Revelation 5 scroll commentary on the book

This weeping of the apostle sprang from greatness of mind. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of revelation. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book. The revelation of jesus christ through the ages, by donald a. It is a book that has prompted endless discussions about the end times with theological divisions forming around epicenters such as the rapture and the millennium. This scroll is unique in that it is sealed with seven seals. Adoration of the lamb, by jan van eyck 1432, oil on wood, ghent altarpiece, cathedral of st. There are similarities between this scroll and these other books. May 12, 2009 revelation chapter 5, part 1 the sealed book in the previous chapter we were taken to heaven where we saw a throne and one sitting upon it. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. This book of the revelation tells what is in that scroll. Perhaps the most puzzling book in all scripture, revelation introduces bowls and scrolls, saints and angels, horsemen and beasts, the bride and the lamb, in a wondrous end. It is natural to assume that the book was of the scroll.

Saw this is the first of thirtynine occurrences of the phrase and i saw. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites. The scroll here is partly patterned on that scroll for its description and contents are similar. A little book help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. Apr 15, 2018 i would agree with that first paragraph in many cases in revelation the hair on the locust, for example. As chapter 5 opens, a scroll with writing on both front and back and sealed with seven seals is introduced, shown in the right hand of the father.

Scholars have debated whether this is a bound book sometimes called a codex or a scroll. The scroll in revelation 5 is the visualization of this truth. His plan for the end times is in the scroll revelation 1. I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. The scroll was held in the left hand, and unrolled with the right. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. According to this verse, one of the twentyfour elders revelation 4. And the answer comes back, the lion of the tribe of judah hath prevailed. I would agree with that first paragraph in many cases in revelation the hair on the locust, for example. Koenig is a unique free verse by verse futurist premillenial common sense commentary on revelation the apocalypse. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back, 3 sealed up with seven seals. There are several suggested ideas for the contents of the book.

While i agree that revelation 5 holds a decisive place in the structure of the whole book 27, nowhere in chapters 4 and 5 does jesus depict himself being enthroned. Verse 3 and no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon. But since the sevensealed scroll is important in chapters 5 8. His attention is fastened on a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with. Revelation chapter 5 coffmans commentary of the new. Revelation 5 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Revelation 5 new international version niv biblica.

The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. It is possible the book does not contain the prophecies which follow. In ancient israel, under the law when land was sold, the losses were written down in a scroll and then it was sealed. Revelation 5 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this modernly written versebyverse commentary leads the reader with accuracy and insight hi.

This chapter contains the inaugural vision of the lamb on the throne in heaven. What the bible says about scroll in revelation 5 from forerunner commentary. Then i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 5. Revelation chapter 5 explained discover revelation. And i wept much being greatly affected with the thought that no being whatsoever was to be found able to understand, reveal, and accomplish the divine counsels, fearing they would still remain concealed from the church. Revelation 5 commentary the sevensealed scroll and the lamb. Revelation 5 the passion translation tpt the unopened scroll. Futurist premillennial revelation commentary, by don koenig. Revelation 5 the passion translation tpt the unopened scroll 5 and i saw that the one seated on the throne was holding in his right hand an unopened scroll with writing on the inside and on the outside, a and it was sealed with seven seals. Typically, the book of revelation has been studied as if this scroll has no. The phrase hath prevailed is the same word as the overcometh addressed to each of the seven churches. The father put the book of his eternal counsels into the hand of christ, and christ readily and gladly took it into his hand. The scroll, something that has been sealed with seven seals, is now opened.

Revelation 5 tpt the unopened scroll and i saw that. Revelation 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Revelation chapter 5, part 1 the sealed book in the previous chapter we were taken to heaven where we saw a throne and one sitting upon it. Under the mosaic law, land cannot be taken from gods people permanently. Therefore, it is the antitypical day of atonement that is depicted, not christs inauguration into the heavenly sanctuary. Each time a seal is opened, certain events are revealed. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back.

What the bible says about scroll in revelation 5 bible tools. Homer hailey in his commentary on daniel observes that the angel in daniel 12 is. It is the new song, not only of redemption, but the worthiness of the slain lamb to take the book. The scroll in daniel 12 appears to be the same scroll that is in view in the book of revelation. The purpose of the tribulation is that from these judgments comes redemption. Revelation 5 concludes the introduction to the seal period. And we do not yet understand many things that god has said. You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for god persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. Revelation 5 new international version niv the scroll and the lamb. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb then i saw in. Scrolls normally had writing on one side only, but in a few cases the lord writes on both sides. Bible commentaries coffmans commentaries on the bible revelation 5.

As chapter 5 opens, a scroll with writing on both front and back and sealed with seven seals is introduced, shown in. Introduction the seal introduction, which began in chapter 4, now continues and concludes here in chapter 5. Ezekiels prophetic revelation is one scroll within a book or collection of scrolls. Some commentators attempt to divide the effects which flow from the opening of the seals into separate categories. This revelation commentary takes the point of view that most of the book is a literal prophecy of things to come. Bible teachers do not agree whether john is referring to that book in revelation chapters 5 and 6. We continue to study the second vision in the book of revelation, consisting of seven scenes in heaven. In the ancient world, people wrote their letters and books on papyrus or on parchment, instead of paper. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 5. The reference here is to a scroll because it is rolled out and would be made of lambs skin. In contrast, the scroll here in revelation 5 shall be handed to the lamb and he will open it.

Some of it remains secret, for example what the thunders said. Revelation 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. Revelation 5 is the fifth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The scroll and the lamb 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on. The revelation of christ revelation 1 5 seven scenes in heaven scenes 3,4 the scroll and the lamb. That book is the official register of the people who will be the citizens of the new jerusalem, in the future world. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The scroll has writing on both sides, but no one knows what the scroll says until the scroll is opened.

Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 5 and more. In that scene of unclouded light not one amongst the myriads of the saved will feel worthy to judge another. The book of revelation are the jews gods chosen people. It is one of the twentyfour elders that assures him that the book will be opened. John, as well as by daniel, and other prophets, in a beautiful figure, to be. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. Revelation 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Typically, the book of revelation has been studied as if this scroll has no reference to any scrolls in the. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5.

The commentary observes that the setting of this chapter is the same as that of ch. Revelation 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Read revelation 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A scroll representing the great promise that the kingdom of god would come to earth is handed to christ. The next thing catching the attention of john was the sevensealed scroll held in the right hand of the throne sitter.

The simple meaning of the image presents itself to us. The setting for the release of the four horsemen begins in revelation 4, which describes gods throne room in heaven with all its splendor and attendant beings. We learn, what is recorded in the next chapter, that these seals were so arranged that when. Thus the content of the scroll is revealed pictorially by the events john sees. The book of revelation, also called the apocalypse of john, encourages christians to be faithful to their lord, jesus christ, through a rich mixture of symbolism and images. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb.

This will not do, for it is the lamb who is the only one found worthy to loose the seals. No man was found worthy to open the book of judgments and take inheritance. Ezekiels scroll actually bears a greater resemblance to another scroll seen in revelation 10, because there, the scroll is handed to the prophet john himself and he will also be told to eat it. On such a typical scroll, the book of revelation would fill a scroll 15 feet 4.

Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. And i saw this is a continuation of the same vision. Revelation is a book that many christians find confusing due to the foreign nature of its apocalyptic imagery. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Behold the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. We saw that around this throne there were twentyfour other thrones with twentyfour elders seated upon them. Christ by taking the book from the hand of god does what no other being in the universe can do. However, we can clearly see that the book scroll in those chapters is extremely important. Chapter five the large scroll revelation commentary. When he does it indicates that theres a judgment coming.