Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been spoken, revelation 22. Revelation 1222 macarthur new testament commentary. Thereafter, johns perspective is from the isle of patmos. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. While this book is certainly revelation fromjesus christ cf. God would not have the words of the prophecy of this book to be kept secret, and therefore christ commanded his servant john to write them in a book, revelation 1. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. The tree of life is there and bears a different type of fruit each month of the year. On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month. Jesus is coming and john falls at the feet of the angel to worship it he did this in revelation 19.
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. Revelation 1222 he that overcometh shall inherit all things as you read revelation 1222, look for parallels between what john saw and what you see in todays world. Not teaching our children the essentials of the faith though this is important. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy expressed in this book. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 22. 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. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, god will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. If any man shall add unto these things the passage if any man shall add unto these things revelation 22. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,774,203 views. Therefore at the end of the book of revelation, god makes a statement. The point being made here is not that evil is to be encouraged. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
For i testify onto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, god shall add unto him the plagues that are. To regularly drink of the water and partake of the fruit is to live. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand. Now, lets just pick up where we left off in the last lesson and that would be in revelation 2. This beautiful river and majestic tree represents god, the source of life and immortality. If the whole creation groans and travails together in pain for the manifestation of the sons of god, how much more those sons of god themselves. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. 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. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Sep 01, 2000 revelation 12 22 no book in the scripture reveals the glory of god and christ in more splendor than revelation. Introduction what is the most important thing we do as a church. Revelation 22 new international version niv biblica. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 3 book 59 revelation 2. Revelation 1222 no book in the scripture reveals the glory of god and christ in more splendor than revelation.
Okay, lets go back where we left off in revelation chapter 3, and were dealing with the letter to the philadelphian church, which doesnt have any real condemnation like all the others and consequently i kind of like to tie it in with pauls letter to the philippians. Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book. David guzik study guide for revelation 22 a new version of this page can be found here come, lord jesus. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 22. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 4 book 59 revelation 2. Let the evildoer still do evil, and the filthy still be filthy, and the righteous still do right, and the holy still be holy revelation 22.
In the middle of the street of the city, and on either side of the river, is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its. The promise that this book is not sealed 10 11 in this command that john is not to seal this book we actually have a promise that this book of apocalyptic revelation can be studied and understood by any who are positive to know god and his word. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of. The promise that this book is not sealed 1011 in this command that john is not to seal this book we actually have a promise that this book of apocalyptic revelation can be studied and understood by any who are positive to know god and his word. The very pole on which all christian morality turns is just this. What is the most important thing we do as a church. Yet god wants his children to know this book, and promises blessing. There is now overwhelming consensus among virtually all biblical scholars that this verse applies only to the book of revelation, not the whole bible. The book of revelation concerns many prophetic events, but the book closes with johns longing for the return of jesus for his people he wants the rapture. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, revelation 21. This verse is most solemn for the unbeliever, who is unjust and filthy, for. The book of revelation asv american standard version.
Yet god wants his children to know this book, and promises blessing for those who study the riches of its divine truth. The book of revelation concerns many prophetic events, but the book closes with johns longing for the return of jesus for his people he wants the rapture of the church. Seal not the sayings of this book conceal them not, like the things that are sealed up. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. At the same time, no book has been more misunderstood or neglected. Revelation chapter 22 explained book of revelation each. To seal up a book means to conceal, hide its message. Jesus christ confirms what has been affirmed, and pledges himself for the fulfillment of all the prophecies contained in it, revelation 22. 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. The lord, the god of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must happen soon.
Revelation 22 eden restored 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The kingdom interlinear translation of the greek scriptures. We have before us in this chapter the eternal state and verse 11 describes the eternal state of the two classes of men. We have much more revelation than daniel was given, including the entire new testament and this book of last things. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The other new testament uses of the phrase apokalupsis i. Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month.
Each person should answer these two questions on their assigned verse. And he saith unto me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. Revelation 22 and he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb.
Revelation 22, new revised standard version nrsv the. At the close of this book, and at the close of the whole volume of revealed truth, it was proper to declare, in the most solemn manner, that when these events were. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 22 eden restored then the angel showed bible. Not evangelism and missions and vacation bible school though this is important.