Good Morning “Water of Life - takers.” Today we wrap up Revelation with Chapter 22.
Yesterday we saw the new Heaven, the New Earth, and the New Jerusalem coming down from Heaven.
No more tears, pain, suffering - no more sin, no more curse. God will make His home with us. The feeling and experience of Heaven will be beyond our wildest imagination.
In Chapter 22 we see the River of Life, and The Tree of Life. Chapter 22 leaves us with stern warnings from the Savior as well!
““Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.””
Revelation 22:7 NIV
Jesus reiterates His admonishment later as well.
““Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. “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. Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”” Revelation 22:12-16 NIV
The dogs are those sinners whose sin is still accounted to them. Their eternal place is the Lake of Fire. It’s our default destination because of sin. When we accept Jesus payment He removes our sin, as far as the East is from the West.
Our heavenly reward, what He gives to us - is determined by how we live our lives. Let me reiterate now… our good works don’t save us… only The Blood of Jesus can do that. The gift is free but we must receive it! Our lives then, demonstrate whether or not we are really saved. True belief ALWAYS results in associated action. No action, no real belief. Apart from the saving Grace of Jesus there is no acceptance into Heaven. Universalism, the idea that everyone gets to go to Heaven, is a lie of the evil one. Remember head knowledge, head “belief”, isn’t enough. Even Satan believes… and where does he end up? Belief that moves from the head to the heart and transforms lives is what He requires.
“He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
Revelation 22:20 NIV
Love you all! If you’re not certain - get certain. We can help! Reach out! Dig in!
Yesterday we saw the new Heaven, the New Earth, and the New Jerusalem coming down from Heaven.
No more tears, pain, suffering - no more sin, no more curse. God will make His home with us. The feeling and experience of Heaven will be beyond our wildest imagination.
In Chapter 22 we see the River of Life, and The Tree of Life. Chapter 22 leaves us with stern warnings from the Savior as well!
““Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.””
Revelation 22:7 NIV
Jesus reiterates His admonishment later as well.
““Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. “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. Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”” Revelation 22:12-16 NIV
The dogs are those sinners whose sin is still accounted to them. Their eternal place is the Lake of Fire. It’s our default destination because of sin. When we accept Jesus payment He removes our sin, as far as the East is from the West.
Our heavenly reward, what He gives to us - is determined by how we live our lives. Let me reiterate now… our good works don’t save us… only The Blood of Jesus can do that. The gift is free but we must receive it! Our lives then, demonstrate whether or not we are really saved. True belief ALWAYS results in associated action. No action, no real belief. Apart from the saving Grace of Jesus there is no acceptance into Heaven. Universalism, the idea that everyone gets to go to Heaven, is a lie of the evil one. Remember head knowledge, head “belief”, isn’t enough. Even Satan believes… and where does he end up? Belief that moves from the head to the heart and transforms lives is what He requires.
“He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
Revelation 22:20 NIV
Love you all! If you’re not certain - get certain. We can help! Reach out! Dig in!