Enduring Word Bible Commentary Revelation Chapter 22 It is of any height and any size. Wisdom Literature There is no gospel worth thinking of, much less worth proclaiming in Jehovahs name, if Jesus be forgotten. (Spurgeon). Revelation 1:8, 17; Revelation 2:8; Revelation 21:6). 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. iii. 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. 13. A further description of the heavenly state of the church, ver 1-5. Pentateuch It is confirmed by an open and general invitation to all to come and partake of the promises and privileges of the gospel, those streams of the water of life; these are tendered to all who feel in their souls a thirst which nothing in this world can quench. We shouldnt think that outside the walls of heaven multitudes will throng, longing to get in. 4. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. 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. c. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. 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). The solemnity of the injunction suggests that the speaker is Christ Himself. (Mounce). He who testifies to these things says, Surely I am coming quickly. Amen. If we really know and understood who Jesus is, we will not have any trouble being ready for His return. 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. 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. Much of the Book of Revelation is either fantastic or seems too good to be true, but it is all true. 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. One might say, I cant repent the way I should. Then come! 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.. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers: What about those outside? It shows that Jesus is both the Creator of King David and His descendent. 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. The supreme felicity of this paradisiacal state. If the warnings of this book are not sufficient, there is no more that God has to say. (Walvoord). (Revelation 22:10-11) A warning is given, either by the same angel or by Jesus. 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. 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? 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. Many times, and in many seasons, people don't think that their intentions, actions, and thoughts can lead them into an alien space. Not at all; they were not wrong and they were not misled by Jesus. 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. i. b. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. i. Why does it seem that it has been so long? b. Why Does God Compare Our Relationship with Him to That of a Bride and Groom? The Old Testament 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. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Thus the very God of all inspiration, and of all inspired men, reiterates and affirms the highest authority for all that is herein written. b. Now is the day of grace. In whatsoever points you or any of us may fail, may we never come short of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Spurgeon). d. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely: This is an invitation so great that we can glory in it. 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). It brings forth fruit at all times yields its fruit every month. The states of both the evil and the good are now fixed forever. Come! My reward is with Me: If Jesus will give to everyone according to his work, does that mean we are saved by our works? a. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. The last verse of the Old Testament contains a curse: Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse (Malachi 4:6). Angels ate with Abraham (Genesis 18:6-8). of Scripture. i. You can check these in your browser security settings. The impulse and intention may be devout and good; but it is a great mistake. (Seiss). I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. And here observe. Erdman, Charles R. "The Revelation of John: An Exposition by Charles R. Erdman" (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1936), Morgan, G. Campbell "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Revell, 1959), Morris, Leon "The Book of Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary" (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1988), Mounce, Robert H. "The Book of Revelation" (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1997), Poole, Matthew "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" Volume 3 (Matthew-Revelation) (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1969), Robertson, Archibald T. "The General Epistles and The Revelation of John: Word Pictures in the New Testament" Volume VI (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1933), Seiss, Joseph A. 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. It is of any height and any size. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point 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). Revelation 22 - A Study Guide by Mark A. Copeland 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. John and the Angel 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). God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. 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. 7. One of the gladdest things on earth is water. 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Prophets 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. 2. i. By its fountain-headthe throne of God and the Lamb. Revelation 22 - Smith's Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. 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). God wants to keep all generations expectant, watching, and ready for His return. All our springs of grace, comfort, and glory, are in God; and all our streams from him are through the mediation of the Lamb. The New Testament And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. It isnt always easy to know who is speaking, but the themes make sense no matter who speaks: verification, invitation, and warning. i. This solemn promise also implies that the Book of Revelation can be understood. Twice is it said (Revelation 21:25) that all darkness shall cease; the darkness in which the saints and sorrowing . II. Seeing the tree of life again points to a restoration of all things. iv. God wants to keep all generations expectant, watching, and ready for His return. i. Him who hears can come to Jesus, but they cant come unless they hear. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Then come. 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. The last verse of the Old Testament contains a curse: Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse (Malachi 4:6). The New Testament i. And Proceeding with his description of the heavenly city, the apostle observes, he That is, the angel who condescended to be his guide on this occasion; showed me a pure river of the water of life The ever fresh and fructifying influence of the Holy Spirit; see Ezekiel 47:1-12, where also the trees are mentioned which bear fruit every month, that is, perpetually. 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. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. The water comes from the throne of God and the lamb. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Johannine Writings Prophets In most red-letter editions, these words are in black, indicating that the translators believe that these were not the words of Jesus. 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. For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. 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. Anyone who desires salvation in Jesus Christ can come to Him and take the water of life freely. 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Also by his messengers; the holy angels showed them to holy men of God. 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. And they shall reign forever and ever. b. Thus the time has always been at hand. There shall be no night. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? v. But mark thee, sinner, it says, whosoever. What a big word that is! John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. b. 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. Email / username or password was incorrect! No created being should ever be worshipped. Besides, there is an inherent blessing in doing His commandments, because they are good and right for us. Come! In heaven there is not only a variety of pure and satisfying pleasures, but a continuance of them, and always fresh. But there may be good reason to believe Jesus gave this warning. Who can come? My heart is hard and I cant even weep over my sins or feel bad over them as I should come anyway, because it doesnt say whoever feels, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelation 22:12-13) Jesus declares: I am coming quickly. The invitation to come is an urgent command, for the day will arrive when it is too late to come. God will own them, as having his seal and name on their foreheads. Salem Media Group. b. Why does it say that all dogs will be outside? 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. 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. iii. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. 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. of "The first title is symbolical; the second is borrowed from the Old Testament; the third is philosophical "('Speaker's Commentary'). You cant bring anything to save or justify or commend yourself before God, but you can take the salvation He offers. His servants shall serve Him: Heaven will be a place of work and service for Gods people. 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. 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 Whole Bible The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. Poetical Books Minor Prophets The main intent of prophecy is to lead us to trust and obey God, and apply His truth to the way we live. This is the language of the church of the first-born, and we should join with them, often putting ourselves in mind of his promise. 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. To testify to you these things in the churches: The Book of Revelation is written to the churches. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point a. iii. 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. Revelation 22 KJV - And he shewed me a pure river of water - Bible Gateway These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. It is the quality of a mans life which provides the ultimate indication of what he really believes. (Mounce). Proud member The supreme felicity of this paradisiacal state. Major Prophets 4. It will never end. This tree of life is fed by the pure waters of the river that comes from the throne of God. b. 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. And he said to me, Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand. Revelation 22 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. There is nothing in all the world so precious to the eye and the imagination of the inhabitant of the dry, burning and thirsty East, as a plentiful supply of bright, pure, and living water. (Seiss), iii. 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. Prophets Revelation 22:2 "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." A symbol of both eternal life and continual blessing (see note on Gen. 2:9). "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). b. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. Behold, I am coming quickly! Was Jesus wrong here? The things which must shortly take place I am coming quickly! (1.) 3. (Revelation 22:14-15) A blessing and a curse is pronounced by someone (perhaps John, perhaps the angel, perhaps Jesus Himself). 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). 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 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. 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. 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. It brings forth fruit at all timesyields its fruit every month. He that adds to the word of God draws down upon himself all the plagues written in this book; and he who takes any thing away from it cuts himself off from all the promises and privileges of it. ( Revelation 22:2) The tree of life. 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. The conclusion, ver 20, 21. 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. . He is the fountain of all light, the bright and the morning star, and as such has given to his churches this morning light of prophecy, to assure them of the light of that perfect day which is approaching. Thus the very God of all inspiration, and of all inspired men, reiterates and affirms the highest authority for all that is herein written. The light is not artificial, even from the sun God Himself is the light. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Declaring her firm belief of it: Amen, so it is, so it shall be. a. If we decline an invitation, we have only ourselves to blame. It brings forth many sorts of fruit twelve sorts, suited to the refined taste of all the saints. He is the Lord God faithful and true. If what you have read in Revelation hasnt changed you, there isnt much hope! The solemnity of the injunction suggests that the speaker is Christ Himself. (Mounce). If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. There is no barrier between you and Jesus except your stubborn will. 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. Him who thirsts can come to Jesus, but they cant come unless they feel their thirst. 22:6-21 CONCLUSION. Johannine Writings So the saints in heaven shall have more knowledge of Christ than the most advanced below. of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. The interior of the New Jerusalem. Revelation Commentary : Chapter Twenty-Two It is the quality of a mans life which provides the ultimate indication of what he really believes. (Mounce). Even allowing for the small percentage of disputed texts, we can trust our Bibles. All rights reserved. Apparently, heaven will still mark time, but not be subject to it in the same way we are on this side of eternity. i. This will be the greatest glory of heaven: to know God, to know Jesus, more intimately and wonderfully than we ever could on earth. 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 . With this phrase, John used an idea related to an Aramaic expression that was well known in the ancient church: Maranatha! Worship God.. 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. Nuwest Travel Nursing Cna, Pa Inheritance Tax On Annuity Death Benefit, Articles R
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