7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. (3.) ii. There shall be no more curse: In heaven, the curse is gone. i. let them know he is not slack to his people, but long-suffering to his enemies: his coming will be sooner than they are aware, sooner than they are prepared, sooner than they desire; and to his people it will be seasonable. It simply describes the future with the imagery of the present. (Mounce), i. If we miss this practical lesson from the Book of Revelation the lesson of readiness then we miss the essential message of the book. It isnt always easy to know who is speaking, but the themes make sense no matter who speaks: verification, invitation, and warning. Whosoever! Johannine Writings In the same way, the angel reminded John that only God is to be worshipped, and that they were both players on the same team along with all who keep the words of this book. Have you heard? Or is it an invitation to those with a spiritual thirst to come to Jesus? Thus the very God of all inspiration, and of all inspired men, reiterates and affirms the highest authority for all that is herein written. God wants to keep all generations expectant, watching, and ready for His return. Such a tree there was in the earthly paradise, Gen 2 9. d. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely: This is an invitation so great that we can glory in it. 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. 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. 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. IV. Him who thirsts can come to Jesus, but they cant come unless they feel their thirst. iii. i. 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.
