Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the christian religion, seems to be intended. I looked up and saw a horse whose color was pale green. The opening of the seventh seal is recorded in chapter 8. 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. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Now the scroll is about to be opened, one seal at a time. The sevenyear cycle during which moshiach will come, in the first year, the verse, i caused it to rain on one city, but on another city, i did not cause it to rain amos 4. Revelation 1 introduction to revelation sunday, february 17, 20. Aug 28, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 6. Chapter 8 john sees fire and desolation poured out during the seventh seal and preceding the second coming. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This chapter describes the opening of the first six of the seven seals. The talmud parallels the book of revelation regarding a seven year period of trials. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. The lion is a royal and kingly symbol and represents the fact that jesus is king of kings and lord of lords revelation 19. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, 1 2 but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. We have been a place where there is praise and shouting. 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. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. In this passage, we are going to see images of divine wrath.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. The opening of the seals of the book show a progressive unfolding of history of daniels 70th week. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john. These connections between matthew 24 and revelation 6 are also noted by scholars. Lectures on the book of revelation grand rapids, mi. In the past two chapters, we have been allowed to witness scenes of heavenly worship. All of creation is praising the lamb because he is worthy. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Its rider was named death, and hades was following close behind him.
I watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. The introductions and greetings which are found in the first six verses of the book of revelation revelation 1. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. You will recall that the lamb was the only one found worthy to open the book and break its seals revelation 5. And a f third of the earth was burned up, and a third of g the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up 8 the second angel blew his trumpet, and something.
Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. Its riders name was death, and hades followed close behind. However the horses and horsemen in revelation evidently represent something different from those in zechariah, as comparison of these texts suggests. John writes the book of revelation as one long prophecy, containing many, sometimes overlapping, images from the old testament. As jesus predicts the destruction of jerusalem, notice the parallels between matthew 24. In this article, ill explain who the four horsemen represent in the bible and when the four horsemen will arrive. 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. 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. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
John used in the book of revelation a jewish style of writing known as apocalyptic. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Chapter 6 begins to reveal the things which must soon take place 1.
Some identify him as jesus, because in chapter 19 jesus appears on a white horse, wearing a crown a different kind of crown, however and bringing to an end all the terrible series of judgments that have come upon the earth. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. These are the four horses which john saw in visions as recorded in revelation 6. Revelation 6, new international version niv the bible app. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. The rider with bow and crown represents the rule of kings and lords on earth, such as the roman caesars. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
These visions of the four horses were the first john saw after the scenes in heaven, which we studied in our previous lessons. The lord jesus christ having prevailed to open this sealed book of the revelation, which god gave him, and he took it out of his right hand. We read of a worship scene around the throne of god in heaven, in which the lamb who had been slain was. Its rider was named death, and his companion was the grave. The lamb has gone to the one who sits on the throne and has taken the scroll from his hand. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The book of revelation is the 27th book of the new testament and the last book of the bible.
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