Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Revelation 21 english standard version bibleserver. Revelation was originally addressed to christians who were suffering for their faith. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. The apocalyptic language of the book has caused people to expect literal beasts, horses, etc. Browse daily devotions with scripture passages fromrevelation, from the today daily devotional library. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. 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 size and beauty are beyond our wildest imagination unimaginable. The nations and kings of the earth bring their glory and honor to it.
Revelation chapter 21 1 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Her light, wall, gates, and foundations, described, revelation 21. The conclusion of this great book of the bible is now at hand in this chapter and the next. Many of us have formed a visual picture based on johns revelation from god. An angel tells john the author of this book the one who sees this vision. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who. Verse 5 says that everything will be made new, not that everything will be replaced by new and different things. Having described the origin and progress of evil in the world, the final overthrow of satan and his adherents, and the judgment when every man is rewarded according to his works, the seer now completes the whole by portraying the eternal bliss of the redeemed in heaven cf.
Introduction to the book of revelation sermon by mark a. May 03, 2012 the funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. In the previous chapter, john was shown an ideal time on earth when satan was bound and christ and the saints ruled for one thousand years. 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. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian.
The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Writhing in his death throes in the aftermath of the cross, the dragon escalates his assault against the saints until christ returns to consummate history. Mclarty king solomon got it right when he said, where there is no revelation. The book of revelation talks about what will happen at the end of the world that we know. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 21. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. The funeral lectionary offers three official passages from the book of revelation. As seen in the chronology of revelation, john is viewing all of these things that are set for eternity future from the vantage point of the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem throughout chapter 21.
It is caught up into jesus resurrection, into the victorious life of the slaughtered lamb. Revelation the new jerusalem on the new earth revelation 21. Revelation 21 king james version kjv 21 and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 21 commentary charles boxs commentaries on.
Revelation 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Barb smisek associate minister on 41215 from first plymouth church, lincoln, ne. In revelation 21, people do not go to heaven as most people have been taught but rather god comes down to earth to dwell with mortals the new jerusalem descends from heaven, and god makes a home among mortals 21. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. And the fact that they come into view here as supplying the field for it makes the literal interpretation of their meaning the more probable.
In other passages of scripture, the sea is associated with the heathen isaiah 57. This is his report of the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Already in the book of revelation it is shown to be the source of the satanic beast revelation. The seer naturally touches on these before he describes it. Revelation 21 a new heavens, a new earth, and a new jerusalem a. 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. I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters, with whom. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john, 2 who faithfully reported everything he saw.
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. Revelation 21 kjv and i saw a new heaven and a new earth. Lets play a fun bible school activity to help us learn about the no mores and their opposites in heaven. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. That very short passage about dead believers finding rest in christ. More isaiah with the promise of water to the thirsty. And i john saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. An introduction to the book of revelation revelation 21. Barber it might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the book of revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. The magnificence of this book has often been overshadowed by the many false views put forth concerning this book. Revelation 1, new living translation nlt the bible app.
Chapters 1720 introduce a vision of gods triumph over evil. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. They experienced poverty, slander, prison, and even death 2. World wide study bible revelation 21 christian classics. Revelation 21 christian standard bible csb the new creation. Revelation 21 csb the new creation then i saw a new. Chapter 21 of the book of revelation in the bible can be considered the introductory chapter to the wonderful future that the church has in god.
The end of tears is a longtime promise of god isaiah 25. The sea that had prevented intimate fellowship in the presence of god is no more. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. God and the lamb are the temple and light of it, revelation 21. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app.
It might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the book of revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. Mclarty king solomon got it right when he said, where there is no revelation, the people cast. Devotions with scripture from revelation today daily. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. At this point, explain the rules of the game and show our class and discuss the opposites to each of the no mores on each of the cards. 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. Andy woods is a traditional dispensational bible teacher. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. May 04, 2012 of the three revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen most often.
God has given john the regulator a vision of heaven. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. As wonderful as the millennial kingdom will be with many of gods promises regarding israel, the earthly jerusalem, and the renovated earth coming to fulfillment, it is not the ultimate. This series is a verse by verse bible exposition of the book of revelation.
And i saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Now i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Revelation 21 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica.