Commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18

A luminous angel proclaims the fall of babylon, and the cause of it, revelation 18. John wants his readers to make a clean break with the roman empire and everything it represents. Home versebyverse bible commentary revelation chapter 2. Which reigneth over the kings of the earth rome would of course be understood by this language in the time of john, and all the circumstances, as we have seen, combined to show that rome, in some form of its dominion, is intended. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens.

As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Hiebert a popular commentary on revelation that takes a premillennial and posttribulational view of eschatology. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. 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. Here is ancient law of lex talionis eye for an eye which echoes throughout the book of revelation. It is because gods people will not have fellowship in her sins that this gracious call to come out from her judgments is given. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 18. The fall of babylon revelation 18 revelation made clear. Revelation chapter 18 explained book of revelation each. Revelation chapter 18 bible study 1 and after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power.

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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Bullinger, commentary on revelation grand rapids, mi. The kings and governments of the earth thought babylon would establish gods kingdom on this earth and solve the problems facing the world.

Babylon the great the identity and destiny of material, secular babylon. The rapid nature of this judgment is first mentioned here, then further noted in later verses revelation 18. Babylon the great revelation chapter 18 commentary. The main focus of this chapter will be about the judgment of the babylonian counterfeit kingdom of god called. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 18 and more. Revelation chapter 18 bible study bible study ministry. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. God has been taking careful account of all the sins of babylon the great, and this verse reminds us that the. Revelation 18 commentary the first appeal to the people. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. An angel proclaiming the fall of babylon, revelation 18. To him that adds to the things contained in it, shall all the plagues mentioned in it be added.

Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. Chapter showed us that the beast would kill those who did not worship it. After this i saw another angel coming down from heaven. David guzik commentary on revelation 18, where god calls out to his people to separate form babylon who is left desolate and powerless. The focus of the previous chapter was about the judgment of the harlot religious system that rode the beast. Revelation 18 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God has been taking careful account of all the sins of babylon the great, and this verse reminds us that the knowledge of her sins is remembered by the almighty. 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.

International commerce tries to unify humanity through internationalism and promotes a spirit of selfconfidence, independence, and rebellion against god as it existed in babel in the time of nimrod. Chapter 3 beginning in johns day an unfolding of the church history which ends with the rapture. The sins of babylon are enormous, and her judgment from god will be in proportion to that sin. For i testify here the lord jesus adds a solemn admonition, not only to the churches of asia, but to all who should ever hear or read this book. I read an interesting illustration in donald barnhouses commentary on revelation. The kings of the earth lament her fate, revelation 18. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. If the whole creation groans and travails together in pain for the manifestation of the sons. Home revelation bible study the seven seals a revelation 6.

Revelation 18 niv bible after this i saw another angel. This chapter begins with the 144,000, which is symbolic of the church, consisting of those who have been purchased from among men vs. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Giving warning to all who belonged to god to come out of her revelation 18. The followers of god are exhorted to come out of it, in order to escape her approaching punishment, revelation 18.

The revelation commentary contains a literal common sense futurist premillennial interpretation. Revelation chapter 18 coffmans commentary of the new. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 18. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. In the prior chapter, a religious babylon was said to have fallen, but there was no notable mourning from the leaders of the world. Seeks to present different viewpoints and analyze problems of interpretation. Commercial babylon is a corrupt commercial, social and political system that will be destroyed at the end of the tribulation go back and read the 6 reasons given before verse 1 of this chapter again.

Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. At present the city is called by the turks akhisar, or the white castle, from the great quantities of white marble there. While all commentators are aware of johns use of ezekiel in revelation, this author is the first to his knowledge to identify johns direct sequential thought for thought borrowing, dependence and synchronism with ezekiel. 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. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. Read revelation 18 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

This concept of justice is founded upon the principle that the punishment must meet and not exceed the crime. Judgment has come and it is time for the people of god who suffered and died to rejoice. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. And if in spite of this you will not listen to me, then i will discipline you again sevenfold for your sins, 19 and i. A commentary on the book of th e revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Babylon the great, before she is destroyed by fire, is not just the spiritualreligious center of the world, but is the political and economic center of the world. Jul 20, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. This seems to be christ himself, coming to destroy his enemies, and to shed abroad the light of his gospel through all nations.

It provides many different viewpoints of the same events. Jan 14, 2020 both provide details that the other doesnt. Revelation follows and borrows from ezekiel, chapter by chapter in the second destruction of ad 70. Another angel from heaven proclaims the fall of mystical babylon. Revelation chapter 18 matthew henry complete commentary. This futuristic approach sees the book outlined as follows. Commentary on revelation chapter 14 theology first. He believes in hell, the souls of people will still have their sinful desires, but they will be unfulfilled. Revelation 18 commentary the first appeal to the people of.

The first of these commands, perhaps more than any other in the entire book of revelation, sums up the book s message. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. This seems to be christ himself, coming to destroy his enemies, and to shed abroad the light of. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by don koenig is a unique and totally free verse by verse on or offline revelation commentary the apocalypse. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Chapter 6 begins to reveal the things which must soon take place 1. The distinction between chapter 17 and 18 is that the last chapter revealed to us that the almighty will use the agency of the antichrist to accomplish his judgment of the religious system of babylon the great, i. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin.

John the beloved seamlessly transitions to a divine commentary concerning the conduct of those who do not leave, e. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. The fall of babylon revelation 18 home revelation bible study the fall of babylon revelation 18 brent kercheville. Mourn, mourn for this great city whose lavish living has made a fortune for every owner of a seagoing ship, ruined within a single hour. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Church in thyatira thyatira was situated at a distance of about 48 miles to the southeast of pergamos. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise.

I know thy affliction and poverty a poor prerogative in the eyes of the world. Revelation 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. The book of revelation concerns many prophetic events, but the book closes with johns longing for the return of jesus for his people he wants the rapture of the church. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.