And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword - See the notes on Revelation 1:16. Christianity teaches that God is reaching down to man; exactly the opposite of religious thoughts, man trying to reach God. He guards his people, allowing the wicked to exercise their power only within the limits that he has set according to his eternal plan. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. The Sinai MS. has both. On him the blow comes, not on the wretched parent. Nobody can dispute that this remarkable cluster of kingdoms in Europe was the fruit providentially of the destroyed unity of the Roman empire when the barbarians invaded it. Verse 10. occasion and the downfall of Rome, is said to be "great" partly because of their * It is to Him that God has given all judgment not necessarily to us. To the Christian this book is not sealed. It is certain that we ought to read (not "upon" but) "and* the beast." "And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which [sword] proceedeth out of his mouth: and all the birds were filled with their flesh." God alone is perfect in judgment for three reasons. (ii) It can equally mean the witness which Jesus Christ gives to men. So, Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. 1-3), and does not appear again until (Revelation 22:16), emphasizing the We read of the marriage feast ( Matthew 22:2); of the bridechamber and the wedding garment ( Matthew 22:10-11); of the sons of the bridechamber ( Mark 2:19); of the bridegroom ( Mark 2:19; Matthew 25:1); of the friends of the bridegroom ( John 3:29). This, was no lack. They were in three distinct stages which first involved the betrothal or He is an American citizen and his base is in Sunland, California. He is very powerful! The "word" that comes from Gods mouth is to be used to conquor! Preparations and celebrations were much more In short, one may be described as corruption, and the other as violence. Read the verses thoughtfully. If Christianity does not bring joy, it does not bring anything. It is not a syllogism that is wanted or that can satisfy here: only require, only believe, the word of God. But He "treadeth the winepress of the fury of the wrath of the Almighty God" another character of judgment never attributed to the saints, that I know of. 19:13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is the Word of God. We have one final little battle here to take place in chapter nineteen. And out of his mouth proceeded a sharp sword Again, all voices agree as one in seeing this as a symbol of the word of God (Hebrews 4:12,13; Ephesians 6:17f). This is the Messiah of Jewish apocalyptic expectation far more than the Messiah whom Jesus claimed to be. (Eph. actual ceremony. 4-18). Christ to earth. THE TE DEUM OF NATURE AND THE CHURCH ( Revelation 19:3-5 ), 19:3-5 And a second time they said: "Hallelujah! Verse 8. We have seen that these follow the Lord out of heaven, and are next seen enthroned. And then we come to a most cheering disclosure: "And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and [I saw] the souls of those beheaded on account of the witness of Jesus, and on account of the word of God: and those who had not worshipped the beast, nor his image, and had not received his mark upon their forehead, and on their hand; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years." After so long a tarrying how blessed! 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and, behold, a white horse, and he who is mounted on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. God is praised because salvation, glory, and power belong to him. But is there any reason why we should content ourselves with the measure enjoyed of old? Verse 11 . It is well to remember that the whole background of this picture lies in Jewish expectations of the future and has little to do with the Christ of the Gospels who was meek and lowly in heart. It was John's instinct to worship the angelic messenger; but the angel forbids him to do that, because the angels are no more than men's fellow-servants. Even man himself when he was innocent in Eden was not called. The biblical narrative of the revelation at Sinai begins in Exodus 19 after the arrival of the children of . Hence this certainly must be future. Revelation 6 Verse By Verse Bible Study Guide With Discussion Questions Revelation 6 Bible study guide with verse by verse teaching, applications, and discussion questions to supercharge your study of the Word. These would appear to be (save Judas Iscariot, of course) the twelve apostles that were peculiarly associated with Christ in His suffering path on the earth. New American Standard Version Blessed are those that are called to be a part in this. Verse 9. If so, we can define the true prophet as the man who has received from Christ the message he brings to men, and whose words and works are at one and the same time an act of witness to Christ. 22:2-14; John 3:29; 2 Cor. The twelve apostles of the Lamb will accordingly have their own special place. It appears that those who were redeemed were looking on from heaven and Now we see the tree of life again. It seems clear that the name is visible to all, and, therefore, probably the likeliest solution is that it was written on the skirt of the warrior Christ's robe, lying over his thigh, as he rode upon the white horse. However, Satan is not yet destroyed. Supper), who will turn to Christ in judgment. 10:13; Jude 9). We must therefore look a little into the two objects Babylon and the beast. "At the last day" does not mean merely an instant of time. 11:2; Eph. I admit that there may be something more in the symbol than the literal hills of Rome, because they are said to be also seven kings. We have already seen that God will cause a third part of the sea to turn to Imagine when all living creatures in the seas die. This shout of rejoicing begins with Hallelujah. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-10273872-1']); are no other than God's covenant people, who are given to Christ, and made It clearly contrasts this mystery with another. They will be gathered together at the inspiration of Satan. But she has a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and the impurities of her fornication. (verses 1-10), and returns with Christ in His Triumphal Second Coming (verses God in His providence did sanction the great empires of old; and the principle continues as long as the church is here below. "The armies of heaven" wear the fine linen, white and pure" "which is the righteousness of the saints" (19:8). "And he that spoke with me had a golden reed as a measure, that he might measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. (i) It has been suggested that the name is kurios ( G2962) , Lord. Believers long for a world of justice and it will William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 19:11. "The dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works." When we come to the full application of the prophecy, we must look onward to the latter day. Biblical references. So, God has judged the false religious system that corrupted the earth with her spiritual fornication. And out of His mouth goes a sharp sword by which these rebellious armies are destroyed. there is rejoicing and giving of honor. ], "Those who believe in the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ must also look for his return." It is impossible to refer it to the past with any show even of reasonable probability, I will not say of reality or truth. (compare 1 Thess. The vials have all now been dispensed upon the earth of the judgment and the wrath of God. "And hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand": And by these judicial THE CONQUERING CHRIST ( Revelation 19:11 ). Thus everything implies their simultaneous presence for the same time and common action with the beast, in plundering and then destroying Babylon. "And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, Come, gather yourselves together unto the great supper of God; that ye may eat flesh of kings, and flesh of chiliarchs, and flesh of strong [men], and flesh of horses, and of those that sit on them, and flesh of all, both free and bond, both small and great." The armies of heaven are the hosts of the angels. All this description closes in verse 5. . The great city was either guilty Jerusalem or Babylon. It is altogether foreign to history. Religion is threatened by life, by spiritual life.So, God has judged that religious system and has avenged the blood of His servants at her hands. Everything that belongs to the body of Christ is unearthly and unworldly. The very reverse is the undeniable fact. 5:25-32). Verse 4. Christianity tells you that your righteousness is as filthy rags. But "out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron." But now heaven is opened for yet graver facts, and of incalculable moment for man and the universe and the enemy. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God ( Revelation 19:12-13 ). The horns have constantly opposed each other, and even sometimes the pope. "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, That is not at all the way in which the guests are spoken of. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. The answer: because it's the final book of the Bible. Next they will seize her resources. He has, I think, exactly that class in view when He sanctions the calling him who hears to say "Come." If you are a believer, do not be afraid, even if you know but little; for the Lord neither forgets nor slights those who may be comparatively unintelligent. All this gives us a true and just view of the various parties that have a share in the resurrection. Revelation 19 New International Version Threefold Hallelujah Over Babylon's Fall 19 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: "Hallelujah! Where Hallelujah occurs in the Old Testament it is translated by Praise God, but here in this chapter the original Hebrew form, transliterated into Greek, is retained. I have examined Him. approving of the destruction of Babel, because the Messiah was bringing justice 19:10b The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. 13 And it performed great signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to the earth in full view of the people. This was an arrangement by both sets of parents, was legally binding There is one other reason for the rejoicing. Ruling includes destroying as well as reigning over (Psalms 2:9). Man on the earth has his portion in the goodness of a God who is manifesting His kingdom. Now manifestly, if the Lord does not come before this, there is no world to come to; for the earth and heavens are fled. These things were Christs return, Satans capture, Satans binding, the Millennium, Satans final end, the last judgment, and the new heavens and earth, including the New Jerusalem. Hence the effort of some to prop up a manifestly false reading. Idealists feel that Revelation relates primarily to the church between the first and second coming of Christ. And out of his mouth proceeded a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath of God, the Almighty. Revelation 29 Lessons. Then the prophet falls down to pay homage to the angel; and this gives rise to a weighty admonition. The battle is through. But it is for the last time, not of the age only but of the various dispensations of God. A fourth century A.D. The bride is in view. others may live (see article About Sometimes, again, they have sought to turn it aside toward Jerusalem in her corrupt state. place on earth following the return of Christ (20:4; compare Matt. He has saved us! It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. He uses a "staff" to gently nudge or guide his sheep. Thus was concluded all dealing on the Lord's part with both soul and body, and all that pertains to either. 16:16. "And his name is called The Word of God." To a Jew a word was not merely a sound; it did things. worship him. to Christ in faith during the Tribulation (compare Jer. In the first eight verses of Revelation 21:1-27 we have the new heaven and the new earth, but besides, awful to say, the lake of fire. "These have one mind, and give their own power and authority to the beast," or their imperial leader. I admit that afterwards no doubt the new heaven and the new earth are seen; but who contends that this is the sphere to which the Lord comes? (John 5:24 compared with Romans 14:1-23 and 2 Corinthians 5:1-21.). Here, on the other hand, is something which is valid for all time. Finally they will destroy her. In the Testament of Levi (5:5) Michael is said to be the angel who intercedes for Israel. The voice that came out of the throne said what? And it was so. Wheat and tares grow together till the process of judgment separates. Two sets of people are called on to praise God. Study Revelation 19:19-19 - 'King James Version' translation alongside Secrets of Heaven (New Century Edition, Cooper) #2694 and Secrets of Heaven (New Century Edition, Cooper) #3880 . would be no salvation. Some ancient authorities insert two-edged, from the parallel passage in Revelation 1:16. Present tense. We have not to learn what the other mystery means; we know well that it is according to God and godliness. The word used for sitting down is the word for reclining at a meal. [Note: Thomas, Revelation 8-22, p. 381, 567-85.] I can hardly wait. Betrothal (often when the couple were children); Presentation (the festivities, often lasting several days, that preceded the And God said, "Let the water bring forth and let the earth bring forth." Especially they will be now, when the nation of the Jews shall be born at once, What was easier than to turn the demons into angels and to worship them? "Your Maker is your husband; the Lord of hosts is his name," says Isaiah ( Isaiah 54:5). ", 2. purified at the judgment seat of Christ (1 Cor. But for the eternal judgment heaven and earth are fled away; and then we see the new and eternal universe. The description of the great Commander, 1. They had cried to the Sovereign ruler to avenge their blood on their foes, but they were told they must wait a little for some others, their fellow-servants and their brethren, to die as they had. For everything in this book begins and ends in Christ. It is not the magnitude of each voice. No. Gen. 1; Isaiah 55:11; John 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:8) not a literal description. Who will join in acclamations of praise, and partly on account of their
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