One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very. 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. Chapter 12 is another inset chapter, in which john sees another wondrous vision. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life.
At no time, however, is the woman of the early verses of this chapter, israel, indicated to be converted. Revelation 12 new international version niv the woman and the dragon. 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. 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. It is talking about jesus being michael, there are only 15 references of michael in the kjv biblethey are all talking about human men except for these 4 texts.
Not so much because the chapters are so difficult to discern, but because so many people are caught up in private interpretations, and the parroting of the unsound doctrines that theyve heard. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. Rather, chapter 12 is a highly condensed history of the true. What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of revelation.
Chapters 12 to 14 are explanatory prophecies that describe some of the major personages and movements of the latter half of the tribulation period. Yes, greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world 1 john 4. After an account of the great trials and sufferings which the servants of god had endured, we have now a more pleasant scene opening. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book.
But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments. These events involve four more angelic introductions that occur in rapid succession. Many through the centuries have even suggested that this book of the bible be avoided because of the depth and mystery of its symbolism. Thus they are described in chapter 14, as before the throne. The book of revelation has been shrouded in mystery for a good portion of the church age. As pastor mark explains in this verse by verse exposition, however, there is actually very little symbolism in the book. Book of revelation, chapter 12 verse 6 the woman herself fled into the desert where she had a place prepared by god, that there she might be taken care of for twelve hundred and sixty days. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12 suddenly introduces a brand new vision. Commentary for revelation 1216 revelation 1214 interludes in the book of revelation.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Verse by verse study of revelation chapter 12 by tony warren. New living translation i saw the dead, both great and small, standing before gods throne. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children. This can be explained in that the 144,000 witnesses of revelation 7, like their converts of verse 9, are slain and under the altar by the middle of the tribulation. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. People we are promised persecution and trouble in this world. Verse 14 refers to this time in which the woman is nourished as a time, and times, and half a time 12. This can lead the reader to expect this pattern to continue.
Verse 14 but the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle, so that she could fly. The first reaping represents the lords taking home of his people prior to the falling of his wrath. Revelation chapter 14 verse by verse bible commentary. Pella as eusebius tells in the first chapter of the third book of his ecclesiastical.
And the books were opened, including the book of life. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events. A description of the church of christ and of satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon. Its events do not follow those in chapter 11 at all. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 12 new international version niv biblica. Chapter 14 takes place in heaven, but only halfway through the tribulation. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. In verse 4 the dragon is waiting for the woman who represents the church of zion to have her child, so he may kill it. 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.
And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle. 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. Revelation 1214 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Chapter 11 ends with the blowing of the seventh trumpet and the announcing of the return of jesus christ, while chapter 12. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. According to this verse, what battle are we a part of.
Verse click for chapter new international version the woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in. What is the verse about casting our crowns before the feet of jesus. God restored the gospel through his servants in the last days to prepare the people of the earth for. He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. Book of revelation, chapter 12, verses 6 and 14 refuges. Revelation 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. The woman represents israel, and her child is christ, the messiah compare 12. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse high time to awake. Reflect, journal, or create art next to your favorite verses. Revelation 1214new testament teacher resource manual. Preface the book of revelation is one of the most misunderstood books in the bible.
It is apparent that the events on earth parallel the events in heaven as seen in the previous chapters during this pause, revelation 1014. Perhaps this is alluding to the dragon satan seeking to destroy the seed of the woman who will eventually destroy him gen 3. Christ is consistently represented as a lamb throughout revelation a parallel with the unblemished lamb of old testament sacrifices. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. In chapter 12, john sees the war in heaven, the casting out of a third part of heavenly fathers spirit. Under these circumstances, a versebyverse teaching of revelation would be a challenging endeavor. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. The lord jesus at the head of his faithful followers. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. Earlier in this chapter, it is said that the woman fled into the wilderness for a period of a thousand two hundred and threescore days 12. In revelation chapter 12 god throws satan out of heaven. The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the wilderness, where she would. Satans demise began when he was cast out of the third heaven see isaiah 14. In this part of the chapter we have three angels or messengers sent from heaven to give notice of the fall of babylon, and of those things that were antecedent and consequent to.
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