Revelation 22 - Introduction

Blessed Are Those That Keep His Commandments Revelation Twenty-two

Heaven is a place of nothing but the good, pure, powerful and positive. "And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life." (Revelation 21:27) The destiny of the redeemed is beyond our ability to conceive. It will be a glorious time for the children of God as they enjoy the river of life, the tree of life, and the throne of God.

The emphasis is that those that do the commandments of the Lord as blessed forever. It was stated that Jesus was coming quickly in judgment on that ungodly, pagan nation. The visions that John saw were true because they were inspired from heaven.

The Spirit of God and the bride join together to extend the invitation of the Lord. "And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." (Revelation 22:17) Near the beginning of the Bible (Deuteronomy 12:32), in the center of the Bible (Proverbs 30:6) and now at the close we find the warning not to add to or take away from this book. (Revelation 22:18-19) The book of Revelation ends with a prayer calling for the Lord Jesus to come, and for His grace to be with all the brethren. (Revelation 22:20-21)