Revelation 22 - Introduction
CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH VICTORS! CHAPTER S 20-22. (ROMANS 8:37) _This is the seventh parallel section, and we again return to the First Coming of Christ._... [ Continue Reading ]
CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH VICTORS! CHAPTER S 20-22. (ROMANS 8:37) _This is the seventh parallel section, and we again return to the First Coming of Christ._... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RIVER OF THE WATER OF LIFE. Water means many things in the Bible. It is symbolic of: separation (_see_ 1 Peter 3:20-21); making pure (_see_ Hebrews 9:19); life (_see_ Psalms 107:35-37); the Holy Spirit (_see_ John 7:37-39); salvation (_see_ Ephesians 5:26; Colossians 2:11-12). Note that here it... [ Continue Reading ]
WAS THE TREE OF LIFE. No more curse! The "Paradise" which was lost through Adam, has been regained by those who belong to Christ! THE THRONE OF GOD AND OF THE LAMB. God is LOVE to all in his city! [God is wrath to all who are outside his city!]... [ Continue Reading ]
THERE SHALL BE NO MORE NIGHT. The Christians rule on earth (Revelation 5:10); in heaven with Christ a thousand years (Revelation 20:6); and in the New Heaven and New Earth _as kings_ forever and ever!... [ Continue Reading ]
THEN THE ANGEL SAID TO ME. The angel _affirms_ that _these words are true and can be trusted._ This book [the whole Bible, as well] is of _divine origin!_ Compare Hebrews 1:1-2; Revelation 1:1-3; Revelation 19:9; Revelation 21:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO OBEY. One of the "beatitudes" of Revelation. See note on Revelation 14:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT HE SAID TO ME. Neither angels nor men are to be worshiped! Worship God!!! 10. Do not keep the prophetic words of this book a secret. See note on Revelation 1:19. This book lifts the curtain of both the present and the future. Revelation is not meant to be a sealed book! It is to be read and unde... [ Continue Reading ]
WHOEVER IS EVIL MUST GO ON DOING EVIL. A time is coming when men and women will not be able to turn back from the life they have chosen! Jesus will reward everyone on the basis of their choice in life.... [ Continue Reading ]
HAPPY ARE THOSE WHO WASH THEIR ROBES CLEAN. A "beatitude." See notes on Revelation 22:1; Revelation 22:7. Those who _belong to Christ_ HAVE THE RIGHT to eat the fruit and to go into the city.... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT OUTSIDE THE CITY. No impurity is allowed in heaven. Those who have followed Satan in this life, have no part in the Holy City! [Note that those allowed in have been accepted as perfect through the imputed righteousness of Christ. See note on Revelation 22:1.]... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE SAY, COME! The call is to everyone in the entire human race (John 6:44-45). ACCEPT THE WATER OF LIFE AS A GIFT. Jesus has already paid for it with his _act in history._ ["Christianity is not the preacher standing on Mount Sinai, thundering "Do this, or you will be damned;" b... [ Continue Reading ]
I, JOHN, SOLEMNLY WARN EVERYONE. This is a warning against tampering with the Word. God is the author [through John]. Do not _add_ or _take away._ Do not make fun of this book. Do not say it isn't worth studying. It speaks to the entire Gospel Age, from Christ's First Coming until he returns!... [ Continue Reading ]
I AM COMING SOON! Jesus answers the eager prayer of his church [the messianic community]. The church of the first century ended each prayer with the words: _"Come, Lord Jesus!"_ MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS BE WITH ALL. John is jubilant as he gives this benediction! He has seen _today_ and _tomor... [ Continue Reading ]