Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. 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. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. David guzik commentary on revelation 22 describes the interior of the new jerusalem, and jesus declares his return to come quickly. He was a first cousin of jesus and was exiled to the greek island of patmos because of his faith.
The vision of the river of life and its interpretation 22. In the first five verses of chapter 22 belong with the description of the bride, new jerusalem coming down. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Revelation 22 revised standard version catholic edition rsvce the river of life. This beautiful river and majestic tree represents god, the source of life and immortality. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 22 and more. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. I am coming quickly behold i am coming quickly revelation 22. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. This chapter ties off and seals up gods word and complete revelation to mankind. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation chapter 22 is the last chapter of the book of revelation, and also the last chapter of the bible. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22.
This is in red in the bible, so this is jesus speaking directly here. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Revelation 22 completes the prophecy, and then concludes the book of revelation with an epilog, full of final admonishions and blessings. Even though this great chapter of the bible tells us of heaven, we should think deeply about it and take in now what we can. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Jesus christ confirms what has been affirmed, and pledges himself for the fulfillment of all the prophecies contained in it, revelation 22. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. A further description of the heavenly state of the church v.
Revelation chapter 22 continued explained discover revelation. Mar 21, 2016 this is an exciting and wonderful series explaining the book of revelation from the kjv bible. Introduction to the book of revelation its current significance. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future.
For i testify together to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. If anyone adds to these things, god will add on him the plagues that have been written in this book. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been spoken, revelation 22. Explanation of revelation chapter 22, john takes the reader inside the new. Jun 29, 2011 bible study revelation chapter 22 the concluding promises of the prophecy 22. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected. It also echoes the original state of the garden of eden.
Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. Revelation 22 is the final chapter in the final apocalyptic book of the bible. Christians down through the ages have known that christs return is. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events.
Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. Revelation 22 epilogue and final warnings revelationlogic. This commentary has been through advanced checking. For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. To regularly drink of the water and partake of the fruit is to live. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. If you want to better understand the book of revelation.
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. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, revelation 21. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. 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. Thereafter, johns perspective is from the isle of patmos. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. For i am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Everything is coming in the future, and most of it is in the final days before the eschaton. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored 22 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. 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. This means that jesus wanted john to write about the things that would happen after the things regarding the seven churches, the things of the last days. The tree of life is there and bears a different type of fruit each month of the year. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the. After the exordium, and the seven epistles to the seven churches of asia minor, to whose angels or bishops the book seems to be dedicated, revelation 1.
The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Chapters 2122 finish with a vision of the new heaven and earth, where there is no longer any curse of death or pain or suffering. In these last few verses of the book of revelation, we hear. And he said to me, 1 do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book. By this point, god has revealed to us what has happened in history the old testament, what happened during christs time the new testament, and the things that will soon take place at the end of time, and beginning of our new.
Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john still continues to see things from the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem until the end of revelation 22. At the end of chapter 21, john described the beauty of new jerusalem. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. Revelation chapter 22 explained book of revelation each. Proof of rapture simple but concrete proof of pretribulation the seals and revelation revealing revelation s true timeline introduction the correct interpretation of the seals is important because it straightens out revelation s timeline so nothing is contradicted, either within the book or with other books of the bible. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Revelation is not primarily concerned with the span of history. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
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. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. Home revelation bible study the tree of life revelation 22 brent kercheville in the first five verses of chapter 22 belong with the description of the bride, new jerusalem coming down from heaven, recorded in revelation 21.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. Idealistic the idealistic or philosophy of history method looks upon revelation as a. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained so even kids can start to understand the biblical meaning. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The last of the seven beatitudes of the book of revelation revelation 1. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 22 describes the interior of the new. Introduction in this final chapter, verses 15 continue the description of the eternal kingdom that began in chapter 21.
Revelation 22 eden restored then the angel showed bible. Now at last, almost at the end of the great drama of the bible, man may return. The futurist would say that nothing in the book of revelation past chapter 4 has yet been fulfilled. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. Revelation 22, english standard version 2016 esv the. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. These are the last precious words we have from jesus until he comes again. The main thing is worship when examining the beast from the earth in chapter of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Revelation chapter 22 contains gods last message to humankind. This contrasts with the pollution and decay seen during the tribulation.
With these verses, the vision of the future presented by revelation comes to an end. Revelation 22 then the angel showed me the river of the. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. In the last chapter of revelation, jesus interjects three times. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.