The first seal and i looked, and behold, a white horse. This scroll is closed by seven seals that are opened one by one to indicate events that will occur before and during christs second coming. Revelation chapter 5 shows a scroll being presented to jesus christ in heaven. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the book scroll from him who sits on the throne. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. Oh it looks real to those who dont know the truth and that bow is as fake as he is the false messiah so look the crown and bow up and find out in the strongs concordance.
Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. Isaac williams 19th century associated the first six seals with the discourse on the mount of olives and stated that, the seventh seal contains the. In revelation the horse is an animal associated with war. Following the seal judgments are the trumpet judgments and the bowl or vial judgments. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end but if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. In the book of revelation there is a sequence of seven seals.
When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Therefore, since the wrath of god begins with the breaking of the seventh seal, note. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. Revelation chapter 6 begins with the seals that represent the beginning of christs judgment of unbelievers on the earth during the tribulation period see article judgment. The seals follow the lines laid down by our lord in matthew 24. A book scroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne. There is a close similarity between these judgments and the event predicted by christ in matthew 24. Jan 02, 2020 the seals are described in revelation 6. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible.
If revelation 5 was the judgment before christs return, then revelation 6 would have been his return, but, as discussed below, the first five seals represent the history of the church. One thought on summary of revelation 6, the seven seals seals 1 p. The mysterious phrase in the book of revelation that refers to the seven symbolic seals that secure a very interesting book or scroll. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth. There have been countless expositions written and numerous sermons preached in an attempt to identify the colorful symbols which populate this prophetic book. Summary of revelation 6, the seven seals seals 1 jon. The famines and plagues of the first four seals, there the beasts will be gathered to eat them. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. The seven seals are the first series of gods judgments during this time, and they are described in revelation 6. Apr 05, 2018 the angel answered me, these are the four spirits of heaven, going out from standing in the presence of the lord of the whole world.
The glory of jesus exposed the second coming i watched as he opened the sixth seal. These are found in revelation 6 where we read when the lamb opened one of the seven seals rev 6. In the book of revelation, john describes the vision god gave him of this future period. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls vials in the book of revelation. Oct 10, 2018 this will cover chapters 4 through 6 of the book of revelation. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. This book can not be opened until the chosen lamb is found worthy to obtain its contents. Remember this book represents the gospel of christ. The seven seals repeat the same history as the seven churches, but with a different emphasis. This will cover chapters 4 through 6 of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
This chapter describes the opening of the first six of the seven seals. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. Christ has loosed those sealsbut he didnt do so in the book of revelation. Then i saw when the lamb broke one of the seven seals, and i heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, come. The first four seals identify major world events that will take place before the great tribulation. Revelation 7 is occupied with an account of an episodal character, similar to that which occurs in revelation 10. In revelation 6, we have the breaking of the seals of the scroll. The seals represent the fact that the gospel is the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for ages past romans 16. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Chapter six the first six seals revelation commentary. Of course, the lamb is no longer slain because jesus was resurrected. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come.
It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 6 explained book of revelation each. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in. Aug 14, 2019 these seals make an appearance in revelation 6. There he tells his disciples that wars revelation 6. What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation. The beginning of the great day of gods wrath introduction as discussed previously, the outline for this study of revelation is based on. Now, in chapter six, the lamb begins to open the seals of the book. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. The judgments accompanying the blowing of the seven trumpets are preceded by a heavenly scene extending from 7. Seal 1 is clearly the resurrection, when jesus went from being the slain lamb to the rider on the white horse.
In his vision john sees an angel searching for someone who is worthy to open a scroll that will commence judgment on the world. 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. The opening of the seventh seal is recorded in chapter 8. And i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The vision of the seals, which, although related first, exhibits events concurrent with those symbolized by the trumpets and vials, is contained chiefly in revelation 6. Revelation 6 niv bible i watched as the lamb opened the.
Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. When john sees a scroll in heaven, which no being except for the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david can open revelation 5. Revelation 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. In chapters 811 we will see how the seven trumpets cover the same basic timeline but with its own distinctive focus the first four seals are widely known as the four horsemen of the apocalypse. And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer rev 6. As jesus predicts the destruction of jerusalem, notice the parallels between matthew 24. Still sealed the cross gave christ the authority to open the book, and he received the book immediately after his ascension, but he did not open the book. It is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this book scroll. One point worthy of our consideration is the parallel between matthew 24 and the events of the first four seals. Opening the first six seal judgments 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. There have been countless expositions written and numerous sermons preached in an attempt to identify the. The seals of revelation 6 as defined by matthew 24 r evelation, the final book of the bible, is arguably one of the most difficult to understand. Revelation 6 the six seals grace communion international. I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow.
Revelation 6 esv the seven seals now i watched when bible. Book of revelation overview through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. Jan 14, 2018 one thought on summary of revelation 6, the seven seals seals 1 p. Chapter six of revelation continues johns vision in the throne room of heaven. The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding.
The following link also details out the entire chapter 6 of the book of revelation. Its only when the seventh seal is broken, all seven that the contents of the scroll can be exposed. The six seals of revelation 6 and matthew 24 in order 2015 there is an astounding connection between what jesus is teaching in matthew 24 about the time of the tribulation, and with what john sees in revelation 6 about the same period of time. Visit and browse grace communion internationals extensive library of articles on god, the bible, faith, and the christian life. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as late figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. What are the seven seals in the book of revelation. The book of revelation portrays a scroll with seven seals to be opened before christs second coming to the earth.
Matthew 2, without question, refers to the beginning of the 70th week of daniel which is the tribulation. His eyes fix on the lamb jesus christ as he opens the first of the seven seals that had sealed the scroll with writing on both sides 5. Feb 14, 2019 in revelation 6, christ breaks the first 6 seals in quick succession, initiating the tribulation judgments, by withdrawing gods restraining grace from the 6 main realms of the worldsystem. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. Immediately i saw a black horse appear, and its rider was holding a pair of scales. The seals revelation 6 starts the seals, which are being broken by the lamb.
The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as late. The seals of revelation 6 here a little, there a little. Then i saw is a very important linking phrase used thirtythree times throughout the book of. Seals five and six will take place during the great tribulation. The prophecies here are yet future to our day and will not happen until the body of christ is raptured from off the earth. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. In revelation 6, christ breaks the first 6 seals in quick succession, initiating the tribulation judgments, by withdrawing gods restraining grace from the 6 main realms of the worldsystem. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. Jan 02, 2020 the seven seals include the appearance of the antichrist revelation 6. The opening of the six seals in chapter 6 is preceded by a vision of the lamb in heaven, worthy to open the book chs. What do the seven seals refer to in the book of revelations. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l.