Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. So also the sixteenth through twentieth chapters are the description in detail of the. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Is revelation chapter 12 an allegory of all of world history.
The book of revelation is prophetical in nature and contains much symbolism which is most likely the reason that it is many times thought to be the most misunderstood book in the entire bible. These things says he that has the sharp twoedged sword. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse high time to awake. A the preterist view, which holds that these events were fulfilled in the first century b the futurist view, which says that these events are yet to be fulfilled during a future great tribulation. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter rwd 20191219t20. A few verses later, this dragon is clearly identified as satan. Bitter conflict ensues between the serpent and the woman, between his seed, and her seed. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation chapter 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Revelation, chapter 12 united states conference of catholic bishops. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation written c. Revelation chapter 12 is a chapter to skips from time period to time period and if you are not reading it with spiritual understanding, it is very easy for you to get lost. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. However, the reason this detail appears at this point in the narrative of the revelation is because while the gentile dispensation of abuse of the jews and jerusalem runs its course, god has at the same time been taking a. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12.
They are first introduced in eden where the dragon won an initial engagement with the woman. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. A description of the church of christ and of satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon. The believers bible commentary notes this about revelation 12. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The mighty angel, the little book, and the seven thunders. The events of the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation, chapter 1, introduction bible explained.
Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed. Revelation chapter 12 explained book of revelation each. The war in heaven between michael and the dragon, revelation 12. The book of revelation in more detail people get ready. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet. However, he routinely uses others to persecute, deceive and destroy. Apr 26, 2011 summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12 and more. The book of revelation chapter 12 the woman and the. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. Ultimate victory comes through a single seed of the woman, who crushes. The fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from heaven and opening the bottomless pit, out of which come swarms of locusts. The woman is delivered of a son, who is caught up unto god. The book of revelation is the endtime book of acts given to us in advance so that we may walk in a unified prayer focus by. In revelation chapter 12 god throws satan out of heaven. The glorious description of christ, which constitutes the first vision beheld by the seer revelation 1. David guzik commentary on revelation 12 explains the woman, the child, and the dragon, and the conflict in heaven between michael and the dragon. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. The dragon, full of wrath at his defeat, persecutes the woman, revelation 12.
Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Chapter 6 closes with the sixth seal and the seventh is not opened until chapter 8. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Revelation chapter 12 explained discover revelation. Sep 20, 2016 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation chapter 12 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. The fall of satan, the rise of the antichrist, the rejoicing of the church in heaven, the persecution of israel, and the escape of jewish christians.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. An introduction, then verse selection for chapter 1 verse selection below in my own study of the prophecies, i strive for interpretations consistent with the context and with the rest of the inspired word. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month.
The woman clothed with the sun, and in travail, revelation 12. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 12 in this post, three views will be presented.
The seven heads of ten horns and seven crowns represents the nations or governments which satan has used to persecute gods people. This event will be presented in detail in revelation 12. Summary of the book of revelation by david buck october 18, 2009 this paper is a summary chapter by chapter of the book of revelation. The dragon and his angels are overcome and cast down to the earth.
That means digging deeply into any passage to find a harmonious picture. She is being pursued by a great red dragon, whose tail has swept a third of the stars from heaven and cast them to earth. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation is the endtime book of acts given to us in advance so that we may walk in a unified prayer focus by knowing the sequences of the seals and trumpets. Lets now consider in greater detail satans attempts to derail gods plan. The great red dragon waiting to devour the child as soon as born, revelation 12.
Many things happen in this chapter that most christians are simply not aware of and it is vital for all of us to gain quality understanding on this. In order to understand this chapter, we now need to understand the symbols. 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. The next two chapters will continue to fill in the details. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 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. Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the. Revelation 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog.
Jun 08, 2017 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. The third symbol of revelation 12a great, fiery red dragon verse 3is described as having drawn a third of the stars of heaven and standing before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her child as soon as it was born verse 4. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. Sep 18, 2015 kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. This chapter contains the accounts about the woman, the dragon and the child, followed by the war between michael and the dragon. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
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