When the thousand years are expired, satan shall be loosed out of his prison, shall go forth and deceive the nations, and shall gather gog and magog from the. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The millennial reign of christ with the saints, revelation 20. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. Revelation 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. After this aborted battle, satan is then judged and tormented forever together with the beast and the false prophet, who were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years revelation 19. Commentary on revelation chapter 20 theology first. 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.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. George eldon ladd, in, notes the parallels between ezekiel 3639 and argues that revelation 20 is the fulfillment of ezekiels prophecy. All the wicked who have ever lived are now resurrected in the resurrection of damnation, and satan is loosed out of his prison. In prior chapters, john described his vision of the final judgments on earth, leading up to the defeat of the antichrist and the false prophet at armageddon. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 20 is one of the most controversial chapters in the bible, not. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his selfrevelation. In this preterist commentary on revelation 20, compelling historical evidence is presented showing that the thousand year reign was literally one thousand years long and the gog mentioned in this chapter is the literal, historical gog of turkey mentioned in biblical history. This chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. They who were beheaded for the testimony of jesus, who have part in the first resurrection, and shall reign with christ a thousand years, 46.
The chapter thus describes, not a millennium of the saints, but the overthrow of. To insist upon this would amount to an attempt to put something into scripture which is not there. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of revelation. The conjunction and in greek can be translated even giving the meaning in addition to.
Following that conflict, the two satanic figureheads are cast into the lake of fire. Nine times out of ten, when people ask, how do you interpret the book of. This is another allusion to what we see in the book of revelation. The judgment of the dead at the great white throne, revelation 20. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Isiah 24 and ezekiel 3639 also contain similarities to revelation 20. This is a clear example of the symbolic and figurative language of the book of revelation.
Come on now, we are in the 21st century and i think its time that we start thinking outside the box when it comes to the book of revelation, after all its probably the greatest book ever. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 20 and more. The thousandyear interval is used in two connections in this passage. Revelation 20 this chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. The books excluding the book of life record the deeds of the dead. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of god and of christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.
Revelation 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. This chapter contains the notable account of the millennium and the judgment of the dead. David guzik commentary on revelation 20, where the saints rain for a. This chapter unfolds the devils destiny afterwards. An angel binds satan a thousand years, and shuts him up in the bottomless pit. The comparison of chapters six and twenty reveals the application of the symbols intervening. The millennial kingdom revelation chapter 20 commentary. Commentary on revelation chapter 20 commentary on revelation chapter 20 posted on april 11, 2020 april 11, 2020 author steve sewell. It will be ushered in by the spread of the gospel during the present church age. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. Read all of revelation 20 complete concise this chapter is thought by some to be the darkest part of all this prophecy. Commentary on revelation 20 the millennium september 29.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. The interpretation of this chapter is largely determined by the view already taken of. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Rejecting the gospel, they will nevertheless accept christ. The binding of satan for one thousand years, revelation 20. Commentaries for revelation chapter 20 the imprisonment of the dragon, or satan. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
The crushing of the final satanled rebellion, revelation 20. John went up into the presence of god by way of a vision and based on everything thats implied here throughout, we must conclude that the people the church, does not. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. The book of revelation is arranged in this threepart structure. Then i saw an angel coming down from heaven introduces a new vision report. John sees an angel bind up satan with chains and seal him in a pit. The phrase second death is found only in the book of revelation, the first time in the letter to the church at smyrna.
Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Cast into the lake of fire they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. John sees another vision which starts in chapter 20. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. An overview of revelation 2122 chapters 2122 are introduced by revelation 21. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death revelation 2. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This is a sad commentary on mans limitless ability to reject god and follow his. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Revelation 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The power of satan was broken in part by the setting up of the gospel kingdom in the. Never is scripture when year is used with a number is its meaning not literal. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the devil and satan, and bound him for b a thousand years.
While the bible speaks often of death, one death in particular, the second death, mankind knows little of. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Revelation 20 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Revelation 20 then i saw an angel coming down from. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Revelation chapter 20 explained discover revelation.
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