John was the only one of the original apostles not killed for his faith in jesus christ. Created specifically for pastors and serious bible students, a comprehensive look into the book of revelation offers outlines, fresh translations, exposition and application, critical notes on the greek texts, and chapter summaries. Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer bible. The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Gods word is just as true in its prophecies as it is in its history. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Notice that in verse 1, that this book is not about revelations plural, but rather is about a revelation.
The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. The book of revelation is written by the apostle john after christ appeared to him and gave him a revelation of the things to come in the end times. A third of the sunmoon and stars are smitten with darkness. 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. An examination of the greek text of the book of revelation designed to supply the student with a general knowledge of the book and its interpretive questions. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. There are some things in the book that may be difficult to understand. 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. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. A third of the day was without light, and also a third of the night. Revelation 8 revelationwithdaniel the truth about god. He is the dragon that deceived the world since 200 ad.
Revelation notes in one pdf document revelation eight 8, explained verse by verse, shows what is behind the first four of the seven trumpets. Revelation 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Chapter summary revelation 8 tells us john saw seven angels receive seven. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. Five of the plagues of egypt are repeated in the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Revelation, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. These are the things that will happen in the future. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8.
And the fourth angel sounded, and a third part of the sun was smitten, and a third part of the moon and a third part of the stars, so that a third part of them was darkened. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god. The trumpets show a similar history to the churches and the seals. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. Note in verse 3 what we must do to receive this blessing.
If this is a description of god, it can only refer to jesus christ who was manifest in the flesh, etc. Although the author of the book identifies himself as john, the nature of his identity remains to be a hot topic for debate among bible. Lets look first at a segment of my video teaching program called, revelation revealed, and then we will return here for a discussion of some of the issues that are raised in these particular chapters. God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Starting with a picture of jesus christ as intercessor or mediator, the trumpets cover chapters 811. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. To this point in revelation, john has witnessed jesus open six of the seven seals of judgment seen on the scroll in heaven revelation 5.
Revelation 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 8, english standard version 2016 esv the. A third of the day was without light, and the night as well. So, as we read through the book of revelation we need to envision a world more like the futuristic world we see in the star wars series of movies, a world full of incredible sites and inspiring. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the first four trumpets bring various plagues. This represents the removal of western romes leaders. The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by. Behold, the day of the lord comes, cruel, with both wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. First, the blast of destruction falls on the earth revelation 8.
He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the other three angels. Read revelation 8 kjv along with a helpful commentary. Of the books in the new testament, only the book of revelation documents the apocalypse. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Now four of the seven angels blow their trumpets with disastrous effects on earth. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 8, the 8th chapter in the last book of the bible, focuses on the 7th seal. Exposition of the book of revelation by simon kistemaker.
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. This is a selftest on chapters 12 16 of the book of revelation. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. In this chapter, we see that there is a silence when the 7th seal is opened. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing these events of this chapter from heaven and observing the effects on earth the man of sin and the consequences of sin on the earth have been revealed with the opening of the first six seals by the lord, as seen in revelation 6. The tide of destruction is unleashed on every part of the created universe.
Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. They change the persona of jesus to god, defiling the first commandments. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. John sees fire and desolation poured out during the seventh seal and preceding the second coming.
And i saw the seven angels who stand before god, and seven trumpets were given to them. The book of revelation, also known as the book of apocalypse, is a new testament book that plays a central role in todays christianity and the study of the bible. We see that god pours out the smoke of the incense of the saints onto the earth, resulting in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes. T he book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write.
Revelation chapter 12 kjv king james version rev 12 14. The fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them turned dark. And the fourth angel sounded, and 1 a third of the sun and a third of the moon and a third of the stars were smitten, 2 so that a third of them might be darkened and 3 the day might not shine for a third of it, and the night in the same way. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8.
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