David guzik commentary on revelation 15 describes a multitude singing a song of praise, and seven angels and the seven bowls of judgment. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. You may kindly select the desired chapter to proceed with the bible study. They sing the song of moses that which moses sang, exodus 15.
On the sea of glass were standing those who had won the victory over the beast and its image and the number that signified its. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this. Poole says earth might mean some parts of the earth. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Revelation 15 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 15 and more.
Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Jan 25, 2020 chapter 15 introduces the events of this chapter. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 16. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. Based on what chapter 15 reveals, the church is complete and all believers are resurrected as these plagues are poured out on mankind. Seven angels come out of the temple, who receive from one of the four living creatures seven golden vials full of the wrath of god, revelation 15. If you havent already done so, please read the commentary on that chapter before you read this one.
A commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapter 15. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 15 a. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 15. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life,upon the opening of it, revelation 20. Critics of television have pointed out that too many hours spent in front of the tube are ruining the attention span of us all, young and old alike. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. Hitherto, according to the judgment of very eminent expositors, god had represented to his servant, john, i. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire revelation 20.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 16. Then i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last plagues see notes on 11. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 15 a glorious heavenly scene preceding the vial judgments. After this aborted battle, satan is then judged and tormented forever together with the beast and the false prophet, who were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years revelation 19. The book of revelation is the unveiling of jesus christ. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 15 a glorious. This chapter contains an awful introduction or preparation for the pouring out of the. The main object of the vision was the seven angels, having the seven last plagues. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. There are a lot of books and commentaries written about the book of revelation, many are really good but most of.
Revelation commentary chapter 16 seven last plagues poured out. 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. After noting another sign in heaven, great and marvellous 14. Revelation 15 commentary the third great sign in heaven. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Verse 1 seven angels having the seven last plagues under the emblems of harvest and vintage gods judgments on the enemies of his church have already been pointed out. In chapter 5, john the author of this book saw a vision of one who sat on the throne, holding a scroll sealed with seven seals 5. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. It provides many different viewpoints of the same events. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. The state of the church under the pagan powers, in the six seals opened. Revelation commentary chapter 16 seven last plagues. Revelation 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners.
A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Those who believe the book of revelation is all fulfilled in history have a hard time with this. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind. John now describes the vial judgments that come from father god on a world that is worshiping satan as god. And i heard a great voice out of the temple all things being prepared, the angels having received their instructions from the oracle, and the vials being filled with the wrath of god, by one of the four living creatures, see on revelation 15. Revelation 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. As the measure of babylons sins was filled up, it finds the. And i saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire. The previous chapter ended with a short statement that the antichrist and his governmental system of ten horns shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. As strange as the judgments appear, these are actual events that happen on the earth just prior to the return of jesus to set up the kingdom of god on earth.
David guzik commentary on revelation 15 describes a multitude singing a song of. Revelation 15 is a short chapter, bridging two sections in johns series of visions. The preparation of the seven angels for judgment, revelation 15. It unrolls before the prophet another scene, the last plagues or judgments of god, and specially that of babylon, before christ comes. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom.
Revelation chapter 15 explained discover revelation. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Revelation, chapter 15 king james version christian. The portent in this verse shows us that john is looking into the future. The destruction of babylon the great 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. Aug 03, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come.
The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. The first dvd, the great unveiling covers chapter one of the book of revelation. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. Revelation 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This imagery is important because it allows the readers to see the world as the author might have. The cherubim with the face of a man will rule this section. He sees angels that are preparing to deliver the final segment of gods wrath against lost mankind. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. Commentary on revelation chapter 16 theology first.
Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Because many of the images in this chapter are connected with the book of. This chapter begins with the 144,000, which is symbolic of the church, consisting of those who have been purchased from among men vs. Foreword why this revelation commentary was written and how i went about writing this bible study introduction different views on revelation why i used the futurist view for this commentary on revelation chapter 1 john receives the revelation of jesus christ for. Then one of the four living creatures indicates that a person closer to the throne of god commissions the seven bowlcarrying angels. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Better, outside are the dogs, and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolators, and every one loving and doing falsehood.
Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book. Several times already the final judgment has been prophesied revelation 6. Regardless of which theory concerning the date of the book of revelation, everyone agrees that this piece of literature was written in ancient time.
Revelation 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The sea of glass verse 1 1 and i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of god is complete commentary. Meanwhile, he expends the lives of his deceived offspring in a manifestation of his great wrath 12. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. Commentary on revelation chapter 14 theology first. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. As the rest of this chapter demonstrates, there is a process involved in how these seven angels will operate. This, the shortest chapter in revelation, together with revelation 16, for which it is merely the introduction, again takes us through the whole cycle of time to the eternal judgment revelation 16. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the.
In pooles commentary, his suggestions on what earth might mean show how difficult it is to make sense of revelation this way. And the song of the lamb the same song adapted to the state of the suffering, but now delivered christians. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 15. Revelation 15 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. Revelation chapter 15 explained book of revelation each. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint.
The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. Bible commentaries adam clarke commentary revelation. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Cast into the lake of fire they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Commentaries for revelation chapter 15 the seven last plagues. Revelation 15, new international version niv the bible app.
Ladd sees the millennium and the whole book of revelation referring chiefly to the destiny of the church rather than to the theocratic promises to israel. A glorious heavenly scene preceding the vial judgments 1 and i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. Jan 14, 2020 both provide details that the other doesnt. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation.
Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The allusion to the dogs outside the city is hardly appreciated by westerns. The song was sung while the angels were coming out, with their plagues, who are therefore mentioned both before and after it, verses 1 6. O b we are now at a point in revelation where it is too late for people to be saved. After the trumpet judgments, the focus of revelation changed from a moreorless chronological account to a description of certain people and events. The heavenly preparation for the final judgments, revelation 15.
This section will introduce the 7 plagues poured out in 7 chalices by 7 angels. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Then another angel came and presented the prayers of all the saints like incense at the. In that chapter john saw first the seven angels with their trumpets 8. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such. Since chapter 4 we have seen four divisions of revelation ruled by one of each of the 4 living creaturecherubim who are before the throne of god. Revelation 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. In chapter 15 we reach the final section of revelation. 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. Chapter 15, the shortest in this book, serves as an introduction to chapter 16, where gods wrath is fulfilled.
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