Thus they are described in chapter 14, as before the throne. His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow the whiteness of his head and hairs signify, that christ is coeternal with the father, who is called the ancient of days. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Rather, the voice from heaven seems to be assuring those who remain faithful to the lord during a time of extreme persecution that in death they are spared. Nor can it mean that god withholds his promises from particular saints just because they lived in a different chapter of human history.
Book of revelation mp3 audio commentary the mark of the. Chapters 1014 cover personalities and events that fit into various places in this sevenyear tribulation period. The first commentary we have on the book of revelation, written by victorinus in the early church, says of this revelation. He shall cause also that a golden image of antichrist shall be placed in the temple at jerusalem, and that the apostate angel should enter, and thence utter voices and oracles. According to the sequence of prophesied events, this sealing is yet in the future. Revelation 14 the lamb and the 144,000 1 then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. The two beasts described here are the figures often referred to as the antichrist and the false prophet. Read revelation 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 14 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power.
In contrast to the wicked who cannot rest day or night in their torment revelation 14. These three chapters give brief overviews of all the key characters or group of characters that make up the great tribulation. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 14. Chapter 14 takes place in heaven, but only halfway through the tribulation. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The seventh and last of the attitudes within the church, laodiceanism is the attitude that dominates the era of the end time. This chapter is then about the outcome of each choice. The first reaping represents the lords taking home of his people prior to the falling of his wrath. And i heard a voice from heaven saying, write this. However, there is a brief, fiveverse introduction to these events in revelation 11. After an account of the great trials and sufferings which the servants of god had endured, we have now a more pleasant scene opening. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 14.
And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast. A hundred and fortyfour thousand virgins verse 1 1 and i looked, and a lamb stood on mount zion, and with him 144,000 having his fathers name written on their foreheads commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14 and more. Revelation, chapter 14 king james version christian. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation. Commentary for revelation 14 those faithful to christ celebrate the praises of god. Revelation chapter 14 coffmans commentary of the new. Verse 1 this is in contrast to chapter, where we read of a company of people who have the mark of the beast in their forehead or.
As son of man he comes and claims universal dominion. Revelation chapter 14 kjv king james version the defiled woman the natural woman but even the beast already mentined by john in the book of revelation. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events. God will compensate them for their faithful works on his behalf. It seems more natural to think that this attitude would be the least likely to dominate in such terrible timesthat it ought to be obvious that the return of christ is near. The lamb will stand upon mount zionthe gospel will be restored in the last days by angelic ministrythe son of man will harvest the earth. Bible study revelation chapter revelation chapter. As before, these events describe what is to occur in heaven during the last half of tribulation including armageddon. Revelation chapter revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Chapter 14 is the last of the sanctions of the covenant treaty. In revelation 7, verse 1, we find that the day of the lorda time of terrible plaguesis to be delayed temporarily, until the servants of god have been sealed verse 3. Christ is consistently represented as a lamb throughout revelation a parallel with the unblemished lamb of old testament sacrifices. But revelation 14 shows who is really triumphant, powerful, and in control.
Revelation 14 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Revelation 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter kjv king james version 666 is the papacy. We see antichrists rise and reign, ruindeadly wound and the healing of this wound which is his resurrection and restoration. Yes, says the spirit, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them. So, to facilitate that clarification before we get into the verse by verse commentary, the following overview of chapter 14 is offered. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 14 new international version niv biblica.
The last section of chapter 14 depicts jesus holding a sicklea farming tool used to cut plants during the harvest. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. O a chapter 14 is the third chapter in a series that i am calling whos who in revelation. And i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on the mount sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his fathers name written in their foreheads. And the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. The antichrist and the false prophet 1 and i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. This lesson is called, whos saved, whos not and who cares. Revelation, chapter 14 deals with events that take place during the seven year tribulation period that begins after the rapture of the church. The events of this chapter are not in strict chronological sequence or scope, but in giving us an overview of what happens during the second half of the final seven years and after that, they focus on a very. This can be explained in that the 144,000 witnesses of revelation 7, like their converts of verse 9, are slain and under the altar by the middle of the tribulation. Something to keep in mind as we look at this chapter. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. Though it seems contradictory for the church to become lukewarm during.
It is a prelude to the victory to be completed by the king on the white horse in revelation chapter 19 and a prelude to the total destruction of the enemies forces in chapters 1920. Return from chapter to the verse by verse commentary on revelation page. At the end of revelation , it almost seemed like satan and the antichrist might win. At the end of revelation, it almost seemed like satan and the antichrist might win. Revelation 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This passage ends with a word of encouragement for christians who suffer persecution for their faith revelation 14. This chapter contains four of the most iconic concepts contained in revelation. And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. This chapter is at a crossroads of worship, in chapter those who do not worship the beast are killed, but in chapter 15 the righteous are rewarded for their proper worship of god. These blessed individuals are the last martyrs of the.
This passage symbolizes the return of jesus, and the subsequent battle, in terms of a grape harvest. So, to facilitate that clarification before we get into the versebyverse commentary, the following overview of chapter 14 is offered. The gospel according to the revelation chapter 14 commentary. Feb 28, 2014 this is a rebroadcast picking up at revelation chapter 14. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. His connection with the race and with the world in general is intimated in the title son of man, but in that very character he bearsthe attributes and moral glories of the ancient of days compare daniel 7. It seems most natural to suppose that the voice is that of the angel who directs the visions of st.
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