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On the contrary, it proved the immediateness of communion. This name used here, pertaining to our Lord, is a very strange one. He knows Let us rejoice and let us exult, and let us give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has prepared herself, and it has been granted to her to clothe herself with fine linen, shining and pure." From Revelation 4 through 19 we have a section mainly concerned with God's judgment upon the world preceding Jesus' earthly reign, the period known as the "Messianic Woes" or the "Great Tribulation." a. God's judgments are announced by a seven-sealed scroll, seven trumpets, seven signs, and seven bowls that pour out God's wrath. When the hour comes that is spoken of here, it is not for us, but for those who will be found after we are gone. "And the angel said unto him, Wherefore didst thou wonder? They are joined by the twenty-four elders (Revelation 4). "God is a spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth" ( John 4:24 ). It is a time of strong delusion, be it remembered. If you preach on prophecy, you are bringing the testimony of Jesus. This rider is called "FAITHFUL AND TRUE"--"faithful" because we can depend on His promises. 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Commentary. For certain there are two great acts of resurrection, one when the Old Testament saints and the church are caught up to heaven, the other when Satan was bound after the beast and false prophet were thrown into the lake of fire, as well as Babylon judged. It is only God and man now. In short, no testimony can avail, no work, power, or glory without the word of God applied by the Spirit of God. There was judicial discernment with the distinct possession of all titles to sovereignty. There is no doubt that THE RIDER ON THE WHITE HORSE In 19:11 IS CHRIST. First, then, this is the praise of the prophets and the martyrs who have witnessed for God with their voices and with their lives. "The ten horns which thou sawest AND the beast" would give unquestionably the right form of the verse. He has avenged the blood of his servants at her hand ( Revelation 19:2 ). And they said Alleluia a second time; and her smoke goeth up unto the ages of the ages." 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. 13:9; Rom. 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. . Gen. 1; Isaiah 55:11; John 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:8) not a literal description. That is what history is about. This is of great importance, because if the new Jerusalem be, as I have no doubt it is, the bride the Lamb's wife, then we have her separate condition asserted in eternity. The great harlot is judged because she corrupted the world. 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath 7 made herself ready. "And to the bride was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousnesses of saints." Commentary on Revelation 19:11-21. Accordingly these are the two main objects of judgment brought before us in the chapter. See it explained in the notes on that place, and on Revelation 14:19-20. And who would defraud either the soul of salvation, or the Lord of showing it? These events are in chronological sequence, as will become clear. inhabitants of the Roman empire into wicked and idolatrous practices, and so 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. man's day. - CBSC. The word of God, said Jeremiah, is like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces ( Jeremiah 23:29). It is written to be believed, not to be ignored or explained away. Our own righteousness had been as filthy rags, but ", GOD'S WORD IN ACTION ( Revelation 19:13 ). Her part in the corruption of the high and the intoxication of the low her idolatrous character has come before us. 14:8-11). And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as a voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth ( Revelation 19:6 ). But it is blessed that He says, "I come quickly;" and it is only Christ who in scripture ever says so. It is a question here of distinctive character, apart from that of time, for which we must search other scriptures. "Why are you red in your apparel, and your garments like the ones that have been treading in the wine vat?" The series of Psalms from Psalms 113:1-9; Psalms 114:1-8; Psalms 115:1-18; Psalms 116:1-19; Psalms 117:1-2; Psalms 118:1-29 were called the Hallel (compare H1984) , the Praise God, and were part of the essential education of every Jewish lad. Moral elements too were not wanting: the mystery of lawlessness had long been at work, though the enemy had not yet brought in the apostacy, and still less the manifestation of the lawless one. "Hallelujah!" 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16; sharp . great affection and vehemence of spirit, which will be raised hereby. Well, the folly of men today that think that they are able to fight against God and to come out victorious. The folly of Satan thinking that he would be able to fight against God. He is, as H. B. Swete puts it, "a royal commander followed by a dazzling retinue." In the Psalms of Solomon we have that picture: Behold, O Lord, and raise up unto them their king the Son of, At the time in which thou seest, O God, that he may reign, And gird him with strength that he may shatter unrighteous, And that he may purge Jerusalem from nations that trample, Wisely, righteously, he shall thrust out sinners from the. (1) A mighty angel comes down from heaven. distinctions. The bride breathes out this word to the bridegroom; and the Holy Ghost it is that gives strength to her desire that He should come. It is the "Word of God" that will conquor nations, not physical armies using force. 11-21). purified at the judgment seat of Christ (1 Cor. There are thrones filled with certain persons, who reign along with Him. Verse Revelation 19:15. Revelation 2. By the seat of his empire; and that is heaven; his throne is there, and his power and authority are heavenly and divine. On the head of the victor Christ there are many crowns to show that he is lord of all the kingdoms of the earth. 19:14-16 The armies which are in heaven followed him, on white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and pure. With this agrees His coming out of heaven in judgment of the earth, described inRevelation 19:1-21; Revelation 19:1-21. 12:10; And here is John falling on his knees before the angel that is giving him all of this revelation and he is so overawed and thrilled with what is in store for him he falls at his feet to worship him. All the way along the fairness of God's judgment has been challenged.I don't know what God is going to do in a lot of cases. In short, it would seem that God has hedged round His own draft of Babylon so as to make it quite plain that Rome, city and system, figures in the scene; and this too necessarily involving a medieval description, though the full result will not be till the end of the age; for she rides the beast or empire characterized so as naturally to involve the past barbarian irruption and the resulting ten-kingdomed state. (ii) It is suggested that the name is Y-H-W-H. That was the Jewish name for God. (This takes you to our other website), News Links, Recommended Books, News Sites, and Bibles 2 Everything that he decides is right and fair. If some few have joined on one side, some are sure to help the other, because they are jealous of any one acquiring such a preponderant authority: and power as to govern the rest. Over and over we will find this repeated as we approach the end of the book, these are the true sayings of God. (faithful to Jesus). When the apostle Paul wrote to the, saints at Rome, he particularly specified at that very time the duty of absolute subjection on the part of Christians to the powers which then were. It is all plain and simple "the beast that was, and is not, and shall be present.". Do it not (compare 22:8-9). But he tells us further that the Spirit of prophecy, who prophesies in this book, is the testimony of Jesus. The same imagery of a wedding picture's the Lord's relationship with His Church. oceans will become thick, dark, and coagulated, like the blood of a corpse. "I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God" (alluding to this very city) "[is] with men." Revelation 19:7 "Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the And that is the question the prophet asks and Jesus answers, "I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save." The day of the Lord on the world in no way sets aside His dealing with individual souls. This passage calls God by a certain name; and says that he has entered into his kingdom. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright the morning star. (iv) There is fidelity. they were saying. So, vultures are invited from all over the earth to come and feast on the supper that God prepares. church. others may live (see article . 1:8; 4:8; 11:17; 15:3; 16:7, 14; 21:22). There is nothing more to hear of nations; nothing more to do with separate countries, kindreds, or tongues. IV. 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). Revelation chapter 19 English Standard Version 1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, "Hallelujah! 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 Commentary. All is opened, and this because we have the Holy Ghost dwelling in us; "for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God." *It now appears that the Cod. "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." The seventh bowl contained under it the fall of Babylon, which "was remembered before God, to give to her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.". He has with him the armies of heaven. At the pouring of the seventh bowl, God's voice was heard from the Temple saying, "It is done!" (Rev. That is, the sixth head (reigning then in John's day) was the imperial form of government. "And the nations shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour unto it. Blessed are those that are called to be a part in this. Hence arose the prominence of angels. When Christ came personally to judge and govern the quick (Revelation 20:4), there were thrones; for the risen saints reign with Him. The great praise of the multitude "And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is near." In the Testament of Levi (5:5) Michael is said to be the angel who intercedes for Israel. the wilderness, the High Priest wore a very ornamented robe with a breastplate And it is the various ways by which men are attempting to reach God. "The woman" is the more general symbol designating her as the great imperial city; "the harlot" is her corrupt religious character, embracing papal Rome, but not ending with Popery as it is. "Let him that heareth say, Come." How can it be said that this vile, corrupt, idolatrous system of the last days was guilty of the blood of all martyrs? Then there is the reigning power, but not the execution of judgment in this awful fashion which is attributed to the Lord Himself. Such is the hard bondage which mere historical tradition imposes on its votaries. There is therefore much to be said for the ]Protestant application of the chapter as compared with the Praetorist theory of pagan Rome. We know that if He tarries, it is not that He is "slack concerning His promise," but that "His long-suffering brings salvation to many." He will tread the winepress of the anger of the wrath of God the Almighty. I am a servant of God just like you are. come (verse 15; 2:27; 12:5). Fell at his feet: Overwhelmed by the grandeur of the vision, John collapsed in Gratitude, reverence, trust--these are the constituent elements of real praise. Who are the persons thus invested with judicial authority of so glorious a nature and to reign, as we see later, with Christ? If my righteousness were dependent upon my keeping the Law, or keeping rules or regulations-Let's say that we said that every day you should be reading five chapters out of the Bible. THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY ( Revelation 19:10 b). which will take place on earth following the return of Christ (20:4; Matt. The temple would suppose a medium. He is the center of it. Some evade the difficulty by referring the desolation to the Gothic powers; and these Protestants, as if they were mere Praeterists! for the smoke from her rises for ever and ever. On the one hand, the return of Jesus Christ to the earth is the climax of all that has gone before in Revelation. Here we have a repetition of the imagery of chapter 13. Apart from his return to purge his creation of evil, redemption remains forever incomplete." "These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them (for he is Lord of lords and King of kings), and they that are with him, called, and chosen, and faithful.". It is a picture of final judgment. more depending on the economic or social status of the bride and groom. Had those who preached said nothing about heathen vanities, had they merely presented the gospel as a better thing than anything the pagans could boast, I do not doubt that the pagans themselves would have acknowledged thus much. 23:5). (ii) It can equally mean the witness which Jesus Christ gives to men. This is in total contrast to the harlot Babylon. This section bridges the Tribulation and the millennial kingdom. I can hardly wait. Omnipotent means Verse 8. Verse 10. . Sometimes, again, they have sought to turn it aside toward Jerusalem in her corrupt state. This is in total contrast to the harlot Babylon. Here is a grim picture of birds of prey being invited to come from all over the sky to glut themselves on the corpses of the slain. to Top marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.". I. 3. God has not told us how, nor is it our business. I sometimes judge without having all the facts in hand, and so my judgments are often wrong. I do know that whatever He does will be absolutely fair. . It is plain that they are not in this city. It supposes the effect and the exercise of faith. righteousness of the church, which has now been judged and purified at the servant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for Link with Johns vision of Revelation 19:11-16 a meditation on the Hymn "Crown Him with many crowns" and also the stirring Hymn "Onward Christian soldiers." Now the scene totally changes Thus the divine testimony is not confined to the gospel or the church, but the prophetic Spirit which characterizes the Revelation as a whole, after the church is translated, is equally a testimony of Jesus. The picture is not of an "iron rod" he uses to "club" or beat his sheep! And he treadeth the wine-press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God - This language is probably derived from Isaiah 63:1-4. Then again the character of it, as derived from Christianity having already taken its place, is asserted. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword - See the notes on Revelation 1:16. Unlike the kings of the earth who wage war in selfishness, "in righteousness He judges and makes war.". All the dispensational names of God disappear. Patience or endurance of hope is what becomes us. It is derived from halal ( H1984) , which means to praise, and Jah ( H3050) , which is the name of God. The marriage supper of the Lamb represents the millennial kingdom of Christ, In as many things as she glorified herself, and lived luxuriously, so much torment and sorrow give to her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am not a widow, and I shall in no wise see sorrow.". 19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. All believers in When Christ at God's right hand was announced, even from the very beginning, He was ready to judge the quick and the dead. Jewish dreams were full of the warrior Messiah, who would lead God's people to victory and smash his enemies. Still God acts in a wisdom far above man, and holds to His principles even there. For true and righteous are his judgments ( Revelation 19:2 ): All the way through we have had this affirmation that the judgments of God are true and righteous. Whether it were the Old Testament saints and the church, or the Apocalyptic saints, if I may so distinguish them, it was in an instant that each were raised, but there was some space between them. church (Acts 2:1ff). The blessing given could not be taken back. 18:20. We see the Lord Jesus as righteous judge in chapter 1 and as the one who will soon be coming in the last chapter.