Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of god and of the lamb. Mike bickle directs the international house of prayer of kansas city, an evangelical missions organization based on 247 prayer with worship. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Revelation 22 new king james version nkjv the river of life. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian.
Here john is seeing a pure river of the water of life from the throne of god and the lamb. Note here that the book of revelation does not assign a number to the rebel rev. Elaine pagels, the princeton university professor of religion, famous for infusing old religious debates with new urgency, packed the radcliffe gymnasium, where she shared her latest thinking on revelation, its cultural impact, and its historical underpinnings. I know what you have done, and that you are neither cold. Here are 5 great bible stories about the end times. And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Chapter xxii god the alpha and omega revelation 21. Why was the book of revelation included in the bible. Many of the presbyters in attendance at the council of nicaea didnt want it in the bible. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Only johns gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things that he saw. The city lies at the junction of two important valleys and at the intersection of three busy trade routes. God released satan to make his point if he could, but he failed, as true faith in god proved unbreakable. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of god, the almighty. A bible study by jack kelley the great tribulation is about to begin on earth. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The leaves of the tree were d for the healing of the nations. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
The transfer of these ot titles to jesus was one way nt authors affirmed his deity. Revelation 1 new king james version nkjv introduction and benediction. Scoffers 2 peter 3 not only do more people claim that god is a figment of our imagination, those who do believe in a god, believe hes not ever coming back again, but the apostle peter warned against such hard heartedness, saying that scoffers will come in the last days with. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. For reasons we can only speculate on the decision to include it was made at the last minutetruly a cliffha. Verse 3 and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius.
This entry is part 12 of 16 in the series revelation. In johns vision of the battle of armageddon, he sees jesus riding from heaven on a white horse, waging war against the beasts evil forces. Dec 17, 2019 5 short stories from the bible about the end times. 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. Saul means asked and this was the name he was using when he was persecuting the christians. If anyone adds to these things, god will add to him the plagues that are written in this book. Before we begin in the book of romans we need to look at the penman, paul. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. If a christian agrees with my interpretation of rev 22. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Revelation 22 nkjv the river of life and he showed me.
Revelation chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new. Among the books of the new testament, the book of revelation is probably more widely debated than any other, due to its prophetic content, yet it is also the least understood people find it difficult to wrap their minds around it because in some places, it contains symbols that must be interpreted, and in other places, it contains literal descriptions or interpretations that must be taken at. And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, i make all things new. 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. Now, once that occurs john, after the description of the great white throne judgment, beautifully describes the new heavens and the new earth beginning in revelation chapter 21. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. 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. Mike is also the founder of international house of prayer university, which includes fulltime schools of ministry, music, media, and missions. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal.
In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. These are the words of the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of gods creation. By claiming this title caesar nero the beast heralds the reincarnation of the sixth head of the beast, which he claims to be. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. The basic training challenge the church then and now. The rider on the white horse 15 and from his mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with an iron scepter. Revelation new king james version nkjv the beast from the sea.
Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Revelation 22 nkjv the river of life and he showed me a. This water of life is representative of the gospel in its purest form and john is seeing that the. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Book 27 the book of revelation part 1 of 2, chapters 111 click here for brief introduction to revelation. The book of revelation asv american standard version. In fact, there are some striking parallels between revelation and johns other works. When that happens, the jewish remnant will heed the lords call from matt. The book of revelation, part two, chapter 22 and chapter 23. What is the book of jasher and should it be in the bible. The book of revelation, part two, chapter 22 and chapter.
The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Revelation 1 nkjv introduction and benediction the. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 22. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing. The opening indicates the order of the messages transmission.
The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Book of revelation of john of jesus christ christian bible scripture study. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. By jack kelley monday july 16th, 2012 about 22 minutes to read. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written.
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