God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. In this chapter, john describes a scene of drama and praise in heaven. Chapter 5 begins by describing a scroll in the right hand of god. 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. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the. And i saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll. Introduction the seal introduction, which began in chapter 4, now continues and concludes here in chapter 5. This chapter contains the inaugural vision of the lamb on the throne in heaven. 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. Book of revelation chapter 5 bible prophecy revealed. If we say it is the book which unfolds the principles of gods governmentin a wide sense, the book of salvation comp.
Revelation 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This does not mean that they have no historical foundation, or that the scenes pictured are unreal, but rather that they are visionary. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We will have more to say about this when we study the little book that is opened in revelation 10.
I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and. John continues on from the previous chapter, and are thus still in the throne room of god. This effort, hosted by ken wade, is full of powerful content that links the passages of the book of revelation to earlier biblical prophetic promises. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. When the book of revelation was written, the vast majority of sealed documents were official document or wiils, or treaties. The judgments that take place and the seals that are open in revelation 6. Chapter 5 home audio studies the book of revelation the book of revelation. Revelation is a book of prophecy that helps us understand what the end shall look like and also gives us an understanding of what we need to do today. Revelation 5 kjv and i saw in the right hand of him that bible. Under the mosaic law, land cannot be taken from gods people permanently.
Revelation chapter 5 bible study bible study ministry. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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 book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne 5. Neither are the two final chapters historical, but form the conclusion. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven.
Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 5 explained discover revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the worthy. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Revelation 5 concludes the introduction to the seal period. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Revelation 5 niv the scroll and the lamb then i saw in bible. Whereas revelation chapter 4 is about god and his creation, revelation chapter 5 moves on to talk. Apr 15, 2018 revelation is a book of prophecy that helps us understand what the end shall look like and also gives us an understanding of what we need to do today. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Here michael pearl gives a brief 5 minute overview of the revelation of jesus christ. On such a typical scroll, the book of revelation would fill a scroll 15 feet 4. Witness the greatest real estate transaction in history.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. So when we go back to revelation chapter 5 and look at verses two and three. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. This began to bring the scriptures back to the common people. Revelation 5, new international version niv the bible app. Chapter 4 set a scene around the throne of god, where there were twentyfour elders and four animallike beings revelation 4. Revelation 5 kjv and i saw in the right hand of him that. This is part one of a series of teachings on the book of revelation. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. A scroll representing the great promise that the kingdom of god would come to earth is handed to christ. The purpose of the seal was to show that the important message had not been read before it reached the intended receiver.
Revelation 5 is the fifth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. This scroll is sealed seven times over, and written on both sides. Revelation, chapter 5 united states conference of catholic bishops. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. Revelation chapter 5 in the bible king james version. Then i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals.
And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Chapter 5 witness the greatest real estate transaction in history. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Unveiling christ in history gods kingdom ministries. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. 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. Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. The bible became a closed book, and did not begin to reopen until gutenbergs use of the printing press in 1452 a. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5.
The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4. Book of revelation chapter 5 the way, the truth and the life series, and its prophetic meaning within the book of revelation chapter 5, is shared with you below. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Revelation, chapter 5 king james version christian answers. This book is a scroll that represents the eternal inheritance that is awaiting the saints of god, while the 7 seals represent the events that must take. Chapter 5 nd i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. In ancient israel, under the law when land was sold, the losses were written down in a scroll and then it was sealed. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The first five chapters of the book of revelation are not primarily historical, but introductory.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. How did satan gain control of the world and how did jesus get it back. And i wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The breaking of the seals would reveal the message inside each part of the scroll.
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