Verse click for chapter new international version i looked, and there before me was a pale horse. The opening of the six seals in chapter 6 is preceded by a vision of the lamb in heaven, worthy to open the book chs. Most popular bible verses from revelation scripture. I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Jun 17, 2011 audio bible book of revelation chapter 1 20 lowman whitfield. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2.
Revelation 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. But there were more than seven churches in asia, therefore, these seven churches represent the church through all ages seven is symbolic. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he r. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. The same word is used of the green grass in revelation 8.
The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. In these verses, we see the first four seals located on the sevensealed scroll broken and their contents revealed to us. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The end of chapter 10 has john eating a scroll that represents the word of the lord, it is sweet but turns bitter in his mouth, an allusion to the call of ezekiel ezek 1 3. We read about these horses and riders in zechariah 1. There is a close similarity between these judgments and the event predicted by christ in matthew 24. Today, in chapter 6, were going to watch with john as the lamb breaks the seals. Revelation chapter 7 explained book of revelation each. This seal includes not only an earthquake, but the 7 trumpet judgments 8. The book is the new covenant thats y they sang a new song after the book was opened.
Nothin can happen till the seals of that book are opened. The first two verses of revelation 12 seem unrelated to the rest of the chapter, but they serve as a transition between chapter 10 and 11. Revelation chapter 6 begins with the seals that represent the beginning of christs judgment of unbelievers on the earth during the tribulation period see article judgment. I looked up and saw a horse whose color was pale green. Some identify him as jesus, because in chapter 19 jesus appears on a white horse, wearing a crown a different kind of crown, however and bringing to an end all the terrible series of judgments that have come upon the earth. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. 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. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 duration. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Then i looked on as the lamb opened one of the seven seals. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. This form of revelation constitutes the major part of the text of the book of isaiah. Teacher, rich jones bible verse, rich jones healing, rich jones teaching. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. These two were given authority over onefourth of the earth, to kill with the sword and famine and disease and wild animals. The same formula of divine revelation is used by other prophets throughout the tanakh, such as micaiah in 1 kings 22. Now i watched when the lamb opened one of the seven seals, and i heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, come. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. The picture in verse 2 is straight forward and is not intended to be made. In verse 1, what was the wonder that appeared in heaven. Revelation 6, new international version niv the bible app.
Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 6 the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he. From its beginning with the opening of the first seal verses 12, through the 7 seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments to the return of christ to destroy the ungodly 19. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. I watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. A warning of things to come fourth horseman of the. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. One point worthy of our consideration is the parallel between matthew 24 and the events of the first four seals. The book of revelation chapter 6 part 1 the 7 seals. Its rider was named death, and hades was following close behind him. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The book of the divine counsels being thus lodged in the hand of christ, he loses no time, but immediately enters upon the work of opening the seals and publishing the contents. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation.
The lord jesus christ having prevailed to open this sealed book of the revelation, which god gave him, and he took it out of his right hand. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. This answers the question posed at the end of chapter 6. We continue our study of the book of revelation with an indepth look at revelation 1. He identifies variants in the following revelation verses on his web pages, revelation 1.
Revelation chapter 8 1 and after these things i saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened the. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Its rider was named death, and his companion was the grave. Verse 1 of this chapter clearly belongs to the opening of the seven seals, namely the seventh, and thus rightly belongs to the preceding chapter, not chapter 8. Lectures on the book of revelation grand rapids, mi. Jan 08, 2015 6 th seal cataclysmic changes on earth and in heaven taking of truthundoing works of unrighteousness 1217 summary of each division of chapter. Thus, the messages to the seven churches are preceded by a vision of the ascended lord. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. In this video, we discuss the current tribulation that.
The judgments accompanying the blowing of the seven trumpets are preceded by a heavenly scene extending from 7. When the lamb opened the fourth seal, i heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, come. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth. In chapter 1 of zechariah these horses and riders are shown to be the sent by the lord to patrol the earth. Book of revelation in the textus receptus king james. Isaiah would then write down the dialogue exchanged between yhwh and the angels.
As jesus predicts the destruction of jerusalem, notice the parallels between matthew 24. Study revelation 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Chapter 6 begins to reveal the things which must soon take place 1. Revelation 6 new international version niv biblica. The greek poets use it as an epithet of fear, and thucydides thus describes the colour of persons affected by the plague. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. We read of a worship scene around the throne of god in heaven, in which the lamb who had been slain was found worthy to open a scroll and break its seals. Thus, much of revelation describes what the church will be like and experience until christ returns, which enables us to have right expectations. The first four seals of the scroll bring four horsemen.
A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Book of revelation chapter 6 the four horsemen of the. There was silence in heaven why is there silence in heaven. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation chapter 14 kjv king james version the defiled woman the natural woman but even the beast already mentined by john in the book of revelation. National bible week readings audio reflections video books of the. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals.
His list of variants show the extent to which the book of revelation was corrupted at an early stage. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture is. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Revelation 6 king james version kjv 6 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the christian religion, seems to be intended. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. The vision of the seals, which, although related first, exhibits events concurrent with those symbolized by the trumpets and vials, is contained chiefly in revelation 6. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 7 is occupied with an account of an episodal character, similar to that which occurs in revelation 10. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened. Revelation chapter 6 begins with the seals that represent the beginning of christs judgment of unbelievers on the earth during the tribulation period. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version king james bible online.
It is not an easy passage to preach on, but it is part of the content of blessing promised to those who read and keep the prophecies of this book 1. 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. The sixth chapter of revelation brings us to the beginning of the judgments of the wrath of god. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 6. I grew up on the great plains of montana, and during the summer months we often experienced sudden. Book of revelation, the four horsemen, chapter 6, verses 78. And he sent forth his angel and presented it in signs through him to his slave john, 2 who bore witness to the word god gave and to the witness jesus christ gave, even to all the things he saw. William miller was50 years of age at his conversion when he began reading the bible, he linked revelation 6. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments.
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