In revelation chapter 6, the mysterious sealed book introduced in chapter 5 is finally opened. As the seals are opened, the 4 horsemen begin to emerge. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his. The opening of the seventh seal is recorded in chapter 8. By david griffin blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. In this study, we will examine each of the seven seals in turn as they are removed from the book.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The lamb, having been proclaimed worthy, proceeds to break the seals. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. The seven seals now i watched when the lamb opened one of the seven seals, and i heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, come. This chapter describes the opening of the first six of the seven seals. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take place on the earth prior to the second coming of christ. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. 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. On the way they will discover hidden secrets that have been kept from them or even terrible lies. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his. David guzik commentary on revelation 6, where the first six seals of the scroll, which describes the history and destiny of mankind, are opened. Revelation 6, the 6th chapter of the final book of the holy bible, focuses on what happens as the lamb of god jesus christ begins to open up the seals of the scroll. The opening of the seals of the book show a progressive unfolding of history of daniels 70th week.
The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. Learn that first seal in revelation 6 so you know the first messiah is false and wait for the true christ. Revelation, chapter 6 king james version christian. The 33 years that jesus christ lived for correspondent to the 33 vertebrae that we each have in our spine. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 6 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. As we continue chapter six, which introduces the tribulation hour upon earth, a word of explanation is in order concerning the placement of signs. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments.
As each seal is opened, there is an invitation to come and see the contents. There are some clues that the sealed book is the book of daniel which was sealed daniel 12. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Aug 12, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. Revelation 6 commentary the bible study new testament. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 6 begins with the seals that represent the beginning of christs judgment of unbelievers on the earth during the tribulation period see article judgment. There is a close similarity between these judgments and the event predicted by christ in matthew 24. Revelation 6 kjv and i saw when the lamb opened one of bible. Zian exclaims to sokka who has been staring at a satchel, which is on display in a shop in an earth village, for the last ten minutes.
The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. See how much you learned about the sixth chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. Many times throughout the bible, gods voice has been mistaken for thunder. And now to complete the seals we have to turn to the 8th chapter of revelation, so we will have to go forward and skip the seventh chapter to return later. Book of revelation chapter 6 the four horsemen of the. The 24 elders are the nerve ends that go from the thalamus in our brains to the stomach. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Seekvision on revelation 6 the book of revelations is an allegory. Opening the first six seal judgments 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. To start with we see god as creator and ruler, the lord jesus as the slain lamb and the believers gathered round the throne in heaven chapter 4 and 5. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Here one of the four beasts, or four living beings, says come and see. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take pl.
I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Each of these 4 horsemen will bring with them a change for gods creation. The first four judgments are symbolized by the famous four horsemen of the apocalypse and before theyre finished 14th of the world will be adversely affected. Revelation 6 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. And j its rider had a bow, and k a crown was given to him, and he came out l conquering, and to conquer 3 when he opened the second seal, i heard m the second living.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Moon the gaang are on their way to find aang an earthbending teacher and to stop the fire lord. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Book of revelation chapter 6 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. And when he had opened the third seal, i heard the third beast say, come and see. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression.
The lamb will now open the seven seals from the scroll one at a time and john will tell us what he sees. 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. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. 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. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The throne is in the very center of this impressive, moving vision that dominates the sky. Its still early in the end times scenario but already things are getting rough.
God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place. 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. Revelation chapter 6 four horseman of the apocalypse. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The period of time john will be observing in revelation is also spoken of in the prophecies of daniel and by jesus in the olivet discourse mat chapters 2425. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 6 the four horsemen of the apocalypse. In the last study, jesus was found worthy to open the book in the fathers hand.