In my last article i began a series aimed at analyzing the identity of the recurring kings of the earth in revelation. In the place of the sun and moon, the nations walk in the light provided by gods glory which emanates from the city and illuminates the earth rev. The same group is found later in the new creation giving honor to him. Revelation 21 new american standard bible nasb biblica. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. The motif of a new heaven and new earth, along with the new jerusalem, is used to provide great hope and comfort to christians. The suffering church participates in this same reign even now revelation 21. At the end of chapter 20, john sees god delivering the final and ultimate judgment on. Revelation 21 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. The more definitely the sins of the heathen are mentioned as the reason for their exclusion from the holy city, the more significant it is to reckon the heathen nations and kings of the earth designated, revelation 21.
King david, king solomon, and king saul all were kings of the earth. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. The book of revelation chapter twentyone following the judgment scene at the end of the previous chapter, the eternal destiny of the redeemed is now revealed. A proper identity of this set of rulers is important for understanding revelations message. But who are these kings of the earth that are subject to christ. The kings of the earth may be allied with the beast, yet the lamb uses them to achieve his purposes. The kings of the earth and the new jerusalem revelation. The kings of the earth bring the glory and honor of the nations into it. He doesnt want every culture in the world to repent and become middleclass american.
We can say that revelation chapter 21 begins a new section of the book of revelation. The nations of the new earth and their kings revelation 21. The merchants are the great men of the earth revelation 18. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Written by rphilli posted in end times tagged with babylon the great, fall of babylon, gods judgment, kings of the earth, revelation one comment. In the sixth century bc, babylon was captured in one night when a force of medes and persians damned the euphrates river. Throughout history, the boundary between kings and powerful merchants has been blurred. Revelation 21 a new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Revelation 21 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth. To my understanding in revelation 20 there would be the white throne judgement where all that were found not written in the book of life are thrown into the lake of fire. Revelation 21 king james version books of the bible. However all of this transpires, there will be kings of the earth to bring glory into the city, because god values the glory and honor of the nations revelation 21.
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it. The description of the way prepared for the kings of the east employs language from jeremiahs prophecy of the destruction of ancient babylon by the medes the water thereof was dried up, that the way might by made ready for the kings that come from the east. Aramaic bible in plain english and the nations walk in its light and the kings of the earth bring glory to it. And the nations shall walk by means of its light the light of the glory of the lord, and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it, and its entrances will never be. The new heaven and the new earth revelation 21 john. And the nations of them which are saved in distinction from them that will be deceived by satan, revelation 20. And i john saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down from god out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband 21. For they also enter into the city, bringing gifts, and that, too, as citizens who are to remain therein. The book of revelation mentions the kings of the earth committing fornication with mystery babylon, not forgetting also the merchants who we know and the inhabitants whom i hope are the unsaved.
The ruler of the kings of the earth revelation answers. Revelation 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Based on the vague timeline given in these passages, and the description of new jerusalem coming down revelation 21. Revelation 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. It persuaded rulers and nations across the world to join in its evil acts 14. The point john is making is that not all kings of the earth are enemies of the people of god, not all of the nations are rejected. All the other kings of the earth do not have their name recorded in the lambs book.
The kings of the earth bring their splendor into it. Our many cultures are not a subject of indifference to god. Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and. Revelation 21, king james version kjv the bible app. Rev generally presents these kings in a bad light, except in. Where do the kings of the earth come from in revelation 21. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it the city. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. She needs no sun, the glory of god being her light. Who are the kings of the earth in rev 17 and 18 general. The heavenly jerusalem, with a full description thereof. This chapter contains the accounts of the new heaven and the new earth, followed by the appearance of the new jerusalem. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha. Revelation 21 new international version niv biblica.
There will be those of them who have their part in the holy city. The glory and honor of the kings probably describes gifts of value and beauty which are brought as presents of worship to god and the lamb in the midst of the city. Revelation chapter 21 discussion king james version. Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come. The kings of the earth who are referenced in revelation 21. The new heaven and the new earth, part 1 revelation 21. From the time described midway through genesis chapter 3 until the events of revelation 20, earth experiencedis experiencingthe presence of sin and death. The new heaven and the new earth 21 then i saw y a new heaven and a new earth, for z the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Although he most likely worshiped god the father, we dont have much evidence. In short,their names have been written into the book of life which belongs to the lamb that was slain. Im very much blessed with side be blessed so that you teach us and many people to know about then end times and the coming of the lord.