When the lamb broke the seventh seal, there was silence throughout heaven for about half an hour. Chapter 8 john sees fire and desolation poured out during the seventh seal and preceding the second coming. 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. Revelation 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. To be approved for inclusion in this website, your commentary must be relevant to this pages topic the first four trumpet judgments, contribute to our understanding of the topic, and be solidly based on scripture.
In this chapter, we see that there is a silence when the 7th seal is opened. Read revelation 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation chapter 8 the significance of this silence is twofold. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Aug 26, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles. The late late show with james corden 60,070,460 views.
Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Trumpets 14 previous revelation study list next let all people be silent before yahweh, now that he is stirring from his holy dwelling. The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. The seventh seal in verse one closed out the second of the major sevensthe seven seals. The ball earth with the sun in the center idolatry, evolution, god removed from schools, prayer removedis it any wonder children are not taking the bible seriously. After the opening of the sixth seal and its consequences, john described the sealing of 144,000 jewish believers, listed by their tribe. And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Some taking from their home and just left in the street no food, money, id, no shoes. We see that god pours out the smoke of the incense of the saints onto the earth, resulting in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes. Revelation 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The silence indicates the beginning of a further series of judgments. 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 seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer bible. Revelation 8 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Bruce on revelation 8 believers are in heavy tribulation,taking from their homes, forcing them to watch their children,wife or husband being tortured, thrown into prison or killed. The book of revelation chapter 8 king james version. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. Chapter 8 nd when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation. Book of revelation chapter 8 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. The book of revelation chapter 8 mp3 audio commentary.
For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. David guzik commentary on revelation 8, where the seventh seal is loosed and the first four trumpets bring various plagues. Revelation is the most difficult biblical book to interpret. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Revelation 9 the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, bible. And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. 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.
And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. He was given a great quantity of incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the. Although the seven trumpets fall after the seventh seal. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 8 verses 1. Seven angels who stand before god, and they were given seven trumpets. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.
The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. The seventh seal probably contains the seven trumpets. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the.
Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. The book of revelation chapters 8 11 chapter 8 we covered the first verse of chapter 8 with the previous study see chapters 47. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8 and more. Revelation 8 kjv and when he had opened the seventh bible. The book of revelation, chapter 8 the bottomless pit.
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