasb the. As the trumpet series ended, john was looking into the very temple of god in heaven 11.
However the first two verses carry on from chapter 10 and are very important in understanding the full import of thou must prophesy. Revelation 8, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. The latter is what will descend on earth after the great white throne judgment and remain on. For example, there are at least fourteen 14 verses in the book of revelation that present this contrast of the invisible inward faith operating through visible outward faith, which include the verse in question, rev 12. At the end of chapter 8 john heard an eagle calling out disaster, disaster, disaster, on all the people on earth this is the angelcherub of rev 4. This series helps provide a better, fuller, and richer understanding of gods word while challenging all readersno matter what their expertiseto grow in a vibrant, personal spiritual walk. Revelation 12, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. And i saw the dead small and great standing before god, signifies all who had died from the earth, and were now among those who were in the world of spirits, of whatever condition and quality, gathered together by the lord for judgment. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. End the frustration of being unable to locate a script. It was at the cross that satan was defeated john 12. I adhere to the most common position that chapter 6 contains johns revelation regarding the entire first 3 12 years of the tribulation, from the rapture to the entry of the beast of revelation proclaiming himself.
The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. The dragon is satan working through pagan religions, the occult and spiritualism, while the beast symbolizes satan working. These judgments come from the book discussed in revelation 5. He and his human agents will be soundly defeated, and satan will be bound in the bottomless pit for a thousand. This information is about israel and her messiah and satans attempt to stop the kingdom of god from being set up on the earth. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The woman clothed with the sun, and in travail, 1,2. There is also a bee buzzing in the room and lombard says this is the mark of the creativity of the killer because the verse of the ten little soldier rhyme mentions being stung by a bee. The vision of the mighty angel in chapter 10, and the vision of the two witnesses in chapter 11 correspond to each other but are not in chronological order. Verse 14 refers to this time in which the woman is nourished as a time, and times, and half a time 12. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. Art used by permission by pat marvenko smith, 1992.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 18. A hundred and fortyfour thousand israelites are sealed verses 1 and after these things i saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. The war in heaven between michael and the dragon, 7,8. In chapter 12 we have a clear revelation of the ultimate cause and answer to the problem of the antisemitism which has been a grim recurrence from the very early beginnings of israels history. There two references to mount zion, one which is jerusalem, 2samuel 5. Revelation 12 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Smith stated that, inasmuch as the text itself is silent on such a subject, one questions the wisdom of even discussing it here. Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Again, after these things i saw indicates a change in perspective, but not in time cf. In one account it is the story of poor visitors in bethlehem who give birth to a child destined to cause the fall and rising of many in israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed, with a warning to the mother that. The dragon and his angels are overcome and cast down to the earth.
Its events do not follow those in chapter 11 at all. In his anger over his defeat, he will savagely persecute gods people and gather the armies of man to fight against christ when he comes. If they were, then chapter 11 should precede chapter 10. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Jeremiah wept much, yet wished he could weep more, that he might rouse the people to a due sense of the hand of god. They are first introduced in eden where the dragon won an initial engagement with the woman. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.
Revelation 8, english standard version 2016 esv the. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. The mystery of christmas is unfolded in various ways in the new testament. The great vision of this book goes straight forward, from the fourth to the twenty second chapter. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. This is another informational chapter from the little book that john digested. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. That the beheaded martyrs refer to gentiles and not jews can be discerned from the fact that the woman israel is put in protective custody for three and a half years rev 12.
Now his vision continues with a panorama of events starting in heaven but running their full course on earth. Bitter conflict ensues between the serpent and the woman, between his seed, and her seed. Rather than risk making doctor alexandre manette or lucie uncomfortable by receiving a proposal directly. I just want to remind you that the book of revelation is not written in chronological order. Only the tenth, with part of the eleventh chapter, was a kind of introduction to the trumpet of the seventh angel. The devil will again go on the offensive against god with the same results. Babylon the great revelation chapter 18 commentary.
The first three chapters tell of our lords letters to seven actual churches that existed in johns day. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Now the salvation and power and the kingdom of our god and the authority of his christ have come, for the. Read all of revelation 12 chapter 12 gives us a brief but allimportant summary of the whole course of events, viewed, not in their instruments on earth or the judgment of these, but the divine view of all the principles at work, the state of things as revealed of god. The great red dragon waiting to devour the child as soon as born, 3,4. Revelation 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The war in heaven between michael and the dragon, revelation 12.
The dragon, full of wrath at his defeat, persecutes the woman, revelation 12. The only difference is that chapter 18 focuses on the material, secular aspect of babylon whereas chapter 17. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Is it the summary of chapter 11 or the introduction of chapter 12. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. Revelation 12 commentary two great signs and their. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1.
He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Commentary sections comprise periscopes of scripture e. The womans mortal enemy is satan, who appears as a dragon times in this book compare verses 9. Tying the symbols to josephs dream in genesis 37 confirms the womans identity. It is generally agreed by the most learned expositors that the narrative we have in this and the two following chapters, from the sounding of the seventh trumpet to the opening of the vials, is not a prediction of things to come, but rather a recapitulation and representation of things past, which, as god would have the apostle to foresee while future, he would have him to. Revelation 12 commentary john gills exposition on the. The integration of communications, data management, and security technologies that allows individuals and organizations to exchange information related to the sale of goods and services. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord.
Therefore, chapter 10 is a critical chronological marker. From the earth to bondage in the bottomless pit for 1,000 years revelation 20. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7. Now his vision continues with a panorama of events starting in heaven but running their full. This commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The woman clothed with the sun, and in travail, revelation 12. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces a brand new vision. Wargrave asks if anyone brought a syringe into the house and armstrong says that he did. Chapter 7 is a pause in the chronology of revelation. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. As we will clearly see, except for scope, the babylon of chapter 18 is exactly the same as the babylon of chapter 17. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself.
The woman is delivered of a son, who is caught up unto god. In the next verse, israel is the woman about to give birth. The beheaded martyrs are those who resisted the mark and the worship of antichrist rev 20. Others see the two as one, both being judged at the. These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take place on the earth prior to the second coming. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. This chapter contains six of the seven judgments referred to in revelation as the seal judgments. Rather, chapter 12 is a highly condensed history of the true.
The macarthur new testament commentary comes from the experience, insight, and wisdom of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and bible teachers of our day. Its important for us to know about the events that will. In verse 1, israel is described as a woman clothed with the sun and moon and wearing a crown of stars. David guzik commentary on revelation 12 explains the woman, the child, and the. Revelation 12 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. The great red dragon waiting to devour the child as soon as born, revelation 12. This commentary has been through advanced checking. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces. The interruption of the events that are transpiring in this revelation are interrupted to inform the reader of gods activity. In this section there is what might be called a book of signs. On the way, he drops by tellsons bank to share his marriage plans with mr. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page.
Having decided to wed lucie, stryver heads to soho to let her know of her good fortune. In addition, chapter 11 will explain why john must prophesy against nations, tongues, peoples and kings. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Earlier in this chapter, it is said that the woman fled into the wilderness for a period of a thousand two hundred and threescore days 12. The macarthur new testament commentary 9780802407740 by john macarthur. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Later in the chapter, it is clear that this child born of israel is. This, they argue, adds support to their claim that the book of revelation either recapitulates or. The warfare of this chapter occurs first on earth 12. Armstrong says that she was killed by injection there is the mark of a hypodermic syringe in her neck. A description of the church of christ and of satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon.