The voices of the seven thunders cannot be the voices of the fivefold ministry as some ministers are teaching. Reggae artist anthony b named an album seven seals and also references the seven seals in his song prophecy a reveal. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Mankind does not know what is in it until god reveals it. Revelation 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Following the seal judgments are the trumpet judgments and the bowl or.
Also, the apostle saw a great multitude, which no man can number out of every. The book of revelation is a book of angels, since about a fourth of all mention of angels in scripture, occurs in the apocalypse. But you, daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Seven seals is the name of a 2005 album by primal fear and also a track on that album. It was an open book which may indicate that it contained old and new testament prophecies of the coming events, though the exact contents of this little book are not revealed in this chapter.
From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Any one claiming to know is speaking in scriptural ignorance or a deceiver. If this chapter were removed from the book of revelation, would it be missed. British experimental apocalyptic folk band current 93 has several tracks that refer to the seven seals. Aug, 2009 many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The events of revelation 7 take place about 12 days prior to the middle of the tribulation week.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. It is probably best to see them as different, yet probably closely related. And it is true that the book of revelation can be difficult to understand, but the fact that it is a revelation, and carries a special blessing for those who study it, means that god intended it. In chapter five, the book is in gods hand and it is sealed.
Therefore, the complete sealing of gods people is being pictured in revelation 7. In chapter 10, an angel has the book and it is opened. Specifically, this is the interlude associated with the seals. I saw another strong angel coming down out of heaven, clothed with a cloud. The importance of the little book will be seen shortly. At the beginning of chapter 11, john is tasked with measuring parts of the temple and provided with further endtimes prophecies. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 10 and daniels little book, part 1 audioverse. In chapter four our attention was focused on the throne set in heaven. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The angel with the little book verse 1 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. If revelation wanted to tell us that this is christ, then the book would not have called. The seventh trumpet has not sounded as yet and is not introduced until the 15th verse of chapter 11. Revelation chapter 10 explained discover revelation. Lets not forget what we were told in the first three verses of chapter 7. Revelation 7 new international version niv 144,000 sealed. This chapter is also interesting because of the question, why is it here. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb rev 5. Revelation 10 bridges the gap between the end of the grace age for the gentiles and the return of the gospel to the jews. Revelation 5 1599 geneva bible gnv 5 1 the book sealed with seven seals, 3 which none could open.
But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. We have already looked at trumpets 16 in revelation 8. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. The mighty angel of revelation 10 is the same person as the man clothed in linen of daniel 12. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 10. It is vital in interpreting the book of to understand that during this period the church age saints are not on earth. The reason we wont discuss or venture a specific guess to the contents of this little book in revelation 10 is found in verse 10. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. This vision of the apostle john actually falls within the half hour silence of the seventh seal when it was opened.
The little book in chapter 10 is concerned with time, time no longer. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. The little scroll revelation 10 revelation made clear. In this chapter, we see the narration of seal events momentarily suspended because as explained in the revelation overview this chapter is the first instance of what i call an interlude. This book can not be opened until the chosen lamb is found worthy to obtain its contents. The fourth and final kingdom would be hard and cruel as iron, but mixed with the miry clay. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The man clothed in linen informs daniel that the book is sealed. Later, we will see that there are also interludes associated with the trumpets and the bowls. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll.
Those who are saved have been sealed with the holy spirit. Revelation 10 new international version niv the angel and the little scroll. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. Chapter 10 begins with another parenthesis in the chronology of revelation. The point is this book had been opened prior to this chapter, unlike the seven sealed book that had its contents revealed gradually, seal by seal in the. A little book and the seven thunders 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Next up, john notices that god is holding a scroll with seven seals in his hand. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3 and. Introduction in this chapter, we see the narration of seal events momentarily suspended because as explained in the revelation overview this chapter is the first instance of what i call an interlude. Revelation 7 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible. In the sequence of the end time events the rapture takes place after the events of chapter 3, and beginning in chapter 4, church age saints are now in heaven and not mentioned again until the end of chapter 18 when christ returns to earth with his bride. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and.
What are the mysterious seven thunders of revelation 10. The book that is sealed in daniel 12 is the same book that is sealed in revelation 5. The description of this angel in particular in interesting because it draws on images from several other places. Twice in this book, mention is made of a group consisting of 144,000. Chapter 6 describes the opening of the seven sealed scroll which was introduced in chapter 5. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Jesus is coming 9 but he said to me, do not do that. Revelation 10 is the tenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. In the past, the prophets sealed up their vision for the future, now all. The symbolism of this short chapter imparts an important message to us. Revelation 2 niv bible to the angelof the church in. John seals up many things relative to the last dayshe is commissioned to participate in the restoration of all things. The man clothed in linen makes an oath just like the mighty angel makes an oath. The mysterious phrase in the book of revelation that refers to the seven symbolic seals that secure a very interesting book or scroll.
This will be contrasted later in revelation where we will read about those who have the mark of the beast. The 7 sealed scroll that is the title deed to the earth see note on 5. The sealing represents authentication and ownership. Many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand. The sealed are those who are truly the people of god. He holds in his hand a little scroll, distinct from the. National bible week readings audio reflections video books of the bible. Chapter 10 the little book, the mighty angel, and seven. And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. The little book is perhaps an short version of the disposition of all things, the portion that john himself will see and write about. Whether what is contained between this and the sounding of the seventh trumpet be a distinct prophecy from the other, or only a more general account of some of the principal things included in the other, is disputed by our curious enquirers into these abstruse writings. Revelation chapter 10 sermons and lessons from revelation. The voice tells john, seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not. What is the little book john is given to eat, some say this is the seven sealed scroll that has been open, others do not.
The point is this book had been opened prior to this chapter, unlike the seven sealed book that had its contents revealed gradually, seal by seal in the progression of the book of revelation. The angel with the little book verse 1 1 and i saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire commentary. It will be open, or completely unsealed for the saints in heaven only after judgment was given unto them. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head.
Therefore, chapters 4 to 18 covers the period of the tribulation. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. What do the seven seals refer to in the book of revelations. Yet angels are never clearly identified with jesus in the book of revelation or in the new testament, though he is clearly associated with the angel of the lord in. Revelation 10 the angel and the little scroll then. The man in fine linen which is the righteousness of the saints revelation 19. The book of daniel, since it is dealing with the issue of gods people, makes a clear distinction amongst those are among the remnant of daniels people. It presents other facts and explanations that contribute to the total prophetic scene of the. In revelation chapter 10 it speaks about a little book that was opened and the angel descends from heaven with the book open in his hand. The other important function of the sealing in revelation is to identify those who are gods. In johns vision, the seven seals hold closed a scroll in heaven, and, as each seal is broken, a new judgment is unleashed on the earth. Chapter 10 provides an intermission after the description of the events of sixth trumpet the second woe to give us more details about what is happening during the. The final prophecy of the book of daniel, contained in chapter 12, bound to a prophecy in the book of revelation, serves to identify who these people are, and who they are not.
Unless we know what the little book contains were not really going to know the meaning of the opening of the little book in revelation chapter 10. In the past, the prophets sealed up their vision for the future, now all that has been sealed will be fulfilled. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. But john used different words to describe the scroll of revelation 5. Revelation 10 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The ninth chapter closed with the events that came under the sixth seal. Revelation chapter 10 kjv king james version ronald.
Again, this does not chronologically advance the narrative of tribulation events, but is descriptive, introductory and explanatory. The sealed book is the book of divorcement sent to the jewish nation from god. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. Revelation 10 niv the angel and the little scroll then bible. The great theme of revelation 5 is established in the answer to the question above.
There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with. And it is true that the book of revelation can be difficult to understand, but the fact that it is a revelation, and carries a special blessing for those who study it, means that god intended it to be understood. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. The only other book of the bible that specializes in time is the book of daniel. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 10.