Commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8

Revelation 8 commentary william barclays daily study bible. And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this. The first four trumpets 7 then the first angel sounded his trumpet, and hail and fire mixed with blood were hurled down upon the earth. If were to see the full scope of this revelation, we must see it through the overall message of the new testamentwhich is what ive strived to do throughout this commentary.

Revelation 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate in verse 1, the opening of the seventh seal concludes a section beginning in chapter 6 which records the opening of the. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Just as the traditional trumpet of god is multiplied by seven in the book of revelation, so the lords descent in fire on mount sinai ex 19. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 8. With the first verse of this chapter, one reaches a watershed in the interpretation of revelation, a moment of decision, that affects the understanding of all that follows. Commentary for revelation 8 the seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god. The seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god.

The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. Read revelation 8 kjv along with a helpful commentary. The silence and the thunder of prayer revelation 8. In these judgments both the church and non believers are affected. Thus, the first seal related to the first thousand years of earths revealed temporal history from about 4000 to 3000 b. Revelation 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. It will be those who are sealed with the seal of the living god. Resources commentaries revelation chapter 8 exegesis. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. Revelation 8 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 8 opening the. The book of revelation chapter 8 mp3 audio commentary.

Revelation chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary. Revelation 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. You might want to fasten your seatbelt because this journey is going to literally rock your world. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. The trumpet throughout the bible is used for two specific purposes. Revelation 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The first angel sounded the first trumpet, and the events which followed were very dismal.

Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The prophecies of daniel and the revelation should be. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. When the lord jesus christ opens the seventh seal judgment, the immediate effect is silence in heaven. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture is. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A verse by verse mp3 audio study discussion of the seventh seal, the seven trumpet judgments, the key and angel of the bottomless pit abyss, abaddon, apollyon, and wormwood. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible.

There was silence in heaven why is there silence in heaven. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, an inscription, declaring the original and the design of it v. The sealed scroll was introduced in revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in revelation 6. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the. This book cross and crown is a powerful and thrilling recital of the most romantic and dramatic incidents in history to be found on record, told in the simplest, most graphic, and entertaining form. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. The idea that the book of revelation is about a mere seven year period, fails to capture the greater message and full significance that this book actually conveys. To this point in revelation, john has witnessed jesus open six of the seven seals of judgment seen on the scroll in heaven revelation 5. You are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. Verse 3 and another angel came and stood over the altar, having a golden censer. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 8 commentary the first four trumpets bible gateway. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8.

The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book v. There followed hail and fire mingled with blood, etc. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. Revelation 8 bible commentary on the book of revelation. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Just as the traditional trumpet of god is multiplied by seven in the book of revelation, so the.

Revelation 8 commentary john gills exposition on the. Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the first four trumpets bring various plagues. The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation. The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. An artistic representation of the four horsemen described in revelation 6. The book of revelation chapter 8 mp3 audio commentary the. The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary. This book cross and crown is a powerful and thrilling recital of the most romantic and dramatic incidents in history to be found on. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapterbychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. 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.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by their tribe. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Revelation 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. In the final three of the seven judgments which are to come, believers, those who bear the mark of god, are set aside and spared those judgments the first four angels sound their trumpets. Revelation chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on. Revelation 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.

Opening the seventh seal and sounding the first four trumpets 1 and when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Verse 1 of this chapter clearly belongs to the opening of the seven seals, namely the seventh, and thus rightly belongs to the preceding chapter, not chapter 8. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. This verse is the pivot upon which the whole interpretation turns, making the problem of its interpretation probably the most important in the. The opening of the seals, the first, second, third, and fourth. Revelation 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles.

A glorious vision or appearance of the lord jesus christ to the apostle john, when he delivered to him this revelation v. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventhday adventists, declared ellen white. Feb 23, 2017 you are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the. May 10, 2017 you are about to embark on a journey through the final book of the bible, the book of revelation. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. Revelation 8, king james version kjv the bible app. The first four judgments, which appear in chapter eight, are of a somewhat natural nature.