This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. John macarthurs two part sermon for daniel 3, uncompromising faith in the fiery furnace part 1 and part 2, begins with a look at idolatry and human nature. Daniel 7 and the antichrist christian worldview press. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Maps related to daniel these maps are very high quality. Gods control over rulers and nations macarthur bible studies 1 samuel. His is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed v.
The world according to god daniel 2 but if not daniel 3. Daniel chapter 7, verse 1, in the first year of belshazzar king of. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. The rest of daniel 7 goes back and forth, from heaven to earth, as daniel witnessed.
Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california. In 1969, after graduating from talbot theological seminary, john came to grace community church. Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
I considered the horns viewed and observed them exactly, otherwise he could not have observed the little horn, whose rise was scarce discernible at first. In daniel chapter 2 we had presented to us the great image which represented the four great powers or universal empires. We all have that anticipation of john, who said, even so, come lord. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. John macarthur s two part sermon for daniel 3, uncompromising faith in the fiery furnace part 1 and part 2, begins with a look at idolatry and human nature. A vision of four animalsin the first year of the reign of king belshazzar of babylon, daniel had a dream. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of the masters university and seminary, and featured teacher with the grace to you media ministry. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book.
John macarthur interprets what jesus did on the cross as. Grace church has grown from 450 members in 1969, when macarthur accepted the pastorate, to over 12,000 today. Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission daniel chart from charles swindoll. Continuing through the book of daniel, we are now in chapter 3, for a look at the wellknown story about daniel s three friends and the fiery furnace. Father, its with great desire in my heart that i approach your word, that we might clearly understand the power and the urgency of this. This means also that the same critical errors alleged in their interpretations of daniel 2 are repeated in this chapter. Daniel 7 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The parallels between the vision of chapter 7 and the dream in chapter 2 are obvious. The study of daniel now continues, after the great introduction, into chapter 1.
Commentaries for john chapter 7 the conflict intensifies at the feast of tabernacles. What sticks out in this part of the study is daniel s remarkable character, his quality and his. Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in color, violent in tone, and easily remembered. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. Article above adapted from the commentary by john macarthur.
Were going to be looking tonight at the second chapter of daniel. Peace is the smile of god reflected in the soul of the believerwilliam hendriksen. An uncompromising life, and the consequences of an uncompromising life parts 1 and 2. Having said that, even just scratching the surface of the book with. Daniel 7 king james version kjv 7 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. Daniel 7 is one of the most important chapters in scripture dealing with the antichrist. Gods control over rulers and nations macarthur bible studies. Daniel chapter 7 part 1 daniels vision pastor tom luitwieler 10042015.
Dec 16, 2008 continuing through the book of daniel, we are now in chapter 3, for a look at the wellknown story about daniels three friends and the fiery furnace. Three john macarthur sermons cover the narrative story in daniel 1. And many that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake this may be understood, 1st, of those saints who rose from the dead immediately upon the resurrection of christ, spoken of matthew 27. Interesting the timing in daniel 7 when the 4th beast is destroyed by the lord, the other 3 persist for a time but without their authority. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. You can also find that exposition in the macarthur study bible. There was the head of gold, the chest of silver, the thighs of brass, the legs of iron, and the feet part of iron and clay. Some have understood by this the turkish empire, and. John ankerberg interviews of jimmy deyoung and reginald showers.
Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition by. Also, the language of the chapter suggests that this is not merely a repetition of chapter 2. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. A second theme woven into the fabric of daniel is the display of gods sovereign power through miracles. Until a time and times the numbers of daniel and john seem to agree. The coming of the son of man the unfolding of biblical. Daniel daniel 7 four beasts and the ancient of days youtube. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. John macarthur sermon the coming kingdom of christ, part. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel macarthur bible studies book 5. John macarthur interprets what jesus did on the cross as the work of the antichrist.
Apr 22, 2011 lets go to daniel 9 and lets look at the 70 weeks of daniel. Now in daniel chapter 7 we read another amazing prophecy. Discussions of daniel 9 often focus on calculating years, the delay of the seventieth week, and so on. Not surprisingly, in the final chapter of gods word, believers will find themselves back in the garden of eden, the eternal paradise of god, eating from the tree of life rev. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. What a wonderful time weve had in the first chapter and now were going on to look at this wonderful second chapter. Daniel 7 concerns his vision about four beasts representing four world empires, and the kingdom of the son of man, jesus the messiah, which. All should agree, however, that the number 490 is at least partly symbolic of gods determination in the fullness of time to offer a final atonement that culminates in eternal righteousness. Take your bible, if you will, and lets look together at the book of daniel. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. Jun 12, 2017 the 4th is future and not yet fully here.
A warning against dead orthodoxy a study of 1 corinthians 8. I liked that he included not only the bible passages we were studying in each chapter but also the annotations he included which were invaluable to keeping straight what was happening in the passagesparticularly in the prophetic material. In johns own words, and there shall be no more curse. They cover the same ground as nebuchadnezzars dream and give us in more detail, and from a different point of view, the same story. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Wow, john macarthur puts the cookies on the lower shelves for us. Antichrist undermining the headship of christ john macarthur danalyek. John macarthur s study guide to the book of daniel was insightful and thoughtprovoking. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. In chapter 2 we saw the image of four metals symbolizing the four great world empires from daniels day to the end of time.
Read daniel 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. The four empires are the same as nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in daniel 2, although in that dream they are pictured as various metals in a statue. Apr 20, 2014 antichrist undermining the headship of christ john macarthur danalyek. One of the remarkable things about the book of daniel is that the section from chapter 2 through chapter 7 is written in a different language than the rest of the book. As we leave the first six chapters and enter chapter 7, we are leaving historical narrative behind and entering an apocalyptic section. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. The remainder is in hebrew, as is the rest of the old testament. Were having a wonderful time studying this wonderful prophesy in the book of daniel. Chapter 9 provides the chronological framework from daniels time to christs kingdom. Exposition of philippians chapter 3 ebook richard sibbes. In the remainder of the chapter, an angelic being interprets daniels vision giving particular attention to the fourth beast vv. They cover the same ground as nebuchadnezzars dream and give us in more detail.
The prophet having, in the preceding chapters of this book, related some remarkable events concerning himself and his brethren in the captivity, and given proof of his being enabled, by divine assistance, to interpret the dreams of others, enters now into a detail of his own visions, returning to a period prior to the transactions recorded in the last chapter. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Book of daniel chapter 7 the four beasts 1babylon,2persia,3greece,4rome. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. In chapter 2 we saw the image of four metals symbolizing the four great world empires from daniel s day to the end of time. Chapter 9 provides the chronological framework from daniel s time to christs kingdom.
Daniel 7 kjv in the first year of belshazzar king of. Dec 02, 2008 the study of daniel now continues, after the great introduction, into chapter 1. In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7. Antichrist undermining the headship of christ john macarthur.
Bible introductions daniel by john macarthur blue letter bible. Daniel macarthur bible studies book 5 kindle edition by macarthur, john f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel s era is one of 6 in the bible with a major focus on miracles by which god accomplished his purposes. Read all of daniel 7 complete concise chapter contents. They occurred apparently during his political retirement in the earlier years of belshazzar daniel 7. Gods control over rulers and nations macarthur bible studies macarthur, john on.
Antichrist undermining the headship of christ john. John macarthur daniel 9 interpreting bible prophecy literally. The vision of the four beasts and the little horn found in daniel 7 reveals more information about the same four empires that are first described in nebuchadnezzars dream of a great image. Here is foretold the rage of papal rome against true christians. The first question confronting the reader in chapter 7 is, why was it so crucial to prevent any wind from blowing 7. I think the feet and toes are part of the legs so a total of 4 kingdoms in daniel 2, same as daniel 7. For example, he reads chapter 12 of daniel foretelling that daniel and the. Commentaries for revelation chapter 7 the 144,000 and the unnumbered multitude. Here is johns apocalyptic vision of the same event as god takes his place. Lets go to daniel 9 and lets look at the 70 weeks of daniel. Daniel was certainly prophetical in these things, and his prophecy reacheth to the end of times, even of antichrists reign. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway.