In chapter six, we begin to see the opening of the seven seals of the book. That daniel was told to seal up the book until the end of time indicates that it will be finally opened in the end times. Many of these judgments are cosmic in nature worldwide judgments. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The beginning of the book promises blessing to him that reads and hears and keeps, that he who takes pains about the reading. In this chapter six of the seven seals are opened, and the visions attending them are related the first seal in revelation 6. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. The period of time john will be observing in revelation is also spoken of in the prophecies of daniel and by jesus in the olivet discourse mat chapters 2425. Then i saw is a very important linking phrase used thirtythree times throughout the book of revelation. Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. If you dont believe me, i challenge you to set aside the next 3 6 months and carry out a serious study on the book of the revelation. Revelation 6 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The first four judgments are symbolized by the famous four horsemen of the apocalypse and before theyre finished 14th of the world will be adversely affected. Chapter 6 describes the opening of the first six seals and introduces the seventh seal.
Here one of the four beasts, or four living beings, says come and see. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. The voice in the middle of the four living creatures must belong to god or the lamb, probably god the father since he is the ultimate source of all these judgments cf. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales. 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. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
In our previous studies in mentioned that we would wait until revelation 5. The beginnings of sorrows revelation chapter 6 commentary. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. In chapter 6 of zechariah we see these horses and riders commanded to.
A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen. Charles in a critical and exegetical commentary on the revelation of st. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. Many times throughout the bible, gods voice has been mistaken for thunder. Revelation chapter 6 sermons and lessons from revelation. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. The price of wheat good food and barley cheap cattle food will be very high. There can, however, be no doubt that at least the sixth seal is future, and is to be at the. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
After all, revelation and daniel are clearly prophesying about the same events at the end of the age. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. These seals will reveal to us the types of events that must take place on the earth prior to the second coming of christ. There is a passage more like this in sense in the same book, xlvii. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals and publishing the contents. Revelation chapter 6 sermon by jason callihan, revelation 6. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper.
Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Revelation 6 opens with jesusthe lamb revelation 5. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Once again, this book could only be unsealed by one person. Under the sixth seal the language shifts from symbolic horses and souls to literal signs and disasters. 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. Chapter six the first six seals revelation commentary. In chapters 811 we will see how the seven trumpets cover the same basic timeline but with its own distinctive focus the first four seals are widely known as the four horsemen of the apocalypse. It is fitting then that the description of the end times here in revelation is presented by opening a sealed book. The glory and felicity set forth in the preceding chapter, and continued in the five verses we have just considered, being great above all imagination, certain as the word of prophecy, and lasting without end, must, if duly considered, be a powerful encouragement to us, and persuasive to constancy in the profession and practice of pure christianity, whatever difficulties or. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Revelation 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages table of contents. Some years ago, a young man named vernon howell, a. David guzik commentary on revelation 6, where the first six seals of the scroll, which describes the history and destiny of mankind, are opened. Throughout the book of revelation, it is important to pay attention to the way john uses the word after. Blessed are they who read and hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are written. Later on, in chapter 19, christ is depicted riding a white horse. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, and showed unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass, and signified it. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening the first six seal judgments.
The first seal is opened, and one of the four living creatures around gods throne revelation 4. Chapter 6 the breaking of the six seals agape bible study. The endtime church, mid 1700s the second coming of christ. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Sometimes he uses it with regard to the order in which events will occur as the prophecy is fulfilled e. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, an inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. Revelation chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary. 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. Opening the first six seal judgments 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.
Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. In revelation the horse is an animal associated with war. This seal corresponds to the time of both the church of philadelphia and the church of laodicea. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. The seven seals repeat the same history as the seven churches, but with a different emphasis. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 6 explained discover revelation. The lamb will now open the seven seals from the scroll one at a time and john will tell us what he sees. This is the third time we have read about the seven spirits of god. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. This rider does not wear a crown, but rather a crown was given to him. Revelation chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible.
As jesus predicts the destruction of jerusalem, notice the parallels between matthew 24. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. This commentary has been through advanced checking. And the four living creatures with an allusion to the seraphim represented in isaiahs vision. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Our teaching video on revelation chapter 6 covers the main theme of jesus revelation of the first six seals. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 opening the.
Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 6. And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand. 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. In this chapter six of the seven seals are opened, and the visions attending them are related. Return from chapter 6 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Its still early in the end times scenario but already things are getting rough. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. As one reads further on in this book jesus already has and wears many crowns on his head rev 19. Yahovahs the l ord s provision for the redeemed of the jews and the assembly of believers in yahushua jesus during the final seven years. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. These connections between matthew 24 and revelation 6 are also noted by scholars. Revelation 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth.
When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. Knowing that, every seal of the book had to be opened. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.