Revelation 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation chapter 10 king james version kjv alexander. First, there is no other name but his for the lord to swear by, hebrews 6.
I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. This is a selftest on chapters 6 11 of the book of revelation. The contents of this scroll are revealed in the book of revelation.
Which was open in contrast to the scroll of revelation 5, this little book is opened. The lords day the first day of the week, observed as the christian sabbath, because on it jesus christ rose from the dead. The book of revelation chapter 10 from the first verse of this chapter to chap. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. This open book can be contrasted to the scroll mentioned in revelation 5, as this book is opened and exposed, revealing things to come to john. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.
Revelation 10 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Angels have been appointed to deliver messages of comfort, warning, and judgment. Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, revelation 1. Mysteries, things which are unknown and unknowable by man, are revealed only by the spirit eph. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,659,4 views 58. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature.
However, one aspect of the mighty angel of this chapter is his physical appearance. 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. See how much you learned about the tenth chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. Pastor steven anderson the book of revelation chapter 10. The angel of the covenant presents a little open book, which is followed with seven thunders. In chapter 10, an angel has the book and it is opened. So i went to the angel, telling him to give me the little book. The classical historicist view of the vision of the angel with the little book, in revelation 10, represents the protestant reformation and the printing of bibles in the common languages. The book of revelation chapter ten preface chapter 10 through chapter 11. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 10. David guzik commentary on revelation 10, where a mighty angels comes down from heaven and seven thunders utter their voices. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. It speaks of the coming of christ, the millennium kingdom, the heavens, and the final judgement. The only other book of the bible that specializes in time is the book of daniel. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Apr 24, 20 worldview everlasting, the organization, no longer exists. Revelation chapter 10 1611 kjv king james version 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heauen, clothed with a cloud, and a rainebow was vpon his head, and his face was as it were the sunne, and his feet as pillars of fire 2 and hee had in his hand a little booke open.
Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation wikipedia. It presents other facts and explanations that contribute to the total prophetic scene of the. This will be chapter 10 of the book of revelation in the bible. And now this little book, containing the remainder of the other, is given opened, as it was, to st. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll. I saw another strong angel coming down out of heaven, clothed with a cloud. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Revelation 10, king james version kjv the bible app. Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the. Often, spiritual revelation by the holy spirit involves a transporting of the prophet, physically or in a vision, to a different location where. Of all the books ever heard of in the history of the world, there is only one small book continuing to remain open in spite of the most vigorous efforts of hell and the devil to close it, and deserving to receive the supernatural guardianship of one of gods most. It consists of two parts, which run parallel to each other.
I was in the spirit that is, i received the spirit of prophecy, and was under its influence when the first vision was exhibited. The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. Revelation is well known for its apocalyptic style and vision of the end times. Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole. The book of revelationchapter 10 white feather ministries. Revelation 10 is the tenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
The book of revelation is one of the most encouraging books of the new testament. As believers, we are told to eat this book, just as john was told to eat it. The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. Thus the book of daniel would be a forever closed book. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. Gods purpose for the revelation is to shew unto jesus christs servants things which must shortly come to pass revelation 1. As an episode was introduced between the sixth and seventh seals, so there is one here revelation 10.
The symbolism of this short chapter imparts an important message to us. Similarly, an angelic being in daniel 10 communicates the destiny of the jews and jerusalem. It talks about a time when god will dwell with men and he will wipe every tear from their eyes and there will be no more death, or mourning or crying. It has subdivisions of the mighty angel, and the little book. Revelation 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. The macarthur new testament commentary chicago, il. Therefore it is easy to conclude that the little book in the angels hand is the prophetic book of daniel unlocking symbols. His swearing was in the name of the lord, which is another reason for arguing against this angel being the lord for two reasons. But when this book of prophecy was thoroughly digested by the apostle, the contents would be bitter. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. After the six trumpet judgments are poured out on to the earth, over half the worlds population are dead. This parenthetical section is much like chapter 7, which fell between gods 6th and 7th sealjudgments. There is no account of the book of daniel being opened unless this verse in revelation is accepted. Revelation chapter 11 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Revelation chapter 7 revelation chapter 8 revelation chapter 9 revelation chapter 10 revelation chapter 11 revelation chapter 12 revelation chapter revelation chapter 14 revelation chapter 15 revelation chapter 16 revelation. The key point is that john was told he must keep on prophesying i. Revelation 10 niv the angel and the little scroll then bible. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. From this place the revelation speaks more clearly and less figuratively than before. The big thing in this chapter is the little book open, which beyond any reasonable doubt is the new testament.
This chapter and the first part of the next chapter report two episodes which intervene between the sounding of the sixth and. This sealed book was first in the right hand of him that sat on the throne. But in revelation 10 the mighty angel has one foot on the ocean and the other on land indicating that it is now a worldwide proclamation. Again he says, as we said before the little book is malachis message. This view maintains that the words in the entire book have. The mystery of the mighty angel whom john sees as the chapter opens. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Again, this does not chronologically advance the narrative of tribulation events, but is descriptive, introductory and explanatory.
Mar 01, 2014 the little scroll pastor tom luitwieler 02162014. But you can find all the new work revfisk is doing at, including all the new videos po. Let us give our attention to the first 4 verses of chapter 10. Commentaries for revelation chapter 10 the angel with the open scroll. The book of revelation chapter 10 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible.
The adventists take a unique view applying it to the millerite movement. So he is basically saying that we are to believe and take in everything in the book, and acknowledge him. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 10 verses 111. God told moses, and the lord said unto moses, write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of joshua. The importance of the little book will be seen shortly.
To understand the contents of it in particular, one must wait until verse 11. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 10. In his hand is a little book that is opened, in contrast to the closesealed book in chapter 5. We can probably say that the scroll equals the book of revelation, starting at rev. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Revelation chapter 5 makes it clear that christ earned the right, through his atoning death, to take the scroll and open it, which includes the idea that he has the authority to. Revelation 10 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Revelation 10 kjv and i saw another mighty angel come bible.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and there is no indication that the mighty angel of this chapter is the same as the one john observed in revelation 5. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. This is a webinar by bible scholar and christian author charles r. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. So i went to the angel and told him to give me the small scroll.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. In it, john 1 talks about the ultimate defeat of evil and the glorious return and reign of the lord jesus christ. This little book, i believe, is the word of god, the bible. However, the book includes contemporary messages for seven churches with warnings against the spread of roman emperor worship, and encouragement to hold on.