It is very evident, therefore, that the saints in a glorified state are here represented as following the Lord out of heaven. As far as the display of government goes, it is according to God morally, and for His glory, though I deny not for a moment that there are elements of evil which are never allowed, but kept under if not expelled. gymnastics to try and come up with the meaning of these "difficult" verses? After "the nations" in verse 24 omit the words "of them which are saved." Destructive heresies are those that prevent people being saved; for if the teacher preaches heresy how shall one be saved: How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? "Go in your closet, shut the door and talk to your Father who sees in secret and He will reward you openly" ( Matthew 6:6 ). The Alexandrian copy, one of Stephens's, and the Complutensian edition, read, "the tree of life"; and so do the Syriac and Ethiopic versions; the sense is the same; see John 15:2 and out of the holy city; the new Jerusalem, before described, a part in which is a right to enter into it through the gates, and possess the glories of it: what is mentioned here is only a seeming one, which wicked men may flatter themselves with; and the meaning is, that such shall never enter into it, and enjoy the happiness of it, but shall ever be without, Revelation 21:27. and from the things which are written in this book; the blessings promised to the overcomers in Revelation 2:7 which such as detract from this book shall have no share in. The political side of this is described here with surprising brightness and brevity. Then the angel said, Don't do that: for I am thy fellowservant, of the brethren the prophets, of those which keep the sayings of this book: worship God ( Revelation 22:9 ). riches become a hindrance to seeking salvation at all, not losing salvation. Hebrews 10:26-28 - For if we sin wilfully after that we . Let the wrong-doer continue in his wrong-doing; let him who is filthy continue in his filthiness; let the righteous man continue in his righteousness; let him who is dedicated to God continue in his dedication.". The Big Book of Bible Difficulties by Geisler & Howe. But it was no such evil which astounded the prophet. I am not raising any question about the ten. Second, this verse does not state if any man take away any words from the entire Bible We see here that this verse of warning is very specific to the words of the book of THIS prophecy. a habitual, unrepentant lifestyle; not to fall into a specific sin, even several times. And the coming of the Lord is urged in connection with it. The vision ends with the promise that the people of God will reign for ever and ever. Finally they will destroy her. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb." correct. It gives a retrogressive account of Babylon's character, and shows how it morally compelled the divine judgment. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power; but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.". We shall find that the scripture affords much light to decide the true bearing of the prophecy, and that no application to the past can possibly satisfy the conditions satisfactorily. R. H. Charles points out that this warning may not be part of the original book at all. (Revelation 22:2). They are not seen here as the bride. For I am not aware that any scripture treats of the subject, beyond laying down principles such as we have sought to apply to the case. The first is one of the angels who have been the interpreters of the divine things to John. Scholz's note ("rec. The Ethiopic version connects the words with the holy city, only reading them, "which is written", &c. The Jews say of their Talmud, that nothing is to be added to it, or diminished from it o. o Ganz. "I Jesus sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. The point of this guarantee is this. I can't earn it. God's Word of life is unchanging and unchangeable, and verse 19 warns that the punishment for anyone who tampers with the words in this book of prophecy will have their names removed from the Book of Life. All rights reserved. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. How Could Jesus be Punished as a Sinner When He's Pure? Tim used a diversion tactic to steer the reader away from his inconsistency. 22:16 I, Jesus, sent my angel to you to testify to these things for the sake of the Churches. "I have exulted My Word above My Name," I start to understand how important these two warnings in Revelation 22 are. The Battle for Your Soul: It is Finished! In as many things as she glorified herself, and lived luxuriously, so much torment and sorrow give to her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am not a widow, and I shall in no wise see sorrow.". But the graphic account does not end until the Spirit of God shows us another view of Babylon altogether. There is a rabbinic saying: "Whoever eats with an idolator is the same as he who would eat with a dog. 3:5, etc) all make a statement such as "if you
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In doing so they contravened the law itself: You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. My rewards are with Me and I'm going to reward every man according to his work. To take from the words of the book is more than rubbing out some words. A stranger CAME to them, and talked with them, lifted up their hopes and faith, "but their eyes were holden and they did not know Him. "And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. So who might this be? 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. It is Christ Himself about to be displayed in His rights as King of kings, and Lord of lords; and this in the face of the world. Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. (Revelation 22:1-7 KJV). Jews because God had chosen them for salvation. In perfect submission to him they will find perfect freedom and the only true royalty. That is why he immediately said. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, nor light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever ( Revelation 22:3-5 ). Babylon had once heard the varied testimony of God; for what had she not heard of truth? It will then be not the river which is in the midst of the street but the tree of life. So this
Worship God.". It is called "the first resurrection." Instead, let's just accept them at face value, as the holy word of God. No it states if ANY MAN shall take away. "He that testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. He then goes on to give, as it were, his credentials. Who takes pleasure in reading about a God who avenges sin? Then comes the glory. In like manner Hymenaeus and Alexander, Christians of the church at Ephesus, were turned over to Satan by Paul so they might be taught a lesson (1 Timothy 1:20). Therefore we find in connection with the book a most solemn warning. How I desire to see the New World, the new age with Jesus reigning as King and Lord.John's final parting words and the closing words of the Bible. Then, when we read his admonition to run with endurance and to finish
From Rome saints had suffered; and it was easy to see that the revealed persecutress is called Babylon, and identified with the governing city of Rome. Are we then to understand that the elders and the living creatures are together taken absolutely as the bride now? No one can soberly deny that Babylon in some sort had a place then; but that the special, and above all, the full character of Babylon was manifested as here portrayed is another matter. "And his name is called The Word of God." The unrenewed of the nations are now compassing them with their countless hosts, as if to eat them up like grasshoppers. The writer of Hebrews
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But whatever subsisted then, that which the Spirit here presents as a whole cannot be found realized at any point of time in the past. "And no curse shall be any more: and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him." I'm glad that you take the time
Swete aptly calls this "the felicitation of the devout student." The individual has his own fruit too. Accordingly the resuscitated Roman empire will carry men away by a storm of wonder at its revival. Not so good. Again this is not so that Christians might try to calculate the date of his coming, but so that they might be faithful to God and pure in their lives. Jesus is coming again, foolishness. I say "righteousnesses," not "righteousness." Galatians 5:21 is particularly clear in this when Paul writes "those who practice
"I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God" (alluding to this very city) "[is] with men." But for the eternal judgment heaven and earth are fled away; and then we see the new and eternal universe. But I know that Christ Himself comes. God's eternal saving purpose is expressed in Jesus' own words, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost" (Luke 19:10); that is, He desires to save all people. And from the things which are written in this book - The promises that are made; the glories that are described. It is only God and man now. If you cannot
Another example are the Jews, whom Paul points out are distant from God. However, now that I believe I want to serve God and I offer myself to God to serve Him, and the works that I do for God, I will be rewarded for them, those works that are done out of a pure motivation.Now, there are a lot of works that people do that there will be no reward. Who is a dog? This, was no lack. Taking away "his part" from the tree of life and the New Jerusalem does not mean he will lose his salvation either. to follow Christ are then blotted out. Yet religion, be it ever so corrupt, acts as a restraint on human will, as a government does, however evil. "These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them (for he is Lord of lords and King of kings), and they that are with him, called, and chosen, and faithful.". Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. In short, it would seem that God has hedged round His own draft of Babylon so as to make it quite plain that Rome, city and system, figures in the scene; and this too necessarily involving a medieval description, though the full result will not be till the end of the age; for she rides the beast or empire characterized so as naturally to involve the past barbarian irruption and the resulting ten-kingdomed state. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. These are the words of promise of the Christ who said "Lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. 334.]. ", How like those two disciples are we! It is confirmed by the testimony of Jesus, which is the Spirit of prophecy. There may be lights of the heaven to mark times and seasons for the earth, and again on the earth. This would have been altogether inappropriate for such a progress: when the King comes forth riding to victory in the judgment of wicked men of the world, it is not in the quality of bride, but of armies or hosts, that the saints follow Him; and these include no doubt the guests as well, i.e., all the glorified take their place in His train. I have listed some of them in my previous
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And only by Jesus' faithfulness is anyone kept (He promises that the life He gives is eternal). If the person who corrupts Revelation is an unbeliever, he or she will have no part (share) in the blessings of the new creation. But this is not to emerge from the bottomless pit. You will recall that verses 18 and 19 are a warning for those who do not accept the invitation given in verse 17. ", It is I John who am the hearer and the seer of these things. The Spirit of God contrasts with the fall of Babylon the marriage.
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