It reveals the people side of the book in the bible that we call revelations. Revelation 21 metaphysical bible interpretation truthunity. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. 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. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.
This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. It will make you want to love, hate, fight, and cryall at the same time. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. Revelation 20 21 english standard version esv the thousand years. For all eternity, there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. Following this time of judgment, god will create a new heaven and a new earth a clean, pure world fit for god the father himself. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is a perfect environment gen.
Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. No uncleanness can pass through the gates and mar the citys pure, spotlessly clean environment. Mar 19, 2019 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. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death he might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil. 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.
Metaphysical bible interpretation of revelation chapter 21 metaphysically interpreting 21. Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. The new earth is often ommited but the new heavens is always talked about. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Mature christians know life brings tribulation and trouble as well as blessings and comfort. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version in romans chapters 5 and 6, 1st corinthians 15 and then in 2nd corinthians chapter 5, among other passages, we can see that our old sinful nature will be done away with and that we will fully experience our new nature as the born again in jesus christ. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed. These characters are all put together here, which are before used in revelation 1. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21.
The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. How are we to view the prophecies found in the book of revelation. Although new jerusalems gates are always open, not a single trace of evil can enter the city. Revelation 21 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. These are tears caused by life in the old creation, not tears of repentance.
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. The first ten verses of revelation describe the first beast or the papacy in its rise to power. In this book of prophecy, god reveals many things to john but the focus of its revelation is jesus christ as the conclusion, completion and consummation of the whole bible. May 10, 2016 the book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. To arrive at a verdict, lets examine the internal evidence of. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. May 02, 2009 if you read verse verse 1 talks about a new heaven and a new earth. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Revelation 2021 esv the thousand years then i saw an. Making all things new november 6, 2016 introduction. The book of revelation from alpha to omega is like no other book you have ever read. 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. These are all physical feelings that mankind is faced with everyday.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there. Revelation 21 22 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. Then i, john, saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. There are those who approach the subject of going to heaven as if. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Will they be fulfilled in strict chronological order, or not. It is a book that will take you through the full spectrum of your emotions. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. World wide study bible revelation 21 christian classics.
And god shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither mourning nor crying, neither shall labor be any more, for the former things have passed away, signifies that the lord will take from them all grief of mind, fear of damnation on account. Probably god will wipe away all tears at the inception of the eternal state rather than at some time after that. 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. Tonight i would like to speak to you about a subject that is not really very pleasant, and yet has a very definite ministry in our lives. If you read verse verse 1 talks about a new heaven and a new earth. Early tradition unanimously identified him as john the apostle, author of the fourth gospel and three epistles. Last year without warning, my dad passed away from cancer as well. In part 2 of our study of revelation 21, we will examine the remainder of the chapter verses 527.
Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. 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. The glory and honor of the nations into it still alluding to the declarations of the prophets, see the passages in the margin, revelation 21. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity. Revelation 2122 a new heaven and a new earth then i. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Andy is the senior pastor of sugar land bible church. Then he said, write these words down, for they are trustworthy and true.
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