Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. In the texts of matthew and mark, jesus equates the disciples fear with a lack of faith. Revelation 8, new international version niv the bible app. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liarsthey will be consigned. It will be located in the new heaven and new earth that god will create after destroying the old. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Revelation 21 niv read the new international version. Revelation 21 niv read the new international version online. Revelation 21 new international version bibleserver. Revelation 21 new international version a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, 1 for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. But the fearful, and the unfaithful, and the abominable, signifies those who are in no faith, and in no charity, and thence in evils of every kind. 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. Revelation 2122 conclude the actions of god in human history and initiate the eternal kingdom cf. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. Sep 05, 2014 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. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america.
Revelation the niv application commentary book 20 kindle edition by keener, craig s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. I used this commentary while exploring the book of revelation with a womens bible study. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In this book of prophecy, god reveals many things to john but the focus of its revelation is jesus christ as the conclusion, completion and consummation of the whole bible.
These verses are full of encouragement, declaration, warning, and response to god. Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liarsthey will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and. Making all things new november 6, 2016 introduction. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, isaiah 65. Gods dwelling place is now among the people, and he will. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl.
The construction is changed in the middle of the verse. Niv 8 but the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for sunday, november 6, 2016, is. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. This follows the day of the lord and after the millennium, when the heavens disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version.
This chapter contains the accounts of the new heaven and the new earth, followed by the appearance of the new jerusalem. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. By the fearful are signified they who are in no faith, as will be seen presently. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. Revelation 14 niv the lamb and the 144,000 then i bible. 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. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. 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.
The fearful are those who, through cowardice, have not overcome cf. In these verses we have the manifold testimony of the voices of the angel, jesus, the spirit, the bride, and john. The great street of the city was of pure gold, like transparent glass. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all god. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The apostle peter wrote in his epistle the process on how this change occurred and that people will choose to ignore gods word, 2peter 3.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation the niv application commentary book 20. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 8 new international version niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. International bible lessons commentary revelation 21. Revelation the niv application commentary book 20 kindle. 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. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation 14 new international version niv the lamb and the 144,000. A third of the sea turned into blood, 9 a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. Dr kaisers share history of interpretation, possible interpretation, application and his own thoughts. The book of revelation was likely written between a.
He who overcomes will inherit all this, and i will be his god and he will be my son. The commentary, like others is divided by chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 21 new international version niv dramatized. But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for sunday, november 6, 2016, is from revelation 21. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The issue is whether we will continue to trust in jesus and in gods sustaining power even in the face of persecution and death. 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.
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