HER
LIGHT WAS LIKE UNTO A STONE MOST PRECIOUS-Rev 21:11
HER LIGHT WAS LIKE...A JASPER STONE, CLEAR AS CRYSTAL-Rev
21:11
THE GLORY OF GOD DID LIGHTEN IT-Rev 21:23
THE LAMB IS THE LIGHT THEREOF-Rev 21:23
HE LORD GOD GIVETH THEM LIGHT-Rev 22:5
THE NATIONS…WHICH ARE SAVED SHALL WALK IN THE LIGHT OF IT-Rev 21:24
It
LIETH FOURSQUARE (apparently shaped like a cube)-Rev 21:16
The length, width, and HEIGHT...ARE EQUAL-Rev 21:16
It is approximately 1380 to 1500 miles long-ref Rev 21:16
It is approximately 1380 to 1500 miles wide-ref Rev 21:16
It is approximately 1380 to 1500 miles high-ref Rev 21:16
It
has FOUNDATIONS-Heb 11:10
It has MANY MANSIONS-Jn 14:2
It is of GOLD-Rev 21:18
The gold is PURE-Rev 21:18
The gold is like CLEAR GLASS-Rev 21:18
It has a WALL-Rev 21:12
The wall is great-ref Rev 21:12
The wall is HIGH-Rev 21:12
The wall was built of jasper or diamond-ref Rev 21:18
The wall has FOUNDATIONS-Rev 21:14,19
In the foundations are the NAMES OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES OF
THE LAMB-Rev 21:14
THE FOUNDATIONS...WERE GARNISHED WITH...PRECIOUS STONES-Rev
21:19
Foundation one was JASPER or diamond-Rev 21:19
Foundation two was SAPPHIRE-Rev 21:19
Foundation three was CHALCEDONY-Rev 21:19
Foundation four was EMERALD-Rev 21:19
Foundation five was SARDONYX-Rev 21:20
Foundation six was SARDIUS-Rev 21:20
Foundation seven was CHRYSOLITE-Rev 21:20
Foundation eight was BERYL-Rev 21:20
Foundation nine was TOPAZ-Rev 21:20
Foundation ten was CHRYSOPRASUS-Rev 21:20
Foundation eleven was JACINTH-Rev 21:20
Foundation twelve was AMETHYST-Rev 21:20
It has GATES-Rev 21:12
The gates shall never be shut-ref Rev 21:25
There are TWELVE GATES-Rev 21:12
Three east gates-ref Rev 21:13
Three north gates-ref Rev 21:13
Three south gates-ref Rev 21:13
Three west gates-ref Rev 21:13
Each gate has an angel-ref Rev 21:12
Each gate has a name written-ref Rev 21:12
The names on the gates are the twelve tribes of Israel-ref
Rev 21:12
Each gate was made of ONE PEARL-Rev 21:21
It has directions: east, north, south, and west-ref Rev 21:13
It has a STREET-Rev 21:21; 22:2
The street is GOLD-Rev 21:21
The gold is PURE-Rev 21:21
The gold is AS IT WERE TRANSPARENT GLASS-Rev 21:21
It has a RIVER-Rev 22:1,2
The river is PURE-Rev 22:1
The river contains WATER-Rev 22:1
The water is the WATER OF LIFE-Rev 22:1
The water is CLEAR AS CRYSTAL-Rev 22:1
The water proceeds OUT OF THE THRONE OF GOD AND OF THE LAMB-Rev
22:1
It has THE TREE OF LIFE-Rev 22:2
The tree of life is located IN THE MIDST OF THE STREET-Rev
22:2
The tree of life is located ON EITHER SIDE OF THE RIVER-Rev
22:2
The tree bears FRUITS-Rev 22:2
The number of kinds of fruit it produces is twelve-ref Rev
22:2
The fruit comes forth every month-ref Rev 22:2
The tree has LEAVES-Rev 22:2
The leaves are FOR THE HEALING OF THE NATIONS-Rev 22:2
Those that DO HIS COMMANDMENTS...MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO THE
TREE OF LIFE-Rev 22:14
BUT YE ARE COME UNTO MOUNT ZION-Heb 12:22
AND HER PEOPLE A JOY-Isa 65:18
BUT JERUSALEM...IS FREE-Gal 4:26
THE MOTHER OF US ALL-Gal 4:26
God
the Father-ref Rev 22:1,3
Jesus Christ the Son, the Lamb of God-ref Rev 22:1,3
It is a city that God has prepared for those that die in
faith-ref Heb 11:13-16
BUT YE ARE COME...UNTO THE CITY OF THE LIVING GOD-Heb 12:22
AN INNUMERABLE COMPANY OF ANGELS-Heb 12:22
THE TWELVE APOSTLES-Rev 21:14
(The twelve apostles appear to represent the New Testament
Jews that were saved. They may also represent the New Testament Gentiles that
were saved.)
The twelve tribes of Israel-ref Rev 21:12
(The twelve tribes of Israel appear to represent the Old
Testament Jews that were saved. They may also represent all of Israel that were
saved.)
HIS SERVANTS-Rev 22:3
MEN...THEY SHALL BE HIS PEOPLE-Rev 21:3
It is the city that Abraham looked for-ref Heb 11:8-10
THE
KINGS OF THE EARTH-Rev 21:24
THEY WHICH ARE WRITTEN IN THE LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE-Rev 21:27
THE NATIONS-Rev 21:26
Those that DO HIS COMMANDMENTS...MAY HAVE RIGHT TO…ENTER
IN-Rev 22:14
HIS SERVANTS SHALL SERVE HIM-Rev 22:3
No
curse-ref Rev 22:3
No NIGHT-Rev 21:25; 22:5
No TEMPLE-Rev 21:22
No more tears-ref Rev 21:4
No more death-ref Rev 21:4
No more sorrow-ref Rev 21:4
No more crying-ref Rev 21:4
No more pain-ref Rev 21:4
HIS
SERVANTS SHALL SERVE HIM-Rev 22:3
HIS SERVANTS...SHALL SEE HIS FACE-Rev 22:3,4
HIS SERVANTS...HIS NAME SHALL BE IN THEIR FOREHEADS-Rev 22:3,4
HIS SERVANTS...SHALL REIGN FOR EVER AND EVER-Rev 22:3,5
Its
exact location is not specified; however, many believe it may become a satellite
of the new earth. The following verses seem to support this position.
WHICH COMETH DOWN OUT OF HEAVEN FROM MY GOD-Rev 3:12
COMING DOWN FROM GOD-Rev 21:2
JERUSALEM WHICH IS ABOVE-Gal 4:26
THE HOLY JERUSALEM, DESCENDING OUT OF HEAVEN-Rev 21:10
THE HEAVENLY JERUSALEM-Heb 12:22
THAT IS, AN HEAVENLY-Heb 11:16
Some believe that this city of God will come forth at the beginning of the Millennium. Many others believe it will come forth after the great white throne judgment. Considering that (1) the heavens and earth passed away prior to the great white throne, and (2) THERE WAS FOUND NO PLACE FOR THEM-Rev 20:11, and (3) the placement of New Jerusalem in the Scriptures, it seems clear that this great city of God will descend after the new heavens and earth come forth.
IF
ANY MAN SHALL ADD UNTO THESE THINGS, GOD SHALL ADD UNTO HIM THE PLAGUES THAT
ARE WRITTEN IN THIS BOOK:
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-Rev
22:18,19.
It
is a NEW EARTH-Rev 21:1; Isa 65:17; 66:22; 2 Pe 3:13
Peter said, the saints LOOK FOR...A NEW EARTH-2 Pe 3:13
It shall REMAIN BEFORE...THE LORD-Isa 66:22
It is created by God-ref Isa 65:17
It is made by God-ref Isa 66:22
There is no more sea-ref Rev 21:1
WHEREIN DWELLETH RIGHTEOUSNESS-2 Pe 3:13
It has kings-ref Rev 21:24
The kings have glory and honor-ref Rev 21:24
The kings of the new earth DO BRING THEIR GLORY...INTO New
Jerusalem-Rev 21:24
The kings of the new earth DO BRING THEIR...HONOR INTO New
Jerusalem-Rev 21:24
It has nations-ref Rev 21:24
THEY SHALL BRING THE GLORY...OF THE NATIONS INTO New Jerusalem-Rev
21:26
THEY SHALL BRING THE...HONOR OF THE NATIONS INTO New Jerusalem-Rev
21:26
It has people that are saved-ref Rev 21:24
It has people WHICH ARE WRITTEN IN THE LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE-Rev
21:27
Very little information is given about the new earth. Some
believe the new earth will actually be the old earth renewed. Others believe
it will be an entirely new planet.
Ecc 1:4 says, THE EARTH ABIDETH FOR EVER; it is also written,
Eph 3:21-WORLD WITHOUT END. The Bible does not give enough information on this
subject to have complete understanding.
(Note Rev 21:1.)
22:6.
AND HE SAID UNTO ME, THESE SAYINGS ARE FAITHFUL (or trustworthy)
AND TRUE. God's Word is perfect and true. What
He said will certainly come to pass and can be trusted.
AND THE LORD GOD OF THE HOLY PROPHETS. This is another
description of Jesus. He is the God of the spirits of the prophets-NIV.
He SENT HIS ANGEL TO SHOW UNTO HIS SERVANTS
THE THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY BE DONE (or happen soon, or take place).
These things in the Revelation are shown to
"His servants," to those who are taught by the
Spirit.
It is written, Rev 22:16-I JESUS HAVE SENT MINE ANGEL TO
TESTIFY UNTO YOU THESE THINGS IN THE CHURCHES.
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, WHICH GOD GAVE UNTO HIM,
TO SHOW UNTO HIS SERVANTS THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY COME TO PASS-Rev
1:1.
Many seem to think that the Revelation is impossible to understand.
The answer lies in the words, "His servants." This book was written
for and can be understood by those that follow Jesus. For the unredeemed, however,
it is a closed book, a book of confusion. Some, who walk in darkness, may think
they understand, but they do not.
God sent His angel to show things that must take place soon.
This was also confirmed in Rev 1:1; as it is written, THE REVELATION OF JESUS
CHRIST, WHICH GOD GAVE UNTO HIM, TO SHOW UNTO HIS SERVANTS THINGS WHICH MUST
SHORTLY COME TO PASS; AND HE SENT AND SIGNIFIED IT BY HIS ANGEL UNTO HIS SERVANT
JOHN.
22:7.
BEHOLD, I COME QUICKLY (or I am coming very soon!-JNT198).
The words, "I come quickly" also appear in verses 12 and 20. One day
is with the Lord as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day. By that
scale, He is coming quickly, as this was written only about 1900 years ago.
BLESSED IS HE THAT KEEPETH (or obeys)
THE SAYINGS (or words)
OF THE PROPHECY OF (or written in)
THIS BOOK. These words appear in this last chapter
of the Revelation. Note the words which also appear in the first chapter. BLESSED
IS HE THAT READETH, AND THEY THAT HEAR THE WORDS OF THIS PROPHECY, AND KEEP
THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN THEREIN: FOR THE TIME IS AT HAND-Rev 1:3.
Those that obey God's Word are blessed. They shall
not perish to the lake of fire, but shall have their part in the New Jerusalem.
They shall receive the reward of the inheritance. As it is written, THEREFORE
WHOSOEVER HEARETH THESE SAYINGS OF MINE, AND DOETH THEM, I WILL LIKEN HIM UNTO
A WISE MAN, WHICH BUILT HIS HOUSE UPON A ROCK-Mt 7:24.
22:8.
AND I JOHN (am the one who)
SAW THESE THINGS, AND HEARD THEM. John confirms that
he did see and hear the things that are presented.
AND WHEN I HAD HEARD AND SEEN, I FELL DOWN TO WORSHIP
BEFORE THE FEET OF THE ANGEL WHICH SHEWED ME THESE THINGS. John seemed
overwhelmed by what he had heard and seen. He then fell down before the feet
of the angel to worship him.
22:9.
THEN SAITH HE UNTO ME, SEE THOU DO IT NOT (or don't do that!):
FOR I AM THY FELLOWSERVANT. (Also see Rev 19:10.)
As
shown previously, John had first fallen down before the angel.
He had fallen down before the feet of the angel.
His intent was to worship the angel.
The angel refused to allow himself to be worshiped. John
was forbidden from doing these things, because the angel was his fellow servant.
Man is not to worship man, no matter how great or exalted a position he may
hold.
Let us recall the incident with Herod. It is written, AND
UPON A SET DAY HEROD, ARRAYED IN ROYAL APPAREL, SAT UPON HIS THRONE, AND MADE
AN ORATION UNTO THEM. AND THE PEOPLE GAVE A SHOUT, SAYING, IT IS THE VOICE OF
A GOD, AND NOT OF A MAN. AND IMMEDIATELY THE ANGEL OF THE LORD SMOTE HIM, BECAUSE
HE GAVE NOT GOD THE GLORY: AND HE WAS EATEN OF WORMS, AND GAVE UP THE GHOST-Acts
12:21-23.
THERE SAT A CERTAIN MAN AT LYSTRA. Paul healed him so that
he could walk. AND WHEN THE PEOPLE SAW WHAT PAUL HAD DONE, THEY LIFTED UP THEIR
VOICES, SAYING IN THE SPEECH OF LYCAONIA, THE GODS ARE COME DOWN TO US IN THE
LIKENESS OF MEN. AND THEY CALLED BARNABAS, JUPITER; AND PAUL, MERCURIUS, BECAUSE
HE WAS THE CHIEF SPEAKER. THEN THE PRIEST OF JUPITER, WHICH WAS BEFORE THEIR
CITY, BROUGHT OXEN AND GARLANDS UNTO THE GATES, AND WOULD HAVE DONE SACRIFICE
WITH THE PEOPLE. WHICH WHEN THE APOSTLES, BARNABAS AND PAUL, HEARD OF, THEY
RENT THEIR CLOTHES, AND RAN IN AMONG THE PEOPLE, CRYING OUT, AND SAYING, SIRS,
WHY DO YE THESE THINGS? WE ALSO ARE MEN OF LIKE PASSIONS WITH YOU. They stopped
the people-ref Acts 14:8-15,18.
God only is to be worshiped; as it is written, WHO CHANGED
THE TRUTH OF GOD INTO A LIE, AND WORSHIPED AND SERVED THE CREATURE MORE THAN
THE CREATOR, WHO IS BLESSED FOR EVER. AMEN-Ro 1:25.
Even angels are not to be worshiped; as it is written, LET
NO MAN BEGUILE YOU...IN… WORSHIPING OF ANGELS-Col 2:18.
There are some churches and denominations or religions that
condone and even encourage falling down before the head person. A certain religious
denomination even encourages kissing the feet of their leader. Such practices
are clearly forbidden by the Bible.
Rev 22:9 continues,
AND OF THY BRETHREN (or brothers)
THE PROPHETS, AND OF THEM WHICH KEEP (or obey)
THE SAYINGS (or words)
OF THIS BOOK. The angel identifies himself as being:
thy fellow servant
of thy brothers
a prophet
one which keeps (or obeys) the words of this book.
Note, those that rebel against God's Word will not dwell
with Jesus.
John did not recognize him as a person, but thought he was
an angel. One might ask, "How could this be?" It is written, FOR IN
THE RESURRECTION THEY...ARE AS THE ANGELS OF GOD IN HEAVEN-Mt 22:30.
The verse concludes with the words, WORSHIP GOD. Only God
is to be worshiped.
22:10.
AND HE SAITH UNTO ME, SEAL NOT (or do not seal up)
THE SAYINGS (or words). The Revelation is not a sealed
book. It was given to John to be understood; however, the understanding is reserved
for "His servants." Correct understanding of much of the Revelation
is hidden from those that are not His servants.
This is very different from Daniel, which was written several
hundred years prior to the Revelation. In Dan 12:4, it is written, BUT THOU,
O DANIEL, SHUT UP THE WORDS, AND SEAL THE BOOK, EVEN TO THE TIME OF THE END.
Some of the prophecies in Daniel revealed prophetic events that would take place
in the distant future. However, the understanding of these was not revealed
by God until the appointed time had arrived. Therefore, parts of Daniel were
not understood for many centuries, but now it is an unsealed book open to God's
servants, as the time of the end is at hand. Seal not the sayings
OF THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK. The prophecy in the
Revelation is not sealed or hidden,
FOR THE TIME (of their fulfillment)
IS AT HAND (or is near). The Revelation covers the
past, present, and future. The fulfillment of these prophecies is very near.
Therefore, the meaning of the book is not withheld from the saints.
22:11. HE THAT IS UNJUST
(or keeps acting wickedly, or does wrong),
LET HIM BE UNJUST STILL (or go on acting wickedly,
or continue to do wrong):
AND HE WHICH IS FILTHY (or vile),
LET HIM BE (or let him go on being made-JNT199)
(or continue to be)
FILTHY (or vile)
STILL:
AND HE THAT IS RIGHTEOUS (or does right),
LET HIM BE RIGHTEOUS STILL (or continue
to do right):
AND HE (or whoever)
THAT IS HOLY, LET HIM BE HOLY STILL.
The verse is broken down into two parts: the unredeemed and
the redeemed. The unredeemed are called unjust and filthy; the redeemed are
called righteous and holy.
Once a person dies, the state they are in is fixed.
The unjust and the filthy will spend eternity in the lake
of fire. They will retain their unjust and filthy nature for eternity. Whatever
nature they had on the earth will be kept forever and ever. The lake of fire
will have multitudes of people whose nature is that of raw bitterness, hatred,
covetousness, jealousy, greed, lying, deceitfulness, murder, stealing, violence,
and every sort of ungodliness one can conceive. They will still have their ungodly
desires, but they will never be gratified. Where will pride be,
when eternal damnation and suffering is the only future?
The redeemed will forever be partakers of the divine nature.
They will forever be righteous and holy. They will forever be filled with joy
and love and will be surrounded with people that are the same way.
22:12. AND, BEHOLD (or pay attention!),
I COME QUICKLY (or I am coming soon!). "I come
quickly" also appears in verses 7 and 20. One day is as a thousand years
with the Lord. By that scale, He is coming quickly, as this was written only
about 1900 years ago.
AND MY REWARD IS WITH ME, TO GIVE EVERY MAN (or person)
ACCORDING AS HIS WORK SHALL BE (or according
to what he has done-JNT200). Jesus comes in the air at the time of
the Rapture—rewards are given. Jesus returns to the earth at the Battle of Armageddon—rewards
are given.
Rewards are being determined "now" by what each
servant of God does. EVERY MAN’S WORK SHALL BE MADE MANIFEST: FOR THE DAY SHALL
DECLARE IT, BECAUSE IT SHALL BE REVEALED BY FIRE; AND THE FIRE SHALL TRY EVERY
MAN’S WORK OF WHAT SORT IT IS. IF ANY MAN’S WORK ABIDE WHICH HE HATH BUILT THEREUPON,
HE SHALL RECEIVE A REWARD. IF ANY MAN’S WORK SHALL BE BURNED, HE SHALL SUFFER
LOSS: BUT HE HIMSELF SHALL BE SAVED; YET SO AS BY FIRE-1 Cor 3:13-15.
A lack of serving God and many excuses should result in a
lack of rewards or even worse. Serving God joyfully and without excuse can bring
an abundance of rewards.
22:13.
I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA (or the ‘A’ and the ‘Z’-JNT201),
THE BEGINNING AND THE END, THE FIRST AND THE LAST.
Three sets of descriptions regarding Jesus are combined in this one verse. (These
have been repeated in previous verses.) Jesus is speaking. These words show
that He is God; He is Deity.
22:14. BLESSED ARE. Following is a
list of other verses in the Revelation that also contain the word, "blessed."
BLESSED IS HE THAT READETH, AND THEY THAT HEAR THE WORDS
OF THIS PROPHECY, AND KEEP THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN THEREIN: FOR THE TIME
IS AT HAND-Rev 1:3.
BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD FROM HENCEFORTH:
YEA, SAITH THE SPIRIT, THAT THEY MAY REST FROM THEIR LABOURS; AND THEIR WORKS
DO FOLLOW THEM-Rev 14:13.
BLESSED IS HE THAT WATCHETH, AND KEEPETH HIS GARMENTS, LEST
HE WALK NAKED, AND THEY SEE HIS SHAME-Rev 16:15.
BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE CALLED UNTO THE MARRIAGE SUPPER
OF THE LAMB. AND HE SAITH UNTO ME, THESE ARE THE TRUE SAYINGS OF GOD-Rev 19:9.
BLESSED AND HOLY IS HE THAT HATH PART IN THE FIRST RESURRECTION:
ON SUCH THE SECOND DEATH HATH NO POWER, BUT THEY SHALL BE PRIESTS OF GOD AND
OF CHRIST, AND SHALL REIGN WITH HIM A THOUSAND YEARS-Rev 20:6.
BEHOLD, I COME QUICKLY: BLESSED IS HE THAT KEEPETH THE SAYINGS
OF THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK-Rev 22:7.
Rev 22:14 continues, blessed are
THEY THAT DO HIS COMMANDMENTS (or who wash
their robes). Grace is not a result of keeping the commandments. Rather, keeping
the commandments is a result of grace. Keeping God's commandments is a demonstration
or testimony of a saint's love for God.
It
is written,
IF YE LOVE ME, KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS-Jn
14:15.
IF YE KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS, YE SHALL ABIDE IN MY LOVE; EVEN
AS I HAVE KEPT MY FATHER’S COMMANDMENTS, AND ABIDE IN HIS LOVE-Jn 15:10.
AND HEREBY WE DO KNOW THAT WE KNOW HIM, IF WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS-1
Jn 2:3.
AND WHATSOEVER WE ASK, WE RECEIVE OF HIM, BECAUSE WE KEEP
HIS COMMANDMENTS, AND DO THOSE THINGS THAT ARE PLEASING IN HIS SIGHT-1 Jn 3:22.
BY THIS WE KNOW THAT WE LOVE THE CHILDREN OF GOD, WHEN WE
LOVE GOD, AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS-1 Jn 5:2.
FOR THIS IS THE LOVE OF GOD, THAT WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS:
AND HIS COMMANDMENTS ARE NOT GRIEVOUS-1 Jn 5:3.
Rev 22:14 continues,
THAT THEY MAY HAVE RIGHT TO (eat from)
THE TREE OF LIFE. Those that keep God's commandments,
even those that have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb, should have
the right to eat of the tree of life,
AND MAY ENTER (or go)
IN THROUGH THE GATES INTO THE CITY (of New
Jerusalem).
22:15. FOR WITHOUT ARE DOGS (or homosexuals-JNT202),
AND SORCERERS (or those who misuse drugs in connection
with the occult-JNT203), AND
WHOREMONGERS (or sexually immoral), AND
MURDERERS, AND IDOLATERS (or idol-worshippers), AND
WHOSOEVER LOVETH AND MAKETH A LIE (or practices falsehood).
Six categories are given. These unrepentant are without and
shall be in the lake of fire for eternity. (Also ref Rev 21:8,27.)
22:16. I JESUS HAVE SENT MINE ANGEL TO TESTIFY
UNTO YOU THESE THINGS. The things that the angel was sent to testify
are covered in Rev 1:1. They are the things which must shortly come to pass.
AND THE LORD GOD OF THE HOLY PROPHETS SENT HIS ANGEL TO SHOW
UNTO HIS SERVANTS THE THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY BE DONE-Rev 22:6.
THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, WHICH GOD GAVE UNTO HIM,
TO SHOW UNTO HIS SERVANTS THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY COME TO PASS-Rev
1:1.
Jesus had sent His angel to testify (or to expound) unto
John the Revelation, so that it would be taught
IN THE CHURCHES (or to give you this testimony for
the churches-NIV). The Revelation is to be taught in the seven churches.
Incredible
as it may seem in this Laodicean church age, many churches that
teach Jesus is the only way to be saved will not teach on the Revelation. They
use the same excuses that the unbelievers use.
Clearly, God will not lead a preacher contrary to His Word.
Yet, in this age of deception, many Bible teachers actually believe God is leading
them not to read or teach the Revelation to their people, even though this is
contrary to the Scriptures. The Spirit of God will not lead someone to do contrary
to God's Word. Know this, it is written, FOR AS MANY AS ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT
OF GOD, THEY ARE THE SONS OF GOD-Ro 8:14.
This is the age of religious deception. Like leaven, it thrives
in the Bible schools and continues down through the preachers and on to the
people. The deception of this church age is great. Many churches today teach
about Jesus, but they will not be raptured. They teach Jesus, but they do not
follow Jesus. They will go into the Tribulation. When the Antichrist comes on
the scene, their understanding will be so darkened and deceived, they will not
even recognize who this man of sin is.
Rev
1:1-THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, WHICH GOD GAVE UNTO HIM, TO SHOW UNTO HIS
SERVANTS THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY COME TO PASS; AND HE SENT AND SIGNIFIED IT
BY HIS ANGEL UNTO HIS SERVANT JOHN. One of the purposes of the Revelation is
to show the servants of Jesus Christ certain things. The Revelation is not for
unbelievers, but for those who, when the Lord comes, shall be found watching
and so doing. The Revelation gives future events, which are absolutely certain
to come to pass. Even as the Revelation was being written, some of the prophecies
were already beginning to transpire. The Father gave it to Jesus. Jesus delivered
it to the angel. The angel revealed it to John, and John made it known to the
servants of God through the written Word. The Revelation is to be taught
to the servants of God in today’s churches. Clearly, something is wrong if a
preacher will not teach the Revelation.
Rev 1:3-BLESSED IS HE THAT READETH, AND THEY THAT
HEAR THE WORDS OF THIS PROPHECY, AND KEEP THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN THEREIN:
FOR THE TIME IS AT HAND. A special blessing is promised to the individuals that
read or hear the words of this prophecy and also keep the things written therein.
Note, the verse said, HE THAT READETH, AND THEY THAT HEAR THE WORDS OF THIS
PROPHECY. The book of the Revelation is also called "THIS PROPHECY."
The importance of the Revelation being taught in the churches today
is critical, as THE TIME IS AT HAND. Clearly, something is wrong if a
preacher will not teach the Revelation.
Rev 1:4-JOHN TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES. Again, it is noted
that the Revelation is to be taught to the servants of God in today’s
churches. Clearly, something is wrong if a preacher will not teach the Revelation.
Rev 1:11-SAYING, I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA…WRITE IN A
BOOK, AND SEND IT UNTO THE SEVEN CHURCHES. Again, it is noted that the
Revelation is to be taught to the servants of God in today’s churches. Clearly,
something is wrong if a preacher will not teach the Revelation.
Rev 3:14-AND UNTO THE ANGEL OF THE CHURCH OF THE
LAODICEANS WRITE; THESE THINGS SAITH THE AMEN, THE FAITHFUL AND TRUE WITNESS,
THE BEGINNING OF THE CREATION OF GOD. This is the age of the Laodicean
church that is seeing the fulfillment of many prophecies, which show clearly
that the horrible Tribulation period is at hand. Again, it is noted that the
Revelation is to be taught to the servants of God in today’s churches. Clearly,
something is wrong if a preacher will not teach the Revelation.
Rev 3:22-HE THAT HATH AN EAR, LET HIM HEAR WHAT THE
SPIRIT SAITH UNTO THE CHURCHES. The letter is addressed to the church in general;
however, the message is directed to the individual—"HE" that hath
an ear. Not everyone has an "ear" or a heart to hear God’s Word. These
verses are not addressed to the unbeliever or the make-believe Christian; they
are directed to the believers, the church. Even some that are believers can
become hardened toward God’s Word and turn away. They no longer have an ear
to hear correction. They no longer have a discerning heart to examine themselves
by God’s Word to see their true position with Him. They can no longer discern
right and wrong by God’s Word. Therefore, both collectively and individually,
they are being told, "HE THAT HATH AN EAR," or a heart to understand,
"LET HIM HEAR." The Spirit of God is speaking. These same words
are repeated in all seven churches. Note the word "churches" is used
at the end. It is plural. While each church does cover events from a specific
age, each letter is also intended for all church ages to consider and learn
from. Again, it is noted that the Revelation is to be taught to the servants
of God in today’s churches. Clearly, something is wrong if a preacher will not
teach the Revelation.
Rev 19:10-FOR THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS IS THE SPIRIT
OF PROPHECY. The purpose of prophecy is to testify of Jesus and glorify Him.
"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
The Old Testament often foretold of the first coming of Jesus.
To our generation, prophecy tells of the second coming of Jesus. Again, it is
noted that the Revelation is to be taught in today’s churches. Clearly,
something is wrong if a preacher will not teach the Revelation.
Rev 22:6-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 (or happen soon, or take
place). God's Word is perfect and true. What He said will certainly come to
pass and can be trusted. The Revelation is shown to "His servants,"
to those that are taught by the Spirit. The importance of these things being
taught is so great, God sent His angel to show them. God’s wants His people
to know and understand what must take place soon as related in the Scriptures
and specifically in the Revelation. Again, it is noted that the Revelation
is to be taught to the servants of God in today’s churches. Clearly, something
is wrong if a preacher will not teach the Revelation.
Rev 22:7-BEHOLD, I COME QUICKLY: BLESSED IS HE THAT
KEEPETH THE SAYINGS OF THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK. A person can be hindered from
keeping the sayings of the Revelation if his church will not teach it. The
Revelation is to be taught to the servants of God in today’s churches. Clearly,
something is wrong if a preacher will not teach the Revelation.
Rev 22:10-AND HE SAITH UNTO ME, SEAL NOT THE SAYINGS
OF THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK: FOR THE TIME IS AT HAND. The Revelation is not
a sealed book. It was given to John to be understood; however, the understanding
is reserved for "His servants." Correct understanding of much of the
Revelation is hidden from those that are not His servants. The Revelation contains
prophecy; it covers the past, present, and future. The fulfillment of these
prophecies is now at hand. Therefore, the meaning of the book is not withheld
from the saints. Again, it is noted that the Revelation is to be taught
to the servants of God. Clearly, something is wrong if a preacher will not teach
the Revelation.
Rev 22:16-I JESUS HAVE SENT MINE ANGEL TO TESTIFY
UNTO YOU THESE THINGS IN THE CHURCHES. Jesus sent His angel to
testify (or to expound) unto John the Revelation so that it would be taught
in the seven churches. Again, it is noted that the Revelation is to be
taught in today’s churches. Clearly, something is wrong if a preacher will not
teach the Revelation.
Rev 22:18,19-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: 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. A grave warning is given; it might be
called a warning of doom. There are people in this generation that have committed
this sin. There are those that have rewritten the Bible and even left out this
verse. God's warning is, do not tamper with the prophecy of this book (the Revelation)!
The Revelation is to be taught to the servants of God in today’s churches.
Clearly, something is wrong if a preacher will not teach the Revelation.
(Summary)
The Revelation is to be taught to God’s people
There is a command to show and testify the Revelation in the churches
This book specifically is to be taught in all the seven churches
There is a special blessing connected with this book
The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy
Changing this book carries with it a most severe penalty
The Bible commands regarding the Revelation, "LET HIM HEAR"
The
Laodicean church age, which we are now in, is to take heed to
this book. Woe unto them that refuse to teach this book, that warn against the
study of this book, that falsely say this book cannot be understood. Woe to
them that say the time is not at hand, that teach contrary to this book, that
say this book is not inspired.
It may be said, one way the adversary causes preachers to
take away from the words of the Revelation, is not to teach it at all. Thus,
the preacher leaves his congregation in darkness regarding many things that
Jesus has ordained to be taught.
Deut 12:32-WHAT THING SOEVER I COMMAND YOU, OBSERVE TO DO
IT: THOU SHALT NOT ADD THERETO, NOR DIMINISH FROM IT. Ministers that will not
teach the Revelation would do well to take heed to these words.
The Word
of God has made it very clear: the Revelation is to be taught in His churches.
It is Satan’s desire that it not be taught, or that it be taught incorrectly.
Rev
22:16 continues, I AM THE ROOT AND THE OFFSPRING OF DAVID, AND THE BRIGHT
AND MORNING STAR. Here are the last four descriptions of Jesus from the
Revelation; one is repeated in a previous verse.
Jesus is the
ROOT...OF DAVID. This is covered in
Rev 5:5. It connects Christ with Israel and the lineage of David. CONCERNING
HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, WHICH WAS MADE OF THE SEED OF DAVID ACCORDING
TO THE FLESH-Ro 1:3.
Jesus is the #36-OFFSPRING OF DAVID. This is
another description of Jesus. It is written, THE BOOK OF THE GENERATION OF JESUS
CHRIST, THE SON OF DAVID, THE SON OF ABRAHAM-Mt 1:1.
It is written, THE LORD SAID UNTO MY LORD, SIT THOU AT MY
RIGHT HAND, UNTIL I MAKE THINE ENEMIES THY FOOTSTOOL-Ps 110:1.
Jesus said, WHAT THINK YE OF CHRIST? WHOSE SON IS HE? THEY
SAY UNTO HIM, THE SON OF DAVID. HE SAITH UNTO THEM, HOW THEN DOTH
DAVID IN SPIRIT CALL HIM LORD, SAYING, THE LORD SAID UNTO MY LORD, SIT THOU
ON MY RIGHT HAND, TILL I MAKE THINE ENEMIES THY FOOTSTOOL? IF DAVID THEN CALL
HIM LORD, HOW IS HE HIS SON?-Mt 22:42-45.
Jesus is from the lineage of David; thus, He is the son of
David.
Jesus is before all things. By Him were all things created.
Only through Christ is there salvation.
Jesus is the Lord of David; thus, He is both David's Lord
and David's son.
Jesus is the #37-BRIGHT...STAR.
Jesus is the #38-MORNING STAR. Jesus'
coming is as the morning star. A new day is ahead. His coming is as the sunrise
for both Israel and those that are watching and ready. The Millennium is about
to begin. The unrepentant shall be cut off. The brightness of Jesus shall shine
forth. It is written, I WILL GIVE HIM THE MORNING STAR-Rev 2:28. WE HAVE ALSO
A MORE SURE WORD OF PROPHECY; WHEREUNTO YE DO WELL THAT YE TAKE HEED, AS UNTO
A LIGHT THAT SHINETH IN A DARK PLACE, UNTIL THE DAY DAWN, AND THE DAY STAR ARISE
IN YOUR HEARTS-2 Pe 1:19.
The last chapter of the last book in the Old Testament shows
Christ as the "SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS"-Mal 4:2. It is written, BUT UNTO
YOU THAT FEAR MY NAME SHALL THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS ARISE WITH HEALING IN HIS
WINGS.
The last chapter of the last book in the New Testament shows
Christ as the "bright and morning star."
JESUS
STOOD AND CRIED, SAYING, IF ANY MAN THIRST, LET HIM COME UNTO ME, AND DRINK.
HE THAT BELIEVETH ON ME, AS THE SCRIPTURE HATH SAID, OUT OF HIS BELLY SHALL
FLOW RIVERS OF LIVING WATER. (BUT THIS SPAKE HE OF THE SPIRIT,
WHICH THEY THAT BELIEVE ON HIM SHOULD RECEIVE: FOR THE HOLY GHOST WAS NOT YET
GIVEN; BECAUSE THAT JESUS WAS NOT YET GLORIFIED.)-Jn 7:37-39.
It is written, BUT WHOSOEVER DRINKETH OF THE WATER
THAT I SHALL GIVE HIM SHALL NEVER THIRST; BUT THE WATER THAT I
SHALL GIVE HIM SHALL BE IN HIM A WELL OF WATER SPRINGING UP INTO
EVERLASTING LIFE-Jn 4:14.
AND HE SAID UNTO ME, IT IS DONE. I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA, THE
BEGINNING AND THE END. I WILL GIVE UNTO HIM THAT IS ATHIRST OF THE FOUNTAIN
OF THE WATER OF LIFE FREELY-Rev 21:6.
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-Rev 22:1.
Three times the word "come" is mentioned in Rev
22:17.
Some maintain that all four invitations are addressed to
the unrepentant—"Come."
Others believe that the first and second invitation refer
to the Spirit, the bride, and him that heareth, saying, "Come Lord Jesus."
Then the third and fourth invitations are given to those
that are athirst and whosoever will.
The conclusion of the whole matter is this: the Spirit, the
bride, and he that hears say come; he that is thirsty for righteousness, come;
and let whoever is willing, take of the free gift of the water of life (which
is only possible through Jesus).
22:18. FOR I TESTIFY UNTO
EVERY MAN (or warn everyone)
THAT HEARETH THE WORDS OF THE PROPHECY OF THIS
BOOK. Next comes forth a very severe warning of doom. This seems to carry
with it the same penalty as taking the mark and worshiping the image of the
beast—eternal damnation.
IF ANY MAN SHALL ADD UNTO THESE THINGS, GOD SHALL ADD
UNTO HIM THE PLAGUES THAT ARE WRITTEN (or described)
IN THIS BOOK. There are people in this generation
that have committed this sin. Some have rewritten the Bible and even left out
this verse.
22:19.
Next comes another warning of eternal damnation to those that do not take heed.
AND IF ANY MAN SHALL TAKE AWAY (anything)
FROM THE WORDS OF THE BOOK OF THIS PROPHECY, GOD SHALL
TAKE AWAY HIS PART (or share)
OUT OF
(1) THE BOOK (or tree)
OF LIFE, AND
(2) OUT OF THE HOLY CITY, AND
(3) FROM THE THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN (or described)
IN THIS BOOK.
God's warning is, do not tamper with the prophecy of the
Revelation. It appears that the warning, given in these two verses, constitutes
the unpardonable sin.
Some might argue that this is not true, as the words "his
part" are included in this verse. However, one of the things written in
this book includes the first resurrection, etc. If a man's part in the first
resurrection is taken away and his share in the book or tree of life and of
the holy city is removed, there appears to be nothing left except eternal damnation.
There are others that would argue that, although this verse sounds like salvation
can be lost, this cannot be true. The basis for their belief is, the verse
does not say the "Lamb’s" book of life, but rather the "book
of life." They believe that the "book of life" and the "Lamb's
book of life" are two different books.
As already covered, there is a special blessing connected with this book. BLESSED IS HE THAT READETH, AND THEY THAT HEAR THE WORDS OF THIS PROPHECY, AND KEEP THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN THEREIN: FOR THE TIME IS AT HAND-Rev 1:3.
As already covered, this book specifically is to be taught in all of the seven churches-ref Rev 1:4; 1:20; 2:1-3:22; and 22:16-I JESUS HAVE SENT MINE ANGEL TO TESTIFY UNTO YOU THESE THINGS IN THE CHURCHES.
As already covered, changing the words of this book can carry with it a most severe penalty-ref Rev 22:18,19.
The
Laodicean church age, which we are now in, should take heed to
this book. Woe unto them that refuse to teach this book, that warn against the
study of this book, or falsely say that this book cannot be understood. Woe
unto them that say the time is not at hand, that teach contrary to this book,
that say this book is not inspired.
Other references: Deut 4:2; 12:32; Pv 30:6.
22:20. HE WHICH TESTIFIETH (to)
THESE THINGS (this is Jesus)
SAITH, SURELY I COME QUICKLY (or I am coming
soon). John replies or perhaps prays,
AMEN. EVEN SO, COME, LORD JESUS. Certainly,
much of the true church of Jesus has also said these words.
Rev 3:11 I COME QUICKLY.
Rev 22:7 I COME QUICKLY.
Rev 22:12 I COME QUICKLY.
22:21.
THE GRACE. The free gift of eternal life, even the blessing,
OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BE WITH YOU ALL (or
be with God's people).
AMEN.
(The last items in the Bible)
Rev 22:17-gives God’s last invitation in the Bible to COME...AND…TAKE
THE WATER OF LIFE FREELY.
Rev 22:18,19-gives God’s last warning in the Bible. Do not
ADD...or TAKE AWAY FROM THE WORDS OF THE BOOK OF THIS PROPHECY.
Rev 22:20-gives God’s last promise, SURELY I COME QUICKLY.
Rev 22:20-the last word before the benediction is JESUS.
Rev 22:21-the last benediction in the Bible is, THE GRACE
OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BE WITH YOU ALL. AMEN.
Rev 22:21-the last word in the Bible is, AMEN (or so be it
O Lord).
The word "angel" is mentioned in the Revelation approximately 51 times. "Angel's" is mentioned twice. "Angels" (plural) are mentioned approximately 23 times.
Verse | Order | Event |
1:1; 22:6,8,16. |
(1) |
The angel sent to John. |
2:1,8,12,18; 3:1,7,14. |
(2) |
The seven angels of the seven churches. |
5:2. |
(3) |
Angel saying, "Who is worthy?" |
7:2. |
(4) |
Angel with the seal of God. |
8:2. |
(5) |
Angels - the seven trumpets. |
8:3,4,5. |
(6) |
Angel to offer incense. Smoke of the incense ascended out of the angel’s hand. Angel took the censer…cast it into the earth. |
8:7. |
First angel sounded. |
|
8:8. |
Second angel sounded. |
|
8:10. |
Third angel sounded. |
|
8:12. |
Fourth angel sounded. |
|
8:13. |
(7) |
Angel flying through the midst of heaven saying, "Woe, woe, woe." |
9:1. |
Fifth angel sounded. |
|
9:11. |
(8) |
Angel of the bottomless pit. |
9:13,14. |
Sixth angel sounded…which had the trumpet. |
|
10:7. |
The voice of the seventh angel. |
|
10:1,2,5,8,9,10; 11:1. |
(15) |
Angel, his face as the sun, cried, seven thunders. |
11:15. . |
Seventh angel sounded |
|
14:6. |
(9) |
Angel having the everlasting Gospel. |
14:8. |
(10) |
Angel saying, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen." |
14:9. |
(11) |
Third angel saying, "If any man worship the beast." |
14:15. |
(17) |
Angel saying, "Thrust in thy sickle." |
14:17,19. |
(18) |
Another angel also having a sharp sickle. |
14:18. (19) |
Angel cried, "Thrust in thy sharp sickle." |
|
16:1. |
(12) |
7 angels - the 7 vials. |
16:2. |
First (angel) went and poured out his vial. |
|
16:3. |
Second angel poured out his vial. |
|
16:4. |
Third angel poured out his vial. |
|
16:5. |
(13) |
Angel of the waters say. |
16:8. |
Fourth angel poured out his vial. |
|
16:10.. |
Fifth angel poured out his vial |
|
16:12. |
Sixth angel poured out his vial. |
|
16:17. |
Seventh angel poured out his vial. |
|
17:1,7. |
One of the seven angels. |
|
18:1,2. |
(14) |
Angel, earth lightened with His glory, cried, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen." |
18:21. |
(16) |
Angel said, "That great city Babylon…thrown down." |
19:17. |
(20) |
Angel saying, "Gather…unto the supper of the great God." |
20:1,2. |
(21) |
Angel, having the key of the bottomless pit…laid hold on the dragon |
21:9,15; 22:1,6,8. |
One of the seven angels. |
|
22:16. |
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things. |
AND I SAW A STRONG ANGEL PROCLAIMING WITH A LOUD VOICE, WHO IS WORTHY TO OPEN THE BOOK, AND TO LOOSE THE SEALS THEREOF?-Rev 5:2.
AND I SAW ANOTHER ANGEL ASCENDING FROM THE EAST, HAVING THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD: AND HE CRIED WITH A LOUD VOICE TO THE FOUR ANGELS, TO WHOM IT WAS GIVEN TO HURT THE EARTH AND THE SEA-Rev 7:2.
AND ANOTHER ANGEL CAME AND STOOD AT THE ALTAR, HAVING A GOLDEN CENSER; AND THERE WAS GIVEN UNTO HIM MUCH INCENSE, THAT HE SHOULD OFFER IT WITH THE PRAYERS OF ALL SAINTS UPON THE GOLDEN ALTAR WHICH WAS BEFORE THE THRONE-Rev 8:3.
AND I BEHELD, AND HEARD AN ANGEL FLYING THROUGH THE MIDST OF HEAVEN, SAYING WITH A LOUD VOICE, WOE, WOE, WOE, TO THE INHABITERS OF THE EARTH BY REASON OF THE OTHER VOICES OF THE TRUMPET OF THE THREE ANGELS, WHICH ARE YET TO SOUND!-Rev 8:13.
AND THEY HAD A KING OVER THEM, WHICH IS THE ANGEL OF THE BOTTOMLESS PIT, WHOSE NAME IN THE HEBREW TONGUE IS ABADDON, BUT IN THE GREEK TONGUE HATH HIS NAME APOLLYON-Rev 9:11.
AND I SAW ANOTHER MIGHTY ANGEL COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN, CLOTHED WITH A CLOUD: AND A RAINBOW WAS UPON HIS HEAD, AND HIS FACE WAS AS IT WERE THE SUN, AND HIS FEET AS PILLARS OF FIRE-Rev 10:1; also ref 2,8-11; 11:1.
AND I SAW ANOTHER ANGEL FLY IN THE MIDST OF HEAVEN, HAVING THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL TO PREACH UNTO THEM THAT DWELL ON THE EARTH, AND TO EVERY NATION, AND KINDRED, AND TONGUE, AND PEOPLE-Rev 14:6.
AND THERE FOLLOWED ANOTHER ANGEL, SAYING, BABYLON IS FALLEN, IS FALLEN, THAT GREAT CITY, BECAUSE SHE MADE ALL NATIONS DRINK OF THE WINE OF THE WRATH OF HER FORNICATION-Rev 14:8.
AND THE THIRD ANGEL FOLLOWED THEM, SAYING WITH A LOUD VOICE, IF ANY MAN WORSHIP THE BEAST AND HIS IMAGE, AND RECEIVE HIS MARK IN HIS FOREHEAD, OR IN HIS HAND-Rev 14:9.
VOICE TO HIM THAT SAT ON THE CLOUD, THRUST IN THY SICKLE, AND REAP: FOR THE TIME IS COME FOR THEE TO REAP; FOR AND ANOTHER ANGEL CAME OUT OF THE TEMPLE, CRYING WITH A LOUD THE HARVEST OF THE EARTH IS RIPE-Rev 14:15.
AND ANOTHER ANGEL CAME OUT OF THE TEMPLE WHICH IS IN HEAVEN, HE ALSO HAVING A SHARP SICKLE-Rev 14:17.
AND ANOTHER ANGEL CAME OUT FROM THE ALTAR, WHICH HAD POWER OVER FIRE; AND CRIED WITH A LOUD CRY TO HIM THAT HAD THE SHARP SICKLE, SAYING, THRUST IN THY SHARP SICKLE, AND GATHER THE CLUSTERS OF THE VINE OF THE EARTH; FOR HER GRAPES ARE FULLY RIPE-Rev 14:18.
AND I HEARD THE ANGEL OF THE WATERS SAY, THOU ART RIGHTEOUS, O LORD, WHICH ART, AND WAST, AND SHALT BE, BECAUSE THOU HAST JUDGED THUS-Rev 16:5.
AND AFTER THESE THINGS I SAW ANOTHER ANGEL COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN, HAVING GREAT POWER; AND THE EARTH WAS LIGHTENED WITH HIS GLORY-Rev 18:1.
AND A MIGHTY ANGEL TOOK UP A STONE LIKE A GREAT MILLSTONE, AND CAST IT INTO THE SEA, SAYING, THUS WITH VIOLENCE SHALL THAT GREAT CITY BABYLON BE THROWN DOWN, AND SHALL BE FOUND NO MORE AT ALL-Rev 18:21.
AND I SAW AN ANGEL STANDING IN THE SUN; AND HE CRIED WITH A LOUD VOICE, SAYING TO ALL THE FOWLS THAT FLY IN THE MIDST OF HEAVEN, COME AND GATHER YOURSELVES TOGETHER UNTO THE SUPPER OF THE GREAT GOD-Rev 19:17.
AND I SAW AN ANGEL COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN, HAVING THE KEY OF THE BOTTOMLESS PIT AND A GREAT CHAIN IN HIS HAND-Rev 20:1.
Who is teaching during the Tribulation? | When teaching? | |
1. | 144,000 male, virgin Jews preaching the Gospel-Rev 7:3-8; 14:4 | T1 |
2. | The great whore of Rome preaching deception-Rev 17:1,2,5. | T1 |
3. | Many false prophets-Mt 24:11. | T1 |
4. | Many false Christs-Mt 24:5. | T1 |
5. | The Antichrist-Rev 6:1,2; 13:8. | T1, T2 |
6. | The false prophet-Rev 13:11-17. | T2 |
7. | Two prophets of God-Rev 11:3-12. | T2 |
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