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c. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations: Why do the nations need healing? I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. We will see Jesus clearly because idols are done away with. a. John and the Angel 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. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. Him who hears can come to Jesus, but they cant come unless they hear. 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. Behold, I am coming quickly! Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. "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). Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Why does it say that all dogs will be outside? of Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. The shining light which comes from the river shows the glory of the heavenly life. 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). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. (Revelation 22:14-15) A blessing and a curse is pronounced by someone (perhaps John, perhaps the angel, perhaps Jesus Himself). Some people wonder if we will eat in heaven. 8. Regarding the phrase those who do His commandments some translations have those who have washed their robes instead. 2. i. 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. a. I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you: With these solemn words, Jesus authenticates the entire book. There is no other source. And he said to me, Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand. By the messengers he chose, to reveal these things to the world; the holy angels showed them to holy men of God; and God would not employ his saints and angels in deceiving the world. He who was so tender of the honour of God, and so displeased with what was a wrong to God, would never come in his name to lead the people of God into mere dreams and delusions; and it is a still further confirmation of the sincerity of this apostle that he confesses his own sin and folly, into which he had now again relapsed, and he leaves this his failing on perpetual record: this shows he was a faithful and an impartial writer. Just as the Morning Star (generally held to be the planet Venus) shines and welcomes the new day, so does Jesus. i. God here deals freely and openly with all; he does not speak in secret, but calls every one to witness to the declarations here made, v. 10. All three titles are here combined, as if to finally gather up into one impressive assertion the titles hitherto used separately (cf. 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? 3. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. ii. As John reminds us of the suddenness of these events, Jesus Himself breaks in with a reminder to all that He is coming quickly. One might say, I dont know if I am worthy to live the Christian life come anyway, because it doesnt say whoever is worthy, let him take the water of life freely. i. (Revelation 22:8-9) John is corrected for worshipping an angel a second time. 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? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. How many rivers of life does John see here? We will see Jesus clearly because idols are done away with. It is a throne of righteousness, but no less a throne of grace. 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. Johannine Writings 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). Thus the very God of all inspiration, and of all inspired men, reiterates and affirms the highest authority for all that is herein written. i. Not at all; they were not wrong and they were not misled by Jesus. (Revelation 22:10-11) A warning is given, either by the same angel or by Jesus. 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? There is no standard height here. The tension of imminence is endemic to that span of redemptive history lying between the cross and the parousia. (Mounce). Him who thirsts can come to Jesus, but they cant come unless they feel their thirst. The difference is between two ancient Greek words: HOIPLUNONTESTASSTOLAS (washed their robes) or, HOIPOIOUNTESTASENTOLAS (do His commandments). The supreme felicity of this paradisiacal state. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers: What about those outside? (Revelation 22:17) The Spirit and the Bride say to all: Come! There the saints shall see the face of God; there they shall enjoy the beatific vision. (Matthew 24:44). My reward is with Me: If Jesus will give to everyone according to his work, does that mean we are saved by our works? "The first title is symbolical; the second is borrowed from the Old Testament; the third is philosophical "('Speaker's Commentary'). See that you do not do that: It is striking that even someone who had received all these visions may go astray. This will be the greatest glory of heaven: to know God, to know Jesus, more intimately and wonderfully than we ever could on earth. It isnt always easy to know who is speaking, but the themes make sense no matter who speaks: verification, invitation, and warning. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river: Its a little hard to picture this heavenly landscaping. So the saints in heaven shall have more knowledge of Christ than the most advanced below. Do you want Him? Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. 1. 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. Email / username or password was incorrect! The city is further described by the river that ran by it, or through it, called a river of water of life, said to . vi. God will own them, as having his seal and name on their foreheads. 2. Much of the Book of Revelation is either fantastic or seems too good to be true, but it is all true. By Home 23 February, 2021 Revelation Commentary List 0 Comments. This book is not a private affair, knowable only by an elite it is for all believers. An invitation is both an opportunity and a responsibility. This is how John Walvoord sees it: The visual picture presented is that the river of life flows down through the middle of the city, and the tree is large enough to span the river, so that the river is in the midst of the street, and the tree is on both sides of the river., iii. I do not know how we can make the figure out in any other way. (Spurgeon), iv. 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. 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. 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. a. Why does it seem that it has been so long? Many times, and in many seasons, people don't think that their intentions, actions, and thoughts can lead them into an alien space. And they will reign for ever and ever. Revelation 22:13 a. These terms together mean that Jesus is the beginning, middle, and end for the Christian. i. I. Radiant with glory. 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. i. The essence of Christianity is summed up in the idea that God invites us to take the water of life freely. iv. The solemnity of the injunction suggests that the speaker is Christ Himself. (Mounce). Pentateuch Eden Restored. 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. 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). 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). 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. Who can come? v. But mark thee, sinner, it says, whosoever. What a big word that is! Amen. Luke-Acts b. The difference is between two ancient Greek words: HOIPLUNONTESTASSTOLAS (washed their robes) or, HOIPOIOUNTESTASENTOLAS (do His commandments). b. ii. 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. i. 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. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. If the warnings of this book are not sufficient, there is no more that God has to say. (Walvoord). 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. 1. 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. 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. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. iii. 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. One might say, I cant repent the way I should. . i. The Spirit and the bride say, Come! Is this an invitation to Jesus, asking Him to return? The best answer is that we can eat, but will not have to. The invitation to come is an urgent command, for the day will arrive when it is too late to come. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last., a. The New Testament John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Cookie Notice: We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. 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 tree of life: The Bible begins with a tree of life (Genesis 3:22-24) which man was not allowed to eat from after the sin at the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The Bibles Tab is found in the Tools feature on Bible pages: Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Historical Books 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. One of the gladdest things on earth is water. He who testifies to these things says, Surely I am coming quickly. Amen. 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. 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. If we miss this practical lesson from the Book of Revelation the lesson of readiness then we miss the essential message of the book. 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. 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. 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). And the Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him who hears say, Come! And let him who thirsts come. The impulse and intention may be devout and good; but it is a great mistake. (Seiss). But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. It is a book that condemns and excludes from heaven all wicked, unrighteous persons, and particularly those that love and make lies (v. 15), and therefore can never be itself a lie. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. Anyone who desires salvation in Jesus Christ can come to Him and take the water of life freely. 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. i. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last., a. And he said to me, Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand. There is no gospel worth thinking of, much less worth proclaiming in Jehovahs name, if Jesus be forgotten. (Spurgeon). 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. Historical Books 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. a. Its waters are literal waters, of a nature and quality answering to that of the golden city to which they belong. The word for healing is therapeian, from which the English word therapeutic is derived, almost directly transliterated from the Greek. By its fountain-headthe throne of God and the Lamb. The hour of judgment is impending. (Walvoord). i. ii. ii. Apparently, heaven will still mark time, but not be subject to it in the same way we are on this side of eternity. (Revelation 22:12-13) Jesus declares: I am coming quickly. In most red-letter editions, these words are in black, indicating that the translators believe that these were not the words of Jesus. I. Christ's farewell to his church. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. 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. 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. These terms together mean that Jesus is the beginning, middle, and end for the Christian. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Then come! The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 4. God will own them, as having his seal and name on their foreheads. 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. By its qualitypure and clear as crystal. 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). 4. It shows that Jesus is both the Creator of King David and His descendent. It will never end. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). 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. ii. The conclusion, ver 20, 21. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. 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. i. But there may be good reason to believe Jesus gave this warning. Thank you for registering. Whosoever! Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? This far excels it. Major Prophets The supreme felicity of this paradisiacal state. IV. This is in contrast to Old Testament prophecy (Daniel 8:26); men seal the Book of Revelation in defiance of Gods command. 4. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Just as the Morning Star (generally held to be the planet Venus) shines and welcomes the new day, so does Jesus. Declaring her firm belief of it: Amen, so it is, so it shall be. 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. vi. Prophets Instead of the curse, the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it. The tree of life, in this paradise. There is no gospel worth thinking of, much less worth proclaiming in Jehovahs name, if Jesus be forgotten. (Spurgeon). c. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All rights reserved. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Such a tree there was in the earthly paradise, Gen 2 9. Revelation 1:8, 17; Revelation 2:8; Revelation 21:6). Not at all; they were not wrong and they were not misled by Jesus. And now, as to this tree, observe, 1. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. It is of any height and any size. ii. Have you heard? And let him that heareth say, Come. If we decline an invitation, we have only ourselves to blame. 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. We will see Jesus clearly because care and worry are gone. This tree is never empty, never barren; there is always fruit upon it. Minor Prophets 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. Surely I am coming quickly: To the very end, the Book of Revelation emphasizes readiness and watchfulness.

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