The Coming of the King

Rev. 19:11-16

Introduction:  The Bible teaches that Christ will return John 14:3 “and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself. . .” Acts 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?  This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”

He will come to this earth bodily to set up the earthly kingdom.  Last time we just touched on it and here it is important we understand the literal coming of Christ as the King.

I. His character vv. 11-12

A. Comes in power v. 11a

1.  Comes on a white horse which a symbol of strength and warfare.

2. There are Christian animal lovers that claim there are animals in heaven-I am not sure how many or which ones, but here is a case in which Jesus comes in a white horse.

3. The first time He came on a donkey, here He comes on this powerful horse.

B. Comes in righteousness v. 11b

1.  He is called faithful because He never changes-Mal. 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I change not.”   James 1:17 says at the end “. . . with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”

2. He true-unlike the Antichrist who is a liar and deceiver-He comes to fulfill God’s plan and will on the earth.

3. In righteousness He judges and makes war-this means He does everything based on His righteous judgments.

C. Comes in authority v.12

1.  His eyes as the flame of fire means that He will judge mankind because He knows our innermost being -Heb. 12:29 “For our God is a consuming fire.”

2. The Lord is given many crowns which points to the fact that all prerogatives are His-He chooses to do as He wills since He is the King.

3. The crowns show that He is King in everything.

4. An unknown name means there is a mystery still regarding Jesus as the King-there was a mystery about Him when He lived on earth-“what manner of man is this?”

5. We don’t know what that name, though several names are mentioned in connection with Christ in this passage.

II. His command vv. 13-14

A. His ministry v. 13

1.  Jesus came to conquer His enemies on the earth.

2. This ministry was one of battle and conquest.

3. He is the revealed Word of the written Word

John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father) full of grace and truth.”

4. His battle will be accomplished at His Word since He is called the Word of God.

5. This is a position of absolute authority, power, and honor.

B. His majesty v. 14

1.  The armies that followed were obedient and yielded to His majesty.

2. They that followed were white and clean, because He protected and defended them against the enemies.

3. The blood was spilt on Him and not His peop;le.

4. The clothing of fine linen and white was done because of what Christ did.

III. His conquest vv. 15-16

A. The description of the conquest v. 15

1.  He shall smit them with the Sword coming out of His mouth-which means that God’s Word has enough power to stop the enemies against Christ.

2. This means He pursuies the will of the Father.

3. He shall rule with a rod of iron-symbol of His justice as He rules over the the earth.

4. The winepress is a picture of His judgment at Armageddon Isa. 63:1-16

B. The outcome of the conquest v. 16

1.  His most important name:  King of Kings and Lord of lords0gives all rights to Him.

2. This refers to His victorious name.

3. It does not matter who else is on the throne for He is still the King.

4. Though He does not have to prove it, His victory did prove His reign.

5. The thigh is a symbol of power and strength-the name is emblazoned there.

Conclusion:  The first He came was a baby in Bethlehem’s manger.  This time He is the Lord of glory and power.