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iv. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Come! The Old Testament In whatsoever points you or any of us may fail, may we never come short of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Spurgeon). All of this worlds religion can be summed up in the idea that you must bring something to give unto the gods. Now I, John, saw and heard these things. i. Major Prophets As the Bible opens with the story of Paradise Lost, so it here closes with the story of Paradise Regained. (Erdman) We see the return of Paradise in the ideas of a river, a tree of life, revocation of the curse, intimacy restored, and reigning resumed. (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. And they will reign for ever and ever. The fruitfulness of this tree. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 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. Proud member The Gospels (Revelation 22:16) Jesus brings a word of verification. 2. It is of any height and any size. 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. (Revelation 22:8-9) John is corrected for worshipping an angel a second time. ii. Pauline Epistles 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 a Roman courtroom, at the headsman's block, or in the brutal arena, the saints are about to be called upon to face their own Calvary; and the courage to face such a trial would be immeasurably aided by the knowledge of the final victory which in God's good time would crown the efforts of the faithful. 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. iv. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Revelation 22:13 c. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Revelation 22 KJV - And he shewed me a pure river of water - Bible Gateway Click on the different category headings to find out more. 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 essence of Christianity is summed up in the idea that God invites us to take the water of life freely. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. 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). Do We See Any Gospel Connections in the Book of Numbers? But there may be good reason to believe Jesus gave this warning. 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. Do you want Him? b. 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. Even though man fell by what he ate, God will still allow us to eat in heaven. 3. Him who hears can come to Jesus, but they cant come unless they hear. The hour of judgment is impending. (Walvoord). Just as the Morning Star (generally held to be the planet Venus) shines and welcomes the new day, so does Jesus. 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). The essence of Christianity is summed up in the idea that God invites us to take the water of life freely. He is the Lord God faithful and true. Much of the Book of Revelation is either fantastic or seems too good to be true, but it is all true. Johannine Writings However, this is a picture of the pure blessedness of service rather than arduous, curse-stained toil. 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. (Isaiah 41:4), iii. 13. One might say, I cant repent the way I should. Paul also used this phrase as a final word in some of his letters (1 Corinthians 16:23, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:18). 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. (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. i. (1.) By the integrity of that angel who had been the apostle's guide and interpreter in these visions; this integrity was such that he not only refused to accept religious adoration from John, but once and again reproved him for it. 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). Why does it seem that it has been so long? Amen. 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). 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. As the Bible opens with the story of Paradise Lost, so it here closes with the story of Paradise Regained. (Erdman) We see the return of Paradise in the ideas of a river, a tree of life, revocation of the curse, intimacy restored, and reigning resumed. Johannine Writings This is a good example of how a copyists error can cloud a text in rather minor ways, without affecting the essential meaning of the passage. The Old Testament If any say, "Where is the promise of his coming, when so many ages have passed since this was written?" All our springs of grace, comfort, and glory, are in God; and all our streams from him are through the mediation of the Lamb. 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. Still, the early church expected Jesus return soon were they just wrong, or did Jesus mislead them? Revelation - Matthew Henry's Commentary - Bible Gateway 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. ii. There shall be no night. This is a better river with better trees. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him who hears say, Come! And let him who thirsts come. John is assured that it is in fact faithful and true. (Revelation 22:3-5) What it will be like and what the saints will do. What John saw may or may not be exactly like a river on earth, but when we see it we will also say, That looks like a river., i. There is no gospel worth thinking of, much less worth proclaiming in Jehovahs name, if Jesus be forgotten. (Spurgeon). 22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. This solemn promise also implies that the Book of Revelation can be understood. e. There shall be no more night there: Heaven will be a place where the darkness of this age will be forever gone. c. The things which must shortly take place I am coming quickly! Come! Others see that the word tree as a collective reference, speaks of rows of trees that stand on either side of the river. 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. Major Prophets In His resurrection body, Jesus enjoyed food (Luke 24:41-43, John 21:12-14). 2. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! This will be the greatest glory of heaven: to know God, to know Jesus, more intimately and wonderfully than we ever could on earth. Have you heard? a. I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you: With these solemn words, Jesus authenticates the entire book. 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 really this simple: do you desire Jesus and His salvation? I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last., a. 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. 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). 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. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Revelation Chapter 22 Revelation 22 - Come, Lord Jesus A. 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. He seems now, after he has been discovering these things to his people on earth, to take leave of them, and return to heaven; but he parts with them in great kindness, and assures them it shall not be long before he comes again to them: Behold, I come quickly. 2. c. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations: Why do the nations need healing? ii. i. Here is the great excellency of this paradise. It is perhaps the final preview of this heavenly river. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. 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. 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. 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Changes will take effect once you reload the page. 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. Salem Media Group. Historical Books Wisdom Literature (Isaiah 41:4), iii. 6. i. i. There shall be no more curse: In heaven, the curse is gone. 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). (Revelation 22:18-19) Someone brings a warning either Jesus, or an angel, or John. If the statement I am coming quickly were not enough, Jesus puts emphasis on both sides surely before and amen after. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. The impulse and intention may be devout and good; but it is a great mistake. (Seiss). ii. If you leave out Christ, you have left the sun out of the day, and the moon out of the night, you have left the waters out of the sea, and the foods out of the river, you have left the harvest out of the year, the soul out of the body, you have left joy out of heaven, yea, you have robbed all of its all. Revelation 22:10 - Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Revelation 22:12-14 seems to be that song or word needed in times of hopelessness, suffering, and pain. No created being should ever be worshipped. If anyone adds if anyone takes away: This means that there is a high price to pay for tampering with the Book of Revelation specifically, and the Scriptures in general. 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. This book is not a private affair, knowable only by an elite it is for all believers. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers: What about those outside? Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. 2019 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. If anyone adds if anyone takes away: This means that there is a high price to pay for tampering with the Book of Revelation specifically, and the Scriptures in general. Revelation 1:8, 17; Revelation 2:8; Revelation 21:6). 2. There the saints shall see the face of God; there they shall enjoy the beatific vision. Him who thirsts can come to Jesus, but they cant come unless they feel their thirst. But there may be good reason to believe Jesus gave this warning. b. 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. Either sense is certainly true. What Every Christian Should Know about the Protestant Reformation. 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. 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, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. All this shall be with perfect knowledge and joy. 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. Much of the Book of Revelation is either fantastic or seems too good to be true, but it is all true. (22-27) Commentary on Revelation 21:1-8 (Read Revelation 21:1-8) The new heaven and the new earth will not be separate from each other; the earth of the saints, their glorified, bodies, will be heavenly. Revelation 22:7 - Bible Hub 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. (1.) - Universal Beginnings (Chuck Missler). i. i. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. No, but it does show that living faith will have works with it (James 2:20, Titus 3:8). f. They shall reign forever and ever: Heaven will be a place where Gods people enjoy an eternal reign, in contrast to the limited duration of the Millennium. "The primary purpose of this epilogue ( Revelation 22:6-21) is to affirm the authority of John's book. Regarding the phrase those who do His commandments some translations have those who have washed their robes instead. It is of any height and any size. Revelation 21 Bible Commentary - Matthew Henry (concise) - Christianity Prophets He will not exclude anyone who comes to Him. Revelation chapter 22 English Standard Version 1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The altar and the throne have become identical. The earthly paradise was well watered: no place can be pleasant or fruitful that is not so. 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. (2.) 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. of Scripture. The presence and perfections of God furnish out all the glory and blessedness of heaven. Like the golden table of showbread which ever stood in the ancient Tabernacle and Temple for the priests to eat, so the Tree of Life stands in all the golden streets of the New Jerusalem, with its monthly fruit for the immortal king-priests of heaven. (Seiss). We will see Jesus clearly because idols are done away with. 10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. Or is it an invitation to those with a spiritual thirst to come to Jesus? (Revelation 22:12-13) Jesus declares: I am coming quickly. 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. 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. Now we see the tree of life again. Go through a little checklist. One might say, I dont know if I can live the Christian life the way that I should come anyway, because it doesnt say whoever can, let him take the water of life freely. 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). 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. Who can come? 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. Amen. Go through a little checklist. You can also change some of your preferences. a. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn. Radiant with glory. 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. 8. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. II. v. But mark thee, sinner, it says, whosoever. What a big word that is! i. A similar invitation is extended in Isaiah 55:1. 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. You can check these in your browser security settings. It shows that Jesus is both the Creator of King David and His descendent. 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. Then come! 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. Minor Prophets One. This is in contrast to Old Testament prophecy (Daniel 8:26); men seal the Book of Revelation in defiance of Gods command. It is confirmed by a most solemn sanction, condemning and cursing all who should dare to corrupt or change the word of God, either by adding to it or taking from it, v. 18, 19. God wants to keep all generations expectant, watching, and ready for His return. 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. And let him that is athirst come. A pure river of water of life: Through the Old Testament, prophets used the picture of a river as a powerful expression of richness, provision, and peace (Isaiah 48:18, Zechariah 14:8, Ezekiel 47:1-9). Revelation 22 Bible Commentary - John Gill's Exposition of the Bible 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. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The tension of imminence is endemic to that span of redemptive history lying between the cross and the parousia. (Mounce). Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.. ( Revelation 22:2) The tree of life. The impulse and intention may be devout and good; but it is a great mistake. (Seiss). A further description of the heavenly state of the church, ver 1-5. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. 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. The New Testament Revelation 22 - Bible Study Tools GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.. 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. i. In whatsoever points you or any of us may fail, may we never come short of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Spurgeon). a. Whoever desires can come, but they cant come unless God works in their heart to desire Him. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. 5. i. 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. As John reminds us of the suddenness of these events, Jesus Himself breaks in with a reminder to all that He is coming quickly. 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. The supreme felicity of this paradisiacal state. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. d. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely: This is an invitation so great that we can glory in it. 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). My reward is with Me: If Jesus will give to everyone according to his work, does that mean we are saved by our works? Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. It is the word of him who is the author, finisher, and rewarder of the faith and holiness of his people, v. 13, 14. All rights reserved. 12. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. iii. i. 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. The Gospels i. We have now come to the conclusion of the whole, and that in three things:. Revelation 22:13 Commentaries: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first 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. III. God will own them, as having his seal and name on their foreheads. of 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. It simply describes the future with the imagery of the present. (Mounce), i. Come, and take the water of life freely. (Spurgeon). i. 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. Email / username or password was incorrect! Besides, there is an inherent blessing in doing His commandments, because they are good and right for us. So the saints in heaven shall have more knowledge of Christ than the most advanced below. Revelation 22 - NIV Bible - Bible Study Tools He who testifies to these things says, Surely I am coming quickly. Amen. To testify to you these things in the churches: The Book of Revelation is written to the churches. 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