Thirdly to note in this verse is the tenderness and genuine concern that christ has for his servant john. There shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. A new heaven and a new earth see the notes on 2 peter 3. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The commentary is insightful and we learned many new and interesting thingspoints about most every section. The subsequent revelations in this verse seem to imply that john did not recognize the divine personage as that of jesus christ. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
I have treated verses 1415, 1819 as johns wordsbut they could be christs. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 21. Explain to students that revelation 2122 is a continuation of johns vision of events that will. Verses 16 and the middle portion of verse 20 are clearly christs words. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth.
Every person is entitled to personal revelation for his or her own benefit. Read revelation 21 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God in this verse is giving us the key to correctly interpreting the book. In the book of revelation in the new testament, the city is also called the. Mar 14, 20 hugh nibley was a veritable genius, a real renaissance man competent in music, art, history and science. All of our revelation chapter by chapter studies, and any other posts related to the book of revelation, can be found here. New testament come follow me 2019 book of mormon central. When the apostle john was writing down these revelations from jesus christ rev 1. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. 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. Above, in verse 9, saints are invited to the marriage supper of the lamb.
In particular, john hears the voice from the throne declare an end to suffering, pain, and death for all of eternity. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. And god shall wipe away all tears from their eyes though here their tears have flowed plentifully, not one shall ever be found on the face of any of them. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published. Verse 4 informs us that gods servants shall see his face, and shall bear his name on their foreheads. Roberts, the mormon doctrine of deity salt lake city. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 21. I am the alpha and the omegathe beginning and the end. A few verses later, an angel gives john a detailed tour of the city which. The reason why by he said unto me, is signified that it is the divine truth, is, because the lord said a third time, he said unto me, also because he said, it is done, in the present tense. Revelation 21 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 22. Our christian destiny in the paradise of god is the supreme privilege of serving as the priests of god in revelation 22. In the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible, new jerusalem is ezekiels prophetic vision of a city. Neither shall sorrow, or crying, or pain be any more under the former heavens, and upon the. The foundation stones of the wall of the city were fashioned out of every kind of precious stone. Verse 22 records the fact that there is no temple in the new jerusalem, because god the father and jesus are the temple.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book of revelation, new international greek testament commentary grand. The authors are very knowledgeable and reliable in the things they share. Oct 29, 2012 new verse by verse resource on the book of mormon october 29, 2012 by neal rappleye one of our objectives at fair is to provide access to quality research on latterday saint topics that is useful for the average saint in their everyday study of the scriptures. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. 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. I prefer to look at the verse itself, in this matter. If you think about it for a minute youll see theres neither need nor purpose for a river of. One gives background information, quotes from scholars and general authorities, and explanation, complete with footnotes and scripture references, for most of the verses from 1 nephi to alma 29. Anyone who takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy will have his part in the. The answers, direct from god, are contained in the collection of modern revelations called the doctrine and covenants. We will also note a number of similarities between isaiah 60 and revelation 21, ezekiel 4048 and revelation 21, and other fascinating allusions to other scripture texts in rev.
The book of mormon shall so affect men that the whole earth and all its peoples will have been influenced and governed by it. Emotionally there is no greater commentary on this passage than the famous hallelujah chorus from handels messiah, yet the only word this piece has in common with the passage is hallelujah, the ancient hebrew expression for praise the lord see, for example, ps 104. Verse by verse commentary on revelation zechariah 12 commentary zechariah commentary zechariah 14 commentary topic. I have heard a sweet idea that says god captures every tear we shed in a jar with our name on it. While it doesnt actually cover each and every verse verse by verse. Commentaries for revelation chapter 19 the rejoicing of heaven and earth. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of. Revelation 21 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. But after generations of reaping these blessings, vast numbers will choose their own way, turning their backs on god.
Read and study revelation 21 with the verse by verse bible commentary hi, sign out. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. My husband and i read from it each night while studying the book of mormon. Revelation 21 new king james version nkjv all things made new. Do you want to expand and deepen your study of the book of mormon.
The life application bible commentary series provides verse by verse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. The answers, direct from god, are contained in the collection of modern revelations. The first foundationstone was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, the fifth onyx, the sixth cornelian, the seventh goldstone, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth green goldstone, the eleventh zircon, and the twelfth amethyst. But the fearful those who, for fear of losing life or their property, either refused to receive the christian religion, though convinced of its truth and importance. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. The first heaven and the first earth disappeared, and the sea vanished. And, shockingly, this cycle will unfold againresulting in the punishment detailed in revelation. Revelation 21 nkjv all things made new now i saw a new. This volume is the first of a twovolume, readerfriendly exploration of the book of scripture that is the keystone of our religion. What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in many ways throughout scripture to the church. Read and study revelation 21 with the verse by verse bible commentary. I dont know if this is actually true, but i do know that god is extremely compassionate and does care about everything that concerns us. Verse 27 and there shall in no wise enter into it anything unclean, or he that maketh an abomination and a lie.
Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 by. Bible and the book of revelation are not enough as with the book of mormon or. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. And unbelieving those who resist against full evidence. For some parts of the book of revelation, joseph smith, first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often inadvertently called the mormon church, went to the lord with direct questions. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian.
This is the same diamond like stone that was mentioned in verse 11, clear as crystal. But it does not say that god cannot or even will not continue revealing his word and his mind and his plans to mankind. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. As the implication of this one verse dawned on me it drove me back to the bible to search out what it really was saying about eschatology end times. These concluding events include the fall of babylon, described in revelation 1718.
Revelation 21 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Verses 18 we have here a more general account of the happiness of the church of. Verse 5 says that everything will be made new, not that everything will be replaced by new and different things. Commentary on revelation 2122 new heaven and new earth october 23, 2017 bill pratt leave a comment after the great white throne judgment of revelation 20, john sees a new heaven and new earth which replace the old heaven and old earth. Now we have the direct revelations in the doctrine and covenants, etc. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The original books only had occasional verse references. Verse by verse commentary main the community network of. When i read this verse in revelation it is easy to see that this is a warning to mankind. Revelation 19, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses.
From the last verse, we learn that this great event occurs at the beginning of the. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Read and study revelation 21 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Study the new testament with a verse by verse commentary by lynne hilton wilson, the cofounder of book of mormon central. Aug 26, 2012 free copy of the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. Doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon, volumes 14 book.
The next seventeen verses describe the glory of the new jerusalem. One of the angels which poured out the seven last plagues directs johns attention to the holy city, the new jerusalem coming down out of heaven from god. The verse by verse 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. It is caught up into jesus resurrection, into the victorious life of the slaughtered lamb. Barb smisek associate minister on 41215 from first plymouth church, lincoln, ne. At the same time, john hears a reminder that sin, and those who chose it over god, are condemned to the second death of hell revelation 21. Book of mormon commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. It was very frustrating trying to locate particular verses this way. This is a verse by verse look at chapter twenty one of the book of revelation. If so, you will find what youre looking for in this commentary written by gospel scholars d. The second coming of christ is dealing with living men who have never died and many of whom are marshaled together into one great army. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Every worthy member of the mormon church is blessed with the gift of the holy ghost. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost. The beginning and ending of verse 20 are clearly the word of john, as is verse 21.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. 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. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying the word of god to life today. Commentary on revelation 21 22 new heaven and new earth. In these verses we have the manifold testimony of the voices of the angel. And he said unto me, it is done, signifies that it is the divine truth. According to the book of mormon, the bible went through the hands of a great and. There is no greater issue ever to confront mankind in modern times than this. John attempts to describe the new jerusalem in terms others can understand. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Other revelations, from 1850 to the time when james strang was felled by assassins bullets in 1856, can be found in the book of the law of the lord this edition december, 1987 is based, where possible, on the versions of the records which were published by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints during the time of james strang.
The book of revelation was written to give courage to the hearts of christians who were facing trouble. Lecture 21 book of mormon 2 nephi 2528 nephis prophecy. Maxwell institute for religious scholarship at byu formerly farms. Read revelation 21 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Is the book of mormon the mind and will and voice of god to all men. Revelation chapter 21 coffmans commentary of the new. In thus pronouncing the canon of revelation closed, our friends in some other faiths shut the door on divine expression that we in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints hold dear. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Its purpose is to sum up the depravity of the unbelievers, and each term reflects sins mentioned elsewhere in the book of revelation. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. He had a photographic memory and often quoted ancient texts verbatim in their original. Christ stretched out his right hand and laid it on john. Some people reject the book of mormon and other scriptures because they believe that the lord has. Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints free this is an official resource of the church for use in institute classes. New versebyverse resource on the book of mormon fairmormon. This is no arbitrary decree, it is a solemn declaration to which all holy spirits give their willing assent and consent. The ancient jews believed that god would renew the heavens and the earth at the end of seven thousand years. Its not your right, and you dont have the authority. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of divine providence, and warn a careless world. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
It is shining with the glory of god and sparkles like a precious jewel, vs. Verse by verse commentary verse by verse commentary. Gods new creation must replace this deadly, torn, raped, angry, sick, evil, revengeful, hurtful, and painful world. An intentional contrast is being made between the harlot, the great city babylon, and the bride, the great city, the new jerusalem. At the conclusion of the lunchtime conversation my hosts said, that makes more sense than anything else weve ever heard. All these several visions follow one another in order, and this vision reaches into eternity. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21 and more. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse1 nephi. Those who overcome will be sons of godthe earth attains its celestial glory.
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