Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 20:13
‘And the sea gave up the dead which were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead which were in them, and they were judged every man according to his works.’ The picture is all inclusive. None have died in such a way that they cannot be reached. All are raised for judgment. To be lost at sea was considered by Israel to be a tragedy. Many considered that it prevented their resurrection, something denied here. The passage is significant in that it demonstrates that Hades is not seen as a place... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 20:11
Vision 9 The Great White Throne and the New Jerusalem (Revelation 20:11 to Revelation 21:8 ). The Great White Throne (Revelation 20:11-15 ). ‘And I saw a great white throne, and he who sat on it from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away, and there was found no place for them.’ Once again a vision brings us to the judgment day, but now it is prior to a description of everlasting blessing for the people of God. Previously events have led up to the judgment day, depicted in a number... read more