When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. This week i will press forward with a discussion of revelation 4 and revelation 5 many times. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Revelation 4 after this i looked, and behold, a door. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. It also makes the transition from johns description of things which areor were, at the time he wroteto those things which are yet to happenagain, at least at the time he wrote. That throne is a central theme of the book of revelation. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads.
Revelation 45 paragraph divisions of modern translations. Comment the very first word in the greek manuscript of the book of the revelation not revelations as is so. Since the columns are long unfortunately you wont be able to get an entire chapter on one page. This chapter contains an inaugural vision of heaven, portraying the throne room of heaven, and the heavenly worship which the writer. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. Revelation 4 new international version niv biblica. What could be one reason for god using seven repeatedly in revelation. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on. Visit the throne of god and learn the mystery of the 24 elders. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978. The text and the audio for the niv are provided by the bible gateway and are. Revelation 4 revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven 4 after this i looked, and there before me was a.
Use the menu to the left to select the book and chapter of the bible you want and. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Chapter four of the book of revelation represents a dramatic change. Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. Surrounding the throne were twentyfour other thrones, and seated on them were.
Psalm 104 and chapter 5 shows gods lamb jesus as redeemer the connotation of yhwh, god as savior, redeemer, and covenant. Chapter 4 is brief, but it sets the stage for much of the rest of revelation. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The four cherubim living creatures are introduced and compared with the camp of israel and the 4 gospels. It can perhaps be best understood in distinction from the other major interpretations of revelation. From chapter 4 onward, revelation draws back the curtain, as it were, so we can see the spiritual reality of what is happening in the churches. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. New international version yet you have a few people in sardis who have not soiled their clothes. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Revelation 4 after these things i looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which i had heard, like the sound of a trumpet speaking with me, said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after these things. The book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed. Revelation 4, a explained dramatic video from bible niv version. Study guide for revelation 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Revelation 4 is the fourth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. There john the apostle heard the lord say to him, write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. The idealist interpretation could also be called the symbolic or spiritual interpretation. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4.
Obbie beal on revelation 4 verse 11 thou art worthy, o lord, to receive glory and honour and power. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This gives us a glimpse of the church from a human view point. Because john was immediately in the spirit and subsequently air lifted to the throne room of god after the letters to the seven churches, its a good indication that. 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. The deuterocanonical books are not included in the translation. The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by. Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits a before his throne, 5 and from jesus christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth.
This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. John, to the seven churches in the province of asia. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 4 after this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible gateway.
To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. In the last study i discussed the events between the close of revelation 3 and the start of revelation 4, where i believe the rapture of the church occurs. The book itself reveals that the author was a jew, well versed in scripture, a church leader who was well known to the seven churches of asia minor, and a deeply religious person fully. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. Gods dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them.
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