Book of revelation chapter 16 commentary

Revelation chapter 16 describe the final seven vials of the wrath of god, representing the climax of gods punishment of sinners during the tribulation period. Its a conflict between two kingdoms, as i talk about throughout this chapter. May 03, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. A commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapter 16. There may be a time interval of months between the 6th and 7th bowl judgments in order for all of the other world leaders to move their men and equipment into position under the antichrists authority, as experienced in the recent wars. The angels are commanded to pour out their vials upon the earth, 1. This can lead the reader to expect this pattern to continue. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. In the trumpet series there was a break between the first four trumpets 8.

Some of these particular judgments are set forth in detail in the seventeenth through twentieth chapters. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 16. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. In this chapter we have an account of the pouring forth of these vials that were filled. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. The identity and destiny of modern, prophetic, mystery babylon. Those who believe the book of revelation is all fulfilled in history have a hard time with this. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. They were poured out upon the whole antichristian empire, and on every thing appertaining to it. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Regardless of which theory concerning the date of the book of revelation, everyone agrees that this piece of literature was written in ancient time. O b we are now at a point in revelation where it is too late for people to be saved. The first vial is poured out on the earth, the second on the sea, the third on the rivers and fountains.

The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 16 pouring out. Revelation 16 in this chapter we have an account of the pouring forth of these vials that were filled with the wrath of god. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Commentaries for revelation chapter 16 the first three bowls of wrath.

They talk of liberty, but it is not gospel liberty, but license for lust. Plural and he said the field is the world where that good seed will be sown meaning humanity thus we see an israel of god coming soon a heavenly kingdom in our hearts. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman in the wilderness. Unlocking the future volume 16 21st century biblical commentary series hindson, ed, couch, mal on. Return from chapter 16 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. As strange as the judgments appear, these are actual events that happen. Many of the events described in revelation 611 seem to be chronological in order. Then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath on the earth. The book of revelation is in many respects the capstone of futuristic prophecy of the entire bible and gathers in its prophetic scheme the major themes of prophecy which thread their way through the whole volume of scripture. John now describes the vial judgments that come from father god on a world that is worshiping satan as god.

Revelation 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This imagery is important because it allows the readers to see the world as the author might have. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Afterwards, you will agree with me that revelation is the easiest book in the bible to understand. So, stop reading this commentary right now and go read revelation for yourself. Revelation chapter 16 kjv king james version jesus said that to whom the word came his seed it made them gods. The third angel pours out his vial on the rivers and fountains, and they are turned also into blood, 47. This is why i think the recapitulation theory for the interpretation of revelation is. David guzik commentary on revelation 16 describes the seven bowls of judgment and explains the righteousness of gods judgment. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. About the bible only revelation commentary the author is a firm believer in the wordforword inspiration and all sufficiency of the bible. Jul 06, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapterbychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. A sign of their continued loyalty to antichrist and their anger at god for the cumulative miseries brought about by the first 5 vials.

The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The second angel pours out his trial on the sea, and it is turned into blood, 3. Revelation chapter 16 explained discover revelation. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 16 pouring out the seven vial judgments. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. 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. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 16. It will be better to read through the whole chapter before we study it in detail. Those who believe the book of revelation is all fulfilled in. This chapter and the whole book of revelation is about life in this world between the first and second advents of christ. 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.

A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. 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. Chapter 16 nd i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of god upon the earth. In this chapter we have an account of the pouring forth of these vials that were filled with the wrath of god. The evil spirits of this verse are literally unclean spirits, the same phrase used in the gospel of mark for demons see, for example, mk 1.

Commentary on revelation chapter 16 theology first. Revelation 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The first pours out his vial on the earth, by which a grievous sore is produced, 2. Revelation 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Revelation commentary chapter 16 seven last plagues. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Chapters 14 and 15 show two kinds of martyrs of that time. Revelation 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. 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 th. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Chapter 16 follows with a third series of judgments with.

Chapter 16 follows with a third series of judgments with seven vials of wrath. Read and study revelation, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. That was the great promise when god swore by himself he himself is gonna be multiplied as the stars of heaven. Saints and prophets have been described as killed in the book of revelation, particular the prophetic witnesses of. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. Read revelation 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something.

Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 16 and more. Here is a succession of terrible judgments of providence. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. To be clear, this is gods judgment on the world, but as rev 17.

Then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of god on the earth. Revelation commentary chapter 16 seven last plagues poured out. David guzik commentary on revelation 16 describes the seven bowls of judgment. Each of the seals, trumpets, and bowls ends with the second coming and culmination of history.

A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 16 pouring. If it were not for the book of revelation, the new testament canon would have ended with an obviously unfinished character. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. The judgments are somewhat parallel both to the 10 plaques on egypt and to the trumpets of chapters 8 and 9. The bowls of wrath revelation chapter 16 commentary. This passage has been describing four imprisoned angelsdemonsreleased to kill one third of the remaining human population.