The text and the audio for the niv are provided by the bible gateway and are. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 4. The book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. The deuterocanonical books are not included in the translation. Chapter four of the book of revelation represents a dramatic change. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on. The rainbow around the throne shows the beauty to be found in holiness. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the holy ones. Revelation 45 paragraph divisions of modern translations. Gods dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. What is the idealist interpretation of the book of revelation.
And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i. Revelation 4 after this i looked, and behold, a door. John, to the seven churches in the province of asia. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven.
Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible gateway. Visit the throne of god and learn the mystery of the 24 elders. Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne.
The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978. What could be one reason for god using seven repeatedly in revelation. Since the columns are long unfortunately you wont be able to get an entire chapter on one page. Psalm 104 and chapter 5 shows gods lamb jesus as redeemer the connotation of yhwh, god as savior, redeemer, and covenant. 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. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The idealist interpretation could also be called the symbolic or spiritual interpretation. The four cherubim living creatures are introduced and compared with the camp of israel and the 4 gospels. Obbie beal on revelation 4 verse 11 thou art worthy, o lord, to receive glory and honour and power. Revelation 4 after these things i looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which i had heard, like the sound of a trumpet speaking with me, said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after these things.
This week i will press forward with a discussion of revelation 4 and revelation 5 many times. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. Surrounding the throne were twentyfour other thrones, and seated on them were.
In the last study i discussed the events between the close of revelation 3 and the start of revelation 4, where i believe the rapture of the church occurs. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. When the work is finished he will put on his kingly garments and return to earth to claim his people. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne.
To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Study guide for revelation 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Revelation 4 new international version niv biblica. Use the menu to the left to select the book and chapter of the bible you want and. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Comment the very first word in the greek manuscript of the book of the revelation not revelations as is so. From chapter 4 onward, revelation draws back the curtain, as it were, so we can see the spiritual reality of what is happening in the churches. The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits a before his throne, 5 and from jesus christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
There john the apostle heard the lord say to him, write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now, and what will take place later or after this. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Revelation 4, a explained dramatic video from bible niv version. New international version yet you have a few people in sardis who have not soiled their clothes. It also makes the transition from johns description of things which areor were, at the time he wroteto those things which are yet to happenagain, at least at the time he wrote. Because john was immediately in the spirit and subsequently air lifted to the throne room of god after the letters to the seven churches, its a good indication that. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. 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. It can perhaps be best understood in distinction from the other major interpretations of revelation. This gives us a glimpse of the church from a human view point. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.
Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. Revelation 4 after this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. That throne is a central theme of the book of revelation.
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