John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. For i testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, god shall add unto him the plagues that are. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. At the same time, no book has been more misunderstood or neglected. 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. This is a 15th century supplement to the codex vaticanus, which originally did not include revelation. The book of revelation concerns many prophetic events, but the book closes with johns longing for the return of jesus for his people he wants the rapture of the church. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. David guzik study guide for revelation 22 a new version of this page can be found here. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible.
The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. 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. Revelation 1222 macarthur new testament commentary. Commentary for revelation 22 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 revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 1222 he that overcometh shall inherit all things as you read revelation 1222, look for parallels between what john saw and what you see in todays world. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book. Laodicea means people ruling in contrast to god ruling, there is no commendation whatsoever. The book of revelation asv american standard version. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. These verses are full of encouragement, declaration, warning, and response to god. Now, once that occurs john, after the description of the great white throne judgment, beautifully describes the new heavens and the new earth beginning in revelation chapter 21. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.
Revelation chapter 22 contains gods last message to humankind. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of. If the whole creation groans and travails together in pain for the. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book.
On either side of the river stood a tree of life, producing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed. Revelation 1222 no book in the scripture reveals the glory of god and christ in more splendor than revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 22 nkjv the river of life and he showed me a. This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series revelation. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. My auntie who is in salvation army purchased me a book called think,it was a bible and pretty easy to understand,and ive misplaced it or lost it due to. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from these things that are written in this book. Revelation 22 how to personally apply the book of revelation. We complete our studies in the book of revelation by looking at the final words of jesus recorded in the bible. Thereafter, johns perspective is from the isle of patmos. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 22. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 22 english read the american standard version online. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brothers the prophets and of those who keep the message of this book.
The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. 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 down the middle of the great street of the city. In these verses we have the manifold testimony of the voices of the angel, jesus, the spirit, the bride, and john. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. God granted this to him so he would show his followers the realities that are already breaking into the world and soon will be fulfilled. Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed bible. Revelation 22 how to personally apply the book of revelation this study comes from week 164 of the reading plan, revelation 1522. Seek spiritual guidance to help you find personal lessons as you immerse yourself in johns symbolic language. 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. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Four passages in the book of revelation with specific application to latterday saints reveal that god will care for and protect his followers in the last. Revelation 122 voice prologue this is the revelation. The lord, the god of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.
Revelation 22 eden restored 1 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. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. 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. Revelation 22 kjv and he shewed me a pure river of water bible. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. From the fulness of his heart, the apostle utters this testimony, this weighty admonition, not only to the churches of asia, but to all who should ever hear this book. These sayings are faithful and true see the preceding chapter, revelation 21. Jesus christ confirms what has been affirmed, and pledges himself for the fulfillment of all the prophecies contained in it, revelation 22. See more ideas about book of revelation, revelation, revelation 16. Emeritus professor of ancient scripture, brigham young university. 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. And when i heard and saw, i fell down to worship before the. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored.
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. Revelation 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. December 915, 2329 revelation 122 messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. He that giveth testimony of these things, saith, surely i come quickly. On either side of the river grew the tree of life that produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month. The angel affirms the truth of all that had been spoken, revelation 22. Revelation 22, king james version kjv the bible app. Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book. 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.
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