Then i saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. The beast is daniel 7 and the beast in revelation refer to the same kingdom, the roman empire. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of the. The empire has no regard for the true and living god. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise.
In the book of revelation, god and christ are both present. Moreover, rome was known in antiquity as the city of seven hills revelation 17. A wild beast rises out of the sea, to whom the dragon gives his power. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Revelation 8 new international version niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. The dragon is satan working through pagan religions, the occult and spiritualism, while the beast symbolizes satan working in disguise. This first beast is initially mentioned in revelation 11. The book of revelation is a revelation of jesus, a prophecy of the great controversy between good and evil that has been playing out in human history and is now reaching its climax at the end of time.
In most interpretations, this is the endtimes figure popularly referred to as the antichrist revelation. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Some make this sentence a separate verse, and insert it as the closing verse of revelation 12. His appearance is described in detail in revelation. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. On three separate occasions, revelation makes reference to beasts that have a common description. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each.
It is true that the sentence has a connection with that chapter, but it is also closely linked with what follows. The fact that the world will marvel and follow the beast revelation. In the last days a renewed image of the beast will revive persecution with the mark of the beast and 666. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Sep 20, 2016 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation is the thirteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Even though nations may agree on few things, they unite in their determination to maintain their authority rather than submit to the rule of gods kingdom. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. In his first appearance in the book, the savior comes as the second comforter to fulfill, in part, his. Here the beast is described at large, who was only mentioned before, revelation 11. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something.
Then i saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. This figure will be empowered by satan to exert nearunlimited power over the earth. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.
Revelation shows how satan used the medieval papacy to persecute gods people, but she received a deadly wound and lost her power. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. The wild beast with seven heads introduced at revelation. Chapter john sees fiercelooking beasts that represent degenerate earthly kingdoms controlled by satanthe devil works miracles and deceives men. Jun 14, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all god. With this interpretation set, we can look at revelation. It rules over every tribe and people and tongue and nation, so it is greater than a single national government. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
The roar of a lion represents authority, which the dragon gives to the beast. Read more share copy show footnotes a service of faithlife. In the book of revelation, both the horns and crowns. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The revelation of the savior in the first vision revelation 1. Chapter 4 and the opening of chapter 5 describe god on a throne with a scroll in his right hand. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. This includes persecution and murder of christians, accompanied by overt blasphemy against god, and cultlike worship from the people of earth.
Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. Better, and he not i stood, as in english version, but he, i. Revelation, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter the. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. And i saw a a beast rising up out of the sea, b having 2 seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a c blasphemous name. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate.
The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation print friendly through the books of revelation and daniel god gives us a thorough description of the antichrist of bible prophecy. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The book of revelation chapter part 1 the beast of.
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