Verse 17 17 for the lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters. Thus, the woman clothed with the sun may be identified as the nation of israel. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the most remarkable symbols in the book. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast. Dec 29, 2016 book of revelation chapter 19, revelation chapter 19 commentary, revelation chapter 19 summary, revelation chapter 19, what is revelations chapter 19 about, revelation chapter 19 bible study. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This figure is another of the commonlyknown symbols of revelation, often referred to as the whore of babylon.
Commentary for revelation 17 one of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Finally chapter 19 brings in christ appearing on earth. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson for an overview of the course please refer to the course outline all references for the course are found in the course bibliography for questions about this study please contact us. A sight of those angels in heaven who were to have the execution of this great work, and with what acclamations of joy the heavenly hosts applauded the great design, revelation 15.
We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 16. The bible has much to say about the christians responsibility in government. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast. Full text of a critical and exegetical commentary on numbers. Revelation 17 commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Others who believe that this chapter of the book of revelation refers rome, believe that this phrase could in fact refer to various ethnic groups of. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. These questions are not designed as a test of your knowledge and should not be treated as such. This can be easily proven, as if you note, in revelation chapter 17 god clearly tells us that the seven heads were kingdoms mountains where 7 kings rule, and at the time of the writing of the book of revelation we read that 5 of the 7 were already fallen.
In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 17 and more. For instance, notice this comment from the expositors bible commentary, vol. Revelation 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A broad understanding of prophetic scripture is essential to properly discern what john is seeing in these chapters. Full text of book of psalms bible commentary see other formats. The subject of this section is the judgment of religious babylon. Revelation chapter 17 previous revelation study list next babylon the great harlot and the mystery explained succession arrangements continued and the peace of god which is beyond our understanding will guard your hearts and thoughts in christ jesus. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 17 describes the fall of religious babylon and the ten kings to come, who are allies of the antichrist.
It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Read revelation 17 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. In pooles commentary, his suggestions on what earth might mean show how difficult it is to make sense of revelation this way. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. Chapters 20 to 22 show the millennium and the eternal state with a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation bible study part 25 mystery babylon, chapter 17.
The identity and destiny of modern, prophetic, mystery babylon to chapter 18. The woman is connected with the first beast of rev. In an important sense, the interpretation of this chapter controls the interpretation of the whole book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 14 and more. Others who believe that this chapter of the book of revelation refers rome, believe that this phrase could in fact refer to various ethnic groups of people, who were subjected to romes rule. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. This chapter begins with one of the angels who poured out a judgment bowl calling john to see a great prostitute. This chapter contains another representation of those things that had been revealed before concerning the wickedness and ruin of antichrist. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. Come, i will shew thee the condemnation of the great harlot, who sitteth upon many waters, with whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication. This bible study is designed to highlight the major points of revelation in eight weeks. Many of the older brethren, and older commentaries, took this view.
Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. And when i saw him in this awful, this glorious, and resplendent form, i was perfectly overwhelmed with the majesty of his appearance, so that i fell at his feet as dead human nature not being able to sustain so glorious an appearance. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. Revelation 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass.
Hinds who wrote the gospel advocate commentary on revelation held this view. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Now chapter 17 covers the specifics of when babylon the harlot or the religious babylon is destroyed see article babylon the harlot. Chapter 17 describes the judgment of god on the religious system that has enslaved the human race in superstitious darkness for centuries. A free bible version and commentary on the new testament book of revelation in easy english. The timing of the events related to them during the tribulation also raises some controversy. What follows is a visionspecifically meant to be symbolic, and not literal revelation 17. Choose from 500 different sets of revelation chapter 1 bible flashcards on quizlet. Revelation chapter 15 matthew henry complete commentary. It, no doubt, will undergo many changes as we prayerfully reflect and study it in the future. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations.
Revelation 1722 also describes the crescendo of final earthly events fulfilling heavenly. Most commentaries in their attempt to force revelation 17 to refer to the ancient city of rome ignore, diminish, or generalize the textual details to support their conclusion. And the people of the world, whose names have not been written since the beginning of the world in the book of life, will be astonished when they see how the beast was once alive and is alive no longer, and is still to come. Study revelation 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with. Chapter 16 is when the great tribulation is finished. Archaeologists tell us that babylon is the cradle of civilization. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
Those who believe the book of revelation is all fulfilled in history have a hard time with this. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 16. He supposes the book of the apocalypse to have been written a considerable time before the destruction of jerusalem. Revelation chapter 16 kjv king james version the day and hour mention above is at our front door of the world and the world, both saved and notsaved are so busy with cares of the world such as jobs, 401k, education, retirement, me,me,me, my,my,my, neverthe less verse 15 above is written in stone. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 17. Read revelation 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Chapters 17, 18 and part of 19 deal with the judgment of babylon the great. So by scripture we see clearly that these heads on this beast illustrate an ongoing. Read revelation 17 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation 17 commentary the angels interpretation. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Poole says earth might mean some parts of the earth. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing the mystery of babylon the great and the beast pdf download. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Commentary on revelation chapter 17 gods last call.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. Some modern readers find the book of revelation offensive because it presents god as the author of such grotesque horrors as are described in this chapter. Full text of a critical and exegetical commentary on numbers see other formats. Revelation 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This chapter contains an awful introduction or preparation for the pouring out of the vials, in which we have, 1. The description of the great harlot and of the beast upon which she sits. They are said here at the completion of the tribulation which is said to.
The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1 a. In this writers opinion, revelation 17 is the most difficult chapter in the whole of the revelation. Well i guess ill throw in my opinion of what i believe the interpretation of this is. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The identity and destiny of material, secular babylon the great. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Part 25 of pastor daves study into the book of revelation. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. If this true and we believe it is, then the seven heads of revelation 17 must start with babylon as in daniel 2 and 7. The phrase, many waters, may be a reference to images of the city, babylon, which had extensive irrigation systems. Ii revelation 17 in the context of the book of revelation. This study begins a look at the babylon system active during the end times. The mystery of the beast is first explained, and the beast is considered first in general, revelation 17.
Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This, in no sense, is my final word on this chapter. Both chapter 17 and the following chapter describe the destruction of babylon the great 17. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 17. Dating the book of revelation and commentary february 23, 2003 in new testament times the apostle paul and others often spoke and wrote about judgment that was about to come upon the first century people. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 17 revealing. Return from chapter 17 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page.
The angel explains the mystery of the woman, of the beast, etc. One of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. Learn revelation chapter 1 bible with free interactive flashcards. The events described from the fourth chapter to the end he supposes to refer to the jewish war, and to the civil commotions which took place in italy while otho, vitellius, and vespasian were contending for the empire. Verse 17 17 and the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, it is done. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12. And there came one of the seven angels, who had the seven vials, and spoke with me, saying. The difficulty is mainly in determining the identities of mystery babylon of chapter 17 and babylon the great of chapter 18 and ascertaining the differences between the two identities.
Commentary on revelation chapter 17 how to escape the coming time of trouble if there was a way to escape the coming terrible time of trouble or tribulation spoken of both by the prophet daniel in the 12th chapter of his book as well as our lord in matt 24 and luke 21, i am sure you and the majority of people in this earth would desire to. This antichrist had been before represented as a beast, and is now described as a great whore. 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. The beast in this chapter is the beast aka antichrist of revelation. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. Here pastor dave examines the religious activity of mystery. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. These 7 angels had the 7 bowls that contained the 7 last awful troubles from god. Modern theologians and bible commentaries try to be politically correct in their references to this great harlot. All the links listed above are not necessarily recommended by.
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