Bible book of revelation chapter 20 verse 11-15

Then another book was opened, which is r the book of life. He will dutifully check the book of life for the name of each and every one who stands in this judgment. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Judgment of the beasts revelation 1220 seven final visions 6th vision the judgment throne. In revelation, gog and magog become the standard expression for rebellious nations just as jezebel in rev 2. Or, and i saw a great white throne, and him that was seated thereon, from whose face fled the earth and the heaven, and place was not found for them. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the. Lets turn in our bibles to revelation chapter 20, verses 11 through 15, a marvelous and familiar text, giving to us the most serious and sobering scene in all of the bible because it describes the m. Mounce, says, judging from the amount of attention given by many writers to the first ten verses of chapter 20, one would judge it to be the single most important segment of the book of revelation. After the intermediate reign of christ, all the dead are raised and judged, thus inaugurating the new age.

And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. Every person who did not follow christ is consigned to the lake of fire revelation 20. This chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. And i saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled, and place was not found for them. None of the great bible commentators ever suggests that the books of revelation 20. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. But god does not always sit on the judgment throne.

Revelation chapter 20 kjv king james version keep in mind please may it be on earth as it is in heaven. It is a white throne, in token of the purity of the judgment which follows. Theyll stream across the earth, surround and lay siege to the camp of gods holy people, the. And s the dead were judged by what was written in the books, t according to what they had done. Revelation 11 new international version niv biblica. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead. Chapter 20 must be related theologically to chapters 19 the second coming and 2122 the eternal kingdom. An outline of what is to be discussed is then seen in verses 28 of chapter 21, with detail then added beginning in chapter 21.

After the millennium, god will raise up to physical life all those who have never had an opportunity for salvation. The reign of the saints with christ for the same time, revelation 20. We know as christians that we are called to branch out. The millennium will answer these questions before the great judgment revelation 20. Revelation 20 the thousand years 1 and i saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. And i saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them. Bengel remarks that with great emphasis the discourse in revelation 20. Verses 1115 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. And then i saw an angel descending from heaven, holding the key of the abyss the bottomless pit and a great chain was in his hand. The interpretive question is whether the second coming precedes the millennial reign of christ, if so then some form of premillennialism is inevitable if this is to be interpreted as. Chapter 11 of the revelation continues the parenthetical section beginning in chapter 10 and extending through chapter 14. Revelation 20 new international version niv biblica. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.

The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. Revelation chapter 11 explained book of revelation each. This battle is very similar to the battle we read about in chapter 19 of revelation. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. In ezekiel gog is a chief ruler and in revelation a nation.

Resources matthew henrys commentary revelation chapter 20 verses 1115. Study guide for revelation 20 by david guzik blue letter bible. Verses 1115 verses 1115 the utter destruction of the devils kingdom very properly leads to an account of the day of judgment, which will determine every mans everlasting state. At this point in revelation, victory over death and evil is complete. In his presence, earth and sky vanished, leaving no trace. Then i saw a great white throne and him who sat on itand i saw the deadstanding before god, and books were openedand another book was opened, which is the book of lifeand the dead were judged according to their worksthe sea gave up the dead who. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 20.

The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. And i saw the dead, small and great, standing before god, and books were opened. Even alford attempts to spiritualize the city, the temple, and the events portrayed in this chapter. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. In contrast, here at the great white throne judgment, unbelievers are judged on their own deeds, which means damnation romans 6. Resources matthew henrys commentary revelation chapter 20 verses 1115 verses 1115 the utter destruction of the devils kingdom very properly leads to an account of the day of judgment, which will determine every mans everlasting state. All the inset chapters are introduced in a significant way. Many believe that man is really innocent, and corrupted only by a bad environment. Revelation 20, new living translation nlt the bible app. The requested resource has been assigned a new permanent uri.

The throne is described as great and white, to set it in strong contrast to other thrones mentioned in the book, e. Chapter 20 satan is bound during the millenniumthe saints will then live and reign with christthe dead stand before god and are judged out of the books according to their works. The bible nowhere says god will resurrect all the dead in the same resurrection. This verse constitutes a distinct vision of itself.

Ezekiel writes about gog and magog, but they are not the same gog and magog of revelation chapter 20. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Geneva study bible 19 and i saw a great 20 white throne, and him that sat on it, 21 from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. Lectures on the book of revelation grand rapids, mi. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The first part of verse 5 inserts a parenthetical statement that refers to a second resurrection, described in verses 11 15. Revelation, chapter 20 king james version christian. The millennium is important because it will display the eternal depravity of satan, who continues his evil as soon as he is released from his incarceration. He desires all to come to the knowledge of the truth and to true repentance at the proper time. Hell talk them into going to war and will gather a huge army, millions strong. But after these things he must be released for a little while. And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great.

Of the loosing of satan, and the conflict of the church with gog and magog, revelation 20. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then 1 the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said. The tendency of many interpreters at this point is. And another ybook was opened, which is the book of life. This great white throne is the judgment throne, plain and simple. Revelation 20 21 daily bible study branch together brings christians together to read the bible every day. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven. The course of these prophecies, after many important visions describing the state of the church and world in this present life, brings us at last to the great and final judgment, when the whole scene and mystery of providence shall be finished. Daily devotions with john piper lets you experience the very best of pipers teachings.

Of the binding of satan for a thousand years, revelation 20. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its. God is merciful, loving, and kind, not willing that any should perish. The resurrection of the righteous takes place at christs return i thessalonians 4. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire. Revelation chapter 20 explained book of revelation each. Careful students of the book of revelation will probably agree with alford that chapter 11 is undoubtedly one of the most difficult in the whole apocalypse. Revelation chapter 20 verse by verse bible commentary. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ, 2 and he will reign for ever and ever.