In these verses we have the manifold testimony of the voices of the angel, jesus, the spirit, the bride, and john. Revelation 1222 macarthur new testament commentary. For i testify together to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. The blessedness of those who keep his commandments. Revelation chapter 22 explained discover revelation. The lord jesus spake by the angel, solemnly confirming the contents of this book, particularly of this last vision. Yet god wants his children to know this book, and promises blessing. David guzik commentary on revelation 22 describes the interior of the new jerusalem, and jesus declares his return to come quickly. Introduction in this final chapter, verses 15 continue the description of the eternal kingdom that began in chapter 21.
The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. Revelation chapter 22 internet sacred text archive. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 22 coffmans commentary of the new.
Thereafter, johns perspective is from the isle of patmos. If anyone adds to these things, god will add on him the plagues that have been written in this book. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john still continues to see things from the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem until the end of revelation 22. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book. And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part from the book of life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
The vision in this last chapter of revelation is directly continuous with. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Commentary for revelation 22 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. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Many of the events described in revelation 611 seem to be chronological in order. Revelation 22 completes the prophecy, and then concludes the book of revelation with an epilog, full of final admonishions and blessings. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The words of the christian prophets do not speak their own minds, but gods. 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.
Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Resources commentaries revelation chapter 22 exegesis. A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a. Revelation 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. And he said to me, 1 do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book. Revelation 22 commentary the vision of the river of life and its. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. A further description of the heavenly state of the church v. This whole book is represented by john as the revelation of jesus christ. They also failed to notice how the book of revelation was a sequential rewrite, chapter by chapter, thought for thought of the book of ezekiel.
This can lead the reader to expect this pattern to continue. There shall be no night there see the 23d note and 25th note verses of the preceding chapter rev 21. In these last few verses of the book of revelation, we hear. 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. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages table of contents. A confirmation of this and all the other visions of this book v. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. Revelation 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation.
At the same time, no book has been more misunderstood or neglected. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 22 and more. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, rev 21. These verses are full of encouragement, declaration, warning, and response to god. Revelation 22 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation chapter 22 revelation chapter 22 contains gods last message to humankind. In the first five verses of chapter 22 belong with the description of the bride, new jerusalem coming down from heaven, recorded in revelation 21.
Behold i come quicklyblessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. The reward of the righteous, have right to the tree of life vss. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. New jerusalem is a picture of the people of god in their perfected state, receiving the eternal rewards and final blessings promised for their faithfulness to god cf. Foreword why this revelation commentary was written and how i went about writing this bible study introduction different views on revelation why i used the futurist view for this commentary on revelation chapter 1 john receives the revelation of jesus christ for the seven churches or. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3.
The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 12 22 no book in the scripture reveals the glory of god and christ in more splendor than revelation. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 22 describes the interior of the new. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Revelation 22 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. Christ will come quickly, and put all things out of doubt. 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. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found.
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