Four of these seven judgments occurred literally in egypt among the ten plagues and have never been accepted by credible bible teachers as anything but literal. Righteous are you, o holy one, who is and who was, because you have. His wrath was spilled upon the people on earth for they had chosen to worship false prophets and the beast. Revelation 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 16. This entry is part of 16 in the series revelation. The judgments are somewhat parallel both to the 10 plaques on egypt and to the trumpets of chapters 8 and 9. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of.
The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe cifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Revelation commentary chapter 16 seven last plagues poured out. Those who believe the book of revelation is all fulfilled in history have a hard time with this. Revelation chapter 16 kjv king james version jesus said that to whom the word came his seed it made them gods.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 16 and more. Johns time, its position varies at different times. This chapter describes the seven bowls, vials or phials of gods wrath, poured out on the wicked and the followers of the. In revelation chapter 16, john continues to observe the events on earth from many different angles in heaven. Revelation 16 new international version niv the seven bowls of gods wrath. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath on the earth. The first six bowls of wrath 15 behold, i am coming like a thief.
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. Revelation 1718 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. John now describes the vial judgments that come from father god on a world that is worshiping satan as god. Revelation 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Chapter 17 and 18 show the judgment of babylon which is christendom departed from god. 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. Book of revelation chapter 16 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last. This is definitely not going to be your daddys study on the book of revelation. Here is the sermon from the christian life boise facebook live stream on sunday, april 26. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. He observed the time of gods fury against those who chose not to believe. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation chapter 16 describe the final seven vials of the wrath of god, representing the climax of gods punishment of sinners during the tribulation period. 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.
However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Every man will recollect all his past actions, though he had long forgotten many of them. Revelation 16 kjv and i heard a great voice out of the bible. Revelation chapter 16 explained discover revelation. Revelation 16 niv the seven bowls of gods wrath then bible. Revelation 16 niv bible then i heard a loud voice from. Revelation 16 new international version niv the seven bowls of gods wrath 16 then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. Read revelation 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. The plagues of revelation 16 seem to imitate the 10 plagues of exodus 7 12. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed. Revelation 16 nkjv the seven bowls then i heard a loud bible.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation 16 1 then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. Chapter 16 follows with a third series of judgments with seven vials of wrath. Revelation commentary chapter 16 seven last plagues. While this throne may aptly refer to the roman empire in st. And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. The book of revelation is filled with symbolism, and the description in revelation 19. That throne which had been given to him by the dragon revelation. As strange as the judgments appear, these are actual events that happen on the earth just prior to the return of jesus to set up the kingdom of god on earth.
And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. This chapter in the book of revelation sets the stage for the last seven vial judgments that cover the last three and onehalf years of the great tribulation which are described in revelation chapter 16. It describes the bowl judgments, the third sevenpart series of gods wrath described in the book of revelation. 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 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. We might say that revelation 16 is a great chapter. The first six bowls of wrath 3 and the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Finally chapter 19 brings in christ appearing on earth. Revelation 16 niv the seven bowls of gods wrath then. Another book shall be opened, the book of the scriptures, the rule of life. The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had t. Its been building in stages to give all those who will, the opportunity to seek and find him before its too late.
The full fury of gods wrath, begun in chapter 6, is coming. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. That was the great promise when god swore by himself he himself is gonna be multiplied as the stars of heaven. Because we tend to take everything literally, which is a mis. David guzik commentary on revelation 16 describes the seven bowls of judgment and explains the righteousness of gods judgment. Alex on revelation 16 yes there is only 1 god the father,but this 1 god had an absolute son whom he instructs all the angels to worship,this 1 god tells the world this is my beloveth son in whom i am well plz, unto his son he said thy throne o god is forever now we see 2 gods father n son abram n issac then the son tells us a parable of him going forth to sow his seed the word th seed of a kingdom in humanity. In the same passage, jesus eyes are said to be like blazing fire verse 12, his robe is soaked in blood verse, and theres a sword coming out of his mouth verse 15. Then i heard a loud voice from the temple seems to imply that god gives this command. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.