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One might say, I dont know if I can live the Christian life the way that I should come anyway, because it doesnt say whoever can, let him take the water of life freely. Pentateuch And the leaves of the tree are for the . Why would God assign such a strong rebuke for the addition to or subtraction from a book that just painted big ideas in wild pictures, or if no one could really understand the book anyway? a. Who can come? I. Christ's farewell to his church. As when he ascended into heaven, after his resurrection, he parted with a promise of his gracious presence, so here he parts with a promise of a speedy return. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. The term Alpha and Omega is Applied to God in 1:8; 21:6; and here alone to Christ, crowning proof in this book of Christs deity. (Robertson), ii. (Isaiah 41:4), iii. Cookie Notice: You can check these in your browser security settings. i. e. There shall be no more night there: Heaven will be a place where the darkness of this age will be forever gone. The supreme felicity of this paradisiacal state. f. They shall reign forever and ever: Heaven will be a place where Gods people enjoy an eternal reign, in contrast to the limited duration of the Millennium. Fittingly, the last words of the New Testament speak of grace, because grace describes Gods dealing with man on the basis of the New Covenant. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still.. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. This is confirmed by the name and nature of that God who gave out these discoveries: he is the Lord God, faithful and true, and so are all his sayings. Thus the very God of all inspiration, and of all inspired men, reiterates and affirms the highest authority for all that is herein written. Johannine Writings And let him that is athirst come. a. I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel: As before in Revelation 19:10, John was overwhelmed and bowed before an angel in worship. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. iii. In 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18, Paul even indicated that this signature no doubt written with his own hand was a mark that the letter was genuinely from him. And they shall reign forever and ever. The essence of Christianity is summed up in the idea that God invites us to take the water of life freely. We are not rushing towards a distant brink of the consummation of all things; we are running parallel along the edge of that brink, and have been since the time of the apostles. The difference is between two ancient Greek words: HOIPLUNONTESTASSTOLAS (washed their robes) or, HOIPOIOUNTESTASENTOLAS (do His commandments). 11. This will be the greatest glory of heaven: to know God, to know Jesus, more intimately and wonderfully than we ever could on earth. 9. (Revelation 22:17) The Spirit and the Bride say to all: Come! It will never end. It is the hopelessness of the final state of the wicked which is here pictured. There shall be no night. If you leave out Christ, you have left the sun out of the day, and the moon out of the night, you have left the waters out of the sea, and the foods out of the river, you have left the harvest out of the year, the soul out of the body, you have left joy out of heaven, yea, you have robbed all of its all. This far excels it. 4. a. We will see Jesus clearly because idols are done away with. v. But mark thee, sinner, it says, whosoever. What a big word that is! Blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book - That receives them as a divine communication; that makes use of them to comfort himself in the days of darkness, persecution, and trial; and that is obedient to the precepts here enjoined. Was Jesus wrong here? He will not exclude anyone who comes to Him. If what you have read in Revelation hasnt changed you, there isnt much hope! (Read all of Revelation 22) This chapter contains a further account of the above city, a confirmation of the visions of this book, and the conclusion of it. Major Prophets of Do not seal the words of this prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand: Because the time is at hand, and history now runs parallel to the brink of the consummation of all things, this book isnt sealed. An invitation is both an opportunity and a responsibility. i. 5 There will be no more night. 12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Nothing should be more desired by us than that the grace of Christ may be with us in this world, to prepare us for the glory of Christ in the other world. Not at all; they were not wrong and they were not misled by Jesus. 2. This sanction is like a flaming sword, to guard the canon of the scripture from profane hands. In His resurrection body, Jesus enjoyed food (Luke 24:41-43, John 21:12-14). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point There is no word here about a second chance hereafter. (Robertson), ii. b. Or, as expressed by the Psalmist in Psalm 46:4-5: There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. 9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. There the saints shall see the face of God; there they shall enjoy the beatific vision. Pauline Epistles The Book of Revelation concerns many prophetic events, but the book closes with Johns longing for the return of Jesus for His people he wants the rapture of the church. i. Just as the Morning Star (generally held to be the planet Venus) shines and welcomes the new day, so does Jesus. Click on the different category headings to find out more. The word quickly in the ancient Greek isnt exactly the same as our word for quickly. The word quickly might with accuracy be rendered suddenly. (Morgan). I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.. One might say, I dont understand all the Christian doctrine and theology come anyway, because it doesnt say whoever understands, let him take the water of life freely. Its also worth noting that this is the first reference to the church since the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. c. The Root and offspring of David: This is a precious Messianic title (Isaiah 11:1). Behold, I am coming quickly! ii. Why would God assign such a strong rebuke for the addition to or subtraction from a book that just painted big ideas in wild pictures, or if no one could really understand the book anyway? You can also change some of your preferences. He is the first and the last, and the same from first to last, and so is his word too; and he will by this word give to his people, who conform themselves to it, a right to the tree of life, and an entrance into heaven; and this will be a full confirmation of the truth and authority of his word, since it contains the title and evidence of that confirmed state of holiness and happiness that remains for his people in heaven. The presence and perfections of God furnish out all the glory and blessedness of heaven. This solemn promise also implies that the Book of Revelation can be understood. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), Select a Beginning Point But I have no strength to do this. Amen, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltera, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: Gnesis 3 La tentacin y cada del hombre, David Guzik :: 2 Samuel 22 El Salmo de Alabanza de David, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), The Meaning of the Cross Part 2 (Elisabeth Elliot), Spiritism: Prophecy and Astrology (Walter Martin), 2 Thessalonians 1-3 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 2-3 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Intro. 8. Revelation 22:18-19. Jesus spoke to this same idea in Matthew 22:41-46. d. Bright and Morning Star: This is another Messianic title from the Old Testament (Numbers 24:17) and the New Testament (Revelation 2:28). See that you do not do that: It is striking that even someone who had received all these visions may go astray. i. Thank you for registering. 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. From that throne no fiery bolt can ever again be hurled against the believer, for it is the throne of the Lamb as well as the throne of God. (Spurgeon). III. 10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. This is in contrast with Jesus, who receives the worship of angels (Hebrews 1:6) and of men (Matthew 8:2, 14:33, John 9:38). If we miss this practical lesson from the Book of Revelation the lesson of readiness then we miss the essential message of the book. This river is described, 1. Instead of the curse, the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point If the warnings of this book are not sufficient, there is no more that God has to say. (Walvoord), And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. Wisdom Literature Angels ate with Abraham (Genesis 18:6-8). One. Then come. let them know he is not slack to his people, but long-suffering to his enemies: his coming will be sooner than they are aware, sooner than they are prepared, sooner than they desire; and to his people it will be seasonable. If we decline an invitation, we have only ourselves to blame. (Isaiah 41:4), iii. A similar invitation is extended in Isaiah 55:1. "The Apocalypse: Lectures on the Book of Revelation" (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel Publications, 1987), Spurgeon, Charles Haddon "The New Park Street Pulpit" Volumes 1-6 and "The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit" Volumes 7-63 (Pasadena, Texas: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), Walvoord, John F. "The Revelation of Jesus Christ" (Chicago: Moody Press, 1966). of Scripture. If anyone adds if anyone takes away: This means that there is a high price to pay for tampering with the Book of Revelation specifically, and the Scriptures in general. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him who hears say, Come! And let him who thirsts come. No created being should ever be worshipped. Seeing the tree of life again points to a restoration of all things. Even allowing for the small percentage of disputed texts, we can trust our Bibles. c. From the throne of God and of the Lamb: This river of provision comes right from Gods throne. What Does Colossians 2:6-7 Teach Us about Our Faith Walk? Revelation 22 Commentary. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy 1. Radiant with glory. For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. He who is unjust, let him be unjust still he who is righteous, let him be righteous still: The thought here is probably since Jesus is coming so suddenly, there wont be time for change. There will be no time for last minute repentance, but there is time now. God here deals freely and openly with all; he does not speak in secret, but calls every one to witness to the declarations here made, v. 10. It is confirmed by the joint testimony of the Spirit of God, and that gracious Spirit that is in all the true members of the church of God; the Spirit and the bride join in testifying the truth and excellency of the gospel. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Him who hears can come to Jesus, but they cant come unless they hear. It may be that you cant describe another dimension like heaven without using symbols, but they are symbols connected to their reality. And he shewed me a pure river of water of life. Then come! All of this worlds religion can be summed up in the idea that you must bring something to give unto the gods. (1.) In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. This is the throne of God and of the Lamb, so Beasley-Murray is right in saying, "The river flows from Christ." [8] However, he is wrong in the view that "Christ took the place of the temple." Just the opposite is true: secular Israel had permitted the temple to take the place of Christ who is the true temple. b. The states of both the evil and the good are now fixed forever. 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. The hour of judgment is impending. (Walvoord). He who testifies to these things says, Surely I am coming quickly. Amen. King James Version. 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. e. There shall be no more night there: Heaven will be a place where the darkness of this age will be forever gone. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, The previous chapter of Ezekiel (chapter 46) discusses a " " who represents Christ. The solemnity of the injunction suggests that the speaker is Christ Himself. (Mounce). a. v. But mark thee, sinner, it says, whosoever. What a big word that is! Thats quite an exchange. Amen: The book (and the Bible) ends with a word of grace, and grace for all. Moses was denied the privilege of seeing God face to face (Exodus 33:20-23), but everyone in heaven shall see His face. It is by his grace that we must be kept in a joyful expectation of his glory, fitted for it, and preserved to it; and his glorious appearance will be welcome and joyful to those that are partakers of his grace and favour here; and therefore to this most comprehensive prayer we should all add our hearty Amen, most earnestly thirsting after greater measures of the gracious influences of the blessed Jesus in our souls, and his gracious presence with us, till glory has perfected all his grace towards us, for he is a sun and a shield, he gives grace and glory, and no good thing will he withhold from those that walk uprightly. The situation of itin the midst of the street, and on either side the river; or, as might have been better rendered, in the midst between the terrace-walk and the river. What a solemn warning this is to critics who have tampered with this book and other portions of Scripture in arrogant self-confidence that they are equipped intellectually and spiritually to determine what is true and what is not true in the Word of God. (Walvoord). If we really know and understood who Jesus is, we will not have any trouble being ready for His return. All three titles are here combined, as if to finally gather up into one impressive assertion the titles hitherto used separately (cf. i. It brings forth fruit at all times yields its fruit every month. c. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Besides, there is an inherent blessing in doing His commandments, because they are good and right for us. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. The light is not artificial, even from the sun God Himself is the light. John concludes his book by stressing that his visions have come from God and are trustworthy. 3. My reward is with Me: If Jesus will give to everyone according to his work, does that mean we are saved by our works? Now I, John, saw and heard these things. Read Articles By Subject Spiritual Deceptions Prophecy Walking through Revelation Revelation 22 Commentary: Invitation and Warning Share with others: Tweet This commentary is adapted from Amazing Prophecies, 2010 Family Heritage Books. The invitation to come is an urgent command, for the day will arrive when it is too late to come. Revelation 22:12-14 seems to be that song or word needed in times of hopelessness, suffering, and pain. The Whole Bible As one has said, the babe in Christ admitted to heaven discovers more of Christ in a single hour than is known by all the divines of the assemblies of the church on earth. (Spurgeon). All rights reserved. i. 1. Pentateuch It is the chief blessing of heaven, the cream of heaven, the heaven of heaven, that the saints shall there see Jesus. (Spurgeon), v. To look into the face of Christ signifies to be well acquainted with his person, his office, his character, his work. 4. A symbol of the eternal life flowing from the Son of God as a fountain, which has been bestowed upon all who dwell in the heavenly city. Like the golden table of showbread which ever stood in the ancient Tabernacle and Temple for the priests to eat, so the Tree of Life stands in all the golden streets of the New Jerusalem, with its monthly fruit for the immortal king-priests of heaven. (Seiss). In heaven there is not only a variety of pure and satisfying pleasures, but a continuance of them, and always fresh. c. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely: This is an open invitation to receive salvation from Jesus. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. . Is this is a refutation of the idea of a heaven for pet dogs? Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. If the whole creation groans and travails together in pain for the manifestation of the sons of God, how much more those sons of God themselves! (Seiss), iii. Prophets The states of both the evil and the good are now fixed forever. 2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for . ii. ii. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel, Do not seal the words of this prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand, He who is unjust, let him be unjust still he who is righteous, let him be righteous still, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, Blessed are those who do His commandments, But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers, I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you, To testify to you these things in the churches, Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely, If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book, The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. By its fountain-headthe throne of God and the Lamb. Poetical Books Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. b. a. Revelation Commentary : Chapter Twenty-Two New Earth, New Jerusalem CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO - EPILOGUE Revelation 22:1-2 (1) And he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, (2) coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, (3) in the middle of its street. i. The presence and perfections of God furnish out all the glory and blessedness of heaven. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations, the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it. If we decline an invitation, we have only ourselves to blame. a. It is the quality of a mans life which provides the ultimate indication of what he really believes. (Mounce). No, but it does show that living faith will have works with it (James 2:20, Titus 3:8). Many times, and in many seasons, people don't think that their intentions, actions, and thoughts can lead them into an alien space. a. It is the quality of a mans life which provides the ultimate indication of what he really believes. (Mounce). The things which must shortly take place I am coming quickly! 2. 6. i. In the same way, the angel reminded John that only God is to be worshipped, and that they were both players on the same team along with all who keep the words of this book. Not at all; they were not wrong and they were not misled by Jesus. Fao Schwarz No Bake Cake Pop Recipe, Age Of Consent For Mental Health Treatment Louisiana, Dr Michael Levine Cardiologist New Milford Ct, Articles R