Ntc commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6

The purpose of each of these seals is to take action to remove those who are illegally. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. By the four former is shown, that all the public occurrences of all ages and nations, as empire, war, provision, calamities, are made subject to christ. The lords end time judgments begin in this chapter and continue until the great judgment day comes in chapter 20. This chapter contains six of the seven judgments referred to in revelation as the seal judgments. In these chapters johns visions are set in three sets of seven.

As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. Verses 5, 6 and when he opened the third seal, l heard the third living creature saying, come. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Six of the seven seals are loosened in this chapter.

And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. I looked up and saw a black horse, and its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. David guzik commentary on revelation 6, where the first six seals of the scroll, which describes the history and destiny of mankind, are opened. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Chapter six begins the central message of the book of revelation, which continues through chapter 16. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening. Here one of the four beasts, or four living beings, says come and see. After this, therefore means merely that john saw this vision at a later time than when he saw the ones already described. The seals that bind gods book are now to be broken. Some years ago, a young man named vernon howell, a. Many times throughout the bible, gods voice has been mistaken for thunder. God provides security and protection for his saints. The throne is in the very center of this impressive, moving vision that dominates the sky.

The opening of the seals revelation 6 introduction in chapter five the lord jesus christ is given the title deed to creation. Charles in a critical and exegetical commentary on the revelation of st. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.

Amazingly, as the seals are broken, the most astounding thing happens. Christ is consistently represented as a lamb throughout revelation a parallel with the unblemished lamb of old testament sacrifices. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. Chapter 5 completes the exegetical and theological analyses of the resolution section of the fifth seal. It has become almost a commonplace to view chapter 7 as an interlude or parenthesis in the progressive opening of the seals for example, wall 1991. By the grace of god, we are not guessing on the revelations of these seals, as god has. The seven seals are not distinguished from each other by specifying the time of them. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Revelation chapter 6 sermon by rodney fry, revelation 6. Revelation chapter 6 explained discover revelation.

The prophet joseph smith also taught about the book of revelation and left many keys to help under. From the watchword bible new testament 10dvds26 hrs. Revelation 6 opens with jesusthe lamb revelation 5. Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals and publishing the contents. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth.

The lamb, having been proclaimed worthy, proceeds to break the seals. Book of revelation chapter 6 the four horsemen of the. He placed his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3 and then he cried out in a loud voice as. Chapter six the first six seals revelation commentary. Contained in this site are some in depth bible studies that i have done trough the years on some very controversial doctrines or teachings of different denominations of the church.

Revelation chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. It can introduce a new vision or a major segment of a. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version it is difficult to forecast what this corona pandemic will do. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back, 3 sealed up with seven seals. There can, however, be no doubt that at least the sixth seal is.

Revelation chapter 6 sermons and lessons from revelation. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals a. The sixth seal announce thatthe wrath of god is coming. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.

The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. 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. What is written under the seals of the book leaps off its pages and acts out the events of the future for john and the heavenly host. It is recommended that one refer to the first part before reading what is to follow. The period of time john will be observing in revelation is also spoken of in the prophecies of daniel and by jesus in the olivet discourse mat chapters 2425. These judgments come from the book discussed in revelation 5. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the christian religion, seems to be intended. The first four judgments are symbolized by the famous four horsemen of the apocalypse and before theyre finished 14th of the world will be adversely affected. And i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The purpose of this site is to get to the truth of the matter. They swiftly follow the letters to the seven churches, and all begin almost at the same time.

Wars, other worldwide diseasesplagues, the great depression, etc. The first seal is opened, and one of the four living creatures around gods throne revelation 4. Revelation 6, new living translation nlt the bible app. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A hundred and fortyfour thousand virgins verse 1 1 and i looked, and a lamb stood on mount zion, and with him 144,000 having his fathers name written on their foreheads commentary. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. I adhere to the most common position that chapter 6 contains johns revelation regarding the entire first 3 12 years of the tribulation, from the rapture to the entry of the beast of revelation proclaiming himself.

Its still early in the end times scenario but already things are getting rough. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Opening the first six seal judgments 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour.

The lamb will now open the seven seals from the scroll one at a time and john will tell us what he sees. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Then i saw is a very important linking phrase used thirtythree times throughout the book of revelation. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. See how much you learned about the sixth chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his victories. When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. Jesusthe slain lambbegins to remove the seven seals from the book.

Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Our teaching video on revelation chapter 6 covers the main theme of jesus revelation of the first six seals. The opening of the seals of the book show a progressive unfolding of history of daniels 70th week. By opening the scroll jesus initiated the beginning of the fulfillment of which highly. These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take place on the earth prior to the second coming. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Because he owns all of creation he, and he alone, decides who can populate his possession. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church.