Dr kaisers share history of interpretation, possible interpretation, application and his own thoughts. Of particular interest is the fact that revelation 10. Revelation the niv application commentary book 20 kindle. Apr 29, 2015 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. 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. Revelation the niv application commentary book 20 kindle edition by keener, craig s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Have the seven seals of the book of revelation been opened. Revelation 6 new international version niv dramatized audio. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Then i heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying, two pounds of wheat for a days wages, and six pounds of barley for a days wages, and do not damage the oil and the wine. The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 6, where the first six seals of the scroll, which describes the history and destiny of mankind, are opened. Therefore, the number of those to be killed is not unlimited. I watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
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. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation 6. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. These lessons, based on keeners revelation commentary in the niv application commentary series, help you grasp the message of revelation and the powerful impact it.
Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book. The kings of the earth, the great men, the military men, the mighty men and every bondman and every freeman run to the mountains. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6.
The seven bowls of gods wrath then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath on the earth. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. T he book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Esv, kjv, darby, american standard version, bible in basic english. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red niv. Revelation 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. And i heard what seemed to be a voice in the midst of the four living. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he r. This section explores chapters, covering the interaction of the first two primary characters of the book, the introduction of the first prophetic symbols, and the locations and characteristics of the seven churches.
Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The bible has long predicted a crisis of that nature. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals.
The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. Revelation 6, new international version niv the bible app. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth revelation 6. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. 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 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened the. There are some things in the book that may be difficult to understand. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. These are the things that will happen in the future. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version.
The lions share of revelation chapters 6 through 18, give indepth details about the events, personalities and reasons for that fast approaching. This online course features new testament scholar craig keener teaching through the book of revelation. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. So also in revelation, out of the 22 chapters of this book relate to the. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The watchword bible production of the book of revelation won two awards in its prophetic premiere at the 2000 new york international independent film and video festival. The seals 6 i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Sep 05, 2014 the seals 6 i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
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. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Revelation 6 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Gods word is just as true in its prophecies as it is in its history. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The downloadable new international version niv is presented in high definition and narrated by internationally acclaimed author and speaker, rev. The altar mentioned here has not appeared in this book before this. Chapter six the first six seals revelation commentary. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica.
This chapter describes the opening of the first six of the seven seals. 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. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder. The book of revelation is the most detailed of the bibles prophecies concerning that coming intervention. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Revelation 6 new international version niv dramatized.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation the niv application commentary book 20. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth. The commentary, like others is divided by chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. A fourth of the earth, at present, would amount to almost two billion people, whereas the pandemic has taken less than 300,000 lives. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament. I used this commentary while exploring the book of revelation with a womens bible study. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. Revelation 16 niv the seven bowls of gods wrath then. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality.
Revelation 14 new international version niv the lamb and the 144,000. Its rider was named death, and hades was following close behind himthey were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth. An emblematical representation of our saviours high priesthood. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. These lessons, based on keeners revelation commentary in the niv application commentary series, help you grasp the message of revelation and the powerful impact it can have today. Revelation 16 new international version niv the seven bowls of gods wrath. 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. Multiple bible versions at bible gateway nkjv, niv, nrsv etc.