b. It will be Christ's rule of judgment at the great day; he will dispense rewards and punishments to men according as their works agree or disagree with the word of God; and therefore that word itself must needs be faithful and true. 7. Minor Prophets Each tree yielding its fruit every month: From all indications, this describes the world of the new heaven and the new earth, yet we are given a time indicator. A similar invitation is extended in Isaiah 55:1. 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. Amen. There is no barrier between you and Jesus except your stubborn will. 2019 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission, The Whole Bible 20:11 + ). 22 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. God will own them, as having his seal and name on their foreheads. a. I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you: With these solemn words, Jesus authenticates the entire book. Christianity and those who practice and claim it as a source of their being and faith can at times lose . iii. All of this worlds religion can be summed up in the idea that you must bring something to give unto the gods. John and the Angel a. General Epistles Your partnership makes all we do possible. iii. Revelation 22:5 Commentaries: And there will no longer be any night If what you have read in Revelation hasnt changed you, there isnt much hope! The vision is for an appointed time, and will not tarry. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. 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. His servants shall serve Him: Heaven will be a place of work and service for Gods people. Because of Jesus, we can know something of the face of God right now: For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6). No created being should ever be worshipped. of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. 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. "The first title is symbolical; the second is borrowed from the Old Testament; the third is philosophical "('Speaker's Commentary'). All rights reserved. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ May the favour and powerful influence of Jesus Christ be with you all; you of the seven Churches, and the whole Church of Christ in every part of the earth, and through all the periods of time. There is no other source. i. Here observe, 1. 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. No created being should ever be worshipped. But in the new heaven and new earth they are done away with forever. Wisdom Literature Worship God.. If the warnings of this book are not sufficient, there is no more that God has to say. (Walvoord). 3. 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. Revelation Chapter 22 Explained - bible-studys.org ii. Verse Revelation 22:21. 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. "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). Not at all; they were not wrong and they were not misled by Jesus. 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. Clear as crystal: Gods provision in the New Jerusalem is described with pure, absolutely unpolluted waters. Study Guide for Revelation 22 by David Guzik - Blue Letter Bible Revelation 1:8, 17; Revelation 2:8; Revelation 21:6). 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. Luke-Acts Even though this great chapter of the Bible tells us of heaven, we should think deeply about it and take in now what we can. Revelation 22 - Clarke's Commentary - StudyLight.org You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. To testify to you these things in the churches: The Book of Revelation is written to the churches. a. Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. 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. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 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. 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. 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). All our springs of grace, comfort, and glory, are in God; and all our streams from him are through the mediation of the Lamb. II. A further description of the heavenly state of the church, ver 1-5. The presence and perfections of God furnish out all the glory and blessedness of heaven. Revelation 22:18-19. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. He is the Lord God faithful and true. a. Either, then, this Book is nothing but a base and blasphemous forgery, unworthy of the slightest respect of men, and specially unworthy of a place in the Sacred Canon; or it is one of the most directly inspired and authoritative writings ever given. (Seiss). Seeing the tree of life again points to a restoration of all things. (Matthew 24:44). b. a. 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? 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. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Rather than meaning healing, it should be understood as health-giving, as the word in its root meaning has the idea of serving or ministering. (Walvoord), d. Street river tree fruit leaves: Are these pictures of heaven literal or symbolic? Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. According to the merit of the sacrifice and the virtue of the atonement all the statutes and decrees of the kingdom of heaven are issued. b. By the order given to leave the book of the prophecy open, to be perused by all, that they might labour to understand it, that they might make their objections against it, and compare the prophecy with the events. i. 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. 1. I do not know how we can make the figure out in any other way. (Spurgeon), iv. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. (Revelation 22:12-13) Jesus declares: I am coming quickly. i. It is a perfect consummation: Throne in their midst Perfect Administration, Servants shall serve Perfect Subordination, Shall see His face Perfect Transformation, 1. Poetical Books Then come. 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). If any say, "Where is the promise of his coming, when so many ages have passed since this was written?" III. It is of any height and any size. We shouldnt think that outside the walls of heaven multitudes will throng, longing to get in. You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. a. The Old Testament 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. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. 8. They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. Supernatural visions and revelations do not mean that someone is correct in their doctrine, teaching, or practice. c. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last: As an added incentive for us to do and be what is right, being ready for Jesus return, He reminds us just who He is. 11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Even so, come, Lord Jesus! 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. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Do you want Him? 4. The invitation to come is an urgent command, for the day will arrive when it is too late to come. He who testifies to these things says, Surely I am coming quickly. Amen. King James Version. c. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. The devil has nothing to do there; he cannot draw the saints from serving God to be subject to himself, as he did our first parents, nor can he so much as disturb them in the service of God. Revelation 22:18 Commentaries: I testify to everyone who hears the b. Prophets "The primary purpose of this epilogue ( Revelation 22:6-21) is to affirm the authority of John's book. In whatsoever points you or any of us may fail, may we never come short of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Spurgeon). c. The things which must shortly take place I am coming quickly! Here is the great excellency of this paradise. This is a better river with better trees. Then come! a. I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you: With these solemn words, Jesus authenticates the entire book. It is the word of him who is the author, finisher, and rewarder of the faith and holiness of his people, v. 13, 14. The New Testament 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. It will never end. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. God will own them, as having his seal and name on their foreheads. One might say, I cant repent the way I should. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. The old world, with all its troubles and tumults, will have passed away. Commentary on Revelation 22:6-19 (Read Revelation 22:6-19) The Lord Jesus spake by the angel, solemnly confirming the contents of this book, particularly of this last vision. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. 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 impulse and intention may be devout and good; but it is a great mistake. (Seiss). a. However, this is a picture of the pure blessedness of service rather than arduous, curse-stained toil. And behold, I am coming quickly: We can never miss the note of urgency and warning in all what Jesus tells us about His coming. Eden Restored. Even allowing for the small percentage of disputed texts, we can trust our Bibles. The difference is between two ancient Greek words: HOIPLUNONTESTASSTOLAS (washed their robes) or, HOIPOIOUNTESTASENTOLAS (do His commandments). i. Why does it seem that it has been so long? For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. It brings forth many sorts of fruit twelve sorts, suited to the refined taste of all the saints. 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). It simply describes the future with the imagery of the present. (Mounce), i. b. Have you heard? I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last., a. 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. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. The water represents the eternal life that we have in Christ. 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. It is the hopelessness of the final state of the wicked which is here pictured. b. (Revelation 22:6-7) The angel and Jesus add words of verification, 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. Twice is it said (Revelation 21:25) that all darkness shall cease; the darkness in which the saints and sorrowing . Thus the time has always been at hand. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.. Then he said to me, See that you do not do that. 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. iii. 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. And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. We will see Jesus clearly because sin is done away with. e. There shall be no more night there: Heaven will be a place where the darkness of this age will be forever gone. 1, 2. 5. 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. The hour of judgment is impending. (Walvoord). b. 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. ii. 25 The divine authority of the entire Revelation is affirmed. This sanction is like a flaming sword, to guard the canon of the scripture from profane hands. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. 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. If we really know and understood who Jesus is, we will not have any trouble being ready for His return. (Matthew 24:44). And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. Surely I am coming quickly: To the very end, the Book of Revelation emphasizes readiness and watchfulness. The supreme felicity of this paradisiacal state. (2.) Revelation 22:1-7 Inductive Bible Study With Questions - Tree Of Life Minor Prophets These terms together mean that Jesus is the beginning, middle, and end for the Christian. If we miss this practical lesson from the Book of Revelation the lesson of readiness then we miss the essential message of the book. God wants to keep all generations expectant, watching, and ready for His return. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. The picture presented to the minds eye would appear to be that of a wide street, with a river flowing down the center, like some of the broader canals of Holland, with trees growing on either side, all of them of the same kind, all called the tree of life. b. Then he said to me, See that you do not do that. i. i. 2019 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. The last verse of the Old Testament contains a curse: Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse (Malachi 4:6). How many rivers of life does John see here? (Revelation 22:14-15) A blessing and a curse is pronounced by someone (perhaps John, perhaps the angel, perhaps Jesus Himself). 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 water comes from the throne of God and the lamb. It shows that Jesus is both the Creator of King David and His descendent. Divines generally do further extend the sense of these two verses, considering this as the last portion of holy writ, not only placed last in our Bibles, but revealed and written last. In the ancient Greek language, the word for healing can also mean health-giving, and this may be the sense here. v. But mark thee, sinner, it says, whosoever. What a big word that is! Whatever you may miss, may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be always with you. Still, the early church expected Jesus return soon were they just wrong, or did Jesus mislead them? c. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last: As an added incentive for us to do and be what is right, being ready for Jesus return, He reminds us just who He is. 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. A paradise in a city, or a whole city in a paradise! And this Jesus, as God, is the root of David, though, as man, his offspringa person in whom all uncreated and created excellencies meet, too great and too good to deceive his churches and the world. I have the desire, give me the power. If this is your desire, then you are freely invited to come, if you are only willing. b. << Revelation 21 | Revelation 22. Proud member An entirely new heaven and earth were created to replace the first heaven and earth which fled away at the Great White Throne Judgment ( Rev. ii. 2. I. Christ's farewell to his church. Pentateuch 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. Revelation 22:13 Many times, and in many seasons, people don't think that their intentions, actions, and thoughts can lead them into an alien space. i. And behold, I am coming quickly: We can never miss the note of urgency and warning in all what Jesus tells us about His coming. 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. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), Select a Beginning Point 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. c. They shall see His face: Heaven will be a place where Gods people see His face, a place of intimate, face to face fellowship with God. John is assured that it is in fact faithful and true. 2. 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. 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. 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. They are given not to help people work out a timetable of future events, but to strengthen Christians so that they will be obedient and not . 13. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? 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. Much of the Book of Revelation is either fantastic or seems too good to be true, but it is all true. Revelation 22. They will soon be confirmed by their accomplishment: they are things that must shortly be done; Christ will make haste, he will come quickly, and put all things out of doubt; and then those will prove the wise and happy men who have believed and kept his words.
Hierarchy And Leadership Styles In Australian Workplace, Mental Health Documentaries, San Juan Midge Patterns, Articles R