Before We Begin.

Before We Begin.

            I cannot think of a better way to begin the study of Revelation than by considering the last four verses of this book: - Rev 22:18-21.

18)               I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book:- If anyone adds to them, God shall add to him the plagues which are written in this book;

19)               And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the tree of life and from the Holy City, which is written in this book.

20)               He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

21)               The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all, Amen.

A Warning:-  “Do not add to or take away from the words of prophecy of this book. Do not add to or take away from the Word of God.” Although these verses apply directly to the book of Revelation, they can also be applied in general to the rest of the Bible as well.

A Promise:-  “Jesus is coming.” This is a promise that the early Church held great faith in. It is a promise that Jesus kept and He will continue to keep until His final arrival on the last day.

A Blessing:- “Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.” This can be understood to mean a blessing from our Lord Jesus Christ to all those who read or hear the words of this book. The idea of grace is that this blessing is so great that we are unworthy to receive it without God.

Amen:-  To add greater weight to this final word the writer ends the book with the word “Amen – ‘So let it be.’” Amen is repeated twice to add greater weight to what has just been said.