Manly Luscombe Commentary on NT

Revelation 22:21

21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

A. God will bless us as we read publicly this book.

B. God’s grace will shine on us as we listen, study and understand this book.

C. Christ will be with you as you obey the commands of this book.

D. Amen and Amen.

Concluding Remarks

“The pageant is over, and the final curtain has been drawn. John has seen and has shown his audience the picture of God’s care over them in their conflict, the certainty of their triumph over the terrible conditions of the day, and the glory which is beyond the grave which is opening before them.” (2, 217)

We have reached the end of the Revelation of God. With the close of this book of prophecy, the pen of inspiration is laid down. We now have the will, the mind, and the plan of God. It has been revealed. Now the task is ours. We must read, study, listen, understand and then obey the teachings contained in this volume. We must review our notes and continually try to make the application of the principles taught.

“But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.” (Revelation 10:7) The things that were a mystery, matters not clearly understood, are now unambiguous. We have been reminded that God knows about our pain and suffering. God is aware of the evil and wickedness in the world. God will not allow this human suffering to continue forever. There will come a time when the patience of God will end. There will come a point where longer delay would not help. When the world refuses to repent; when God warns about judgment; when man is made aware of the terror of an eternal Hell; AND he refuses to repent - God has no choice but to bring this world to an end.

I concur with the conclusion of Woodruff. “Revelation is written in beautiful symbolic language which is the culmination of symbolism used throughout the Scripture. I sincerely believe the book can be understood if we always remember to let the Bible be the final authority for interpretation.” (1, 436)

Ray Summers ends his commentary with these words. “Who can read this book which breathes the atmosphere of victorious faith and courageous trust in God, with the unfailing assurance in the fulfillment of his purpose and the victory of the Christ of the cross and the empty tomb, without shouting with the people of the book -

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain,

And has redeemed us to God by his blood,

To receive power, and riches, and wisdom,

And might, and honor, and glory,

And blessing, and dominion,

Forever and ever,

Amen.” (2, 218)

NOTE: The praise of the Lamb of God is from 5:12.

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