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Pentateuch The conclusion, ver 20, 21. 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. Revelation 22 - Eden Restored - Then the angel showed - Bible Gateway General Epistles Its also worth noting that this is the first reference to the church since the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. c. The Root and offspring of David: This is a precious Messianic title (Isaiah 11:1). The New Testament iii. One. Come! They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. i. Commentary on Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Regarding the phrase those who do His commandments some translations have those who have washed their robes instead. c. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. So how do you know if God has worked in your heart? 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). A confirmation of this and all the other visions of this book, ver 6-19. And they shall reign forever and ever. 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. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. 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). 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. 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. Pauline Epistles There is no word here about a second chance hereafter. (Robertson), ii. This tree is never empty, never barren; there is always fruit upon it. 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. So the saints in heaven shall have more knowledge of Christ than the most advanced below. All three titles are here combined, as if to finally gather up into one impressive assertion the titles hitherto used separately (cf. (2.) The heavenly state which was before described as a city, and called the new Jerusalem, is here described as a paradise, alluding to the earthly paradise which was lost by the sin of the first Adam; here is another paradise restored by the second Adam. 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. These aspects of the curse will even be present during the Millennium, though they will be greatly mitigated by the perfect rule of Jesus. 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. An invitation is both an opportunity and a responsibility. Besides, there is an inherent blessing in doing His commandments, because they are good and right for us. His message is always be ready! 3. Revelation 22 NIV - Eden Restored - Then the angel showed - BibleGateway Many times, and in many seasons, people don't think that their intentions, actions, and thoughts can lead them into an alien space. Revelation 22 - NIV Bible - Bible Study Tools e. Let him take the water of life freely: When you desire, when you come, then you must take. But I have no strength to do this. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. A similar invitation is extended in Isaiah 55:1. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Eden Restored. Revelation 22 Commentary. With this phrase, John used an idea related to an Aramaic expression that was well known in the ancient church: Maranatha! (Isaiah 41:4), iii. In that day there will be nothing that obscures our vision of Jesus: iv. See Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy (1) A river flowing from the throne of God. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The essence of Christianity is summed up in the idea that God invites us to take the water of life freely. The fruitfulness of this tree. iii. 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).