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Precious Promises from the book of Revelation

Revelation 21; Revelation 22
Scripture Meditations • November, 7 2011 • Audio
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Scripture Meditations • November, 7 2011
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Scripture taken from 'The Holy Bible, English Standard Version' copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The sermon titled "Precious Promises from the Book of Revelation" delves into the themes of hope and redemption found in the final chapters of Revelation, emphasizing God's promises to His people. The preacher highlights the transformation from the old creation to the new heaven and earth, underscoring the believer's victory through Christ as articulated in Revelation 21 and 22. Key arguments include the significance of Jesus as the Lamb of God, the assurance of eternal life, and the call to perseverance through trials, supported by passages such as Revelation 2:7 and Revelation 21:4. The practical significance lies in the encouragement to hold fast to faith and the promise of ultimate communion with God, affirming the Reformed doctrines of perseverance and assurance of salvation.

Key Quotes

“He who conquers, I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” — Revelation 2:7

“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people.” — Revelation 21:3

“I am making all things new.” — Revelation 21:5

“Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life.” — Revelation 22:14

What does the Bible say about the new heaven and new earth?

The Bible reveals that there will be a new heaven and a new earth where God will dwell with His people, and death, mourning, and pain will cease.

The Book of Revelation speaks about the new heaven and new earth in Revelation 21:1, where John writes about a transformative renewal of creation. This new reality signifies the culmination of God's redemptive plan, where the first heaven and the first earth will pass away, marked by the absence of the sea, a symbol often associated with chaos. Revelation 21:3-5 emphasizes that God will dwell among His people, ensuring that all forms of suffering will be eradicated, and He will make all things new, highlighting the hope and restoration that awaits believers. This future promise underlines the faithfulness of God and assures believers of eternal communion with Him.

Revelation 21:1-5

Why is the concept of God's judgment important for Christians?

God's judgment is crucial for Christians as it underscores His justice, righteousness, and the ultimate victory of Christ over evil.

The concept of God's judgment is pivotal in Christian theology, as depicted in Revelation. Revelation 19:11-16 reveals Christ as the righteous judge, who will bring justice and make war against evil. This assures believers that God will not overlook sin but will ultimately judge every action. Furthermore, Revelation 21:27 contrasts the fate of the unclean with that of the redeemed, highlighting the necessity for believers to strive for holiness. This understanding compels Christians to live faithfully while anticipating the final restoration of creation when Christ returns. It offers hope and encouragement, reinforcing that evil will be defeated, and God's perfect justice will prevail.

Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:27

How do we know God's promises are trustworthy?

God's promises are trustworthy because they are grounded in His unchanging character and faithful actions throughout history.

The trustworthiness of God's promises is rooted in His immutable nature and His faithfulness seen throughout scripture. In Revelation 1:5-6, Jesus is described as the faithful witness, asserting that all His words carry authority and truth. As believers reflect on God's historical dealings with His people, from the covenants to the fulfillment of prophecies, they are reassured of His reliability. Moreover, the culmination of God's promise in the Revelation narrative emphasizes that those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life will inherit everlasting life and communion with Him. This certainty reinforces the belief that God is committed to fulfilling what He has spoken.

Revelation 1:5-6, Revelation 21:27

Sermon Transcript

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precious promises from the book
of Revelation. Revelation 1 verses 5 and 6. From Jesus Christ, the faithful
witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings
on earth, to him who loves us, and has freed us from our sins
by his blood, and made us a kingdom, priest to his God and Father,
to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Revelation 1 verses 12-18 Then
I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning
I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands,
one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden
sash around his chest. The hairs of his head were white,
like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of
fire. His feet were like burnished
bronze. refined in a furnace. And his
voice was like the roar of many waters. In his right hand he
held seven stars. From his mouth came a sharp two-edged
sword. And his face was like the sun
shining in full strength. When I saw him, I fell at his
feet, as though dead. But he laid his right hand on
me, saying, Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living
one. I died, and behold, I am alive
forevermore, and I have the keys of death and hate. Revelation 2 verse 7. He who
has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
To the one who conquers, I will grant to eat of the tree of life,
which is in the paradise of God. Revelation 2 verse 17. He who has an ear, let him hear
what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will
give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone
with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except
the one who receives it. Revelation 3 verse 11. I am coming soon. Hold fast what
you have, so that no one may seize your crown. Revelation 3 verse 21. The one who conquers, I will
grant him to sit with me on my throne. as I also conquered and
sat down with my Father on His throne." Revelation 4 verse 8, And the
four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full
of eyes all around and within. And day and night they never
cease to say, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty who
was and is and is to come. Revelation 4 verses 10 and 11. The 24 elders fall down before
Him who is seated on the throne and worship Him who lives forever
and ever. they cast their crowns before
the throne, saying, Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive
glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and
by your will they existed and were created. Revelation 5 verse 6 and between
the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders,
I saw a lamb standing as though it had been slain. Revelation 5 verses 9-10 And
they sang a new song, saying, Worthy are you to take the scroll
and to open its seals, For you were slain, and by your blood
you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and
people and nation. And you have made them a kingdom
and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth. Revelation 5 verses 11 through
14. Then I looked and I heard around
the throne and the living creatures and the elders, the voice of
many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,
saying with a loud voice, worthy is the lamb who was slain to
receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and
glory and blessing. And I heard every creature in
heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea and
all that is in them, saying, To him who sits on the throne
and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever
and ever. And the four living creatures
said, Amen, and the elders fell down and worshipped. Revelation 7 verses 14 through
17. These are the ones coming out
of the Great Tribulation. They have washed their robes
and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore, they
are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in
His temple. And He who sits on the throne
will shelter them with His presence. They shall hunger no more, neither
thirst any more. The sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb in the midst of
the throne will be their shepherd, and He will guide them to springs
of living water. And God will wipe away every
tear from their eyes. Revelation 17 verse 14. They will make war on the Lamb,
and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is Lord of lords and King
of kings. and those with Him are called
and chosen and faithful. Revelation 19 verses 6-7 The
Marriage Supper of the Lamb Then I heard what seemed to be the
voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters, and
like the sound of mighty fields of thunder, crying out, Hallelujah,
for the Lord our God, the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exalt
and give Him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come,
and His Bride has made herself ready Revelation 19 verses 11 through
13. The rider on a white horse. Then I saw heaven opened and
behold a white horse. The one sitting on it is called
faithful and true and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His
eyes are like a flame of fire. and on his head are many diadems,
and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He
is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which
he is called is the Word of God. Revelation 21 verse 1. The new heaven and the new earth.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and
the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Revelation 21 verses 3 through
5, And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, Behold, the
dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them,
and they will be his people, and God himself will be with
them as their God. he will wipe away every tear
from their eyes and death shall be no more neither shall there
be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore for the former things
have passed away and he who was seated on the throne said behold
I am making all things new. Revelation 21 verse 7. The one who conquers will have
this heritage and I will be his God and he will be my son. Revelation 21 verse 27, But nothing
unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable
or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book
of Life. Revelation 22 verses 1-5 The
River of Life 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 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. The leaves
of the tree were for the healing of the nations. No longer will
there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the
Lamb will be in it, and His servants will worship Him. They will see
His face and His name will be on their foreheads and night
will be no more. They will need no light of lamp
or sun for the Lord God will be their light and they will
reign forever and ever. Revelation 22 verses 12-14 Behold, I am coming soon, bringing
my recompense with me to repay everyone for what he has 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 so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and
that they may enter the city by the gates." Revelation 22 verses 20-21, He
who testifies to these things says, Surely I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of
the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. you you you you
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