Book of revelation chapter 21 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Jun 25, 2015 21 and the twelve gates were twelve pearls speaks of wisdom, it grows through trials, pain and suffering, just like wisdom. The book of revelation, chapter 21 the new jerusalem. Paul spoke of the new jerusalem that is above and free, galatians 4. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation 21, the next to the last chapter in the final book of the bible, describes to us the incredible new heaven and new earth that god creates. Chapter 21 book of revelation revealed seven seals. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory.
Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. Revelation chapters 21 and 22 college of the open bible. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. The book of revelationchapter 21 white feather ministries. And i heard a great voice out of heaven saying, behold, the tabernacle of god is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and god himself shall be with them, and be their god. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation 2122 a new heaven and a new earth then i. The heavenly jerusalem, with a full description thereof. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. She needs no sun, the glory of god being her light. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. 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. Chapter 21 chapter 22 revelation 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 21 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
In this web site we will explain indepth, versebyverse, the second of these two great prophetic books the book of revelation. Revelation 21 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. John wrote that he witnessed a new heaven and a new earth because the old ones had passed away. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. The new heaven and the new earth book of revelation. Please also see our other web site which is a versebyverse study of the book of daniel. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. Futurist commentary on revelation chapter 21, by don koenig a new heaven and a new earth are created the holy city of the lambs wife is seen in heaven.
Jun 17, 2011 audio bible book of revelation chapter 21 22. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. The book of revelationchapter 21 posted on june 25, 2015 by evrah no comments v this chapter includes imagery of the olam haba, the eighth day or. The brilliance radiating from new jerusalem caused by the full manifestation of gods glory will be so much, the city will have no need of the sun or the. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God creates the new heaven and the new earth where believers will live with him and the lamb forever in endless joy. It is an amazing portrait of what god has prepared for the redeemed. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. 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. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. All of these passages demonstrate that the beauty of the city that john describes is more than a mere object of affection, but is in fact the abode of his wife. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
This book is the revelation of jesus christ given to the apostle john on the island of patmos through an angel. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version after reading the above i am reminded of my childhood days when their was not a care in the world for me to worry over, just enjoy life from god. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. As the chapter opens, all the sinners of all the ages, both demons and men, including satan, the beast and false prophet, are in the lake of fire forever. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle.
All those who are called by name, those who have inherited the kingdom will be blessed. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, 9,10. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Revelation chapter 21 talks about a new heaven, a new earth and a new jerusalem. He said that he would wipe away the tears from everyones eyes and there would no longer be mourning. We see in this book the tremendous results of the cross, twenty six times do we see christs. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. It is the only gem formed by living flesh, each one of the gates was a single pearl matt. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter.
John recorded jesus words in revelation chapter 21. Revelation 21 22 english standard version esv the new heaven and the new earth. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of.
It portrays christ as the triumphant king and tells us of his complete and eternal victory over satan. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. At the time of the second resurrection and the judgment, john also sees a new heaven and a new earth. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 youtube. Revelation 21, new living translation nlt the bible app. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on satan, casting all evil into the lake of fire. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Revelation 21 all things made new 1 now i saw a new heaven and a new.
The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Chapter twentyone provides insight into the eternal state following the millennium and the final judgment. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. New heaven and a new earth greek kainos meaning new in quality as opposed to that which is worn or marred. Revelation 22, english standard version 2016 esv the. Revelation 21 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. Chapter 21 of the book of revelation in the bible can be considered the introductory chapter to the wonderful future that the church has in god. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. From the time described midway through genesis chapter 3 until the events of revelation 20, earth experiencedis experiencingthe presence of sin and death.