Revelation, new international version niv the bible app. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. This begs the question, who is the beast of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. The author records visions of two beasts or monsters which he saw while standing on the seashore, the monster from the sea. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. In the book of revelation, both the horns and crowns.
The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. The description of the beast is found in revelation chapters thirteen and seventeen. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. 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. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer.
The beast seemed to be an amalgam of other frightful animals. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. It does not try to tell the whole history of the world in just a few chapters. In chapter we have the clear and full development of satans instruments of evil. The central purpose of this book is to bring us a revelation of jesus christ and his perfect redemption in all of humanity. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. For example, many of the reformers called the pope the beast of revelation chapter , but they didnt necessarily want to believe that the end was very near.
Revelation kjv and i stood upon the sand of the sea, bible. In chapter of the book of revelation, the one like the son of man is revealing what the leaders of the usa and allied nations will be doing during the remaining 1260 days of the 2300day period, just as they had already done in the previous replay of all generations. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Christs redemption can only be perfect and complete when it has abolished all the works of. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. Revelation english standard version esv the first beast and i saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. The beast rising out of the sea with seven heads, ten horns, and ten crowns, revelation. John claimed in revelation chapter that he stood on the shore and saw a beast emerge from the ocean. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon.
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. A blasphemous name was emblazoned on the monsters heads. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever.
We are also told that this beast has amazing authority over all peoples and tribes, and they worshipped him. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Revelation holman christian standard bible hcsb the beast from the sea. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, dan. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea. Therefore, to identify this first beast mentioned, let us study its characteristics. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. What is the sevenheaded wild beast of revelation chapter.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Sep 20, 2016 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. In the last days a renewed image of the beast will revive persecution with the mark of the beast and 666. The book of life contains the names of all gods redeemed revelation 20. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. The antichrist is fatally wounded in the head, but somehow, miraculously recovers. 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.
Revelation chapter matthew henry complete commentary. The name of these only is written in the lambs book of life. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Revelation shows how satan used the medieval papacy to persecute gods people, but she received a deadly wound and lost her power.
John tells us definitively that this number is to be taken symbolically. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. They are twothe tenhorned and the twohorned beasts.
And if any even of these make shipwreck of the faith, he will blot them out of his book. Revelation, chapter united states conference of catholic bishops. Understanding chapter of the book of revelation graham ford. Revelation niv the beast out of the sea the dragon bible. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. To the first the dragon, who swept with his tail a third part of the stars to earth, satan under the form of the roman empire, gave his throne and much authority.
He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The antichrist and the false prophet chapter of the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. Sep 27, 2018 the book of revelation gives us a ringside seat to the panorama of history from the coming of christ all the way into our future eternity.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Revelation image of the beast the case of the haunted. Revelation tells of a beast power that the whole world wonders after verse 3. Revelation chapter book of revelation each scripture. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation.
Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The beast coming out of the earth with two horns, deceiving the world by is false miracles, and causing every one to receive his mark in their right hand, revelation. Revelation english standard version esv the first beast. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. As we have observed throughout our study of revelation, the numbers are to be taken symbolically unless the context demands otherwise. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. It had seven heads and its seven heads held ten horns with ten crowns on top of the horns.
Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the antichrist and the false prophet. This is an informational chapter from the little book that tells us about the last gentile world political and world religious power and the men that lead them just before the return of jesus christ. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of. The book of revelation gives us a ringside seat to the panorama of history from the coming of christ all the way into our future eternity. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Apr 06, 2020 see how much you learned about the thirteenth chapter of revelation with this interactive quiz.
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Revelation we have, in this chapter, a further discovery and description of the churchs enemies. 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 provides 11 identifying characteristics for the first beast. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of the. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira.
David guzik commentary on revelation describes johns vision of a beast. Revelation chapter kjv king james version 666 is the papacy. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. 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. Come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. Revelation chapter revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The introduction and prologue to the book of revelation.
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