2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for . When Jesus says "behold I stand at the door and knock" he's actually addressing a church. Next. 19The foundations of the city's wall were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. The number 10, in the Bible, is used 242 times. See under Revelation 22:17 for the mystical double meaning of this expression. Worship God." 10 And he *said to me, " Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. The picture of eternal life in these verses indicates that we will be busy serving God for all eternity. 2 Down the middle of the city street, on either bank of the river were the trees of life, which bear twelve crops of fruit in a year, one in each month, and the leaves of which are . Genesis 3:24. (1) (2) And he had in his hand a little book (3) which was open. This heavenly Eden was the final vision that John saw. Ten is also viewed as a complete and perfect numeral, as is 3, 7 and 12. Then I saw another mighty angel coming down out of heaven. Dan. New International Version Then he told me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near. When an unrepentant sinner does pay the penalty for his or her sin it is justified by their actions and rebellious heart. A. He is the "real deal.". 10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. 22:17 And 2532 the Spirit 4151 and 2532 the bride 3565 say 3004 5719, Come 2064 5628. It is made up of 4, which represents the physical creation, and 6, which symbolizes man. Dan. Read full chapter. He is admonishing them to reorient their focus so that they fear Him rather than their circumstances. Revelation 22:1-21. When God opens a door for you, the . The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 4 They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. 12, 14); - And the punishment of the wicked . From these things it may appear, that by "seal not the words of this prophecy, for the time is at hand," is signified that the Apocalypsemust not be closed, but that it is to be opened, and that there is a necessity for this at the end of the church, that any may be saved. He was robed with a cloud, and the rainbow was above his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire. The last book in the biblical canon of the New Testament is the book of the Apocalypse (a.k.a. The New Heaven and New Earth (21:3-8) The apostle Peter said that we are looking forward to the new heaven and new earth. 14:11). All that was lost in the fall is redeemed by the Lamb. 15 Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. #1 "Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong;" As stated above, there will be nothing to stop an unbeliever from continuing in unbelief and the wrongdoing that accompanies the godless. And they will reign for ever and ever. 2. After Adam and Eve sinned we could not approach the tree of life. We are reminded that this is. Dawn always brings a new day. b. John s authorship is affirmed by Justin, Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian and the Muratori fragment really by the entire tradition of the Church from the . 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. Visions of blessings from God for heaven and earth. The meaning of this new world shows why we are full of anticipation. (Revelation 10:1) In verse one we learn that John saw "another mighty angel coming down out of heaven.". Most men feel pleasure in looking into future events, and all good men like to receive a word from God. The Heavenly Eden —Revelation 22:1-2. The Time Of Fulfillment Is Near. Worship God." 10 And he *said to me, " Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. Revelation 22:12 Context. The 10 *horns are like those of the fourth (4th) *beast in the Book of Daniel (Daniel 7:7). The rest of the Bible charts the story of . Rev 22:1. They only satisfy the lusts of sinful people who do not care what was truly revealed and done for us. The beginning part of this section (verses 9-10) forms a parallel with Revelation 17:1-3, which is similar to the parallel between Revelation 19:9-10 and Revelation 22:6-9, indicating a distinct marking of a pair of passages about Babylon and the New Jerusalem with Revelation 19:11-21:8 as a transition from the destruction of Babylon to the arrival of the New Jerusalem. The city was pure gold, like pure glass. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Its length, breadth, and height are equal. While many associate the word "apocalypse" with great disaster, the book of . Verses 21:1-2: Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state (following the Millennium and the final judgment), centering in the "new Jerusalem" as the eternal habitation of the saved (compare Heb. 1. My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. From the opening pages of . It is only when we start to over-allegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our . Revelation 22:18-19 contains a warning to anyone who tampers with the biblical text: "For I testify together to everyone who hears the Words of the prophecy of this Book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add on him the plagues that have been written in this Book. Revelation 21-22 conclude the actions of God in human history and initiate the eternal kingdom (cf. | 2,094 views. Revelation 22:12-14 New International Version (NIV) Epilogue: Invitation and Warning. And 2532 let him that heareth 191 5723 say 2036 5628, Come 2064 5628. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and His slaves will serve Him. In his grace, God has seen fit to reveal to us his sovereign purpose and plan for all creation. This passage is seen as a salvation invitation. 22. Daniel was told to "shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase" (Dan. He had seen or heard everything relevant which would take place in the end time. Revelation 2:1. Do not seal is μὴ σφραγίσῃς [ mē sphragisēs] , you should not seal. 9 But he *said to me, "Do not do that. 2 down the middle of its street. The designation "10th" is used 79 times. 2:1-3:22). There the 10 *horns mean 10 kings. The old serpent has been dispensed with (20:2, 10), and the . The 10 kings rise out of the fourth (4th) *kingdom. She is being pursued by a great red dragon, whose tail has swept a third of the stars from heaven and cast them to earth. If they do this, God will take away their "part in the Book . At the end of the Bible is its counterpart, the heavenly Eden (Revelation 22:1-5). What did Jesus mean when He said to His disciples that some of them would not taste death until they saw the Son of Man coming in His kingdom? 18The construction of its wall was jasper. Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book. English Standard Version We know this because the phrase "new heaven and new earth . What is meant whe This subject will occupy Revelation 2+ and 3+ until John is called up to . 9 The punishment for sin is death; and like Adam, men die. And this title is not used anywhere else in the Bible. REVELATION 22:10 The River of Life. 9 The punishment for sin is death; and like Adam, men die. "As the Bible opens with the story of 'Paradise Lost,' so it here closes with the story of 'Paradise Regained.'" (Erdman) We see the return of Paradise in the ideas of a river, a tree of life, revocation of the curse, intimacy restored, and reigning resumed. 5 Night will no longer exist, and people will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will give them light. Once this is accomplished, a new heaven and a new earth descend, for the first heaven and earth had passed away (Revelation 21:1). Jesus, who is the Spirit of prophecy, has given his churches this morning-light of prophecy, to assure them of the light of the perfect day approaching. "The first heaven and the first earth" are replaced by the New Heaven and the New Earth, predicted by Isaiah . Commentary on Revelation 10:8-11. Jesus will return and make everything right. (This means that the *beast was such a great ruler that he controlled many . Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various non-literal interpretations. 1. All is confirmed by an open and general invitation to mankind, to come and partake freely of the promises and of the privileges of the gospel. Heaven and earth are now joined together. Zech. For Daniel, innumerable events needed to transpire before his prophecy would be fully meaningful. 5. Every word in this book is "faithful." That is, every word is faithful to the truth and character of God, and every detail will come to pass as prophesied in this book. Rev 22:2. through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life [fn] with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The woman is pregnant and is about to give birth. EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Chapters 17-20 introduced a vision of God's triumph over evil. And the leaves of . It must mean that the nations will bring what they have to make an offering to God—to will do their best to honor God. 22:10-17 In these verses Jesus summarizes the last few events of the prophecies in the book of Revelation: - The close of probation notes on Revelation 15:5-8. 1 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. This commentary on Revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the Revelation, the last book of the Bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, face-value, common-sense approach to interpreting it. The principle purpose for the writing is to encourage and chastise them for how they were running their churches (Rev. All others are fabrications that are false, worthless, and meaningless. Revelation 22:10. NOTE: This may be that same tree transplanted. Revelation 2:10. The first thing John sees is that the city is descending from heaven down to the earth. Revelation 21-22. As we learned in the last chapter, the first five verses of chapter 22 continue to describe the glories of the New Jerusalem. Tools. In a Roman courtroom, at the headsman's block, or in the brutal arena, the saints are about to be called upon to face their own Calvary; and the courage to face such a trial would be immeasurably aided by the knowledge of the final victory which in God's good time would crown the efforts of the faithful. 11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and . Eden Restored. "As the Bible opens with the story of 'Paradise Lost,' so it here closes with the story of 'Paradise Regained.' " (Erdman) We see the return of Paradise in the ideas of a river, a tree of life, revocation of the curse, intimacy restored, and reigning resumed. (HCSB) The Source of life Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. He is our authentic God, worthy to be adored and trusted. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Verse 3 tells us that the dwelling place of God is now with humans. Faithful and true - A statement of the trustworthiness and genuineness of God's revelation. . 1:19+), John now records "the things which are" —Jesus' assessment of the condition of the Seven Churches of Asia at the time John wrote. "The theme of creation and new creation runs through chapters 21 and 22—as at the beginning of creation, so also at the end. And they will reign forever and ever. The most common interpretation of Revelation 3:20 is that Jesus is standing on the outside of an unbelievers heart. Conclusion. The Book of Revelation — and the Bible — reaches its climax with this passage. Worship God."+ 10 He also tells me: "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, for the appointed time is near. 5. Revelation 20-22 form the seventh literary unit. On each wall are three gates (total of twelve . 5 There will be no more night. And if anyone takes away from the Words of the Book of this prophecy . NOTE: So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. And the leaves of the tree are for the . christ would have the things john saw and heard, written, and made public, sent in an open book, unsealed, to the churches, that they might be seen and read of all; that so the afflictions and persecutions of the people of god, both under rome pagan, and rome papal, might be known, and the saints not be offended at them when they … John was fully convinced that Christ would triumph over the forces of Satan and his work in the world. 12:4 ). The Beauty of Heaven (Revelation 21-22) >Seven Final Visions >7th vision >heavenly Eden . The Meaning of Numbers: The Number 10. 9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of . God is living with his people. Here is one of the few passages in Revelation . 11:10; 12:22-24). Every word written in the book of Revelation is "true," as it comes from God Himself, in whom there is no falsehood at all. 12 "Look, I am coming soon! New Living Translation Then he instructed me, "Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near. Revelation 22:2. a. Description - Garland's work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the Revelation. 1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. Introduction. 11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. Revelation), written by John toward the end of the reign of Emperor Domitian (A.D. 95), when he was in exile on the island of Patmos. —Revelation 22: 6- 21. Of the holy prophets - Textual evidence attests the reading "of the spirits of the prophets." —Revelation 20:11- 22:5. 1 Then the angel showed me the river of life, rising from the throne of God and of the Lamb and flowing crystal-clear. 7:13-14,27; I Cor. The prophecy of this fact came through Moses in the scripture we referenced in Numbers. Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017. 9 But he *said to me, "Do not do that. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And this title is not used anywhere else in the Bible. At the beginning of the Bible there is the earthly Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:7-10). Morning Star Revelation 22:16 Numbers 24:17 Jesus is speaking to John the Revelator here and telling him that he was the morning star. As such, the meaning of 10 is one of testimony, law . It is an English rendition of the Hebrew adham, a word meaning mankind. 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them.And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. by Tony Garland. And yet, this is not simply a return to the pre-Fall condition of things." The *beast had 10 *horns and 7 heads. The beginning of chapter 21 contrasts sharply with the end of chapter 20, where Death and Hades are thrown, along with the wicked, into the lake of fire. Commentary, Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 | Ryan L. Hansen, Ph.D. | Lead Pastor, Blakemore Church of the Nazarene | A Plain Account, 2016. It is an English rendition of the Hebrew adham, a word meaning mankind. ¶" 1 He showed me a river, clear as crystal. It is possible that the term represents the Hebrew charam, meaning destroyed or totally destroyed (cf. If this is the OT allusion, then this . John describes a vision of the holy city Jerusalem coming from heaven from God. 22:1 Then the angel 1 showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life 2 with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The prayers of the saints will be answered (6:9-11; Matt. The dragon is . Any argument from this that the early Christians expected the literal return of Christ in their generation is absolutely untenable. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End - The title "Alpha and Omega" is used by God the Father once (Revelation 1:8) and Jesus two times (Revelation 21:6, 22:13) in the book of Revelation. This tree was an emblem of Christ, and of all the blessings of his salvation; and the leaves for the healing of the nations, mean that his favour and presence supply all good to the inhabitants of that blessed world. If you really want to understand this great book, Garland's commentary will not disappoint! It is a perfect consummation: No more curse Perfect Restoration Our true God cannot be conjured up or manufactured. And 2532 whosoever will 2309 5723, let him take 2983 5720 the water 5204 of life 2222 freely 1432. Adam is an Everyman figure. - The Second Coming, "And, behold, I come quickly" (vs. 12); - The reward of the righteous, "have right to the tree of life…" (vss. 7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. The rest of the Bible charts the story of . Second, the city radiates God's glory, which John compares to a brilliant jasper (likely a diamond in this case). In Revelation's New Jerusalem there is no temple building, and so the river flows from the throne of God, flows with life from the presence and the ruling power of the Lord of all. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End - The title "Alpha and Omega" is used by God the Father once (Revelation 1:8) and Jesus two times (Revelation 21:6, 22:13) in the book of Revelation. A Preterist View and Commentary of Revelation 22:10: The Scroll Opened in Revelation 6 is Presumably the same Scroll Sealed in Daniel . He then exhorted them to be faithful and discerning between what is false and what is truth, and warned them not . Revelation 22:10 Context Crossref Comment Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he told me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near. Having carried his description of Satan's destiny and the resurrection of unbelievers to their conclusions in chapter 20, John now returns to the beginning of the Millennium to describe the new home of the Church in chapter 21 and the new Earth in chapter 22. © 2021 Revelation Research Foundation Privacy Policy. 17Its wall is one hundred forty-four cubits, by the measure of a man, that is, of an angel. "The Apocalypse is a book of prophecy; four times it is called that in Revelation (Revelation 1:3; 22:10,18,19 and here)." [84] . —Revelation 17:1- 20:10. 11 Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy, still be filthy . A Preterist View and Commentary of Revelation 22:10: The Scroll Opened in Revelation 6 is Presumably the same Scroll Sealed in Daniel . Adam is an Everyman figure. But in context we can see that's an improper understanding. Keys to understanding the book of Revelation Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve God. It is the revelation of Jesus Christ, not the end of the world, not the identity of Antichrist, not the timetable of history. The leaves of this tree will be used to heal the relationships of the nations toward each other so that we might live equitably and fairly in eternity. The 7 heads also mean 7 kings (Revelation 17:10). Revelation Is the Culmination and Closing of God's Written Word. A good many Christians today think of this vision as the city plan for heaven that shows where the walls, streets, buildings, river, and vegetation will … Continue reading "Commentary on Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5" 12 "'Look! ¶. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. 1 Then the angel showed me the river of life-giving water, * sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb a. The first warning is a warning to those who take away the words of this prophecy. Jesus will return and make everything right. 22:19. and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. (4) He placed his right foot on the sea and his left on the land; (5) and he cried out with a loud voice, as when a lion roars; and when he had cried out, (6) the seven peals of thunder uttered their voices. Then the angel [fn] showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. Revelation 10:2-3. But when this book of prophecy was thoroughly digested by the apostle, the contents would be bitter; there were things so awful and terrible, such grievous persecutions of the people of God, such desolations . English Standard Version Having been commissioned by Christ to write "the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this" (Rev. Revelation 22:10 Context. The prophecy as given by the angel is authentic. It is a perfect consummation: No more curse Perfect Restoration They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. 11 Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy, still be filthy .
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