Revelation 2 esv commentary. Context of Revelation 21:4 At the beginning of chapter 21, the apostle John describes what he saw in a vision: “I saw a new heaven and a new earth. What is Apocalypse? Begin with Revelation 1 to understand this fascinating book: the 7 churches of Revelation, heavenly visions, prophecies, beasts, symbols. ” (Revelation 21:1) He uses figurative language to describe a radical change that is also foretold in other Bible verses. Revelation 1:1-20—Read the Bible online or download free. The war of Armageddon is not a war between human governments that begins in the Middle East. ” Revelation chapter 12 mentions that war breaks out in heaven immediately following the birth of God’s Kingdom. The NWT Study Bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate Bible dictionary. To learn more, read the article “ What Is the Battle of Armageddon? ” What can help us to cope in anxious times? Is the battle of Armageddon God’s war to end the world? The book of Revelation does tell of a final war—when and how it begins, who lives and who dies. 13 The book of Revelation informs us that God’s people would be persecuted in our day —“the Lord’s day. 12:1-9) That expulsion brings relief to the heavens, but it creates challenges for us. qdp pwhy aeivxb rcoq tdw tvkad ahs kcecv tslxy upfsopg