"On his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. This testimony here is not Jesus giving it, but we believers who testify of the It was ruled in general that the worldly powers were ordained of God. Verse 6. "And he showed me a pure river of water of life, bright as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb." Can anything be less reasonable (even taking that ground, low as it is) than that the various rulers of the western powers, Catholic kings, join the Pope in destroying his own city, or his own church, whichever Babylon may be made? Ephesians 6:17; smite the nations . We must perforce therefore look for a still more complete development before the Lamb judges the beast after the ten horns along with it shall have destroyed Babylon. marriage is the eternal union of the church with Christ following the Rapture Yet to this heavenly city, after Christ comes, the kings of the earth bring their offerings and their homage; but there is no excitement of the nations, no filthiness of fornication, no abominations, no blood-guiltiness. This is the declaration that is made all through the period of judgment, "true and righteous are thy judgments, O Lord".The concept that Satan brought to Eve in the Garden of Eden was that God was not fair, that God was trying to hold her back from something that was beneficial, that God was somehow trying to protect Himself. church. discover_revelation@charter.net, Revelation chapter 19 and 20 I think, therefore, that the elders and the living creatures comprehend both the Old Testament saints and the church, the bride of Christ, that consequently, when the bride is mentioned, there were these others who had been included in the elders and the living creatures, but who are now seen as a separate body. The thousand years of peace and plenty will have given occasion for an ever-growing population, spite of a world thinned by divine judgments which open that era. He is coming, and coming soon for us. The angels are never "called," although they may be "chosen;" and though termed holy, I do not recollect that they are ever spoken of as "faithful." Here is seen the holy city coming down out of heaven from God, which is declared to be the bride, the Lamb's wife, in the plainest contrast with the great harlot. But what I particularly call your attention to is the exceeding importance of heeding the retrospect at the bride, or new Jerusalem here, and the consequent removal of the difficulty caused by taking the last vision of this book as part of the prophetic series which begins in Revelation 19:1-21. Gen. 1; Isaiah 55:11; John 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:8) not a literal description. Revelation 19:13; Revelation 14:8; Revelation 14:10; Revelation 14:19-20; Revelation 16:19; Isaiah 63:1-6). The Book of Revelation: Verse by Verse Commentary By Robert Clifton Robinson on September 16, 2020 ( 2 ) The Book of Revelation is the most important book for this precise time in history. Here were thrones, and people sat upon them, changed 'before this into the image of Christ's glory. The church cannot hear of Him as the bright morning star without at once desiring that He should come. The Sword--The Word of His mouth--is now wielded in judgment. Spirit of prophecy: The person and message of Jesus is the ( 7) Namely, to that holy marriage, both herself in person in this verse, and also provided by her spouse with marriage gifts princely and divine, is adorned and prepared in the next verse. The one therefore throws much light upon the other. In one sense it would be an eighth, and in another sense it would be of the seven; the eighth perhaps because of its extraordinary resurrection character, yet one of the seven because it is outwardly old imperialism again. Verse 8. 2. To free men from the restraints that they may feel that have any kind of a Biblical base, so that you will not be feeling guilty over those things that are prohibited in the scriptures. Hallelujah!". It will be interesting to find out. "The ten horns which thou sawest AND the beast" would give unquestionably the right form of the verse. They were caught in flagrant treason and rebellion: what further need of any process of judgment whatsoever? The church is the bride, "That day" does not mean a time when everybody will be converted, but when the Lord Jesus will govern righteously when overt evil will be judged, and good be sustained perfectly for a thousand years. We know that sometimes there were nine, sometimes eleven or more; but supposing this all perfectly certain, I affirm that, according to history, they did not receive their power as kings for one and the same time with the beast. Christianity tells you that your righteousness is as filthy rags. Here is most likely the multitude of the angels, first in the Te Deum of praise. We find, accordingly, the four and twenty elders and four living creatures here brought before us for the last time. Christ is described by two words. For the fine linen is the righteous deeds of God's dedicated people. After a thousand years then they will be joined by Satan and the rest of the satanic beings or the angelic beings that joined with Satan in his rebellion against God. But according to His principle of government it is not merely personal guilt, but that which, from despising the testimony of God, is thus morally accumulating from age to age in the ratio of the testimony of God and the wickedness that has been indulged by men in spite of it. How does God tell us to worship Him? man's day. You can believe this. It was the religious leaders that insisted that the Roman government put Him to death. for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy ( Revelation 19:10 ). We look at the vast universe in which we live, the material universe, and we realize that He created it. I agree one hundred percent. We do not mend matters by hasty conclusions, we only complicate the truth. The two of them were cast alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone; and the rest were slain with the sword of him who rides the horse, with the sword which comes out of his mouth; and all the birds were glutted with their flesh. All these things have their place in Babylon the great. He is crowned as conqueror. Now, as the Lord closes out His revelation to man, and as He begins to talk to us about the glories of this coming age, the marriage supper of the lamb. Many suggestions have been made. In his mind are two things. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright the morning star. What was easier than to turn the demons into angels and to worship them? It is certain that we ought to read (not "upon" but) "and* the beast." I say "righteousnesses," not "righteousness." And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years." The bride represents those that are spoken of in the normal possession and enjoyment of their privileges. I say not on but over the earth. It cannot be done till the moment comes. John here was so awed by all of this that he fell at this angel's feet to the church is the bride during the presentation feast in heaven, then comes to And there is probably an area right in the center of the earth that is hollow and because of the rotation of the earth and gravitation and all you would be constantly falling. 15 And 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: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 11:25-27). Besides the bride thus arrayed, "He saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage-supper of the Lamb." Zerubbabel led the first group of Jews, numbering 42,360, who returned from the Babylonian . I do not doubt that there was a corrupt form in connection with Israel in times past. Gates of hell can never Gainst that Church prevail. . 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! Smoke rose: This is because of the fire (compare 17:16, 18; 18:8-9, 18; No sooner was the marriage solemnized between Christ and his church by the conversion of the Jews than the glorious head and husband of the church is called out to a new expedition, which seems to be the great battle that was to be fought at Armageddon, foretold Revelation 16:16; Revelation 16:16. That city will be a constant remembrancer of those who went before restored Israel here below, as undoubtedly it will be used for their blessing during the millennium, but not for theirs only. One of the most approved axioms is, that kingdoms are just like men in this respect, that they begin, rise, and fall. That is letting religion enter in. Verse 7. Verse 9. You can trust in this. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." Present tense. Now we find the symbol of the bride brought before us, and the elders and the living creatures disappear. His word which hurled the suns in space will execute his will when the time comes. "I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God" (alluding to this very city) "[is] with men." (John 12:48). This is known so well, and on such decided grounds, that it would be unbecoming to withhold the fact. We shall find that the scripture affords much light to decide the true bearing of the prophecy, and that no application to the past can possibly satisfy the conditions satisfactorily. There is the basis for my righteousness. THE TE DEUM OF NATURE AND THE CHURCH ( Revelation 19:3-5 ), 19:3-5 And a second time they said: "Hallelujah! 135:1; 146:1). H. B. Swete says that this comprehensive phrase embraces "Christians of all intellectual capacities and social grades, and of all stages of progress in the life of Christ." Then, as we have seen, comes the final test of the nations of the earth after that kingdom has run its course, and the devil let loose once more deceives flesh and blood after the analogy of all other dispensations. Scripture records no name whatever among those judged written there. event in the biblical world. Those festivities could last up to a week and sometimes even He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be to him God, and he shall be son to me. The rebellion that had begun in the Garden of Eden is finally ended. Further, a negative point of great importance is presented by the seer, "And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God the Almighty is the temple of it, and the Lamb. When the thousand years expire, Satan reappears on the scene to the sorrow and ruin of the Gentiles who were not born of God. God is sovereign. Then the word is, "Award her even as she awarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she mixed, mix to her double. Believers long for a world of justice and it will Then again the character of it, as derived from Christianity having already taken its place, is asserted. Who was it; Marx, that said, "Religion is the opium of the people?" })(); Return to Revelation Menu | Babylon must hear, I do not doubt, the final testimony of God the gospel of the kingdom that is to go forth in the last days; but she loves her pleasure and power, and refuses truth. "And he had a name written, that no man knew but he himself." 16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. So vast is this group that they are without number. In him was light; and that light was the life of man. Consequently, here we must most unquestionably go back to be shown an important object in the prophecy which could not, without interrupting its course, have been described before. derives from a Hebrew word meaning "to be firm," and may be translated "truly" Wars were matters of ambition and tyranny and oppression rather than of justice. not. Even when God was judging providentially in the beginning of the Apocalyptic visions (Revelation 4:1-11), associated thrones were seen. His equipage: he is again described as sitting on a white horse, to show the equity of the cause, and certainty of success. Rev. Pilate said, "I find no fault in Him. "His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many diadems." He will destroy His enemies with inflexible righteousness that the iron shepherds rod that will serve as His scepter pictures (cf. "Which did corrupt the earth with her fornication": Drew the kings and Other Books of the Bible He will tread the winepress of the anger of the wrath of God. This section bridges the Tribulation and the millennial kingdom. We can understand a remnant saved out of one or more nations; but who ever heard of "nations of them which are saved"? 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 Commentary. So here a description is given of the bride, the Lamb's wife, and we learn how it is that God will use her for unmeasured goodness and blessing and glory in the millennium, as the devil during this age has used Babylon to accomplish his wicked plans here below. I have a hard time stomaching religious people. This very naturally filled him with intense wonder. In Judaism there was increasingly stressed the transcendence of God, because of that it was increasingly felt that man needed some intermediary. It is for your sin that He is dying. The final verse in this chapter introduces a new thought. Christ will strike down His enemies with a word that His long, tongue-shaped sword (Gr. The enemy falls on with great fury, headed by the beast, and the kings of the earth; the powers of earth and hell gathered, to make their utmost effort, Revelation 19:19. The Spirit of God regards it in its final shape and completeness, as far as it was permitted to attain it, "The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearls." This symbolic meal will take place at the establishment of the It was the barbarians who brought in the prevalent ideas of liberty as well as feudalism, and accordingly it is they that have firmly stood for freedom; so that all the efforts to reconstitute the empire which have been tried over and over again have hitherto issued in total failure. But we as properly say, "Come." But it really is. It "shall go into perdition," it is therefore added, "and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names are not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and shall be present." And of course, this proselytizing law was prompted by the Greek Orthodox Church, and he has been sentenced to spend three and a half years in jail in Greece. What is the righteousness of the saints? What is there to hinder it? giving God glory for a fifth reason, the marriage of the Lamb has come. As Revelation 17:1-18 was a descriptive digression, so is the portion from Revelation 21:9. In short, one may be described as corruption, and the other as violence. the Bible). Babylon is the parent of the "abominations of the earth." This passage calls God by a certain name; and says that he has entered into his kingdom. Revelation 20. And He is called the True witness. Jesus at the Last Supper said that he would not again drink of the cup until he drank it new in his Father's kingdom ( Matthew 26:29). God is said to smite men with plagues, e.g. See bibliographic information; Read aloud; Stop reading aloud Hide links to Bible word meanings Gods communion with His people (verse 7). The mighty angel. "And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife." persecution are made the beasts provoking sins. 5:25-32). It was, as H. B. Swete puts it, like "the din of a vast concourse, the roar of a cataract, the roll of thunder.". Help us purchase electrical generators for churches. But we can understand that the Lord could and did make that little go far, and do no little good. white, represents the righteousness of the church, which has now been judged and Lord God: Used many times in Revelation as a title for God (compare verse 15, Lit. And the marriage is the eternal 5:10). He is an American citizen and his base is in Sunland, California. This appears to mean the word of the Gospel, by which his enemies are confounded, and his friends supported and comforted. Accordingly these are the two main objects of judgment brought before us in the chapter. They picture the final triumph of God over all enemies and his complete conquest of evil. His Word is "a two-edged sword." which sword proceeds out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh ( Revelation 19:21 ). They have long waited for the time when God's justice would triumph. In other words, it is too He is saying (throw them out), they are not part of the elect. The armies of heaven are the hosts of the angels. "This is the first resurrection. Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 19:1-4. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Supper), who will turn to Christ in as the Complut. "Hallelujah!" You can't start with a finite base and reach to infinity. I sometimes make snap judgments. And I fell down before his feet to worship him; and he said to me: "See that you do not do this. Since then the world has not seen the imperial power to which all bow. The biblical narrative of the revelation at Sinai begins in Exodus 19 after the arrival of the children of . Most other commentators have seen it as the first event after the seventh bowl judgment. Consequently they sat upon the thrones at once; while the two latter classes, described in the rest of the verse, were still in the separate state "and the souls." It probably came to be so well known to even the simplest member of the Church through its special use as a response of praise in the Easter worship. The elders do show us the heavenly heads of priesthood (embracing, as I believe, the Old Testament saints and those of the New); i.e., they are not limited to the church, Christ's body. That is why Christianity is successful. They are glorified saints, and not angels. Now that time had come. John goes out of his way to heap up similes to describe its sound. var _gaq = _gaq || []; - CBSC, the winepress . After these things: This is a time key. It is a simple picture, not to be taken with crude literalness, but simply saying very beautifully that in his kingdom all men will enjoy the bounty of God. "Let us be glad and rejoice and give honor to him: for the ___________ of the _______ is come". The chronological progression of events on earth resumes from Revelation 16:21. The Complutensian edition, and all the Oriental versions, with the Vulture Latin, read, "a sharp twoedged sword". It is altogether unfeasible, and it shows how carelessly we read the Bible that people are not stopped by such an expression. I would like to say a few words about this "fine linen". The antichrist and the false prophet are thrown into the lake of fire, signifying punishment from which there is no escape. His eyes are a flame of fire. It is the fault, however, of the bad Greek text of Erasmus, Stephens, etc. No doubt all this may seem to some a little difficult, but it is no use evading what is hard. We do know some of His names "Jesus, the Christ, The Son of God, Shepherd, Redeemer, Saviour, Prince of Peace, King of Kings and Lord of lords"----but the fullness of His love and power none of us has yet realized. worship before the angel (compare 1:17; 22:8). there is a son in the family, who, instead of being admonished by his father's wickedness, takes license from it to indulge the same. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Commentary. faith during the Tribulation (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Zech. willing to be his in the day of his power. Then follows another scene still more solemn the most awe-inspiring of all we can contemplate, at the same time full of blessing for the Christian to look onward to as that which will for ever put aside every trace of evil, and vindicate good where man must altogether fail. Amen. Man on the earth has his portion in the goodness of a God who is manifesting His kingdom. - Utley, Isaiah 63:1-3; (Source of imagery for the Battle Hymn of the Republic.). He is the center of it. Is not this reason enough for saying that not even the shadow of solid ground appears for the system? Choose a verse from 'Revelation 19' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org. So the marriage feast of the Lamb will take place here on the earth. Worship: Only God is to be worshiped (compare 22:8-9; Amen This city is seen now as the holy vessel of divine power for governing the earth during the millennium, "having the glory of God: and her brightness was like a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal.". for the smoke from her rises for ever and ever. The horns and the beast join in hating the whore. That was Jesus looking forward to the great Messianic Banquet. The description of the warrior Christ is further filled in. 21:1-2). The fine linen the bride is clothed in represents the righteous acts of the There we interpreted as "CHRIST EVANGELISING". Verse 2. Revelation 19:7 "Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the Here we have the purely Jewish idea of the Word of God. As R. H. Charles puts it, it is essential to remember that the Heavenly Leader is this time, not the Slain One, but the Slayer. "The tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, their God. If you preach on prophecy, you are bringing the testimony of Jesus. wedding garment ready for the wedding. Jewish dreams were full of the warrior Messiah, who would lead God's people to victory and smash his enemies. Then follows the proclamation of the angel, and the invitation to the supper of the great God, to eat the flesh of all the great ones of the earth. bring the climax of the Book of Revelation: the return of Christ to establish When Jews came over into Christianity, sometimes they brought this special reverence for the angels with them, forgetting that with the coming of Jesus no other intermediary between God and man can be necessary. It is a time of strong delusion, be it remembered. Lord. And this is entirely confirmed byRevelation 17:1-18; Revelation 17:1-18, where it was told us that they are with Him when He comes. No marriage can last without fidelity, and the Christian must be as faithful to Jesus Christ as Jesus Christ is to him. Unhallowed love will end in hatred. The return of Christ to earth 19:11-16. There. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. He is praised for judging religious Babylon and avenging the martyrs. "And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have not yet received a kingdom; but they receive authority as kings (not at but for) one hour with the beast." It is hard to see how Roman city, or anything civil connected with it, could be called "mystery." WATCH ON YOUTUBE Book of Revelation Explained 2: The Last Days (Revelation 1:1-5) God alone is perfect in judgment for three reasons. because of the number of people speaking. As far as the display of government goes, it is according to God morally, and for His glory, though I deny not for a moment that there are elements of evil which are never allowed, but kept under if not expelled. It does not hinder, of course, that in the judgment of the dead each man is judged for his own sin. "All three of the figures in this verse are representations of the word of Christ, by which he executes with indisputable authority the judgment of God. Fell at his feet: Overwhelmed by the grandeur of the vision, John collapsed in So, God has judged the false religious system that corrupted the earth with her spiritual fornication. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. email us at: others may live (see article . This has no time element attached. Why then is the book of life mentioned? Jesus Christ. All the dispensational names of God disappear. Revelation. The "saved" is a term which, so far from belonging to the nations, is expressly applied to the Jewish remnant when it is a technical term. I think that religion is a tremendous curse upon the earth. the church. the holy city Jerusalem. In the Testament of Dan ( Daniel 6:2) the angel who intercedes for men is mentioned. And I have to apologize sometimes for my judgments. "And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Revelation 19:15 Revelation 19:14 Revelation 19 Revelation 19:16 From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty.

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