Chapter eight seventh seal events trumpet judgments 14. Revelation 9 niv bible the fifth angel sounded his. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. Over the centuries, the church has presented countless interpretations and theories about the meaning and significance of this. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding.
Revelation 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise. An understanding of these six chapters from the book of daniel will help make the book of revelation much easier to understand for the student of prophecy. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning, unveiling, yet, it presents visions of. Ben witherington iii, author of the following article, asking the right question, once hitched a ride from a couple who believed the earth was flat. Each time the pit is closely associated with demons. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. 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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Understanding your revelations from goda training manual for every dreamer, seer, watchman, intercessor, and prophet is for anyone who sincerely wants to delve into the deepness and holiness of god. The fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared for war.
The sun and the air were darkened by the smoke from the passage. In the prologue, john introduces the book by describing it as a revelation concerning things that must soon take place 1. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. In many respects, this is the high point of the book of daniel. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation jeremiah study bible articles videos and media. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 9. Revelation chapter 1 key to understanding jesus christ. Understanding the book of revelation is an excellent christian booklet with revelation bible charts that explain the symbols. Revelation chapter 19 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 9, the 9th chapter in the final book of the bible, begins with the 5th angel blowing a trumpet, leading to a star falling from heaven to earth. It reminds us that no other person or thing deserves our worship and allegiance but god. See chapter 18 of my book from age to age for a more substantive discussion.
David guzik commentary on revelation 9, where the fifth trumpet brings demonic locusts and the sixth brings an army of destruction. Revelation 9, new international version niv the bible app. By the end of this, you will have a clear understanding of. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. Oct 15, 2014 use scriptures and prophetic revelations that are more easily understood. Joe ibojie delivers another soulsearching and thoughtprovoking. These three trumpets 57 all affect mankind directly, this is why they are given the title the three woes summary of each division of chapter. We will see when we get to revelation 11 and why the book uses the image of. John reports that he saw his visions and was told to write them down while he was on the island of patmos 1. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Jun 01, 2019 the book of revelation is notoriously difficult to understand.
The books of daniel and revelation work in tandem and help us understand the key endtime players, events, and conditions. Nov 20, 2008 understanding the book of revelation is an excellent christian booklet with revelation bible charts that explain the symbols. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. Revelation chapter 9 book of revelation each scripture. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. I had been told that no one could understand the book of revelations. The chapter concludes with the third vision of daniel, given through the agency of the angel gabriel, which provides one of the most important keys to understanding the scriptures as a whole. Therefore, reading other scriptural materials will increase your understanding of subjects found in johns apocalypse. How does revelation chapter 9 fit with the surrounding context.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. In this chapter, the next two angels trumpets are sounded, following the sounding of the first four trumpets in chapter 8. By the end of this, you will have a clear understanding of chapter 9 of the book of revelation. Later in our study chapter 11 and 16, we will look at trumpet 7. Revelation 9 is going to reveal where these judgments are coming. Revelation 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Includes definitions, symbols, ways of approaching the text, and different interpretations. Revelation 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The key to understanding is the mysterious book of revelation is comprehending its story flow.
Revelation chapter 9 in the bible king james version. The severity of judgments increases dramatically with each trumpet. I must confess at one time the revelation of jesus christ was one of my least favorite books of the bible. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets.
Some think this star represents some eminent bishop in the. The theme of the book is the events leading up to the jesus second coming. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Try to look for jesus in every chapter and see how he has rescued, is rescuing, and will rescue his people. The book of revelation is notoriously difficult to understand. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. In the book s last chapter god reiterates that his words were given to reveal and not to be sealed revelation 22. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The books of daniel and revelation work in tandem and help us understand the. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an.
The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Understanding the book of revelation pamphlet is a basic guide to bible prophecy. This image of hell may also imply darkness and imprisonment since pits were often used as prisons in ancient cultures. It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. Chapter 5 discussion in christian scriptures started by drfrank, jun 11, 2010. 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. And the fifth angel sounded, and i saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth. What i hope to do here is provide a brief overview, looking at the major divisions of the book and showing how they fit together. As the second half of the tribulation week progresses from the seal judgments to the trumpet judgments, the intensity of gods dealing increases by at. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Brought to you by filmmaker paul wittenberger, director and producer of after the tribulation, this sermon will cut through the disinformation and false doctrine and expose solid biblical truth.
There are references in the bible where demons possessed people such as found. God bless you as you continue to study more about jesus in the book of revelation and share it with your kids. The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his selfrevelation. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. In our study of the book of revelation, we must start out with the clear understanding that.
The lord has revealed many things about the second coming, which is the major theme in revelation. Sounding the fifth and sixth trumpets demonic locusts and demonic horsemen 1 and the fifth angel sounded, and i saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. Revelation chapter 9 discussion king james version. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation chapter 9 in the first 12 verses, john employs the image of a pit seven times to describe hell.
The word revelation means an uncovering, unveiling, a disclosure of truth. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Commentary for revelation 9 the fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from heaven and opening the bottomless pit, out of which come swarms of locusts. This chapter also describes a terrible scenario, where those who dont have the seal of god on the forehead, are tormented for months. There are three lessons to be drawn from the responses of sinful men to the great judgment of the sixth seal. The true christian cannot be deceived by the lies of satan, and always retains in his heart that peace of god which passes understanding. Whether were looking for gospel meaning or struggling with understanding revelations in the bible, historical bible study can help us find our way. This chapter begins with the sounding of the fifth trumpet judgment, where a star falls from heaven unto the earth revelation 9. In this chapter we have an account of the sounding of the fifth and sixth trumpets, the appearances that attended them, and the events that were to follow. We noted since chapter 6 that god is bringing these judgments to bring the nation back. Study revelation 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. They also build to a crescendo as the end of the age draws. That said, however, we are challenged to understand what john means.
Chapter 12 is so revised as to identify the woman as the church of god and the child that she brought forth as. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. The book of revelation of jesus christ scripturally expounded. Here in chapter, 9 we will look at trumpets 56 affect lost mankind directly. Unless you have a strong aversion to news reports,this thought must have crossed your mind recently. 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. The real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Note also that he carries with him the key to the bottomless pit rev.
Chapter 8 described the first four trumpet judgments. In the books last chapter god reiterates that his words were given to reveal and not to be sealed revelation 22. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Based on his bestselling books and wellreceived seminars and teachings, dr. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Use various latterday revelations which expand upon the same subjects in similar language. Verses 112 upon the sounding of this trumpet, the things to be observed are, 1. Revelation 9 kjv and the fifth angel sounded, and i saw bible. Understanding revelation waitara seventhday adventist church. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The events in chapter 9 are much more severe than those which came before. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.