It has a temple, that better state, that land of the wellbeloved, but not a material temple that john could see, yet he knew that it had a temple for the lord god almighty and the lamb are the temple of it. What a dismal world would this be, if it were not for the light of the sun. Better, and there shall never enter into her anything unclean, and he that worketh abomination and falsehood, but only or, except they that have been written in the book of life of the lamb. 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. Chapters 1720 introduced a vision of gods triumph over evil. Perhaps even more striking is that the kings of the earth will bring their glory into jerusalem, coming finally to proper worship rather than being. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 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. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse international bible lesson commentary. So that all those whose names are written in the lambs book of life rev 21. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. The trustworthiness of the revelation, revelation 22. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
In light of this, i believe the church is caught up to be with the lord prior to the period of seven years tribulation, and that the first event of that age is the worldwide preaching of the gospel, symbolized by the. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. Its purpose is to sum up the depravity of the unbelievers, and each term reflects sins mentioned elsewhere in the book of revelation. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. We already know from the scriptures what is going to be described to us. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. This description also reemphasizes the perfect holiness of this new jerusalem, and the fact that only those who put their faith in christ will be found there revelation 21.
The vision of the river of life and its interpretation 22. Included in this evil is a representation of the mass of humanity cf. In this chapter these words appear three times for three major elements of revelation which the lord wants to call to our attention through the visions given to john. World wide study bible revelation 21 christian classics. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Revelation 22 is the final chapter of the new testament. The unfolding story of the future is nearing its consummation. An angel told john the author of this book the one who sees this vision. 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. In this book of so many visions, we arrive at the final vision. The gates stand open always, but no evil thing may find a home there. A and b read koinon, anything the lambs book of life see on revelation 20. May 09, 2010 after the last 2 battles described in revelation 19. The list here is not, however, a general enumeration of sins but instead a specific list that draws together the sins of the book. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Recall that during the tribulation years, john reported seeing the temple of god in the area of his throne, and john could see into the holy of holies. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of god gives it light, and its lamp is the lamb. And i saw no temple therein the whole city being, properly speaking, a temple.
As all the filth of the old jerusalem was carried outside the walls and burnt there, so nothing defiled shall enter the heavenly city, but be burnt outside. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The importance of understanding, interpreting, applying, and then communicating the contents of the book of revelation is becoming increasingly obvious. International bible lessons commentary revelation 21. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The angel tells john that he is going show him the bride, the wife of the lamb. Mclarty king solomon got it right when he said, where there is no revelation, the people cast. The new jerusalem is described in considerable detail. Taken together these verses show there are still three groups of humans during the millennium. The sea has a reference to the realm of evil in the book of revelation see also isaiah 57. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 6. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book.
Neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie see the notes on revelation 21. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation chapter 21 22 and i saw no temple therein. Throughout the book the words and i saw have been johns characteristic designation for new details of revelation given to him. The point of view seems to change abruptly between revelation 21. But they which are written in the lambs book of life whose names are there recorded. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. Study hints for discussion and thinking further discusses questions for discussion and thinking further to help with class preparation and in conducting class discussion. Yet here they are, walking in the light of gods new jerusalem. And the city had no need of the sun to give light to its inhabitants. The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it. An outline of what is to be discussed is then seen in verses 28 of chapter 21, with detail then added beginning in chapter 21. An overview of revelation 21 22 chapters 21 22 are introduced by revelation 21.
This bible story for kids presents the wonderful truth that jesus will make all things new while bringing to life the timeless scriptures of. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth. This chapter contains the accounts of the new heaven and the new earth, followed by the appearance of the new. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Do you know why the gates are open and remain open. Then, the angel carries john away in the spirit to a great and high mountain where he saw his vision of the holy city, jerusalem. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 21.
The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction 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. In the book of revelation, the church as a unit is viewed first, followed by historical events concerning the rest of the world. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Get your church setup with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. Study revelation 21 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for. 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. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc.
We should naturally suppose that as the city is always receiving the fulness of the gentiles so it is always fenced against the evil that is in the world, cf. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction 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. The book of revelation chapter twentyone objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the eternal destiny of the redeemed, in terms depicting fellowship with god and protection by god 2 to be amazed at the glory of the holy city, the new jerusalem, the lambs wife, as revealed to john summary following the judgment scene at the end of. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements. The apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3. And what words can more full express the union and coequality of the son with the father, in the godhead. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. Jan 02, 2017 this bible story for kids presents the wonderful truth that jesus will make all things new while bringing to life the timeless scriptures of revelation 21 and 22. An angel invites john to come and to see the bride, the wife of the lamb. An angel told john the author of this bookthe one who sees this vision.