Chapter 4 set a scene around the throne of god, where there were twentyfour elders and four animallike beings revelation 4. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. On such a typical scroll, the book of revelation would fill a scroll 15 feet 4. Revelation 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This effort, hosted by ken wade, is full of powerful content that links the passages of the book of revelation to earlier biblical prophetic promises. Geneva study bible 5 and one of the elders saith unto me, weep not. Revelation is a book of prophecy that helps us understand what the end shall look like and also gives us an understanding of what we need to do today. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The revelation of jesus christ chapter 5 sermon by tom.
Why is there silence in heaven for half an hour in revelation 8. John weeps, for lack of a person who can open the scroll, a lamb then appears which is able to open the scroll. The reference here is to a scroll because it is rolled out and would be made of lambs skin or papyrus. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. We will have more to say about this when we study the little book that is opened in revelation 10. But the book beheld by the seer contains in full the revelation of gods purpose and counsel concerning the world. Revelation 5 concludes the introduction to the seal period.
The first five chapters of the book of revelation are not primarily historical, but introductory. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. This is a selftest on chapters 1 5 of the book of revelation. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. In chapter 5, john directs readers attention back to the throne. If we say it is the book which unfolds the principles of gods governmentin a wide sense, the book of salvation comp.
These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. What does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds. This part contains first a history of the way god prepared john to understand this.
Chapter 5 begins by describing a scroll in the right hand of god. This began to bring the scriptures back to the common people. Book of revelation chapter 5 bible prophecy revealed. Neither are the two final chapters historical, but form the conclusion. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven. Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the. Revelation 5 commentary walter scotts commentary on. Witness the greatest real estate transaction in history. How should we understand the lion and the lamb passage. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and.
The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. Revelation 5, king james version kjv the bible app. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Book of revelation chapter 5 the way, the truth and the life series, and its prophetic meaning within the book of revelation chapter 5, is shared with you below. 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. This book is a scroll that represents the eternal inheritance that is awaiting the saints of god, while the 7 seals represent the events that must take. In chapter five a book is introduced in heaven that holds the key to the future of earth. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. Revelation 5 niv the scroll and the lamb then i saw in bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. Revelation chapter 5 in the bible king james version.
In this chapter, john describes a scene of drama and praise in heaven. Revelation 5 is the fifth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. On the throne, god sits with a scroll, having seven seals, no one in heaven or on earth is able to open the book. A scroll representing the great promise that the kingdom of god would come to earth is handed to christ. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb then i saw in.
Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation, chapter 5 united states conference of catholic bishops. The judgments that take place and the seals that are open in revelation 6. How did satan gain control of the world and how did jesus get it back. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. 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 chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4. This scroll is sealed seven times over, and written on both sides. It is recorded that it would take 500 lamb skins to write the whole bible and it.
And i wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. What are the prayers of the saints in revelation 5. This does not mean that they have no historical foundation, or that the scenes pictured are unreal, but rather that they are visionary. The bible became a closed book, and did not begin to reopen until gutenbergs use of the printing press in 1452 a. Introduction the seal introduction, which began in chapter 4, now continues and concludes here in chapter 5. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 5 part 1. Revelation 5 kjv and i saw in the right hand of him that bible. Revelation chapter 5 king james version kjv alexander. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals a. Revelation, chapter 5 king james version christian answers. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. The breaking of the seals would reveal the message inside each part of the scroll.
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