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. Many times throughout the bible, gods voice has been mistaken for thunder. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened the. See how much you learned about the sixth chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his. The 24 elders are the nerve ends that go from the thalamus in our brains to the stomach. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer.
Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. As we continue chapter six, which introduces the tribulation hour upon earth, a word of explanation is in order concerning the placement of signs. Revelation, chapter 6 king james version christian. In the following paragraph chapters 6 to 11 the seven seals of the book are opened by the lamb. When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. 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. 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. Moon the gaang are on their way to find aang an earthbending teacher and to stop the fire lord. 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. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. And when he had opened the third seal, i heard the third beast say, come and see. Then seven blows of trumpets start two series of terrible plagues and judgments.
Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. Revelation 6 kjv and i saw when the lamb opened one of bible. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The throne is in the very center of this impressive, moving vision that dominates the sky. 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 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. As each seal is opened, there is an invitation to come and see the contents. Revelation 6 commentary the bible study new testament. 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. 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. The lamb, having been proclaimed worthy, proceeds to break the seals. Here one of the four beasts, or four living beings, says come and see.
The 33 years that jesus christ lived for correspondent to the 33 vertebrae that we each have in our spine. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. Revelation chapter 6 explained discover revelation. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. Book of revelation chapter 6 the four horsemen of the.
On the way they will discover hidden secrets that have been kept from them or even terrible lies. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. 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. In the last study, jesus was found worthy to open the book in the fathers hand.
Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The lamb will now open the seven seals from the scroll one at a time and john will tell us what he sees. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. There are some clues that the sealed book is the book of daniel which was sealed daniel 12. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. 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. These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take place on the earth prior to the second coming of christ. The opening of the seals of the book show a progressive unfolding of history of daniels 70th week. 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.
Seekvision on revelation 6 the book of revelations is an allegory. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. 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. 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. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. The opening of the seventh seal is recorded in chapter 8.
The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Its still early in the end times scenario but already things are getting rough. 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. This chapter describes the opening of the first six of the seven seals. Each of these 4 horsemen will bring with them a change for gods creation. Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place.
Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. In this study, we will examine each of the seven seals in turn as they are removed from the book. 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. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Learn that first seal in revelation 6 so you know the first messiah is false and wait for the true christ. Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales. Revelation chapter 6 four horseman of the apocalypse. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. As the seals are opened, the 4 horsemen begin to emerge. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God help each one of us to have every sin confessed and forgiven so our names will remain in the book. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 6 the four horsemen of the apocalypse. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. 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. 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. 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. Book of revelation chapter 6 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. 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. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 6 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days.