2. The main intent of prophecy is to lead us to trust and obey God, and apply His truth to the way we live. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.. 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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. 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. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. We shouldnt think that outside the walls of heaven multitudes will throng, longing to get in. You can also change some of your preferences. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book: This is another section at the end of the Book of Revelation where it is difficult to tell exactly who spoke. i. The essence of Christianity is summed up in the idea that God invites us to take the water of life freely. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. How many rivers of life does John see here? There is no standard height here. These words are faithful and true: The angel that showed John all this reminds John that it isnt too good to be true. Wisdom Literature There is no word here about a second chance hereafter. (Robertson), ii. If the warnings of this book are not sufficient, there is no more that God has to say. (Walvoord). See that you do not do that: It is striking that even someone who had received all these visions may go astray. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. The previous chapter of Ezekiel (chapter 46) discusses a " " who represents Christ. Johannine Writings All rights reserved. 2019 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. iii. Worship God.. For I testify Here the Lord Jesus adds a solemn admonition, not only to the churches of Asia, but to all who should ever hear or read this book. Come, and take the water of life freely. (Spurgeon). The hour of judgment is impending. (Walvoord). We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. 22:6-21 CONCLUSION. a. i. As John reminds us of the suddenness of these events, Jesus Himself breaks in with a reminder to all that He is coming quickly. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Poetical Books ii. All of this worlds religion can be summed up in the idea that you must bring something to give unto the gods. No, what is meant here is Not literal dogs, but the morally impure Dogs in the Oriental cities are scavengers and excite unspeakable contempt (Matthew 7:6; Philippians 3:2). (Robertson), I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. It isnt always easy to know who is speaking, but the themes make sense no matter who speaks: verification, invitation, and warning. It is a throne of righteousness, but no less a throne of grace. 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. Little sinners, big sinners, black sinners, fair sinners, sinners double dyed, old sinners, aggravated sinners, sinners who have committed every crime in the whole catalogue, whosoever. (Spurgeon). There is no word here about a second chance hereafter. (Robertson), ii. 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. See that you do not do that: It is striking that even someone who had received all these visions may go astray. It is a good word for the close of this marvelous picture of Gods gracious provision for his people in earth and heaven. (Robertson), ii. In the ancient Greek language, the word for healing can also mean health-giving, and this may be the sense here. 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. The last verse of the Old Testament contains a curse: Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse (Malachi 4:6). 1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 1. i. 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In the first paradise there were only two persons to behold the beauty and taste the pleasures of it; but in this second paradise whole cities and nations shall find abundant delight and satisfaction. You cant bring anything to save or justify or commend yourself before God, but you can take the salvation He offers. Whoever desires can come, but they cant come unless God works in their heart to desire Him. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. Regarding the phrase those who do His commandments some translations have those who have washed their robes instead. 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. General Epistles 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 the healing of the nations. 6. 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. Eden Restored. The Whole Bible Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. In that day there will be nothing that obscures our vision of Jesus: iv. And he shewed me a pure river ( Revelation 22:1 ) You know it is going to be new, because these don't exist anymore here. Can you say, Now, Lord, I desire to be saved, give me a new heart; I desire to give up my sins; I desire to be a Christian; I desire to believe and desire to obey. The fruit is not only pleasant, but wholesome. Apparently, heaven will still mark time, but not be subject to it in the same way we are on this side of eternity. Have you heard? Changes will take effect once you reload the page. The states of both the evil and the good are now fixed forever. i. The Gospels The light is not artificial, even from the sun God Himself is the light. i. Still, the early church expected Jesus return soon were they just wrong, or did Jesus mislead them? One might say, I cant repent the way I should. a. Rather, And night shall not be any more, and (they shall not have) need of the light of lamp, and of light of sun, because the Lord God shall give light upon them, and they shall reign unto the ages of ages. ii. 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. "The primary purpose of this epilogue ( Revelation 22:6-21) is to affirm the authority of John's book. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. 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). d. His name shall be on their foreheads: Heaven will be a place where Gods people will forever be identified with their God, and there will never be any doubt that they belong to Him. Much of the Book of Revelation is either fantastic or seems too good to be true, but it is all true. a. c. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. It is the word of him who is the author, finisher, and rewarder of the faith and holiness of his people, v. 13, 14. If we really know and understood who Jesus is, we will not have any trouble being ready for His return. At the very close of the book is the confession that the answers to the problems of life do not lie in mans ability to create a better world but in the return of the One whose sovereign power controls the course of human affairs. (Mounce). 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (Revelation 22:18-19) Someone brings a warning either Jesus, or an angel, or John. It shows that Jesus is both the Creator of King David and His descendent. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. b. It is confirmed by the testimony of Jesus, which is the Spirit of prophecy. I do not know how we can make the figure out in any other way. (Spurgeon), iv. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. i. You can check these in your browser security settings. i. To him that adds to the things contained in it, shall all the plagues mentioned in it be added; and from him that takes away from the words of this prophecy shall the blessings spoken of in it be taken. The altar and the throne have become identical. If we decline an invitation, we have only ourselves to blame. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Some people wonder if we will eat in heaven. 2. b. i. What Every Christian Should Know about the Protestant Reformation. Pentateuch Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). 5 There will be no more night. Whosoever! If it was wrong to worship this glorious heavenly messenger, in and through whom came forth the very voice of Jesus, how can it be right to worship and pray to the Virgin Mary, to whom is assigned no such dignity or office? General Epistles Come, and take the water of life freely. (Spurgeon). 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. They conceive these verses the seal of all canonical Scripture, and that God here denounces a curse to those who shall pretend any new revelations of his will as also against all those who shall deny, corrupt, or deprave any part of them. (Poole). It is perhaps the final preview of this heavenly river. 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. Amen. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. There, on the throne of the Almighty, mercy reigns. 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. By its fountain-headthe throne of God and the Lamb. Minor Prophets Bright as crystal. There is no other source. i. The impulse and intention may be devout and good; but it is a great mistake. (Seiss). iii. Revelation 22:13 Proud member The presence and perfections of God furnish out all the glory and blessedness of heaven. f. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely: It is fitting that this great invitation closes the Book of Revelation and the Bible. In most red-letter editions, these words are in black, indicating that the translators believe that these were not the words of Jesus. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. This is in contrast to Old Testament prophecy (Daniel 8:26); men seal the Book of Revelation in defiance of Gods command. 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(5) And there shall be no night there . 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. The impulse and intention may be devout and good; but it is a great mistake. (Seiss). It is a good word for the close of this marvelous picture of Gods gracious provision for his people in earth and heaven. (Robertson), ii. There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. It is the hopelessness of the final state of the wicked which is here pictured. (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. 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. d. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely: This is an invitation so great that we can glory in it. 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. of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. 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. 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. 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. Here is the great excellency of this paradise. John is assured that it is in fact faithful and true. If we decline an invitation, we have only ourselves to blame. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers: What about those outside? The tension of imminence is endemic to that span of redemptive history lying between the cross and the parousia. (Mounce). Passwords should have at least 6 characters. The Old Testament Can you say, Now, Lord, I desire to be saved, give me a new heart; I desire to give up my sins; I desire to be a Christian; I desire to believe and desire to obey. The Gospels Do you want Him? The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, 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. 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. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. These words are faithful and true: The angel that showed John all this reminds John that it isnt too good to be true. (Isaiah 41:4), iii. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Why does it say that all dogs will be outside? John may be describing a large street with a river flowing down the middle, and a large tree or series of trees that grows with roots on either side of the river. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. John and the Angel a. See Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20. 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. God will own them, as having his seal and name on their foreheads. i. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things. 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. Revelation 22 Commentary Summary: Read Revelation 22 KJV along with a helpful commentary. 2019 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission, The Whole Bible 1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 3. Email / username or password was incorrect! We have now come to the conclusion of the whole, and that in three things:. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. While Ezekiel's vision of the new temple promised restoration to Israel, it also went beyond the earthly temple to symbolically give us a glimpse of the the same eternal kingdom that is being described here in Revelation 21 and 22. Are you thirsty for God and eternal life? 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.
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