17 trees in book of revelations commentary

In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 11. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. Revelation 1722 also describes the crescendo of final earthly events fulfilling heavenly fathers. If anyone takes away from the words of the prophecy of the book of revelation, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem.

Others who believe that this chapter of the book of revelation refers rome, believe that this phrase could in fact refer to various ethnic groups of people, who were subjected to romes rule. Once again when the passage is taken in its normal or literal meaning much of the diversity immediately. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. The purple color contains more blue than the crimson, though the. Jun 14, 2017 note i didnt say think outside the bible, i believe the best commentary on the bible is the bible itself. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. This, in no sense, is my final word on this chapter. Chapter 6 closes with the sixth seal and the seventh is not opened until chapter 8. Verses 7 here we have the mystery of this vision explained. If anyone adds to the prophecy of this book, god will add to that person the plagues described in the book.

Perhaps the most scholarly yet accessible commentary written on the book of revelation. When the lord jesus christ opens the seventh seal judgment, the immediate effect is silence in heaven. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. Note i didnt say think outside the bible, i believe the best commentary on the bible is the bible itself. The temple, the two witnesses, and the seventh trumpet. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the most remarkable symbols in the book. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is presented in scripture as imminent, but. While modern implications of the color scarlet include infidelity, in the first century when the book of revelation was written, clothing of a reddishpurple color was much prized and was commonly worn by persons of rank and wealth, mark 15.

There is a wide diversity of viewpoints regarding the interpretation of this chapter, but most of this occurs because men try to symbolize or spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events that are portrayed here. A jersey cow sitting in the top of a sycamore tree singing richard wagners. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the. The trees of life are fed by the pure waters of the river that comes from the throne of god. Bible chronology and timelines tree outline, book outline, joshua bible.

An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter matthew henry complete commentary. This mighty chapter, more than any other in the word of god, kindled the courage and fired the zeal of the great martyrs and reformers who led the rebellion against the tyranny of the medieval church, reopened the new testament for all the peoples of the earth from whom it had been stolen for centuries, and dealt the great whore of this chapter a wound from which she has never. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 17. Along the banks of the river stands the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruits. 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.

Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. Revelation 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. Revelation we have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 22. Revelation is the last of the 66 books that make up the bible and its just like the. The presence of god in heaven, is the health and happiness of the saints. Revelation 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22.

The book of revelation concludes with one final warning. This tree was an emblem of christ, and of all the blessings of his salvation. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. Another greek, allos, another of the same kind angel 14. What follows is a visionspecifically meant to be symbolic, and not literal revelation 17.

Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. The author is an amillennial but that shouldnt dissuade people from reading the book and interacting with the information given in the book. 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. Perhaps no passage in revelation is more controversial than chapter 11. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. They shall see their folly, and how they have been bewitched and enslaved by the harlot, and be made instruments in. It, no doubt, will undergo many changes as we prayerfully reflect and study it in the future.

The phrase, many waters, may be a reference to images of the city, babylon, which had extensive irrigation systems. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Rome, the great antagonist of messiahs kingdom bible dictionary, babylon or babel.

John seems to be left with the angel as the angel gives his final directions to john and the readers of the book. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Knowledge and function of the greek language is a prerequisite to get the best out of the book. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. There is no greater power than the lord jesus christ. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. A tale of two cities revelation 1722 theology of work. The primary problem with this commentary, however, is that it loses sight of the forest for all the trees. David guzik commentary on revelation 22 describes the interior of the new. This commentary has been through advanced checking. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource.

Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. A description of the heavenly state, under the figures of the water and the tree of life, and of the throne of god and the lamb. This chapter begins with one of the angels who poured out a judgment bowl calling john to see a great prostitute. In the previous vial judgments, the beast world system is destroyed. This figure is another of the commonlyknown symbols of revelation, often referred to as the whore of babylon. Opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. Bible studies in revelation and commentaries by a layman revelation 1, bible. The angel explains the mystery of the woman, of the beast, etc. Earlier in the book of revelation, jesus said, to him who overcomes i will. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of the revelation. The words of this prophecy given in the book of revelation are trustworthy and true. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. This antichrist had been before represented as a beast, and is now described as a great whore. Revelation 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. The judgment of the great whore, which sits on many waters, revelation 17. The book concludes with a versebyverse background guide to the contents of the message the risen lord sent to his church. The mystery of the beast is first explained, and the beast is considered first in general, revelation 17. Revelation chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new.