"Five are fallen, one is, the other hath not yet come." Such is the hard bondage which mere historical tradition imposes on its votaries. The church is the bride, The horns and the beast join in hating the whore. But no believer comes into judgment. Revelation 1 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org After that Even the proclamation of the grace of God is powerless save it be brought home by the quickening energy of His own Spirit. "For the glory of God enlightened it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof." Babylon symbolized by its capital city of Babylon. That is, the sixth head (reigning then in John's day) was the imperial form of government. Hence the effort of some to prop up a manifestly false reading. Revelation. * Idolatry is the awful stamp that she bears, and this too both in what she gives to man, and in what is written on her forehead before God. harlot), and avenging the blood of the martyrs (7:9-17). small and the great mean everyone which includes all human categories and But a grave consideration soon disposes of both views by the relation to the beast, and more particularly by what will be shown a little farther on. Many suggestions have been made. Jesus speaks of many coming from the east and the west and sitting down with the patriarchs in the kingdom of heaven ( Matthew 8:11). Verse 6. "Why did the heathen rage and the people imagine a vain thing, for they have gathered together against the Lord and against His anointed, saying, Let us break His bands asunder, let us cast off His law from us; but He who sits in the heavens will laugh for He will have the nations in derision. The temple would suppose a medium. Return ", All things are thus made new; and, further, "these words are faithful." Scripture records no name whatever among those judged written there. 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. Just as I said, these robes have been made white by the blood of the Lamb. When its own season arrives, as it surely will, the divine hindrance is to be removed, and the devil then is allowed to do his worst. bring the climax of the Book of Revelation: the return of Christ to establish Thus the difference is complete between past history (if we look at the extinction of the empire and the rise of the ten kingdoms) and the certain fulfilment of the prophecy in the future, when we look at what God has really told us. God is praised because he has exercised his just and true judgment on the great harlot. Revelation 19:13; Revelation 14:8; Revelation 14:10; Revelation 14:19-20; Revelation 16:19; Isaiah 63:1-6). It is not complicated, just bare all to God. Any other intermediary than Jesus Christ between God and man must be utterly opposed. receive our inheritance, we must read the will. Hallelujah is a very common word in religious vocabulary but the only time it actually appears in Scripture is on the four occasions in this chapter. "True and righteous are thy judgments, O Lord.". The Church, the Bride of Christ, is clothed in fine linen, pure and shining. In any real marriage there must be four things which must also be in the relationship between the Christian and Christ. But there is a message also for others. there is rejoicing and giving of honor. John's age knew all about the perversion of justice; no one could expect justice from a capricious heathen tyrant. (Hebrews 4:13). If you She is, the mother of the harlots, but also (and with still deeper guilt) of the abominations of the earth. Commentary on Revelation 19 by Matthew Henry - Blue Letter Bible Link with Johns vision of Revelation 19:11-16 a meditation on the Hymn "Crown Him with many crowns" and also the stirring Hymn "Onward Christian soldiers." Present tense. A mysterious lawlessness inherits the well-known name of Babylon when Rome is brought forward; and it does not merely embrace Christian times, but the end of the age after the church has gone, when the course of divine judgment comes. Verse By Verse Acts Through Revelation can be taken as capably as picked to act. With this we may compare Jesus' words at his arrest, when he said he could have had twelve legions of angels to fight for him ( Matthew 26:53). To whom else could they say it? . But for the eternal judgment heaven and earth are fled away; and then we see the new and eternal universe. "And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood." And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. Out of his mouth goes this sharp sword, His word. The guests also will include tribulation saints I take it, therefore, that God intended this analogy to be noted by us; that it is not a pursuance of the prophecy, but a description of the holy city previously named, just as the other was a description of the corrupt city, whose judgment had been announced. It may well be that John intended the double meaning; and that we are meant not to choose between the meanings, but to accept both of them. The white linen represents the good deeds of God's dedicated people; that is to say, it is character which forms the robe which arrays the Bride of Christ. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready ( Revelation 19:7 ). But he ought to have withstood it I do not mean in vengeance (for that belongs to the Lord), but as holily hating the sin itself, yet withal in the deepest compassion for his parent. I believe the word "Lamb" is used here, * Even the Complutensian editors give the right text here; and it would seem that Erasmus failed to use his MS. aright. The account given of Babylon inRevelation 17:1-18; Revelation 17:1-18 does not follow Revelation 14:1-20 or Revelation 16:1-21 in point of prophetic time, but differs from them in structure. Worship God." *It is the aorist in Greek, which in such a case as this it is difficult correctly to represent in English; for neither "reigned" nor "hath reigned" could convey that God had entered on His kingdom, but rather that it was past. That is, Babylon is viewed in this chapter not so much in her mysterious and religious form, giving currency to every kind of confusion of truth and error, of good and evil, intoxicating, corrupting, and seducing, as all can see, through her wickedly religious influence; but she is viewed here as the most conspicuous aider and abettor of the world in its luxuries and delights and the pride of life, of what men call "civilization." Religion is threatened by life, by spiritual life.So, God has judged that religious system and has avenged the blood of His servants at her hands. It supposes the effect and the exercise of faith. They had cried to the Sovereign ruler to avenge their blood on their foes, but they were told they must wait a little for some others, their fellow-servants and their brethren, to die as they had. Verse 7. And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great ( Revelation 19:5 ). If they have only heard His voice, this after all is the incalculable boon; yea, it is the turning-point of all blessing. This may suffice for Revelation 18:1-24. pl.") We desire that He should come quickly, but we leave this to Him, because we know His love, and can trust Him. I can hardly wait. Do it not (compare 22:8-9). The heavenly city, which is the full expression of blessedness on high, has no temple because it is all a temple. And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies assembled to make war with him who rides the horse, and with his army. It is one of those cases which every now and then appear where God checks and reproves our foolish curiosity, as He alone knows how to do perfectly. These are the true sayings of God. And he carried me away in [the] spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God." The church goes on according to the will of the Lord, who might according to His own purpose lengthen or abridge the space. THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY ( Revelation 19:10 b). Verse 2. And I saw the beast [that is the antichrist], and the kings of the earth [which have been drawn by the demonic forces], and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army ( Revelation 19:18-19 ). Jesus describes it as a place of outer darkness where he said there will be weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth.Hell or Hades is located in the center part of the earth. In Jesus Christ we meet reality. It can govern and bless but not convert man. Therefore says the angel, "I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, that hath* the seven heads and the ten horns. This was an arrangement by both sets of parents, was legally binding This is of immense moment doctrinally, because it decisively proves that it is altogether unfounded to assume, as is popularly done, that the Lord only returns at this juncture. The bride is in view. For certain there are two great acts of resurrection, one when the Old Testament saints and the church are caught up to heaven, the other when Satan was bound after the beast and false prophet were thrown into the lake of fire, as well as Babylon judged. THE KING rides at the head of His armies. twelve disciples and twelve Old Testament prophets. The seven Spirits of God (Greek: , ta hepta pneumata tou theou) are mentioned four times in the Book of Revelation, and in the Book of Isaiah it names each Spirit.Revelation 1:4: John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven . 1-3), and does not appear again until (Revelation 22:16), emphasizing the The vials have all now been dispensed upon the earth of the judgment and the wrath of God. But this passage confronts us with something which became of very great importance in the worship of the Church. As far as the display of government goes, it is according to God morally, and for His glory, though I deny not for a moment that there are elements of evil which are never allowed, but kept under if not expelled. In Christianity you have a God that is reaching out to man. It all focuses before Christ and after the year of our Lord, but He is center, the focal point of history. This is saying that this judgment is permanent and is like the language that God "He that testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. John saw heaven opened and a RIDER UPON A WHITE HORSE verse 11. The word "rule" is "to shepherd" them, and the rod of iron is the club the shepherd used to fend off the wolves, bears, lions, etc. In Judaism there was increasingly stressed the transcendence of God, because of that it was increasingly felt that man needed some intermediary. From the manner in which resurrection is referred to in scripture, does not God leave room for this? "And hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand": And by these judicial It is the way to all, if it be not the actual entrance into and enjoyment of it. are no other than God's covenant people, who are given to Christ, and made Now the scene totally changes The bride breathes out this word to the bridegroom; and the Holy Ghost it is that gives strength to her desire that He should come. There is more that we still have to learn of Him. The day of the Lord on the world in no way sets aside His dealing with individual souls. 8:38, Paul often used some of the most extreme things such as life and death to make a point. Return to Home Page The first were such as came out of heaven after Christ, being already raised from the dead and glorified. would be no salvation. And out of his mouth proceeded a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath of God, the Almighty. Do not wonder at the vast numbers, or at their defection. the Bride of Christ, is the guest of honor at the marriage of the Lamb in heaven Revelation 18:1-24 need not delay us long. No marriage can last without fidelity, and the Christian must be as faithful to Jesus Christ as Jesus Christ is to him. This may seem to us a strange metaphor. III. It will be remembered that it was said to them that they must wait. But, further, we find that the saints who had suffered for Christ, during the time that the others were in heaven, are now reunited to their bodies and live, the Lord waiting for the last martyr that He might not leave out one of those who had died for His name. Persecuted Christians have been encouraged to endure their trials by the assurance that God is still in control. Since then the world has not seen the imperial power to which all bow. The fine linen the bride is clothed in represents the righteous acts of the I agree with the majority. He wants you to have a relationship with Him, a loving relationship, not a legal relationship. The speaker isn't identified but is probably an angel and refers to God as our Here were thrones, and people sat upon them, changed 'before this into the image of Christ's glory. derives from a Hebrew word meaning "to be firm," and may be translated "truly" 19:12 His eyes are a flame of fire, and on his head are many royal crowns, and he has a name written which no one knows except himself. He is coming forth in indisputable human glory, but the greatest care is taken to let us know that He had that which was above man above the creature; for "no man knoweth the Son but the Father." They will probably number into the hundreds of millions. No one can soberly deny that Babylon in some sort had a place then; but that the special, and above all, the full character of Babylon was manifested as here portrayed is another matter. He is arrayed in a vesture dipped in his own blood, by which he purchased his power as Mediator; and in the blood of his enemies, over . Most other commentators have seen it as the first event after the seventh bowl judgment. "And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast." Revelation 19 is the nineteenth chapter of the Book of Revelation or the Apocalypse of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Believers long for a world of justice and it will His Earthly Kingdom (see article . There is a scripture that would indicate maybe two hundred million.And that is when the blood will flow to the horses bridle all the way through the Valley of Megiddo clear on down to Edom through the valley of Jehoshaphat as they gather together against the Lord and His anointed. To this earth He is coming, and not merely to the new earth in the eternal state. "The second coming of Christ is an absolutely essential theme in New Testament theology. Here is a grim picture of birds of prey being invited to come from all over the sky to glut themselves on the corpses of the slain. union of the church with Christ following the Rapture (see 1 Thess. And I have to apologize sometimes for my judgments. This disposes of many a web of comments; for we find at once what is perfectly simple, what any child of God who believes this to be the word of God must own. called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. "The Spirit of prophecy" and such it is all through the Revelation after the seven churches are done with "is the testimony of Jesus." I am the, Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. * It is to Him that God has given all judgment not necessarily to us. Revelation Chapter 19 Explained - bible-studys.org It is entirely in His hand, and in none other's. Yet it will be found imperfect, for reasons which, I think, will be clear to any unbiassed mind. If there was any Gentile power since John's day, which did not sustain but persecute and suppress Jerusalem, it was Rome, instead of being a gaudy harlot mounted on that vast empire. frequently (4:8, 11; 5:9-12, 14; 11:16-18). church (Acts 2:1ff). understand the testimony of Jesus, then you must preach and prophesy so that ages, which becomes clear in the remainder of the book. [Note: Ladd, pp. We have not to learn what the other mystery means; we know well that it is according to God and godliness. (19:6-9), are evidence of the Church being in heaven prior to the return of Thus everything implies their simultaneous presence for the same time and common action with the beast, in plundering and then destroying Babylon. What would be the meaning, if so read? There are a lot of people today fighting against God. It was a unit of energy charged with power. Once again we must remember that this picture is demonstrably painted in Jewish terms. And if you try to worship God in an unprescribed way, setting up little idols or whatever, which God has forbidden, that is spiritual fornication. So, darkness covered the face of the deep and God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. Revelation 2. "These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them (for he is Lord of lords and King of kings), and they that are with him, called, and chosen, and faithful.". What is this name? There was not yet fairly out before men what God foresaw as that which must finally provoke His judgment. Then we have a description of Babylon given. There stands the solemn brand graven, not on the blasphemous beast, but on the forehead of its rider, "Mystery, Babylon the great." In short, Babylon, the disgusting counterpart of the holy city, in earthly ambition seeks the kings and the masses for her own present objects, while the other suffers now and will reign then. Hence we have to own the divine source of government even when its holders abandon all such thoughts themselves, and maintain their rule in the world as a thing flowing from the people irrespective of God. The voice includes himself among those who claim God as our God. heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Once Jesus enters the battle, it is soon over. I. We know that the change of all those caught up takes place in the twinkling of an eye. I am your fellow-servant and the fellow-servant of your brothers who possess the testimony which Jesus gave. What does Revelation 19:1 mean? | BibleRef.com Who was it; Marx, that said, "Religion is the opium of the people?" "Hallelujah!" discover_revelation@charter.net, Revelation chapter 19 and 20 And what shall we say of the wonderful wisdom of the Lord? Revelation Commentary : Chapter Nineteen It is a simple picture, not to be taken with crude literalness, but simply saying very beautifully that in his kingdom all men will enjoy the bounty of God. In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, the Word was God. I say not on but over the earth. rule . That is not at all the way in which the guests are spoken of. Directly he had sinned, the word of God came, and he was called. Jesus Christ was a threat to the religious leaders as He would be to all religious leaders. "And so here we see Him, clothed in a vesture dipped in blood. Called: Those who are invited to the marriage supper are Israel, who will turn Verse 1. 13 And it performed great signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to the earth in full view of the people. It is a description, and not one of the visions that carry us onward. It probably came to be so well known to even the simplest member of the Church through its special use as a response of praise in the Easter worship. The question is, why is she thus designated? Revelation - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org Her part in the corruption of the high and the intoxication of the low her idolatrous character has come before us. Worship is for God alone. From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty. 14:1-3; 1 Thess. If Christianity does not bring joy, it does not bring anything. Gods communion with His people (verse 7). It is also clearly a personal reward to those who had suffered. "Behold I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book." No. Verse 6. "And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.". oceans will become thick, dark, and coagulated, like the blood of a corpse. Book of Revelation Bible Study (Verse by Verse) - Cornerstone Fellowship Revelation 11:15-19 | Bible Exposition Commentary - Verse-by-Verse And there shall in nowise enter into it anything that defileth, nor making abomination and a lie: but only those written in the book of life of the Lamb." After these things: This is a time key. The wine vat actually with your feet pressing down all of these grapes, you can imagine what your clothes would look like. We may surely say her cup was not yet full. and could only be broken by divorce. ( Rev 19:1) - 19:1 After these things I heard as it were a great voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, Hallelujah; Salvation, and glory, and power, belong to our God: This is obviously a great celebration in Heaven about a major event that took place on earth. It is plain that they are not in this city. New American Standard Version Thus there is a completeness and perfection about it suited to its present character. Jer. they were saying. And he treadeth the wine-press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God - This language is probably derived from Isaiah 63:1-4. He sees the glorious creation of God and he worships the creation, rather than the creator.And so John is making the same mistake and the angel corrects him and says don't do that. It is not meant that he who was more honoured in service than any of the twelve, he whom the Lord used for bringing out the church of the heavenly places, will not have his own most singular dignity in this glorious scene. - WG, and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty . (chapter 20). the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.". The final verse in this chapter introduces a new thought. judgment. The judgment on Rome is the guarantee that God never in the end abandons his own. I will tell thee the mystery of the woman."
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