The truth of Revelation rests on God, who inspired the prophets of the past and sent the angel to John (Revelation 1:1). The angel, who had carried one of the bowls of wrath (Revelation 21:9) testified to the truth of what was revealed. John adds his testimony that he wrote what he heard and saw (Revelation 21:8). Finally, Jesus adds his testimony in Revelation 21:16. Notice that Jesus designates himself as both the root (source) and offspring of David. Thus the book has been signed or witnessed by three people.<\/p>\n
The book ends much as it began:<\/p>\n
Not everything has been revealed. Some things had to remain hidden (Revelation 10:4), but these things had to be shared. This is similar to Daniel\u2019s prophecies. He could not reveal all that he was told (Daniel 8:26; 10:14; 12:4,9). What was revealed was to be shared with the churches (Revelations 22:16).<\/p>\n
Jesus promised to come quickly, bringing judgment with him (Revelation 22:12,20). This is not referring to the second coming and the final judgment, but of the other judgments promised in this book (Revelation 2:5, 16; 3:11). The message cannot be ignored or put off. Therefore encouragement is given to heed the warnings in this book (Revelation 22:7, 9, 22).<\/p>\n
Looking back through Revelation we find seven blessings announced:<\/p>\n
The wicked will continue in unrighteousness and the righteous will move deeper into righteousness. The form of the terms indicates a continuing state of being. The wicked become more wicked (II Timothy 3:13). The righteous press on toward godliness (Hebrews 6:1; II Corinthians 7:1).<\/p>\n
God\u2019s people will clean up their lives and live in His city, but outside are the evil (Revelation 22:14-15). \u201cDogs\u201d is a reference to sexually immoral people, particularly homosexuals (Deuteronomy 23:17-18; Philippians 3:2; II Peter 2:22). In other words, everything needed to be said has been said. If a person is still unchanged, then let them remain as they are, no more will be given.<\/p>\n
The invitation is similar to Isaiah 55:1. It is opened to all (Hebrews 2:9; I John 2:2; John 3:16). This invitation is extended by the Holy Spirit, the church and each Christian.<\/p>\n
When God reveals the future it is important for people to pay attention to His words, but a revelation is useless if it is altered. God has taught many things and every word is important (Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6; Galatians 1:6-10; II John 2:9-10).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNext Lesson\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Revelation Given to John\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Conclusion Revelation 22:6-21 Testimony to the truth of the book The truth of Revelation rests on God, who inspired the prophets of the past and sent the angel to John (Revelation 1:1). The angel, who had carried one of the bowls of wrath (Revelation 21:9) testified to the truth of what was revealed. 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