Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. And i john saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The holy bible, new king james version, copyright 1982 thomas nelson. Douayrheims bible, apocalypse revelation chapter 21.
Like all of the book of revelation, this chapter is symbolic. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. A new heaven and a new earth then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 duration. I would like to point out some of the aspects of these 1007 years. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 21, the next to the last chapter in the final book of the bible, describes to us the incredible new heaven and new earth that god creates. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Revelation 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. Revelation 21, new living translation nlt the bible app. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. Introduction following the parenthetical sections of chapters 1718 which described the great harlot system of babylon, chapter 19 gives us heavens perspective of the fall of babylon. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Your score results are displayed on the page immediately.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Heavens perspective stands in stark contrast to the mourning of babylons lovers, and it resumes the progress and narrative of the future events of the tribulation. It says such moving things such as there will be no more sorrowtears, that god will dwell with man, and more. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 2122 youtube. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. Humans sinful, finite minds simply cannot comprehend the ultimate joy and glory of the presence of god cf. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, look. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This is such a beautiful chapter, and has given me such hope and peace each time i have read it. A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. The new perspective of this last section is glorious. We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Jun 17, 2011 what does new jerusalem from heaven look like. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. As the chapter opens, all the sinners of all the ages, both demons and men, including satan, the beast and false prophet, are in the lake of fire forever. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. From the time described midway through genesis chapter 3 until the events of revelation 20, earth experiencedis experiencingthe presence of sin and death. Revelation 2122 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. See how much you learned about revelation chapter 21 by taking this online interactive quiz. Spiritual summary of revelation 21 previous next text details revelation bm home full page. Surprising facts about your eternal home revelation 21. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation, chapter 21 king james version christian. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Only those will enter whose names are written in the lambs book of life. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. In this chapter it treats of the state of heaven and the church after the last judgment. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Chapters 2122 finish with a vision of the new heaven and earth, where there is no longer any curse of death or pain or suffering. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. An angel shows john the holy city, the new jerusalem, revelation 21. Having carried his description of satans destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, john now returns to the beginning of the millennium to describe the new home of the church in chapter 21 and the new earth in chapter 22.