There was then a period of much persecution of christians. The identity and destiny of modern, prophetic, mystery babylon. The unbelieving leaders came seeking a sign from heaven, that is, an outward miraculous manifestation. Matthew 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. Christ himself prophesied of the destruction of jerusalem and, about the time in which that was accomplished, he entrusted the apostle john with this book of revelation, to deliver it to the church as a prediction of the most important events that should happen to it to the end of time, for the support of the faith of his people and the.
This battle required time to prepare for it, and therefore the further account of it is suspended till we come to the nineteenth chapter, revelation 16. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The woman in the wilderness 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before god, and all the. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 16. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. When compared to the other three gospel accounts, the gospel of matthew is distinctly jewish. The description of their situation is in the book of revelation chapters 1 to 3. The disciples had trouble understanding this at first, thinking that jesus. Chapters 2 and 3 are the things that are division of revelation. Revelation chapter 16 verse by verse bible commentary. Peter was highly favoured by a special revelation from.
Matthew 24, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A conference with the pharisees, who challenged him to. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. In chapter 23, jesus denounces the scribes and pharisees and laments. We might say that revelation 16 is a great chapter. There may be a time interval of months between the 6th and 7th bowl judgments in order for all of the other world leaders to move their men and equipment into position under the antichrists authority, as experienced in the recent wars. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. David guzik commentary on revelation 16 describes the seven bowls of judgment and explains the righteousness of gods judgment.
The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. Matthew wrote from the perspective of old testament prophecy to demonstrate new testament fulfillment in the person of jesus christ. This imagery is important because it allows the readers to see the world as the author might have. Revelation reveals jesus kindle edition by mathews jr, kenneth. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
The first vial is poured out on the earth, the second on the sea, the third on the rivers and fountains. A perfect supplement to any commentary, this volumes lexical, analytical, and syntactical analysis is a helpful tool in navigating new testament literature. Notice also that the concept of the rapture is most often taught with the passage from 1thessalonians 4 where the trumpet sounds. The seals of revelation 6 as defined by matthew 24 r evelation, the final book of the bible, is arguably one of the most difficult to understand. Assuredly, i say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Matthew 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
Commentaries for revelation chapter 16 the first three bowls of wrath. Pouring out the seven vial judgments 1 and i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of god upon the earth. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 16. Jesus has taken his disciples northward from predominantly jewish territory, presumably. Revelation 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise. They were poured out upon the whole antichristian empire, and on every thing appertaining to it. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Here is a succession of terrible judgments of providence. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. None of christs miracles are recorded in this chapter, but four of his discourses. Then i heard a loud voice from the temple seems to imply that god gives this command. Read revelation commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Revelation 6 matthew 24 here a little, there a little. The setting is the temple, and the time is early holy weekbetween palm sunday and holy thursday. A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. Chapter 16 goes farther than the revelation of the simple grace of god. The greek word semeion, which is translated as wonder, sign, or miracle, is used to describe a woman clothed with the sun.
There have been countless expositions written and numerous sermons preached in an attempt to identify the. Read revelation 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. It would be sudden and unexpected, and therefore christians. Revelation overview matthew henrys complete commentary. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. Whether what is contained between this and the sounding of the seventh trumpet revelation 11. In this chapter we have an account of the pouring forth of these vials that were filled with the wrath of god. As it was carried on in the wilderness, revelation 12. David guzik commentary on matthew 16, in which jesus is revealed for who he is and what he came to do. Matthew chapter 24 matthew henry complete commentary on. An exposition of the gospel of matthew previous page next page. The kings of the earth, the great men, the military men, the mighty men and every bondman and every freeman run to the mountains.
Regardless of which theory concerning the date of the book of revelation, everyone agrees that this piece of literature was written in ancient time. Ifthebookreferstothebookofthe gospel of matthew, the idea could be that this is a. The seals of revelation 6 here a little, there a little. Matthew 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of god on the earth. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. Commentary on the book of gospel of matthew by matthew. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before god, and all the angels, at the great day. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The warning which god gives of this great and decisive trial, to engage his people to prepare for it, revelation 16. In this chapter we have an account of the contest between the church and antichrist, the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent.
In the latter verses, though preaching as a witness is. A hundred and fortyfour thousand virgins verse 1 1 and i looked, and a lamb stood on mount zion, and with him 144,000 having his fathers name written on their foreheads commentary. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. This commentary has been through advanced checking. It is simply a statement of fact by jesus christ, prophesying that the gospel will be preached in all the world as a witness and then will the end come matthew 24. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The slaughter of the adherents of vitellius, at cremona and elsewhere, near rivers.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 16 and more. There have been countless expositions written and numerous sermons preached in an attempt to identify the colorful symbols which populate this prophetic book. In this chapter we have an account of the pouring forth of these vials. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19.
A possible key to understanding the composition of the book of revelation. They serve only to authenticate and call attention to the message, which must be believed in order for salvation to be experienced in the soul. Revelation 16, indicating a coincidental prewrath rapture shortly before the end of the tribulation week. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 2. Read revelation 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Revelation 16 in this chapter we have an account of the pouring forth of these vials that were filled with the wrath of god. Chapter 7 digression 3 judge not chapter 8 digression 4 let the dead bury their dead digression 5 legion and the gadarene pigs chapter 9 digression 6 the table manners of jesus chapter 10 digression 7 matthew 10. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. Most awful of the judgments of god are the seven vial judgments. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation and more. The diseases of the vitellii increasing, and their exhausted bodies impatient of the heat. Revelation commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The bowls of wrath revelation chapter 16 commentary.
A handbook on the greek text offers teachers and students a comprehensive guide to the grammar and vocabulary of revelation. Those who believe the book of revelation is all fulfilled in history have a hard time with this. It is in the second and third chapters of the book of revelation. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. Revelation chapter 11 verse by verse bible commentary. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 16 pouring. Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and his disciples came up to show him the buildings of the temple. Study revelation 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Revelation chapter 12 verse by verse bible commentary. Gospel of matthew verse by verse ministry international. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Christ is consistently represented as a lamb throughout revelation a parallel with the unblemished lamb of old testament sacrifices. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation reveals jesus.
The context chapters 2325 are jesus final discourse lengthy speech in this gospel. In the trumpet series there was a break between the first four trumpets 8. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation chapter 16 matthew henry complete commentary. This scholastic work is a comprehensive, visual, pagebypage commentary on the book of revelation, illustrated with fullcolor graphics and rich bible charts, generating a successful, productive, and fruitful comprehension of the most complex book of scripture. The revelation of the gospel occurs in pagan territory 16. Individual revelation needed for a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the christian religion, seems to be intended. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. Of the sounding of the seventh trumpet, and what followed upon it, revelation 11. Return from chapter 16 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page.
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