Revelation 19, The Coming of Christ

 

Revelation 19– The Coming of Christ

We start with a chorus of elders, the church, Angels and all of God's children including those elect that were left behind. They sing “Hallelujah” that appears four times in the 1st 6 verses. It is the first time it is used in the New Testament. It is reserved for the final victory. It is an expression of praise as the final phase of salvation is coming to pass. The earth will be released from the bondage of sin. In the meantime, it groans. How many of us groan? It's all right to groan with the earth now but be prepared for the hallelujahs to come when we won't groan anymore. Because the devil's church made martyrs of God's people, God is true and righteous in his judgments. This is a time when God takes vengeance on all who hurt His children. This is the time when all those He had called forth will become the bride of Christ. It is a time when Jesus prepares to take control of the world. All the body of believers from the Pentecost to the rapture will be presented to Christ as his bride for marriage. We will for once and all times really get to know Christ for the first time. All the righteous acts we did in the name of Jesus will be our wedding gown and will be our reward in heaven. We have no right to heaven and would not go there except for the righteousness of Christ and the fact that we belong to Him. This marriage of the lamb will take place in heaven, but the marriage supper will take place on earth. This will be a 1000-year honeymoon for both the Israelites and the gentiles who enter the Millennium. The Angels voice says “praise God” and says that “these are the true words of God.” Then John sees the heavens open, and Christ comes on a White Horse which is an animal of warfare. While Jesus lived on earth, he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. This is the animal for kings and for peace. When He raptures His people up it will be in the twinkling of an eye. Now after the great tribulation He will exit heaven on a white horse to execute final judgment on satan, demons and his followers. He will come to judge and make war “with eyes a flame of fire. His clothing is sprinkled with blood because He is exercising the fierceness and wrath of God. He will rule the world with a rod of iron. Then an Angel announces the end of the Armageddon war and sends the flesh-eating birds to eat till they are full. While there are eating, the anti-Christ, the false prophet and all those who took the mark of the beast were gathered to fight against Christ. What a futile thing to do! At the word of Christ, he sends them all to hell. This is the sword that comes from his mouth. Hebrews 4:12. God created the earth with a spoken word and now His word destroys the wicked from the world.

 

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