Come, Lord Jesus!
T he Revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ • Sermon • Submitted
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6 Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon.”
7 “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.”
8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me.
9 But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!”
10 Then he instructed me, “Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near.
11 Let the one who is doing harm continue to do harm; let the one who is vile continue to be vile; let the one who is righteous continue to live righteously; let the one who is holy continue to be holy.”
12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.
13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
14 Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.
15 Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie.
16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.”
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.
18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.
19 And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book.
20 He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.
Introduction:
A- Quote from G. Campbell Morgan
B- John, upon the completion of receiving the Revelation of Jesus Christ, shared the imminence of Christ’s return Within others. He was looking forward to the return of his Lord. was earnestly desiring it.
C- When He returns , will it bring you joy or sorrow?
I- Christ’s Word (Revelation 22:6-10)
I- Christ’s Word (Revelation 22:6-10)
6 Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon.”
7 “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.”
8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me.
9 But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!”
10 Then he instructed me, “Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near.
A- His word is true and faithful. (Revelation 22:6-7)
A- His word is true and faithful. (Revelation 22:6-7)
6 Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon.”
7 “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.”
1- It brings us happiness in its practice.
a. God’s word is not there just to read or hear, but to obey. (James 1:21-25)
21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.
24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.
25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
B- His word points us to Him. (Revelation 22:8-9)
B- His word points us to Him. (Revelation 22:8-9)
8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me.
9 But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!”
1- His word leads us to worship Christ.
a. We are not to worship any angel or man, but Christ alone.
(1) Satan will try to divert our worship from God.
He tried to get Jesus to worship him. (Matthew 4:8-11)
8 Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
9 “I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.”
10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’”
11 Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.
C- His word is to be proclaimed. (Revelation 22:10)
C- His word is to be proclaimed. (Revelation 22:10)
10 Then he instructed me, “Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near.
1- God’s word commands us to proclaim salvation to the lost.
a. Go out and get them! (Luke 14:23)
Illustration: Soldier: “The woods are full of them!”
II- Christ’s Return (Revelation 22:11-16)
II- Christ’s Return (Revelation 22:11-16)
11 Let the one who is doing harm continue to do harm; let the one who is vile continue to be vile; let the one who is righteous continue to live righteously; let the one who is holy continue to be holy.”
12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.
13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
14 Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.
15 Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie.
16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.”
A- His return will seal eternity. (Revelation 22:11)
A- His return will seal eternity. (Revelation 22:11)
11 Let the one who is doing harm continue to do harm; let the one who is vile continue to be vile; let the one who is righteous continue to live righteously; let the one who is holy continue to be holy.”
1- There will be no time left to repent.
a. Illustration: “The time is short”
B- His return will secure rewards. (Revelation 22:12-14)
B- His return will secure rewards. (Revelation 22:12-14)
12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.
13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
14 Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.
1- His return will take place suddenly (Quickly). (Revelation 22:12-13)
12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.
13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
a. Three times in this passage, Jesus says, “I am coming quickly.”
2-He will reward those who have been faithful. (Revelation 22:14)
14 Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.
a. Parable of the talents.
C- His return will close the door to heaven. (Revelation 22:15-16)
C- His return will close the door to heaven. (Revelation 22:15-16)
15 Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie.
16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.”
1- There will be some people to whom the door will be shut.
a. The story of the wise and unwise virgins
III- Christ’s Final Appeal (Revelation 22:17-21)
III- Christ’s Final Appeal (Revelation 22:17-21)
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.
18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.
19 And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book.
20 He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.
A- His final appeal to the lost (Revelation 22:17)
A- His final appeal to the lost (Revelation 22:17)
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.
1- From the Holy Spirit.
a. He is here to convict and call people to salvation.
2- From the church
a. From Pentecost until now, the church calls out for the lost to come to Christ.
(1) Any church that is not inviting people to come to Jesus is an insult to God and is living in disobedience to Christ.
3- From believers
a. The saved are to seek out and call to the lost to come to Christ.
4- The threefold call is to “Whoever will.”
a. God wants all people to repent and come to Jesus. (2 Peter 3:9)
9 The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
B- His final appeal for loyalty (Revelation 22:18-19)
B- His final appeal for loyalty (Revelation 22:18-19)
18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.
19 And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book.
1- The danger of altering God’s word:
(Deuteronomy 4:2)
2 Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you.
(Proverbs 30:6)
6 Do not add to his words, or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.
(Galatians 1:8)
8 Let God’s curse fall on anyone, including us or even an angel from heaven, who preaches a different kind of Good News than the one we preached to you.
C- His final appeal from loving saints. (Revelation 22:20-21)
C- His final appeal from loving saints. (Revelation 22:20-21)
20 He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.
1- In response to Jesus’ promise to return quickly, John’s heart-felt response was, Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
a. Is this your response?
Conclusion:
Illustration: “ I know that my Redeemer Liveth”