Then i saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to jesus and for the word of god, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. In revelation the horse is an animal associated with war.
A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. As early christians faced death for the cause of christ they needed to know god was in control. Matthew 2, without question, refers to the beginning of the 70th week of daniel which is the tribulation. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Wars, other worldwide diseasesplagues, the great depression, etc. A commentary on the book of th e revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 4 a commentary on the book of the revelation based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce contents pages the lords prayer and the seven centers diagram 6. Jesus also made it clear that those who will not believe will be condemned john 3. They faithfully read their horoscopes, seek out tarot card readers, have their palms read,feed on futuristic science fiction material,or call one of the many psychic hot lines advertised on tv. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper.
And they lived and reigned with christ for a thousand years. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth. In the course of chapter 6, the lamb opens six of the seven seals. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Revelation 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The 70th week of daniel daniel 9 the 70th week of daniel. Verses 5, 6 and when he opened the third seal, l heard the third living creature saying, come. Throughout history the book of revelation has been much understood and neglected.
One of the ministers of the church calls upon the apostle, with a voice like thunder, to come near, and observe what then appeared. There can, however, be no doubt that at least the sixth seal is future, and is to be at the. 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. In chapter 6 of zechariah we see these horses and riders commanded to patrol. View the entire commentary the opening of the sixth seal it has become almost a commonplace to view chapter 7 as an interlude or parenthesis in the progressive opening of the seals for example, wall 1991. Revelation chapter 6 explained discover revelation. 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.
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. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The role of archeology in understanding revelation. Our savior is letting us know that deception, violence, scarcity, and disease are only preludes to the catastrophic events of the last days. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Hence, a clear pivot takes place in going from revelation 6. Why revelation was written to 7 churches in asia, not jerusalem. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Some identify him as jesus, because in chapter 19 jesus appears on a white horse, wearing a crown a different kind of crown, however and bringing to an end all the terrible series of judgments that have come upon the earth. Some key words adapted from wayne jacksons study of revelation material almighty gk pantokrator pan all, krateo to hold.
The events of the great tribulation period, revelation 6. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this outline produced from a sermon preached by adrian rogers. Gods program, the theological meaning of the interval is that time is allowed to save the. We saw last time that opening the book will set in motion events that will culminate in the judgment of evil, and mercy on gods elect.
Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of the revelation based on a study of twentythree psychic discourses by edgar cayce contents pages the lords prayer and the seven centers diagram 6 extracts from the readings 7 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings. Read introduction to revelation and i saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen.
As revelation 6 opens, the lamb has in his hand the scroll or book, sealed with seven seals. The hebrew word for confirm is rbg gabar, meaning to. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. The prophecies here are yet future to our day and will not happen until the body of christ is raptured from off the earth. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the christian religion, seems to be intended. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
In the seventh chapter of this book we read of a great multitude of people who come out of the great tribulation and who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb, revelation 7. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. It is clear that the four horsemen of the apocalypsethe first four sealsparallel jesus prophecy in matthew 24. 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. We will now consider the subject matter of the book of revelation.