Many bible scholars consider this to be a scene in heaven, while others regard it as a scene taking place on earth. The apocalypse has become a happy hunting ground for some. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 14 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this. 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. Thus, this chapter depicts a heavenly scene with the hundred forty and four thousand 14. Who are the 144,000 people mentioned in the book of revelation, chapters 7 and 14. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. At the opening of this chapter john was clearly looking farther into the future past the tribulation and then given a glimpse of jesus christ reigning on earth. Art used by permission by pat marvenko smith, 1992. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 14.
We are now looking at the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy dan. The appearance of a white cloud has appeared time and time again in both the old and new testament. But, in the narrative of chapter 14, like our own conversations, not every event described is in a rigidly chronological order. Chapter 14 the gospel according to the revelation revelation chapter 14. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 6. Revelation chapter 14 explained discover revelation. Revelation 14 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on revelation 14 bible history online. Revelation chapter 14 revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. Between chapters 11 and 16, revelation pauses its inorder description of the end times to introduce certain figures and highlight certain events. Because of this fact, many false religionists have attempted to exploit the message of the narrative to their own theological ends. Revelation 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 14 the. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Revelation chapter 14 kjv king james version king james bible online. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Here is the link to make a donation to faithful word baptist church donations processed by word of truth baptist church. There two references to mount zion, one which is jerusalem, 2samuel 5. And i heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal o. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Revelation 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. This is the book of the words of righteousness, and of the reproof of the watchers, who belong to the world, according to that which he, who is holy and great, commanded in the vision. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. Revelation 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb job 3.
The relationship between chapters 12 and chapter 14 is a difficult one to understand and explain unless the reader understands revelation 10. The numeral thousand is used more than twenty times in the book of revelation and not once is it employed literally. Israel has seven years left before the establishment of the messianic kingdom. It will begin with the appearance of two prophets rev. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. If it is literal in chapter 7, only jews would be in heaven see 7.
There will be no respite, night or day, for those who worship the beast or its statue or accept branding with its name. Revelation chapter 14 king james version kjv alexander. Then i looked, and behold indicates a new vision is about to be narrated. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. David guzik commentary on revelation 14 describes the proclamation of an angel from heaven, preaching the gospel, and the defeat of the beast. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 14 background information with maps and images. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Revelation 14 kjv and i looked, and, lo, a lamb stood on bible. Revelation 14 the lamb and the 144,000 1 then i looked, and behold, a. The first reaping represents the lords taking home of his people prior to the falling of his wrath. 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. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
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. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. Then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. Oct 07, 20 here is the link to make a donation to faithful word baptist church donations processed by word of truth baptist church. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity. One of these events, shown in chapter 14, is a celebration which occurs very near the end of the tribulation. The 144,000, mentioned in revelation 7 and 14, is a symbolic number as evidenced by the following facts. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation is a highly symbolic treatise cf.
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