Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. The new earth is often ommited but the new heavens is always talked about. Then, immediately, john saw a second beast in vision and i beheld another beast coming up out of the earth. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21 metaphysical bible interpretation truthunity. These characters are all put together here, which are before used in revelation 1. Revelation 2021 esv the thousand years then i saw an. Andy is the senior pastor of sugar land bible church.
The first ten verses of revelation describe the first beast or the papacy in its rise to power. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Metaphysical bible interpretation of revelation chapter 21 metaphysically interpreting 21. Making all things new november 6, 2016 introduction. Following this time of judgment, god will create a new heaven and a new earth a clean, pure world fit for god the father himself. We will also note a number of similarities between isaiah 60 and revelation 21, ezekiel 4048 and revelation 21, and other fascinating allusions to other scripture texts in rev. These are all physical feelings that mankind is faced with everyday. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Probably god will wipe away all tears at the inception of the eternal state rather than at some time after that. 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. Revelation 21 22 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. 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. Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. World wide study bible revelation 21 christian classics. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 21. These are tears caused by life in the old creation, not tears of repentance. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.
Revelation 20 21 english standard version esv the thousand years. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Mature christians know life brings tribulation and trouble as well as blessings and comfort. If you read verse verse 1 talks about a new heaven and a new earth. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. There are those who approach the subject of going to heaven as if. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity. Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress.
For all eternity, there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. The glory and honor of the nations into it still alluding to the declarations of the prophets, see the passages in the margin, revelation 21. Hitherto the prophecy of this book has presented to us a very remarkable mixture of light and shade, prosperity and adversity, mercy and judgment, in the conduct of divine providence towards the church in the world. Then i, john, saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Tonight i would like to speak to you about a subject that is not really very pleasant, and yet has a very definite ministry in our lives. May 02, 2009 if you read verse verse 1 talks about a new heaven and a new earth. 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. Revelation 21 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In this book of prophecy, god reveals many things to john but the focus of its revelation is jesus christ as the conclusion, completion and consummation of the whole bible. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Early tradition unanimously identified him as john the apostle, author of the fourth gospel and three epistles.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. Last year without warning, my dad passed away from cancer as well. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Then he said, write these words down, for they are trustworthy and true. And god shall wipe away all tears from their eyes though here their tears have flowed plentifully, not one shall ever be found on the face of any of them.
How are we to view the prophecies found in the book of revelation. It will make you want to love, hate, fight, and cryall at the same time. This revelation was given to him by god the father, and it was communicated to the apostle john by an angel 1. Revelation 2122 a new heaven and a new earth then i. The book of revelation from alpha to omega is like no other book you have ever read.
What he does describe in this verse is the beauty of the holy city, and prepared as a bride, which is related in many ways throughout scripture to the church. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is a perfect environment gen. It is a book that will take you through the full spectrum of your emotions. No uncleanness can pass through the gates and mar the citys pure, spotlessly clean environment. To arrive at a verdict, lets examine the internal evidence of. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Revelation chapter 21 kjv king james version in romans chapters 5 and 6, 1st corinthians 15 and then in 2nd corinthians chapter 5, among other passages, we can see that our old sinful nature will be done away with and that we will fully experience our new nature as the born again in jesus christ. Revelation 21 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. It reveals the people side of the book in the bible that we call revelations. Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death he might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil. In part 2 of our study of revelation 21, we will examine the remainder of the chapter verses 527. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. May 10, 2016 the book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes.
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