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"These words are faithful and true"

Text: Revelation 22:6

GREAT ASSURANCE GIVEN

The guiding angel gave a strong word of assurance to the Apostle John. The visions shown to John would require a deep faith to understand and appreciate.

“Then he said to me,
‘These words are faithful and true.’
And the Lord God of the holy prophets
sent His angel to show His servants
the things which must shortly take place.
‘Behold, I am coming quickly!
Blessed is he who keeps the words
of the prophecy of this book.'”
Revelation 22:6-7

1. Wherein is the assurance?

a) The words given to John are both “faithful and true”.

b) They reflect the nature of God Himself who is ever faithful and true.

2. Further affirmation.

a) The LORD God Himself gives affirmation.

b) He is the God of all the holy prophets.

c) He sent His angel to show His servants (e.g. the Apostle John) the things which would unfold.

d) The end-times prophecies will be fulfilled.

3. An added word of assurance.

a) This came from the Lord Jesus Himself

b) His word of assurance. “Behold, I am coming quickly”

i) He will come back soon.

ii) The prophetic word would be fulfilled.

iii) The timing of His return precisely was not disclosed.

iv) Faith and assurance must be applied humbly.

4. A promise of blessing.

a) To the person who keeps the prophecies revealed.

b) The keeping of God’s word of prophecy involves:

i) Believing in the Lord and His word.

ii) Living out our faith in the Lord.

iii) Waiting for the Return of the Lord with great confidence and joy.