The interpretive question is whether the second coming precedes the millennial reign of christ, if so then some form of premillennialism is inevitable if this is to be interpreted as. The last section of chapter 14 depicts jesus holding a sicklea farming tool used to cut plants during the harvest. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Chapter 15 is introductory and prepares the reader for the execution of the judgments described in chapter 16. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. This chapter describes some of the details of these 7 angels and plagues. We are also told that this beast has amazing authority over all peoples and tribes, and they worshipped him.
Net bible then i saw another great and astounding sign in heaven. Blessed is anyone who has kept watch, and has kept his clothes on, so. Revelation 15 bible commentary john darbys synopsis. This section will introduce the 7 plagues poured out in 7 chalices by 7 angels. Chapter 20 must be related theologically to chapters 19 the second coming and 2122 the eternal kingdom. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests. The cherubim with the face of a man will rule this section.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 15. Better, and there were loosed the four angels who had been made ready unto or for, i. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. The antichrist is fatally wounded in the head, but somehow, miraculously recovers. The sound i heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. Then i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous. The state of the church under the pagan powers, in the six seals opened.
The seven bowls which are introduced in chapter 15 and described in chapter 16 are the third in a set of three cycles of divine plagues sent for the purpose of redemption cf. The sound i heard was like harpists playing on their harps. Seven angels come out of the temple, who receive from one of the four living creatures seven golden vials full of the wrath of god. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Revelation, the th chapter of the final book in the bible, begins by describing a beast rising out of the sea. Some teachers say that it will happen after the events in chapter 3. The english version reads as though the hour, day, month and year were to be understood as the length of time over which this plague of war should last. Revelation 15 i saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign.
It began with a series of judgments called the seven seals. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 15 describes a multitude singing a song of praise, and seven angels and the seven bowls of judgment. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Also in this chapter we see plagues, moses, the tabernacle, and the cloud of gods glory. These angels are prepared for their work, clothed with pure and white linen, their breasts girded with golden girdles, representing the holiness, and righteousness, and excellence of these dealings with men. Revelation, chapter 15 king james version christian answers. And i saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had be. Revelation 15, new international version niv the bible app. They are first described as the seven last plagues and then as seven bowls full of the wrath of god vs. As the rest of this chapter demonstrates, there is a process involved in how these seven angels will operate. Revelation 15, new living translation nlt the bible app. After john witnessed the temple filling with the shekinah glory of god, no one was permitted to enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven seven angels were completed. Hitherto, according to the judgment of very eminent expositors, god had represented to his servant, john, i.
Since chapter 4 we have seen four divisions of revelation ruled by one of each of the 4 living creaturecherubim who are before the throne of god. Revelation 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. And after that i looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This chapter shows the ultimate exodus, the freedom of gods people from a sinful and persecuting world. Because many of the images in this chapter are connected with the book of exodus, some simply see an indication of the color red, with it an allusion to the red sea and the deliverance from bondage. The main object of the vision was the seven angels, having the seven last plagues. Some bible commentators believe they were a heretical sect who followed the teachings of nicolaswhose name means one who conquers the peoplewho was possibly one of the deacons of the early church mentioned. New international version 1 i saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign. This passage ends with a word of encouragement for christians who suffer persecution for their faith revelation 14.
The bible tells us that these are the last, for after these are completed, the wrath of god will be finished. Study guide for revelation 15 by david guzik blue letter bible. Revelation 15, the 15th chapter of the apocalyptic book of the bible, begins with the vision of seven angels and seven plagues. Revelation 15 niv bible i saw in heaven another great. The sea of glass, and those who had a victory over the beast, revelation 15. We are living in the 6th seal of revelation duration. And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. In chapter 15 we reach the final section of revelation.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. Seven angels come out of the temple, who receive from one of the four living creatures seven golden vials full of the wrath of god, revelation 15. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind. Those who take it will know they are rejecting god by doing so. The latter becomes more probable when the symbolical sense of n. Some bible commentators believe they were a heretical sect who followed the teachings of nicolaswhose name means one who conquers the peoplewho was possibly one of the deacons of the early church mentioned in acts 6. Revelation 15, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Christian standard bible 1 then i looked, and there was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him were 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. Revelation 15 seven angels with seven plagues 1 i saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. It unrolls before the prophet another scene, the last plagues or judgments of god, and specially that of babylon, before christ comes. This chapter in the book of revelation sets the stage for the last seven vial judgments. Text from the authorized version is from swordsearcher and is the king james bible according to the cambridge university press setting, circa 1900, with words of christ indicated in red according to the scofield reference bible published by oxford. Revelation chapter 15 explained discover revelation. These are those who were victorious over the beast through their faithfulness unto death. When satan comes as a false christ or antichrist, instead of christ, and makes his presentation by healing a political wound and performing supernatural events. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The people in this crowd were alive at the time of the great trouble. Verse 15 this vast crowd stood by the throne of god.
Revelation chapter 15 kjv king james version the 144k are the ones that get victory over the beast papacy and the second beast of revelation. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. And i saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Seven angels were holding the seven last plagues, which would bring gods wrath to completion. John does not talk about the church on earth from that time. However, there is no parallel in the bible for two separate resurrections for believers, unless it is an allusion to the dual resurrection of. It is the preparation of the heavy judgment described in chapter 16. On the sea of glass were standing those who had won the victory over the beast and its image and the number that signified its name. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Revelation 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Revelation 15 new international version niv biblica. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The doctrine of the nicolaitans see trapp on revelation 2. And on it stood all the people who had been victorious over the. Revelation, chapter 15 king james version christian. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Chapter 16 behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do i declare. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. The seven angels with the seven last plagues, revelation 15.
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