Death and hades, which had so long been executioners in a world where sin reigned, and were still doing their occasional office where righteousness is to reign, themselves disappear where all traces of sin are consigned for ever. The race was now in the resurrection state either for good or for evil; and thus it must be for ever. So, vultures are invited from all over the earth to come and feast on the supper that God prepares. Now, this law that has the backing of the Greek Orthodox Church, or it was instituted because of the Greek Orthodox Church against proselytization, is the law that they used to charge him.In Egypt it is a capital offense to lead a Muslim to a faith in Jesus Christ. 11:2; Eph. It all focuses before Christ and after the year of our Lord, but He is center, the focal point of history. and in righteousness he doth judge and make war ( Revelation 19:11 ). Revelation 19:1 "And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in This explains, it seems to me, the wounded head that was afterwards healed. It is very evident, therefore, that the saints in a glorified state are here represented as following the Lord out of heaven. Then comes not the destruction only of these rebels by divine judgment, but the dissolution of heaven and earth. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Revelation Chapter 22 5:10). 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. 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. He says: "The possession of the prophetic spirit, which makes a true prophet, shows itself in a life of witness to Jesus, which perpetuates his witness to the Father and to himself" A prophet's message lies in the personal witness of his life, even more than in the spoken witness of his words. Verse 5. They "lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.". Revelation 19 Commentary | Precept Austin Both small and great: All distinctions and ranks are to be transcended. The fine linen, clean and He with the glorified saints will have their home on high, but none the less shall they reign over this very world for the allotted time. 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. (1) A mighty angel comes down from heaven. Thus (without speaking of the resurrection of the wicked at the close) there were certainly more acts than one, not to speak of the two witnesses put to death and caused to rise after three days and a half, when the spirit of life entered them, and they not only arose, but went up to heaven, as we know. Lord God: Used many times in Revelation as a title for God (compare verse 15, When the beast dares to fight with the Lamb He shall overcome the beast; and they that are with Him, "called and chosen and faithful" terms, as a whole, entirely inapplicable to the angels. Verse Revelation 19:15. Verse by Verse Ministry International is a non-profit, non-denominational, unaffiliated Christian ministry that is dedicated to promoting the preaching and teaching of God's Word clearly and boldly. Yet one allows freely a partial application already. Who does not see that this is precisely analogous to the verse which opened the description of Babylon? You can be worried about the righteousness of my judgments. The gospel had been preached there, as she of Chaldea was not without law and prophet. Even when God was judging providentially in the beginning of the Apocalyptic visions (Revelation 4:1-11), associated thrones were seen. It is not a righteousness of works. It was not merely a vocable or sound dropped heedlessly from unthinking lips. 21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh. These are the martyrs of Revelation 6:1-17, those long since seen under the altar, poured out like burnt-offerings to God. We can quite understand that God would comfort His people in the dark ages by this book; and a very imperfect glimpse at its real meaning might in His grace serve to cheer them on in their trials as far as it went. understood literally. The prevalence of all this in Judaism is underlined by the fact that certain Rabbis insisted that prayers must always be offered direct to God, and not to Michael or to Gabriel. But the attempt, again, to apply what is said here to a future city of Babylon in Chaldea seems to me no less vain. The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, beholding the beast that he was, and is not, and shall be present." faith during the Tribulation (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Zech. "His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many diadems." (Eph. are the ones who are praising. (i) In certain circles of Judaism the angels had a very large place. 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Verse 4. After so long a tarrying how blessed! There were two particular effects of her evil: the one, illicit commerce with the kings of the earth; the other, intoxicating the inhabitants of the earth with the wine of her fornication. So, Jesus was at odds with the religious leaders of His day and they are the ones that prompted His crucifixion. The marriage of the Lamb: The wife or bride of Christ is the For instance, when Ptolemy entered Antioch he wore two crowns or diadems--one to show that he was lord of Asia and one to show that he was lord of Egypt ( 1Ma_11:13 ). We usually pronounce it JEHOVAH; but the vowels in Jehovah are really those of the Hebrew word 'Adonay ( H136) , which means Lord, the name by which the Jews called God in order to avoid pronouncing the sacred name. In general this has been either passed over in the chapter, or some unsatisfactory inference has been flung out, which can only embroil the prophecy. And if you try to worship God in an unprescribed way, setting up little idols or whatever, which God has forbidden, that is spiritual fornication. "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." In short, it is as we saw in Revelation 17:1-18, after Babylon had been brought before us in the course of the prophecy. 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. for they are singing a song that includes mention of salvation. Many scholars think the name should be Y-A-H-W-E-H. For everything in this book begins and ends in Christ. avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.". - CBSC, a sharp sword . Thus the only use that seems made of the book is negative and exclusive. 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. Jeremiah hears God say and appeal: "Return, O faithless children, for I am your master" ( Jeremiah 3:14). There is no paradox in the message whatever. Next they will seize her resources. The word is pantokrator ( G3841) , literally the one who controls all things. shall be their shepherd, as in Revelation 2:27, Revelation 12:5 Of course in all three places the reference is to Psalms 2:9. Every strange coded word and phrase is meant for this generation. Not so. When Christ at God's right hand was announced, even from the very beginning, He was ready to judge the quick and the dead. as the Complut. It is of the seven in that point of view, because it is imperialism; but it is an eighth, because it has a diabolical source when raised up again. He will tread the winepress of the anger of the wrath of God. wedding garment ready for the wedding. worship him. First, he is remembering Psalms 97:1: "The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice." It would be a constant fall. Thus the name of Christ, not merely as the root and the offspring of David, but as the bright morning star, calls out responsively the heart of the church, and this too under the guiding activity of the Holy Ghost. Here I am obliged to say that our authorized version, and not merely it, but our common Greek Testaments, are altogether wrong. 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 ). white, represents the righteousness of the church, which has now been judged and Directly he had sinned, the word of God came, and he was called. faith during the Tribulation (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Zech. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); There was not yet fairly out before men what God foresaw as that which must finally provoke His judgment. And here observe. It is a time of strong delusion, be it remembered. harlot), and avenging the blood of the martyrs (7:9-17). Ruling includes destroying as well as reigning over (Psalms 2:9). Then we have another glorious description. ", All things are thus made new; and, further, "these words are faithful." The battle joined. So, These compose the same group as (in 7:11), and are associated with worship God has not told us how, nor is it our business. Out of his mouth goes this sharp sword, His word. See it explained in the notes on that place, and on Revelation 14:19-20. 3. And he treadeth the wine-press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God - This language is probably derived from Isaiah 63:1-4. "I will raise him up at the last day." which will take place on earth following the return of Christ (20:4; Matt. come into its fullness. Revelation 2:27; Revelation 12:5; Psalms 2:9; Psalms 45). 14:15-24). . Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 19:11-21. To the same world in which He suffered, according to the scriptures, He will come back. Every day-and we set up these rules for righteousness. And because of this there is great rejoicing in heaven. A New Translation from a Revised Text of the Greek Original. derives from a Hebrew word meaning "to be firm," and may be translated "truly" And there shall in nowise enter into it anything that defileth, nor making abomination and a lie: but only those written in the book of life of the Lamb." "They have one mind, and give their own power and authority to the beast." Verses 6-10: Omnipotent: God is all-powerful, and reigneth over His And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, nor sorrow, nor crying nor shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. New American Standard Version 19:12 His eyes are a flame of fire, and on his head are many royal crowns, and he has a name written which no one knows except himself. You can trust in this that these are the true sayings of God. 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.

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