Division commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12

The first four verses of this chapter contain the angel gabriels concluding words of his marvelous discourse of chapter 11 in which michael, who is the man clothed in linen, stands up at the end of the judgment that was set in daniel 7. The woman must therefore either be mary or israel, the only two women who could have given birth to jesus. The apocalypse of jesus christ to his servant john verses 1222. The phrase those who dwell in heaven defines the tabernacle in terms of its inhabitants, namely, god and the holy angels. I believe that the first series of visions ends with chapter 11, verse 18. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. The result is a very well researched and extremely comprehensive treatment of this prophetic book. If you are not reading it with spiritual understanding, it is very easy for you to get lost. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe. There are six other blessings found in revelation 14. Chapter 12, part 2 posted by lehunt on october 30, 2017 below is a timeline of the emperors of rome from the birth of christ through the time john is believed to have written revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. While james durhams historicist reading of revelation is no longer the standard view, that should not deter readers, for, as spurgeon said, it would not be easy to find a more sensible and. From chapter 4 the book describes events that are still in the future.

Several scholars have noted that the book of revelation contains seven visions or divisions. The woman, representing israel the dragon, representing satan the manchild, referring to jesus. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. In the course of these visions, seven main figures are described. 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 chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. Because of the ambiguity over chapter 12, however, i would like additional support before i say that this material is definitely all one section. For, though his malice is chiefly bent against the servants of god, yet he is an enemy and hater of mankind as such. Biblical scholars agree that the third of the stars he swept from the sky represents the angels that he tempted to follow him in his rebellion against god revelation 12. The woman is delivered of a son, who is caught up unto god. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Revelation 12 provides details of five of the seven major characters that are involved with the tribulation, and are described on the page associated with this on, revelation 12 web page.

Though here the two main divisions of revelation are simply desig nated part i and part 11. The vision which begins in this chapter has several parts, but, it does not end until the. 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. 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 commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. Morris is a recognized exegete on the johanine literature, and brings learning to bear on this interesting book. And a great sign was seen in heaven not only by st. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The reader must keep in mind that the chapter divisions are contrived by men. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Welcome to today we have taken a study in revelation 12.

Revelation chapter 12 is a chapter that skips from time period to time period. The many commentaries on the book of revelation show. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. There is no reason to believe anything other than that this is a literal alignment that appears in the heavens constellations second heaven space. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies,vv. Apparently the beast will share the dragons antagonism to god and the angels for having cast the dragon out of heaven revelation 12. This woman of chapter 12 represents the church of god of all ages, in. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. This commentary on revelation provides what was, as principal john macleod said, in past days, the accepted protestant view of that book. Revelation 12provides details of five of the seven major characters that are involved with the tribulation, and are described on the page associated with this on, revelation 12 web page.

This is a very edifying chapter as it would be in the bible. The vision which begins in this chapter has several parts, but, it does not end u. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to those who read and obey what it states. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian 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.

Revelation 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Even in revelation 12 which largely addresses heavenly events in a symbolic fashion, there is still a literal, visible fulfillment to this vision. Is it the summary of chapter 11 or the introduction of chapter 12. Chapters 411 are more or less a linear progression to the events of the 7 seals. Revelation 12, adam clarke commentary, one of over 110 bible.

The rest of revelation 12 will demonstrate that this woman is israel, not mary. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Sermon revelation verse by verse revelation chapter 12. In view of all this, it is apparent that the theme being unfolded in these chapters is the war the dragon wages against christ and his followers. Revelation chapter 12 faithful audio commentary on the book. The parallel literary structure of revelation 12 and 20 andrews. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. This, they argue, adds support to their claim that the book of revelation either recapitulates or. Chapter 12 gives us a brief but allimportant summary of the whole course of events, viewed, not in their instruments on earth or the judgment of these, but the divine view of all the principles at work, the state of things as revealed of god.

Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Revelation 1 rsvce introduction and salutation the. These are certain on the grounds of both form and content. The war in heaven between michael and the dragon, revelation 12. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Beginning in chapter 12, the book of revelation goes in a different direction. As will be explained in greater detail throughout the remainder of this commentary, the book of revelation portrays kingdoms in the human form of their leaders, figureheads or quintessential human. The attempts of the dragon proved unsuccessful against the church, and fatal to his own interests. Book of revelation chapters 12 14about this channel. Yet god wants his children to know this book, and blessings are stored up for those who study its riches. Revelation 1222 macarthur new testament commentary hardcover. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed.

Rev 12 is patterned on israels deliverance from egypt. The great red dragon waiting to devour the child as soon as born, revelation 12. Revelation 1 tpt johns introduction this is the bible. Revelation chapter 12 timelines the second coming of. Revelation 1 revised standard version catholic edition rsvce introduction and salutation. Mary did not spend 1260 years in the wilderness either. Dec 16, 2019 the early church experienced much persecution in jerusalem, and so they scattered into the regions of the gentiles, as the book of acts details, beginning in chapter 8 of that book. Join john macarthur as he explains each verse in a way. Revelation 12, coffman commentaries on the bible, one of over 110 bible. Revelation often depicts kingdoms in the human form of their leaders or quintessential human representatives. The dragon spoken of in revelation 12 is clearly satan, who desires to destroy israel and her child, jesus christ. This woman of chapter 12 represents the church of god of all ages, in both the old and new testament. Commentary on revelation chapter 12 theology first.

Only the tenth, with part of the eleventh chapter, was a kind of introduction to the trumpet of the seventh angel. Revelation chapter 12 a grand synopsis of the rapture and. Since the whole book is divided into three sections, and since the first section is in chapter one and the third section is from chapter four to the end, the second section must consist of chapters two and. They killed jesus and they will be sorry about it zechariah 12. Revelation 12 adam clarke commentary bible commentaries.

As the sun represents the government, and the moon represents state religions, so the stars. A commentary on the book of revelation, to be published by andrews. Versebyverse commentary revelation 12 verse 1 and a great sign appeared in heaven. In revelation 1216, john described in some detail the war that satan wages against god and his faithful saints, which began in the premortal world and continues in mortality. The great vision of this book goes straight forward, from the fourth to the twenty second chapter. Chapter 12 tells us the origins and early history of the war. Here begins the second and final great division of revelation. Its meant to be readable for layman as well as student and pastor. The woman clothed with the sun, and in travail, revelation 12.

The introduction discusses issues of genre, authorship, date, audience and purpose. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. In spite of the fearful events described in these chapters, there are great reasons to hope and rejoice. Three questions when you read the chapter you wish to study. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god. This commentary on the book of revelation by leon morris, is part of the tyndale new testament commentaries series. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Granted, it may not be immediately obvious to the reader that the content of chapter 12 is part of the introduction to the bowls. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. The early church experienced much persecution in jerusalem, and so they scattered into the regions of the gentiles, as the book of acts details, beginning in chapter 8 of that book. The commentary itself is organized by chapter and proceeds verse by verse through the entire book of revelation. 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. David guzik commentary on revelation 12 explains the woman, the child, and the dragon, and the conflict in heaven between michael and the dragon.

Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. However, revelation will make much more sense if we do recognize that chapters 12 15 are given in preparation for the upcoming bowl judgments. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies, vv. Chapter 12 begins the part 2 section of this general division.

Thus, the first section of revelation is the first chapter. The second coming of jesus christ 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. The events described occur over a wide variety of eras, including past, present, and future. The rage of satan grows so much the greater as he is limited both in place and time. 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 commentary is organized into two main sections. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book.

It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Revelation chapter 22 discover the book of revelation. The parties were christ, the great angel of the covenant, and his faithful followers. The womans mortal enemy is satan, who appears as a dragon times in this book compare verses 9. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, and the sea, v. She is being pursued by a great red dragon, whose tail has swept a third of the stars from heaven and cast them to earth. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv. Commentary on revelation the james burton coffman series of new testament commentaries, vol.

Revelation chapter 12 timelines the second coming of christ. John the revelator assured his readers that although satan makes. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven,vv. If so, chapters 12 14 cover virtually the entire period of the book of revelation. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. God uses holy spirit to breathe inspiration into his prophetic messengers. In revelation 12 16, john described in some detail the war that satan wages against god and his faithful saints, which began in the premortal world and continues in mortality. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. Finding meaning in the literary patterns of revelation adventist.

Therefore, the focus is on the woman in chapter 12 of the book of revel. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman. 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. Chapter 12 the woman, the dragon, the man child 12 1 12 4 spiritual war in heaven 12 5 12 6. Commentary on revelation the james burton coffman series. Doubleday, 1986, finds a scmewhat ddferent division which includes the prologue and epilogue. Starting in chapter 12, revelation takes a detour from the stepbystep narrative of the end times. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The fascinating woman of revelation 12 university of dayton. Bible commentary revelation 12 christadelphian books online.