The fourth seal brings death to a fourth of the population of the earth, through war, famine, and pestilence compare matt. Lo and behold book of revelation chapter 7 youtube. But here in chapter 7, we see the events that will take place after the. Questions on revelation chapter 7 the church of christ in. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary. Book of revelation bible study chapter 7 my christian. Jul 09, 2020 this is part of a study on the book of revelation. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of daniel chapter 9. Revelation 7 niv bible after this i saw four angels. In chapter 5, john the author of this book saw a vision of one who sat on the throne, holding a scroll sealed with seven seals 5. Biblical studiesnew testament commentaries revelation chapter 7. Yet, the book of revelation is far more than an apocalyptic prophecy.
Revelation 7 rsvce the 144,000 of israel sealed after. Revelation chapter 7 continued discover the book of revelation. This is a poignant reminder of gods love for all people, and the essential unity of mankind. Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapter 7 144,000 sealed. The winds depict gods judgment of the earth, and the four angels are restraining agents who hold back the judgment until gods special servants can be sealed. For example, revelation chapter 12 speaks of christs birth, yet five chapters before, in revelation 7, we read of all the tribes of israels being sealed, and revelation 5 speaks of the root of david christ having prevailed to loose the seals of the book. Book of revelation discover the book of revelation. Revelation 7 chapter seven describes the sealing of the 144,000 to protect them from the calamities to come. These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb revelation 7. Book of revelation chapter 7 chapter 7 nd 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. Chapter 4 just gives the setting, describing the scene in heaven and who is involved. Chapter 7 this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth so that no wind could blow on land or sea or. The later part of the chapter describes those that have come out of great tribulation. Interestingly, a similar event is recorded in the book of ezekiel wherein a man, not unlike this angel from the east, was.
Revelation 7 is the seventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 7 kjv and after these things i saw four bible gateway. And after these things i saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four. In revelation chapter 7 we look at the sealing of the 144,000, and then the correlation to the seal god places upon the believers today. Learn the revelation chapter 7 chapter 7 the 144,000 are sealed in this chapter, john sees four mighty angels virtually hold back the winds of judgment long enough for god to set his seal of protection upon 144,000 select men of israel. This chapter contains the writers vision of the four angels of. It is a revelation apocalypse, which is an unveiling. The book of revelation chapter seven objectives in studying this chapter 1 to identify the two groups in the two visions seen in this chapter 2 to note how these visions would comfort those who must pass through the great tribulation summary between the sixth and seventh seals, there is an interlude in which john sees two visions. Revelation chapter 7 discover the book of revelation. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such a way as to prevent the document from being opened without breaking the seal. There is suffering and death in johns vision, but there is also hope revelation 1.
After this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of. Since gods wrath will be a worldwide event, the angels are positioned over all four points of the globe n,s,e,w. Revelation 7 nkjv the sealed of israel after these. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such a way as to prevent the document from. Revelation chapter 7 introduces the 144,000 servants of god. These in white robes, he asked, who are they, and where have they come from. The book of revelation can be understood by anyone you dont need a d. Death takes lives, and hell hades, holds them for judgment. Revelation chapter 7 continued discover the book of. Chapter 7 in the book of revelation is placed between the 6th seal. Are we to take the term four corners of the earth literally, or is it an accommodative.
Lesson 52 the seven sevens of the revelation ambassadors. John sees future tribulation, but he also sees the lamb of god seated on his throne revelation 1. Revelation 7 niv 144,000 sealed after this i saw four. Chapter 12 tells us the origins and early history of the war. Despite efforts to divide humanity based on appearance or heritage. I heard the voice of the fourth beast say the flying eagle. This period begins with the selection of 144,000 jewish servants and concludes with the saints coming out of the tribulation. He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels who were given power to damage the land and. The book of revelation is unique in that it is the only book of the bible with a direct blessing promised to those who read, hear and obey the truths it contains. Obviously these events do not occur in strict chronological order. To what does the introductory phrase, after this, refer. Book of revelation chapter 7 receive the revelation be preparedcurrent events confirm that we are in the last days.
Thus this seventh chapter is a recapitulation of the vision of the six seals, revelation 6. The angels must not realize earth is actually round and doesnt have any corners. Dec 09, 2019 the seven churches of revelation were real, physical congregations when the apostle john wrote this bewildering last book of the bible around 95 ad, but many scholars believe the passages have a second, hidden meaning. The great multitude in white robes and serve him day and night in his temple. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
Revelation chapter 6 continued discover the book of. And when he had opened the fourth seal see the notes at revelation 5. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea. This chapter is a parenthesis, an interlude, between the 6th and the 7th seal. People get confused when reading the book of revelation, because it is not in chronological order. This week we will continue our bible study lessons in chapters 7 of the book of revelation.
As in the other cases, there does not appear to have been any particular reason why the fourth of the living creatures should have made this proclamation rather than either of the others. The introduction the first chapter of the book of revelation introduces us to its subject. Introduction in this chapter, we see the narration of seal events momentarily suspended because as explained in the revelation overview this. Revelation 7 the sealed of israel 1 after these things i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the. Revelation 7 the 144,000 and the great multitude after these things i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the. Revelation 7 kjv and after these things i saw four. The events of this section include the two most important questions in the book of revelation. After this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on. Special blessing is promised the readers of this book revelation 1. It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation chapter 7 7 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 chapter 7 the second coming of christ home page. Revelation complete bible book chapters and summary new.
Oct 05, 2015 theres a very interesting hidden message in hebrew called a remez in chapter 7 of the book of revelation, but before i reveal it lets understand the context in which the list of the 12 tribes is given and why the tribe of dan is missing. Then i saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living god. Revelation 7 king james version 7 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, n. In chapter seven, we see 144,000 from the 12 tribes of israel. Revelation 7 nlt gods people will be preserved then. The theology of baptism is given depth of meaning in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 7. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take.
Revelation 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. Chapter 7 is a parenthesis in the chronology of revelation, showing gods program of grace and salvation during the period of judgment. In a broader sense, god will bless those who spend time reading the bible and who take to heart and follow what it says. Do you think the four angels are wicked angels, or servants of god fulfilling appointed duties. Revelation 7 new living translation nlt gods people will be preserved 7 then i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds so they did not blow on the earth or the sea, or even on any tree.
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. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7. Revelation 7 niv 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible. In this chapter, john sees four mighty angels virtually hold back the winds of judgment long enough for god to set his seal of protection upon 144,000 select men of israel. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. If so, chapters 1214 cover virtually the entire period of the book of revelation. There, however, their number was waiting to be completed, but here it is completed, and they are seen taken out of the earth before the judgments on the antichristian apostasy. Salvation is the theme of their worship, and they recognize that it comes solely from him. Revelation 7 is the interlude that broadly describes the seal period. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 7. Chapter 7 the elect get their tickets to heaven after this, john sees four angels standing at the four corners of the earth.
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