FAMOUS LAST WORDS (28 OF 29)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21
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Famous Last Words (28 of 29)
Series: Live Like You're Leaving
Keith Krell
Revelation 22:6-21
I've always been intrigued by famous last words. The following famous last words have either led to injury or death.
The famous last words in Rev 22:6-21 can also lead to death . . . eternal death. Yet, unlike the humorous last words that I just shared, these famous last words can also lead to life . . . eternal life. In these final verses, John concludes his letter by giving us his famous last words! His bottom line is: Trust Christ's words and expect Christ's return. These two themes run throughout his final words. Imagine a fireworks show where one awesome firework after another is shot off. This depicts the chronological order of Revelation 19-22 where there's a whole bunch of fireworks going off at once. Interestingly, the book of Revelation could have ended with 22:3-5. In these three verses, John explained that the curse of sin is over and believers will reign forever. This seemed like the perfect conclusion to Revelation. However, like any good preacher, John wants to reiterate a few critical exhortations.
1. Look for Jesus' coming (22:6-11). These verses will prepare us for the three-fold emphasis upon Christ's imminent return and the need to respond to God's Word. In 22:6a one of the angels who had the seven bowls speaks to John (cf. 21:9, 15; 22:1). He says: ''These words are faithful and true.'' The phrase ''these words'' is referring to the entire book of Revelation. Revelation is ''faithful and true'' because Jesus Christ Himself is ''faithful and true.'' Since Jesus never goes back on His Word, we can believe the words of Revelation. God's promises always depend on God's character. What about you? Is your life faithful and true? Can others count in you?
John goes on to record: ''. . . and the Lord, the God of the spirits [i.e., the ''hearts'' or ''inner being''] of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which m ...
Series: Live Like You're Leaving
Keith Krell
Revelation 22:6-21
I've always been intrigued by famous last words. The following famous last words have either led to injury or death.
The famous last words in Rev 22:6-21 can also lead to death . . . eternal death. Yet, unlike the humorous last words that I just shared, these famous last words can also lead to life . . . eternal life. In these final verses, John concludes his letter by giving us his famous last words! His bottom line is: Trust Christ's words and expect Christ's return. These two themes run throughout his final words. Imagine a fireworks show where one awesome firework after another is shot off. This depicts the chronological order of Revelation 19-22 where there's a whole bunch of fireworks going off at once. Interestingly, the book of Revelation could have ended with 22:3-5. In these three verses, John explained that the curse of sin is over and believers will reign forever. This seemed like the perfect conclusion to Revelation. However, like any good preacher, John wants to reiterate a few critical exhortations.
1. Look for Jesus' coming (22:6-11). These verses will prepare us for the three-fold emphasis upon Christ's imminent return and the need to respond to God's Word. In 22:6a one of the angels who had the seven bowls speaks to John (cf. 21:9, 15; 22:1). He says: ''These words are faithful and true.'' The phrase ''these words'' is referring to the entire book of Revelation. Revelation is ''faithful and true'' because Jesus Christ Himself is ''faithful and true.'' Since Jesus never goes back on His Word, we can believe the words of Revelation. God's promises always depend on God's character. What about you? Is your life faithful and true? Can others count in you?
John goes on to record: ''. . . and the Lord, the God of the spirits [i.e., the ''hearts'' or ''inner being''] of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which m ...
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