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The Victory of Christ - Revelation 19In this chapter, the
judgment of the beast ridden by the harlot is presreaching its
climax in the final destruction of both in Rev. 19:19-21,
wmentioned again under the figure of the false prophet. This is the
centraeach of which is concluded with a description of the judgment
day. desolated whore at the judgment. Rev. 19 ends with the beast
destroyed aends with the dragon (Satan) destroyed at the
judgment.
This is the exact reverse order of their appearance in
Revelation, beginbook of Revelation is very neatly and skillfully
organized, and the struclogical design and synchronization.
Coffmans Commentary on Revela
Revelation 19 is the epitome of victory passages in the Bible.
Though it actual end of the world, it does have a lot to tell us
about that time to whwith longing in our hearts. In Chapter 19,
end-of-the-world symbolism of the victory God gave the persevering
ancient church over Rome. Undthe hope we all need to overcome
whatever trials we face in our lives. Woretastes of heaven when we
overcome an obstacle, great or sma
Thankfully, one day will be the last day, and together with him,
our ris
the last and greatest one!
I. Glory to God (19:1-5)
A. Voice of the Multitude (vv.1-3)
1. See 11:15 & 14:11
2. Hallelujah Greek word occurs four times in the N.T.,
aRevelation. The Greek is a transliteration of the Hebrew w
praise Yah, which is short for YHWH (Yahweh), or Jeh
B. Voice from the Throne (vv.4-5)
1. See Psalm 134
2. Divine worship in response to command Do those in hea
on here on earth, or are the 24 elders simply representative
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Gods presence? (Luke 16:27ff; Ephesians 2:5-6)
II. Marriage of the Lamb (19:6-10)
A. Voice of the Multitude, Again (vv.6-8)
1. The marriage has come We know the ultimate victory for us is
the last day,
when clothed with immortality we recline at table with the Lord,
and all the greatpeople of the ages. Thats whats pictured here. Its
not that when Rome was
defeated by Christ the end of the world actually came, but there
are struggles inevery generation that mean heaven or hell, and
winning (i.e. remaining faithful
through it all) means heavens reward. Enduring through the Roman
persecutions
into the peace of the other side was like heaven for our ancient
brothers. Good forthem (and us) the best is (still) yet to
come!
2. A special bridal gown See Ephesians 2:8-10
B. Command to Write/Worship Only God (vv.9-10)
1. Write: blessed are those invited to the marriage supper See
Matthew 22:1-14
2. Worship only God Didnt John know better? Do we?
3. Testimony spirit of prophecy IMO, the key verse of the
chapter, and what
ties the descriptive elements of Christs victorious appearance,
in the nextsection, together meaningfully. Everything in the Bible
(i.e. prophecy -2Peter
1:20-21) is about Jesus! (John 5:39)
III. The White Rider (Christ Victorious) (19:11-21)
A. His Appearance (vv.11-13)
1. See 1:12-162. Heaven opened Time for the Lord to act.
3. White horse We know what white stands for, right?
4. Faithful and true See Jeremiah 42:5 & Revelation 3:14
5. Righteousness judges, makes war See Psalm 110
6. Eyes head, many diadems Similar to language in Ch.1; Greek
diadema,
is the rulers crownJesus has captured all the crowns (See 1
Corinthians 15:25)
7. Name written We know who this is, but are being reminded of
our need tosearch the Scriptures and reason from them accurately
(2Timothy 2:15).
8. Robe dipped in blood His own, or from battle? I think the
latter. Jesus hasbeen fighting all along.
9. The Word of God (See John 1)
B. Heavens Armies Follow Him (v.14)
1. Armies Angels? Yes. Us? (Ephesians 6; 2Corinthians 10;
2Timothy 2)
2. Arrayed, white, pure, fine linen Again, we know what white
means.
3. Following on white horses Jesus leads us victoriously!Matthew
10:25.
C. Sword and Title (vv.15-16)
1. See Hebrews 4:12 & 1Timothy 6:15
2. From his mouth sharp two-edged sword As Ch. 1, See
3. Strike down the nations What does it look like for Jesus
a nation?
4. Rule rod of iron Remember Psalm 110. This is a shephiron.
5. Winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty
Wsymbol in Ch.14.
6. Robe & thigh name written King of Kings, Lord of Lor
D. Invitation of the Angel Standing in the Sun (vv.17-18)
Calling all birds symbolizes death for the enemies of the L
E. The End of Those Who War Against Christ (vv.19-21)
1. Beast & false prophet captured The beast is Rome, the
false
harlot) is the deception Rome propagated throughout the wor
2. Thrown alive into the lake End of time language
3. The rest, slain with the sword from his mouth See John 1
