It is a good word for the close of this marvelous picture of Gods gracious provision for his people in earth and heaven. (Robertson), ii. i. i. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Johannine Writings II. i. You can check these in your browser security settings. Revelation 22 - Coffman's Commentaries on the Bible - Bible b. i. Revelation 22:1-7 Inductive Bible Study With Questions - Tree Of Life It is the word of him who is the author, finisher, and rewarder of the faith and holiness of his people, v. 13, 14. We shouldnt think that outside the walls of heaven multitudes will throng, longing to get in. God will own them, as having his seal and name on their foreheads. In whatsoever points you or any of us may fail, may we never come short of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Spurgeon). Christianity and those who practice and claim it as a source of their being and faith can at times lose . Revelation chapter 22 English Standard Version 1 Then the angel 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 with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. i. It isnt always easy to know who is speaking, but the themes make sense no matter who speaks: verification, invitation, and warning. Blessed are those who do His commandments: Doing His commandments does not earn us eternal life, but it is evidence that we have been granted eternal life. They shall reign with him for ever; their service shall be not only freedom but honour and dominion. The earthly paradise was well watered: no place can be pleasant or fruitful that is not so. His servants shall serve Him: Heaven will be a place of work and service for Gods people. This river is described, 1. John is assured that it is in fact faithful and true. The situation of itin the midst of the street, and on either side the river; or, as might have been better rendered, in the midst between the terrace-walk and the river. If we really know and understood who Jesus is, we will not have any trouble being ready for His return. A confirmation of this and all the other visions of this book, ver 6-19. There shall be no night. ii. Much of the Book of Revelation is either fantastic or seems too good to be true, but it is all true. a. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Others see that the word tree as a collective reference, speaks of rows of trees that stand on either side of the river. b. But there may be good reason to believe Jesus gave this warning. Paul also used this phrase as a final word in some of his letters (1 Corinthians 16:23, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:18). ii. All the streams of earthly comfort are muddy; but these are clear, salutary, and refreshing, giving life, and preserving life, to those who drink of them. According to the merit of the sacrifice and the virtue of the atonement all the statutes and decrees of the kingdom of heaven are issued. They are given not to help people work out a timetable of future events, but to strengthen Christians so that they will be obedient and not . Read Articles By Subject Spiritual Deceptions Prophecy Walking through Revelation Revelation 22 Commentary: Invitation and Warning Share with others: Tweet This commentary is adapted from Amazing Prophecies, 2010 Family Heritage Books. 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. This is how John Walvoord sees it: The visual picture presented is that the river of life flows down through the middle of the city, and the tree is large enough to span the river, so that the river is in the midst of the street, and the tree is on both sides of the river., iii. Study Guide for Revelation 22 by David Guzik - Blue Letter Bible I have the desire, give me the power. If this is your desire, then you are freely invited to come, if you are only willing. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. If we really know and understood who Jesus is, we will not have any trouble being ready for His return. Jesus spoke to this same idea in Matthew 22:41-46. d. Bright and Morning Star: This is another Messianic title from the Old Testament (Numbers 24:17) and the New Testament (Revelation 2:28). And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Surely I am coming quickly: To the very end, the Book of Revelation emphasizes readiness and watchfulness. Pauline Epistles Revelation 22:2 "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 the healing of the nations." A symbol of both eternal life and continual blessing (see note on Gen. 2:9). Click on the different category headings to find out more. What comes from heaven in a promise should be sent back to heaven in a prayer, "Come, Lord Jesus, put an end to this state of sin, sorrow, and temptation; gather thy people out of this present evil world, and take them up to heaven, that state of perfect purity, peace, and joy, and so finish thy great design, and fulfil all that word in which thou hast caused thy people to hope.". These terms together mean that Jesus is the beginning, middle, and end for the Christian. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. e. There shall be no more night there: Heaven will be a place where the darkness of this age will be forever gone. As John reminds us of the suddenness of these events, Jesus Himself breaks in with a reminder to all that He is coming quickly. This is in contrast with Jesus, who receives the worship of angels (Hebrews 1:6) and of men (Matthew 8:2, 14:33, John 9:38). Divines generally do further extend the sense of these two verses, considering this as the last portion of holy writ, not only placed last in our Bibles, but revealed and written last. In 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18, Paul even indicated that this signature no doubt written with his own hand was a mark that the letter was genuinely from him. The New Testament Revelation 22 - Smith's Bible Commentary - StudyLight.org