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. a. In that day there will be nothing that obscures our vision of Jesus: iv. In His resurrection body, Jesus enjoyed food (Luke 24:41-43, John 21:12-14). d. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely: This is an invitation so great that we can glory in it. 1. Preach orthodoxy, or any form of doxy; if you have left out Christ, there is no manna from heaven, no water from the rock, no refuge from the storm, no healing for the sick, no life for the dead. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. 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. (2.) Poole wrote that this idea of this river was To let us know, that in heaven there shall be no want of any thing that can make the saints happy., b. The previous chapter of Ezekiel (chapter 46) discusses a " " who represents Christ. As John reminds us of the suddenness of these events, Jesus Himself breaks in with a reminder to all that He is coming quickly. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him who hears say, Come! And let him who thirsts come. Others see that the word tree as a collective reference, speaks of rows of trees that stand on either side of the river. There the saints shall see the face of God; there they shall enjoy the beatific vision. The last verse of the Old Testament contains a curse: Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse (Malachi 4:6). Instead of the curse, the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. 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. The hour of judgment is impending. (Walvoord). It is a throne of righteousness, but no less a throne of grace. The Spirit and the bride say, Come! Is this an invitation to Jesus, asking Him to return? 7. 1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 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. b. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. ii. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. The supreme felicity of this paradisiacal state. (3.) And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 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. 2 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. You can also change some of your preferences. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 4. 2. i. Ezekiel saw a glorious river (Ezekiel 47) flow down from the temple in Jerusalem and into the sea, but that river belongs to the millennial earth. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river: Its a little hard to picture this heavenly landscaping. 6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. So how do you know if God has worked in your heart? III. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 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. There shall be no night. These words are faithful and true: The angel that showed John all this reminds John that it isnt too good to be true. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It is the quality of a mans life which provides the ultimate indication of what he really believes. (Mounce). This is a good example of how a copyists error can cloud a text in rather minor ways, without affecting the essential meaning of the passage. Then he said to me: In these last few verses of the Book of Revelation, we hear parting words from a variety of persons. The conclusion, ver 20, 21. 4. c. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely: This is an open invitation to receive salvation from Jesus. Whatever you may miss, may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be always with you. 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. (Revelation 22:8-9) John is corrected for worshipping an angel a second time. i. Also by his messengers; the holy angels showed them to holy men of God. His message is always be ready! Major Prophets 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. See that you do not do that: It is striking that even someone who had received all these visions may go astray. By the effect this book, thus kept open, will have upon men; those that are filthy and unjust will take occasion thence to be more so, but it will confirm, strengthen, and further sanctify those that are upright with God; it will be a savour of life to some and of death to others, and so will appear to be from God, v. 12. i. See Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20. It shows that Jesus is both the Creator of King David and His descendent. ( Revelation 22:2) The tree of life. For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. It brings forth fruit at all times yields its fruit every month. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. i. ii. 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. My reward is with Me: If Jesus will give to everyone according to his work, does that mean we are saved by our works? If we miss this practical lesson from the Book of Revelation the lesson of readiness then we miss the essential message of the book. Besides, there is an inherent blessing in doing His commandments, because they are good and right for us. Amen. d. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book: This blessing reminds us that prophecy gives us a word to keep, not merely material for interesting discussions and debates. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers: What about those outside? He will come quickly; let this word be always sounding in our ear, and let us give all diligence that we may be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless. What Every Christian Should Know about the Protestant Reformation. i. b. Declaring her firm belief of it: Amen, so it is, so it shall be. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. a. In most red-letter editions, these words are in black, indicating that the translators believe that these were not the words of Jesus. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. 3. As John reminds us of the suddenness of these events, Jesus Himself breaks in with a reminder to all that He is coming quickly. The verse does not intend to teach that in the eternal state all manner of wicked men will be living just outside the heavenly city. ii. 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. The title the First and the Last is also irrefutable proof that Jesus is Yahweh, the LORD: I, the LORD, am the first; and with the last I am He. Thus beats the pulse of the church, thus breathes that gracious Spirit which actuates and informs the mystical body of Christ; and we should never be satisfied till we find such a spirit breathing in us, and causing us to look for the blessed hope, and glorious appearance of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. No created being should ever be worshipped. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. Do We See Any Gospel Connections in the Book of Numbers? Now I, John, saw and heard these things. If the statement I am coming quickly were not enough, Jesus puts emphasis on both sides surely before and amen after. 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. By its qualitypure and clear as crystal. c. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. c. From the throne of God and of the Lamb: This river of provision comes right from Gods throne. We will see Jesus clearly because idols are done away with. It is the word of him who is the author, finisher, and rewarder of the faith and holiness of his people, v. 13, 14. Revelation 22:12-14 seems to be that song or word needed in times of hopelessness, suffering, and pain. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. To testify to you these things in the churches: The Book of Revelation is written to the churches. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things. The perfect freedom of this paradise from every thing that is evil (v. 3): There shall be no more curse; no accursed onekatanathema, no serpent there, as there was in the earthly paradise. The presence of God in heaven is the health and happiness of the saints; there they find in him a remedy for all their former maladies, and are preserved by him in the most healthful and vigorous state. All the prophets of the Bible, all the apostles of the Bible, all the threatenings of the Bible, all the promises of the Bible, gather themselves up, and focus themselves into this one burning ray, Come to Jesus. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Bright as crystal. a. You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. Was Jesus wrong here? Here is the great excellency of this paradise. We may request cookies to be set on your device. The tension of imminence is endemic to that span of redemptive history lying between the cross and the parousia. (Mounce). A similar invitation is extended in Isaiah 55:1. 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. i. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. 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. It is really this simple: do you desire Jesus and His salvation? Still, the early church expected Jesus return soon were they just wrong, or did Jesus mislead them? The light is not artificial, even from the sun God Himself is the light. All of this worlds religion can be summed up in the idea that you must bring something to give unto the gods. But there may be good reason to believe Jesus gave this warning. Much of the Book of Revelation is either fantastic or seems too good to be true, but it is all true. b. The solemnity of the injunction suggests that the speaker is Christ Himself. (Mounce). i. Behold, I am coming quickly! 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). We shouldnt think that outside the walls of heaven multitudes will throng, longing to get in. Then come! b. 3. John concludes his book by stressing that his visions have come from God and are trustworthy. Revelation 22. There the saints shall see the face of God; there they shall enjoy the beatific vision. The Old Testament 5. Blessed are those who do His commandments: Doing His commandments does not earn us eternal life, but it is evidence that we have been granted eternal life. Eden Restored. And let him that heareth say, Come. Thank you for registering. The Bible ends with a clear proof of the Godhead of Christ, since the Spirit of God teaches the apostle to bless his people in the name of Christ, and to beg from Christ a blessing for them, which is a proper act of adoration. How many rivers of life does John see here? Pentateuch This will be the greatest glory of heaven: to know God, to know Jesus, more intimately and wonderfully than we ever could on earth. c. The things which must shortly take place I am coming quickly! iii. We will see Jesus clearly because idols are done away with. A further description of the heavenly state of the church, ver 1-5. This tree is never empty, never barren; there is always fruit upon it. "The first title is symbolical; the second is borrowed from the Old Testament; the third is philosophical "('Speaker's Commentary'). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Cookie Notice: 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). "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). 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). Now at last, almost at the end of the great drama of the Bible, man may return and legitimately enjoy the blessing which he was banished for illegitimately desiring. (Preston/Hanson). It is a perfect consummation: Throne in their midst Perfect Administration, Servants shall serve Perfect Subordination, Shall see His face Perfect Transformation, Then he said to me, These words are faithful and true. And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must shortly take place. iii. Are you thirsty for God and eternal life? Go through a little checklist. We have here a solemn ratification of the contents of this book, and particularly of this last vision (though some think it may not only refer to the whole book, but to the whole New Testament, yea, to the whole Bible, completing and confirming the can on of scripture); and here, 1. (Revelation 22:18-19) Someone brings a warning either Jesus, or an angel, or John. One might say, I cant repent the way I should. All the streams of earthly comfort are muddy; but these are clear, salutary, and refreshing, giving life, and preserving life, to those who drink of them. Not at all; they were not wrong and they were not misled by Jesus. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! 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..
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