 Foreward
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
 Chapter 22
| _ |
|
The Thrill of Victory And The Agony of Defeat
(a commentary on Revelation)
 Click A Chapter On The Left For A Brief Summary
QUALITY - 22:1-21
This vision says that, in the church, God provides all that we need. This vision reminds us of the garden of Eden before man fell. God rules the entire universe. In the church he has special rule by invitation. In this holy city there is no fear of the dark, because there is no dark. How can this be if this city is the church? Jesus said "I am the light of the world" and "You are the light of the world" Which is it? Both! THE light of the world (Jesus) dwells in the church, so the light of the world shines thru the church. Outside this holy city is the society of the lost.
The seven churches of Asia needed to know that they could be assured that the efforts they put forth in resisting the Roman persecutors was worth it. The church is told again and finally that Divine wrath on Rome is right around the corner, so hold on. The 1st century Christians listened and held on until Rome was defeated. John leaves his readers with the one thing they needed - grace in times of trouble!
Revelation shows us that God has a way of bringing His people thru the turmoil. God wants to bless us. We don't have to go around with "headline hysteria." We don't have to constantly moan about "look what the world has come to," we can say "look who has come to the world." We must make sure we have hearts that are full of expectation for the vindication of our cause; and full of anticipation for the return of Christ; instead of heads that are full of arguments for a date of his return. This book will not bring fear to a Christian, but encourages us to FEAR NOT!!
|
|
