The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. This passage typifies the grand symbolism found in much of the book of revelation. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. This information is about israel and her messiah and satans attempt to stop the kingdom of god from being set up on the earth. The church, under the emblem of a woman, the mother of believers, was seen by the apostle in vision, in heaven. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Revelation 12 22 macarthur new testament commentary. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. Revelation 111 macarthur new testament commentary volume. 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. Keynote, behold he cometh compare at the close, re 22. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1.
It is necessary to read this chapter as a whole before we examine it in detail. Chapter 12 begins the part 2 section of this general division. If you are not reading it with spiritual understanding, it is very easy for you to get lost. The cause goes against him, verses 10, 11, revelation 12. Welcome to today we have taken a study in revelation 12. Even in revelation 12 which largely addresses heavenly events in a symbolic fashion, there is still a literal, visible fulfillment to this vision. The great red dragon waiting to devour the child as soon as born, rev 12. Each of these instances signifies a vision that john was given to. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. It is generally agreed by the most learned expositors that the narrative we have in this and the two following chapters, from the sounding of the.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. This battle is seen throughout chapter 12 through 15, with chapter 16 through 19 dealing with the judgments of god upon those working against his church. Everyone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Commentary on revelation chapter 12 theology first.
The dragon satan and his angels waged war, and 3 they were not strong enough, and 4 there was no longer a place found for them in heaven. This free bible study guide will help you understand what youre reading. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. Here begins the second and final great division of revelation. The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ. The two languages are joined together, as in revelation 12. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this. Revelation 12 nabre chapter 12 the woman and the dragon.
I am reading this commentary along with studying each chapter of the study book. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. Revelation 12 coffman commentaries on the bible bible. Chapter 12 it is generally agreed by the most learned expositors that the narrative we have in this and the two following chapters, from the sounding of the seventh trumpet to the opening of the vials, is not a prediction of things to come, but rather a recapitulation and representation of things. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. Introductory vision of the son of man in glory, amidst the seven candlesticks, with seven stars in his right hand. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary available on dvd in our endtime store. And the great dragon was thrown down summarizes the outcome of the battle in heaven. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Chapter 12 it is generally agreed by the most learned expositors that the narrative we have in this and the two following chapters, from the sounding of the seventh trumpet to the opening of the vials, is not a prediction of things to come, but rather a recapitulation and representation of things past, which, as god would have the apostle to foresee while future, he would have. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. Revelation chapter 12 is a chapter that skips from time period to time period. God uses holy spirit to breathe inspiration into his prophetic messengers. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth.
The twelve stars refer to the twelve tribes of israel. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Free online revelation commentary the commentary menu will take you through the chapter by chapter online commentary, starting with chapter 1. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. John sees the woman, the bride, whose calling is heavenly, in the world, before the lords coming again. That michael is a created angel, appears from his not daring, in disputing with satan, jude 9, to bring a railing accusation. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. The war in heaven between michael and the dragon, rev 12. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. The conquered enemy hates the presence of god, yet he is willing to appear there, to accuse the people of god.
In this section there is what might be called a book of signs. We wont renew our comparisons with the book of ezekiel until revelation chapter 14. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Revelation chapter 12 internet sacred text archive. Dec 16, 2019 commentary on revelation chapter 12 setting up or the establishment of the kingdom of our lord jesus christ. The great vision of this book goes straight forward, from the fourth to the twenty second chapter.
The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. He says that he was like him after his victory over death, when he had ascended into the heavens, after the union in his body of the power which he received from the father with the spirit of his glory. The dragons persecution of the woman and her seed, revelation 12. Foreword why this revelation commentary was written and how i went about writing this bible study introduction different views on revelation why i used the futurist view for this commentary on revelation chapter 1 john receives the revelation of jesus christ for the seven churches or. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. So, he began to pursue the woman who had given birth to the boy. Additional evidence for this interpretation is that. He spewed water like a river, to overtake the woman and sweep her away with the torrent v.
The revelation of jesus christ through the ages table of contents. Verse by verse commentary on the revelation a testimony of jesus christ by tony garland. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 12. In revelation chapters 12, and 14 the main figures of the great tribulation are described, and this great sign introduces the first of the seven. The serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman 12. To keep the commentary from becoming too verbose and repetitive, ive placed the discussion of several major topics into articles, and then link to those articles within the. We are now introduced to a new prophecy dealing with gods church in conflict with the powers of evil. Personages of the great tribulation, revelation 12. The woman is delivered of a son, who is caught up unto god. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Revelation 12 chapter study is one of rich understanding if were able to pull it all in. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. The characteristic of woman, in contradistinction to man. This is a very edifying chapter as it would be in the bible.
And there appeared a woman clothed with the sun it was a wellknown custom, says lowman, at the time of this prophecy, to represent the several virtues, and public societies, by the figure of a woman in some peculiar dress, many of which are to be seen in the roman coins. The christians of jerusalem fled to pella to escape the war in fulfillment of v. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. In these next two chapters the old testament references will be the visions and prophecies given to the prophet daniel. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies. In the above preterist commentary on daniel chapter 12 the historical fulfillment of daniel 12 is shown to have literally occurred in the first century including the 35 and 1290 days prophecy of daniel 12. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The theme of this commentary is to show that revelation is not a book of empty symbols as is often supposed in preterist circles.
Revelation 12, william barclays daily study bible, one of over 110 bible. The focus of this chapter of revelation is the physical return of the lord jesus christ to the planet earth to sit upon his throne, i. When the class decided to do a study on revelation, i was skeptical because of all the parts of that book that are so hard to understand. The woman clothed with the sun, and in travail, rev 12. The expulsion of satan and his angels from heaven, revelation 12. The earth is personified over against the dragon, or serpent. Blessing on the reader and keeper of it, as the time is near. The woman, representing israel the dragon, representing satan the manchild, referring to jesus.
A commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapter 12. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Revelation 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Introduction 3 chapter twelve 59 chapter one 12 chapter thirteen 63 chapter two 17 chapter fourteen 67 chapter three 22 chapter fifteen 72 chapter four 27 chapter sixteen 75 chapter five 31 chapter seventeen 79 chapter six 35 chapter eighteen 84 chapter seven 39 chapter nineteen 89 chapter eight 43. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This battle is seen throughout chapter 12 through 15, with chapter 16 through 19 dealing with the judgments of.
Revelation 12 the woman, the child, and the dragon a. Book of revelation chapters 12 14about this channel. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Get a detailed summary of chapter 12 in book of revelation. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. And a great sign was seen in heaven not only by st. She was clothed with the sun, justified, sanctified, and shining by union with christ, the sun of righteousness. The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his self revelation.
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