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How does Revelation complete the canon of scripture?
How does the Book of Revelation complete the canon of scripture? Give special regard to vital areas of truth such as Man, Sin, Angels, Satan, Judgement, Salvation, Church, Worship, Heaven, Hell and Trinity.
There are various methods of interpreting the book of Revelation. These include the non-literal view, preterist view, historical view and the futurist view. I shall use the futurist view as it is the only one that permits a literal interpretation.
If scripture is allegorised it begs the question: who is able to determine the correct method of figurative interpretation and under what authority can that be justified? Secondly John is instructed "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." (Rev 4v2) The context of the above quotation is the throne room of heaven and that invitation was made after the seven letters were sent to the seven churches.
‘Revelation refers to the disclosure or unveiling of something. In that sense, reality is constantly revealing itself to probing minds as they seek to comprehend it.' (New Dict p585) Many believers fail to study Revelation as they perceive it to be incomprehensible or think that it will only be understandable when the events unfold. Scripture does not concur with this view though. In fact we are encouraged to read it and to hold onto the truths contained in it. ‘Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.; for the time is near.' (Rev 1v3) Again, how can we keep the words of this book unless we read it and become familiar with its content? "Behold I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book." (Rev 22v7)
Matthew Henry comments on Revelation 1 verse 3 and stresses the point still further! ‘It is not enough that we read and hear, but we must keep the things which are written, in our memories, in our minds, in our affections, and in practice, and we shall be blessed in the deed.' (Henry p889)
Themes that run throughout scripture culminate in the book of Revelation. Genesis commences with the creation and the garden of Eden where Adam and Eve eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and are banished from the garden. In the last chapter of Revelation the tree of life is again present and ‘the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.' (Rev 22v2)
Many of the plagues that Yahweh sent on Egypt prior to the Exodus will be replicated in a similar manner such as hail, water turning to blood, locusts, sores and darkness (Ex 9v24, 7v17-20, 10v12, 9v9-11, 10v21-22, - see the equivalent in Rev 8v7, 16v3, 4, 9v1-12, 16v2,8v12, 16v10) when the trumpets sound and the bowls of the wrath of Yahweh are poured out on the earth.
The theme of the book of Daniel is the entire overthrow of all man made Gentile power systems. It is prophesied that the Messiah's government shall have no end as ‘His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And all nations shall serve Him and obey Him.' (Dan 7v27) In Revelation the seventh angel has reason to rejoice as "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever." (Rev 11v15)
Man
Genesis 1v26 reads ‘Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness:" Indeed man was created good, perfect in fact and sinless. As a result of the fall of man we all bear the carnal image of the first man ‘The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second man is the Lord from heaven. As was the man of dust, so also are those who are made of dust; and as is the heavenly Man, so also are those who are heavenly. ( 1 Cor 15 v47-48) Without the sinless Saviour to redeem mankind there would be no hope for man, but believers in the heavenly Man have the promise that ‘And as we have borne the promise of the man of dust we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.' (1 Cor 15v49)
Regarding the above paragraph, we will only bear the image of the heavenly Man perfectly when we are glorified with Him in heaven. ‘And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall no more be death.' (Rev 21v4) As a result of the fall of man his years are currently limited but will be lengthened somewhat during the Millennial kingdom. (Isa 65v20) In heaven though the believer will have the assurance of everlasting life as ‘Death and hades were cast into the lake of fire.' (Rev 20v15)
The worthiness of the Lamb contrasts with the unworthiness of man in Revelation 5 verse 4. ‘And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to read the book, neither to look thereon.' One of the elders consoles John, as Jesus the Messiah has the heavenly credentials required. ‘Weep not: behold the lion of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.' (Rev 5v5) Leon Morris also draws the distinction between man, angels and the Lamb. ‘No-one ...could (oudeis edynato) signifies complete impotence. The possibility is reduced to vanishing point as region after region is found wanting. No angel in heaven, no saintly man on earth, no prophet in the realm of the departed was sufficient for this.'
Lastly there is a warning given to man for those who might dare to alter His words. ‘for I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add to these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city and from the things which are written in this book. (Rev 22 v18-19) The above is true of all scripture as ‘all scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for reproof for correction, for instruction to righteousness.' (2 Tim 3v16) Neither is man permitted to add or subtract any of His words from anywhere else in scripture! (Deut 4v2, 12v 32, Prov 30v6, Matt5v17-18)
Sin
As a result of sin Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden of Eden. The curse was announced in Gen 3 v14-17. Eve would experience pain in childbirth and her desire would be toward her husband who would rule over her. Adam had to labour to obtain herbs from the field and as his name implies he was created out of the dust and would return to it. At the end of Revelation the curse is finally removed. (Rev 22v3) ‘And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and His Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him.' The barrier of separation between man and his Maker of which sin is the proximate cause is also removed.
Another promise for the believer is that ‘They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.' (Rev 22v4) In relation to His name being on the believer's foreheads this is the opposite of those in sinful rebellion who choose to receive the number of man and the Beast on their foreheads. (Rev 13v18)
Sin resulted in suffering. However suffering will no longer exist in the new heaven and the new earth. ‘And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.' (Rev 21v5)
As mentioned man fell into a sinful state after eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The tree of life will offer healing where formerly the tree of knowledge of good and evil brought a curse as a result of sinful action against Yahweh. ‘In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.' (Rev 22v2) Dr Constable writes concerning the healing properties of the tree of life. ‘Most fruit trees in the old creation bear fruit only a few months each year at the most. In contrast, God's blessing of fruitfulness will mark life in the new earth. The tree of life in the Garden of Eden could perpetuate life forever. (Gen 3v22,24)
Angels
Throughout scripture angels primary role is to act as Yahweh's messengers. In the Book of Zechariah and of Daniel angels assist in interpreting visions. Later on in the Gospels, angels announce the birth of the long awaited Messiah. In the book of Revelation they enable John to comprehend the visions he sees. Angels also act as messengers to the seven churches.
Some of the angelic beings are enthusiastically engaged in continual worship. In the throne room of heaven the four living beings ‘do not rest day or night, saying: "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!" (Rev 4v8) Likewise other angels appear to be engrossed in similar activity when the multitude came out of the great tribulation. ‘All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces and worshipped God.' (Rev 7v11)
Yahweh utilises His angels for his retributive purposes. In the book of Revelation this applies in particular to the trumpet judgements and bowls of His wrath. George Williams notes that ‘The Lamb opened the seals but angels sounded the trumpets, and proclaimed war as commanded by the law (Numbers Xv9) Jericho fell when the seven trumpets sounded seven times on the seventh day. A similar scene to verse 5 is found in Ezek X, and is predicted in Ps xviii. (p1039) Also there are seven angels that administer the bowl judgements ‘Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous: seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God is complete.'(Rev 15v1)
Michael, the archangel is responsible for keeping watch over Israel (Dan 12v1) and is also engaged in warfare with the prince of Persia and of Greece (Dan 10v20-21) In Revelation 12 Satan leads a rebellion of a third of the angelic beings from heaven (Rev 12v4) and unsuccessfully attempts to destroy the woman (Israel) and her child (Jesus, the Messiah) War is also contested in heaven between Michael and his angels and the Dragon (Satan) and his angels. The Dragon is not powerful enough to withstand Michael and his angels and the outcome is that ‘they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world: he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.' (Rev 12v8-9)
Satan
Satan is mentioned on several occasions in the letters to the seven churches. Smyrna is distinguished from apostate believers described as the ‘synagogue of Satan' (Rev 2v9) and so is Philadelphia "Indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.' (Rev 3v9)
On the other hand Pergamos is rightfully accused of being the dwelling place of Satan's throne. (Rev 2v13) John Wesley writes ‘where the throne of Satan is - Pergamos was above measure given to idolatry; so Satan had his throne and his full residence there.' Thyatira allowed Jezebel to teach false doctrine, commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols which was why it was written to them. ‘Now to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I will put on you no other burden. "But hold fast what you have till I come."(Rev 2v24-25)
Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 teach us most of what is known concerning the origin and desires of Satan. Revelation explains in no uncertain terms his destiny. Originally Satan was the anointed Cherub (Ezek 28v14) was created perfect (v15) and inhabited the garden of Eden (v13) Isaiah 14v13-14 details the five ‘I wills' of Satan. Basically his motivation is to exalt his throne above the rest of creation and he wants to be like the Most High. Satan tempted Eve with the same thought. "for God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.' (Gen 3v5)
During the time of the Millennial kingdom an angel lays hold of Satan and thrusts him into the bottomless pit for a thousand years. (Rev 20v2) Immediately after the thousand years Satan will be released, leading another rebellion which will again be defeated. This time though he shall be sentenced to everlasting punishment along with his followers. ‘The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. (Rev 20v10)
Judgement
In Isaiah 11v4 it is prophesied that the Messiah shall judge righteously. ‘But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, And decide with equity for the meek of the earth; He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips he shall slay the wicked.' In Revelation the angels testify of the fact that His judgements are righteous. After the third bowl of wrath is poured out ‘I heard another from the altar saying, "Even so, Lord God, Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgements. (Rev 16v7) When heaven exalts over the destruction of Babylon it is proclaimed. "for true and righteous are your judgements, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication: and He has avenged on her the blood of His servants shed by her.' (Rev 19v6)
Revelation 17 and 18 is focused on the judgement and complete annihilation of religious and political Babylon. ‘Babylon was a golden cup in The Lord's hand, That made all the earth drunk. The nations drank her wine: Therefore the nations are deranged,' (Jer 51v7) Similarly in Revelation 17v4 ‘The woman was arrayed in purple and Scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the filthiness of her fornication.' The judgement of Babylon is predicted to fall in one day in (Isa 47v9) and traders and seamen were devastated (Isa 23v14) and in Revelation 18v17-18 it is recorded ‘for in one hour such great riches came to nothing. Every shipmaster, all who travel by ship, sailors and as many as trade on the sea, stood at a distance and cried out when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, what is like this great city?'
In 1 Corinthians 6 verse 2 Paul admonishes the church in Corinth for unlawful practises and judgement. He reminds them ‘Do you not know that the saints will judge the world?' This will occur precisely as stated during the Messianic reign and is confirmed in Revelation 20 verse 4 ‘And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgement was committed to them.' Following the thousand year reign of Christ there is also the Great White Throne Judgement. ‘And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. (Rev 20v14)
Salvation
Genesis 3v15 reads ‘And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.' The above verse is known as the ‘protoevangelism' as it is the first proclamation of the gospel and the promise of salvation. It is clear that Christ will destroy Satan's powers and crush the serpent's head to win victory. True, Jesus conquered sin by the power of his blood when He died on the cross but He shall also deliver a wound to Satan's head that shall never be healed when Satan is cast into the lake of fire. (Rev 20v10)
With regard to salvation and the destruction of Satan's schemes there is great rejoicing when Satan is thrown out of heaven. ‘Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven. "Now salvation, and strength and the kingdom of our God and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. (Rev 12v10) Salvation was only possible by the blood of the Lamb and 1 John 3 verse 8 explains that ‘for this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.'
In Revelation 7 the sealed of Israel and a multitude from the great tribulation are guaranteed salvation. Sealing the people of God in Rev. 7:3 ff. functions as an ultimate measure of protection against divine judgement.' (Exp p862) In like manner the triumphant crowd from the great tribulation were 'crying out with a loud voice, saying "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!' (Rev 7v10)
Church
Scofield comments on the application of the seven letters to the seven churches.
They were:
- local, to the churches actually addressed
- admonitory to all churches in all time as tests by which they may discern their true spiritual state in the sight of God
- personal in the exhortations to "him that hath an ear" and in the promise "to him that overcometh."
- prophetic, as disclosing seven phases of the spiritual history from say A.D.96 to the end.'
Salvation promises are offered on the condition ‘to him who overcomes' in each of the seven churches. Regarding Ephesus ‘to him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life.' (Rev 2v7) Smyrna shall not be hurt by the second death (Rev 2v11) To Pergamos ‘I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.' (Rev 2v17) Concerning Thyatira ‘to him I will give power over the nations' (Rev 2v26) To those in Sardis ‘I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.' (Rev 3v5) To Philadelphia ‘I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God.'(Rev 3v12) Finally to Laodicea ‘I will grant to sit with Me on my throne.' (Rev 3v21)
Out of the seven churches only Smyrna and Philadelphia are not given warnings. Smyrna is encouraged to ‘Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.' (Rev 2v10) Philadelphia is also instructed ‘Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.' (Rev 3v11) These verses correspond with James 1v12 ‘Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Warnings are given to Ephesus ‘repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place.' (Rev2v5, see Matt 21v41) Pergamos taught the doctrine of Balaam (see Numbers 31v16) and ate food offered to idols and committed sexual immorality (see Acts 15v29) and was warned "Repent or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth." (Rev 2v16) Thyatira tolerated Jezebel (see 1 Kings 16v31, 21v25) and committed sexual immorality and ate food sacrificed to idols (see Ex 34v15) ‘Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation unless they repent of their deeds.' (Rev 2v23) To Sardis ‘Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I have come upon you.' (Rev 3v3- see Matt 24v42) To Laodicea "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.' (Rev 3v19-see Job 5v17)
Revelation begins and also ends with the church, Revelation 22v16 ‘I Jesus have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches.' Matthew Henry observes ‘its principle subject is to discover the purposes of God concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations connected therewith, to the ends of the world.
Worship
Revelation describes worship in heaven and also distinguishes between true and false worship.
Only the Lamb was worthy to open the scroll. He took it and the four living creatures and the four elders sang a new song declaring the worthiness of the Lamb. ‘You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For you were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood. Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth.' (Rev 5v9-10) Hindson comments on this song too ‘It acknowledges that He is also "worthy" (Greek, axios) of our worship. The fact that the song of praise to the Lamb follows the song of praise to the Creator emphasizes the deity of both. Only that which is divine deserves our worship ("worthship")' (p66)
When the sixth trumpet was sounded four angels were released to kill a third of mankind. These ‘false worshippers' ‘did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone and wood which can neither see nor hear nor walk.' (Rev 9v20) Worshippers of the beast face a terrifying prospect ‘If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, "he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation.' (Rev 14v9-10)
It is likely that John was bewildered by the splendour of the angels revealing truth to him. On two occasions he even attempts to worship them but is quickly instructed ‘see that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! (Rev 19v10) And again in Revelation 22 verse 9 "see that you do not do that. For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God." The application applies today: worship God only! There is no licence for the believer to choose who they will worship and that includes all the so called saints, Mary, angels or any inanimate object.
Heaven
In former times Yahweh came and dwelt in the tabernacle and Solomon built Him a temple. Having said that, Paul quoted the prophet Isaiah recognising that Yahweh's true tabernacle is not of man made construction. The tabernacle and temple are a type of Yahweh and His Lamb and Their dwelling place, heaven. ‘However the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says: Heaven is my throne, And earth is my footstool. What house will you build for Me? Says the Lord, or what is the place of my rest? (Acts 7 v48-49) In Revelation 21 verse 3 John heard a loud voice from heaven saying ‘Behold the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people'. Also John writes ‘And the Word became flesh and dwelt (lit tabernacled ) among us,' (John 1v14) God himself will be with them and be their God. If any further clarification is needed, John writes of the New Jerusalem. ‘But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.' (Rev 21v22)
There will be no need for light in heaven, neither will there be night as Yahweh shall give them light. ‘There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.' (Rev 22v5) Yahweh is able to provide light everywhere because His Spirit is omnipresent. John writes ‘God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.' (1 John 1v5)
Adam tried to hide himself in the garden of Eden which was not possible. Jeremiah recognised the same truth. "Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him?" says the Lord "Do I not fill heaven and earth." (Jer 23v24) The wonderful conclusion is that the last Adam has redeemed believers by His blood making access to the Father possible. There is no fear of retribution in heaven, no need to hide, as there is eternal security for the believers and they will enjoy restored fellowship with Him forever!
Hell
In this day and age liberal critics seem to have little difficulty in accommodating a utopian heaven into their Theology but if a literal hell is mentioned this is deemed as overly judgemental! What nonsense! 2 Peter 3 verse 9 states ‘The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.' Perish how and from what? Where is the need for a Saviour if there is nothing to be saved from? In the Great White Throne Judgement ‘anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.' (Rev 20v14)
The scriptures consistently affirm that there is a literal hell and Jesus in His earthly ministry spoke more about hell than he did about heaven! ‘All of those who reject God's offer of salvation will be confronted with his judgement-an eternity in hell experiencing the "lake of fire and brimstone" (Rev 20v10); see Mt 25:41,46; Rev 21v8) The Bible declares that hell is absolutely real, that it will be unpleasant and that it will last forever. (see Mt 13:42; Rev14:10)' (KJPSB p1080)
Again liberal theologians in their naivety try to argue that hell couldn't possibly mean eternal torment. The nauseating and sobering truth is the exact opposite. For those who worship the beast and receive the mark. ‘And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night.' (Rev 14v11) B.W.Johnson adds ‘After this judgement day "death and hades" also, death and the unseen land of the dead, disappear forever. This is the significance of being cast into the lake of fire, the eternal prison house.'
Trinity
‘In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth' (Genesis 1v1) The Hebrew word for God in this verse is ‘elohim' meaning mighty ones. The trinity was involved in the act of creation and it is noteworthy that the Spirit is the first member of the Godhead to be mentioned in the following verse. Although the term ‘trinity' is never written in the scriptures the Triune God is evident. Isaiah prophesied ‘Come near to Me; hear this: I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, I was there. And now the Lord God and His Spirit have sent Me.' (Isa 48 v16) Also in 1 John 5 verse 7 ‘for there are three that bear witness in heaven: the father the word and the Holy Spirit ; these three are one.'
James Allen says of the introduction of Revelation that ‘The benediction that comes from the triune God and, very particularly the supreme glory of the Lord Jesus as the one who has brought this within reach of men evokes from John a doxology of thanksgiving.'
It is interesting to see how the members of the trinity function in the book of Revelation. There is no temple in the New Jerusalem as ‘the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light.' (Rev 21v23) Also there is no curse ‘but the throne of God and of The Lamb shall be in it.' Darby comments on this phenomena. ‘The throne of God and the Lamb is in it. This is the source of blessing, not of curse; and his servants serve Him; often they cannot as they would here. Note too again, here, how God and the Lamb are spoken of as one, as constantly in John's writings.'
Finally it is the Spirit that brings revelation and unfolds the purposes of the Godhead. ‘He who has an ear, let Him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.' (Rev 2v7) Also ‘Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "write blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!'" "Yes" says the Spirit that they may rest from their labours, and their works follow them.' (Rev 14v13)
Conclusion
Revelation centres around visions and symbols of the resurrected Christ, who alone has authority to judge the earth, to remake it, and to rule it in righteousness.' (NKJV P1080)
Jesus is both the Lion and the Lamb. He is triumphant king and merciful redeemer. Jacob and Balaam prophesied of Him. ‘Judah is a lion's whelp; for from the prey, my son, you have gone up. He bows down, he lies down as a lion; and as a lion; who shall rouse him? (Gen 49v9, see Num 24v9) John Boldly declared "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1v29)
John wept because no one was able to open the scroll in heaven. However the Lion from the royal root of Judah prevailed to open the scroll. John looked again and in the midst of the elders and the throne stood the Lamb as though it had been slain.
In His earthly ministry Jesus humbled Himself as the sacrificial Lamb and was silent before His accusers. At His second coming He shall return riding a white horse but in character, like a lion; the fearless, invincible, triumphant king. Let the Psalmist have the last word. "Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are those who put their trust in Him. (Ps 2v12)
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