The adventists take a unique view applying it to the millerite movement. The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 10. His swearing was in the name of the lord, which is another reason for arguing against this angel being the lord for two reasons. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Often, spiritual revelation by the holy spirit involves a transporting of the prophet, physically or in a vision, to a different location where. There is no account of the book of daniel being opened unless this verse in revelation is accepted. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and there is no indication that the mighty angel of this chapter is the same as the one john observed in revelation 5. It presents other facts and explanations that contribute to the total prophetic scene of the.
Mar 01, 2014 the little scroll pastor tom luitwieler 02162014. After the six trumpet judgments are poured out on to the earth, over half the worlds population are dead. Again he says, as we said before the little book is malachis message. As an episode was introduced between the sixth and seventh seals, so there is one here revelation 10. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature.
To understand the contents of it in particular, one must wait until verse 11. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 10 verses 111. It has subdivisions of the mighty angel, and the little book. Revelation 10, king james version kjv the bible app. Revelation chapter 10 1611 kjv king james version 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heauen, clothed with a cloud, and a rainebow was vpon his head, and his face was as it were the sunne, and his feet as pillars of fire 2 and hee had in his hand a little booke open. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. And now this little book, containing the remainder of the other, is given opened, as it was, to st. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation is well known for its apocalyptic style and vision of the end times.
Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole. In his hand is a little book that is opened, in contrast to the closesealed book in chapter 5. The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. Chapter 10 the little book, the mighty angel, and seven. The lords day the first day of the week, observed as the christian sabbath, because on it jesus christ rose from the dead. Revelation chapter 11 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
So i went to the angel and told him to give me the small scroll. See how much you learned about the tenth chapter of revelation by taking this interactive quiz. This chapter and the first part of the next chapter report two episodes which intervene between the sounding of the sixth and. The book of revelation chapter ten preface chapter 10 through chapter 11. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. Thus the book of daniel would be a forever closed book. A description of this mighty angel is symbolic of christ, his deity, faithfulness, and justice. It talks about a time when god will dwell with men and he will wipe every tear from their eyes and there will be no more death, or mourning or crying. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Revelation chapter 5 makes it clear that christ earned the right, through his atoning death, to take the scroll and open it, which includes the idea that he has the authority to. In chapter 10, an angel has the book and it is opened. Revelation chapter 10 king james version kjv alexander.
The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. First, there is no other name but his for the lord to swear by, hebrews 6. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. Therefore it is easy to conclude that the little book in the angels hand is the prophetic book of daniel unlocking symbols. From this place the revelation speaks more clearly and less figuratively than before. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll.
The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The book of revelation chapter 10 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 10. This sealed book was first in the right hand of him that sat on the throne. The mystery of the mighty angel whom john sees as the chapter opens. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss.
Gods purpose for the revelation is to shew unto jesus christs servants things which must shortly come to pass revelation 1. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. Which was open in contrast to the scroll of revelation 5, this little book is opened. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The importance of the little book will be seen shortly. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. I saw another strong angel coming down out of heaven, clothed with a cloud. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Pastor steven anderson the book of revelation chapter 10. The classical historicist view of the vision of the angel with the little book, in revelation 10, represents the protestant reformation and the printing of bibles in the common languages. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. The only other book of the bible that specializes in time is the book of daniel.
We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. So i went to the angel, telling him to give me the little book. Mysteries, things which are unknown and unknowable by man, are revealed only by the spirit eph. But you can find all the new work revfisk is doing at, including all the new videos po. David guzik commentary on revelation 10, where a mighty angels comes down from heaven and seven thunders utter their voices. The book of revelationchapter 10 white feather ministries. Revelation 10 is the tenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Let us give our attention to the first 4 verses of chapter 10. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. As believers, we are told to eat this book, just as john was told to eat it. Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the.
I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Angels have been appointed to deliver messages of comfort, warning, and judgment. The symbolism of this short chapter imparts an important message to us. Again, this does not chronologically advance the narrative of tribulation events, but is descriptive, introductory and explanatory. Apr 24, 20 worldview everlasting, the organization, no longer exists.
Revelation 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. This parenthetical section is much like chapter 7, which fell between gods 6th and 7th sealjudgments. The big thing in this chapter is the little book open, which beyond any reasonable doubt is the new testament. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. This open book can be contrasted to the scroll mentioned in revelation 5, as this book is opened and exposed, revealing things to come to john. This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. Similarly, an angelic being in daniel 10 communicates the destiny of the jews and jerusalem. But in revelation 10 the mighty angel has one foot on the ocean and the other on land indicating that it is now a worldwide proclamation.
It consists of two parts, which run parallel to each other. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation wikipedia. Commentaries for revelation chapter 10 the angel with the open scroll. The book of revelation is one of the most encouraging books of the new testament. Revelation 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This view maintains that the words in the entire book have.
I was in the spirit that is, i received the spirit of prophecy, and was under its influence when the first vision was exhibited. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. But when this book of prophecy was thoroughly digested by the apostle, the contents would be bitter. This will be chapter 10 of the book of revelation in the bible. The angel of the covenant presents a little open book, which is followed with seven thunders. So he is basically saying that we are to believe and take in everything in the book, and acknowledge him. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Revelation 10 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This little book, i believe, is the word of god, the bible.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The key point is that john was told he must keep on prophesying i. This is a webinar by bible scholar and christian author charles r. God told moses, and the lord said unto moses, write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of joshua. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,659,4 views 58. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. The macarthur new testament commentary chicago, il. The contents of this scroll are revealed in the book of revelation. It speaks of the coming of christ, the millennium kingdom, the heavens, and the final judgement. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Revelation 10 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The theme of chapter 10 is christ bringing the open book down to earth to finish the mystery of god and be prophesied to the entire world. Revelation 10 niv the angel and the little scroll then bible.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. However, one aspect of the mighty angel of this chapter is his physical appearance. However, the book includes contemporary messages for seven churches with warnings against the spread of roman emperor worship, and encouragement to hold on. Chapter 10 begins with another parenthesis in the chronology of revelation 10. Revelation chapter 10 explained discover revelation. Of all the books ever heard of in the history of the world, there is only one small book continuing to remain open in spite of the most vigorous efforts of hell and the devil to close it, and deserving to receive the supernatural guardianship of one of gods most. Revelation chapter 7 revelation chapter 8 revelation chapter 9 revelation chapter 10 revelation chapter 11 revelation chapter 12 revelation chapter revelation chapter 14 revelation chapter 15 revelation chapter 16 revelation. We can probably say that the scroll equals the book of revelation, starting at rev. Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, revelation 1. The little book in chapter 10 is concerned with time, time no longer. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
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