The Second Coming of Christ
Text: Revelation 19:11-21
INTRODUCTION:
1. The Destruction of the Wicked Enemies of Christ
2. Christ Seated up the Throne of David
3. Why Jesus Must Return to the Earth
a. The many promises of God.
b. The promises of Jesus Himself. (Rev 3:11a; 22:7, 12, 20; Matthew 24:27, 30; 25:31; 26:64)
c. The Holy Spirit confirms it. (John 16:13)
d. Paul wrote about it. (I Cor 1:7); Phil 3:20; Col 3:4; Heb 9:28)
e. James tells about it. (James 5:7-8)
f. Peter writes about it. (I Peter 1:13, 5:4)
g. God is incapable of lying. (Num 23:19; Titus 1:2; Heb. 6:18)
h. God's plan for the church necessitates Christ's return. (Rev. 19:7-10)
i. God's plan for the nations, their judgment. (Rev. 14:14-20; Joel 3:1-2, 12-14; Matt. 25:31-46)
j. God's plan for Israel. (Ezek 36:25-37; Rom. 11:25-27)
I THE RETURN OF THE CONQUEROR (Rev 19:11-13)
A. Heaven Opened (v, 11), (cp. Rev 4:4; Matthew 24:27-31)
B. His Majesty's White Horse. (v. 11)
C. His Title: "Faithful and True" (v.11), (cp. Rev. 3:14; II Cor. 1:20)
D. His Righteous Judgment. (v.11) (cf. Acts 17:31)
E. His Eyes are as a Flame of Fire. (v.12) (cf. Rev 1:14; Heb 4:13)
F. His Crown-Covered Head. (v.12)
G. His Secret Name. (v.12)
H. His Blood-Stained Robe. (v.13) (cf. Isa 63:1-6; Rev. 19:15)
I. His Eternal Glorious Name: "The Word of God" (v. 13) (cp. John 1:1, 14; Heb. 1:3)
II. THE REGIMENTS OF THE CONQUEROR (19:15-16)
A. Four Divisions
1. The Bride of Christ.
2. The Tribulation Believers.
3. The Old Testament Saints.
4. The Angels.
B. An Unarmed Army: The Saints are not coming to fight with Jesus but to reign with Him.
III. THE RULE OF THE CONQUEROR (19-15-16)
A. A Sharp Sword (cp. Rev. 1:16)
B. An Effective Sword (cp. Matt. 25:31-46; Isa. 66:16-16; Ezek. 39:1-5; II Thess. 1:6-9; 2:8-9)
C. A Swift Sword (cp. Ps. 2:8-12; Rev. 12:5)
D. Treading the Winepress (v. 15d) (cp. Rev. 14:17-20; Rom. 1:18-21)
E. The Conqueror's Mighty Title: "King of kings, and Lord of lords" (v 16) (cp. Rev. 17:14; Dt. 10:17; I Tim. 6:14-15)
IV. THE VICTORY OF THE CONQUEROR (19:17-21)
THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM
Text: Revelation 10:1-10
I. THE REMOVAL OF SATAN (20:1-13)
A. The Angel from Heaven. (v. 1a)
B. The Abyss. (v. 1b)
C. The Adversary. (v. 2)
D. The Incarceration (v.3)
II. THE REIGN OF THE SAINTS (20:4-6)
A. The Saints Exalted. (v. 4a)
B. The Tribulation Martyred Saints Included. (v. 4b)
C. The First Resurrection. (v. 5)
D. The Beatitude for the Saved. (v. 6)
III. THE RETURN OF SATAN (20:7)
A. Satan's Prison.
B. Sin's Power.
IV. THE REVOLT OF SOCIETY (20:8-10)
A. The Deception. (v. 8a)
B. Gog and Magog. (v. 8b)
C. The Amazing Number of Enemies. (v. 8c)
D. The Place of Battle. (v. 9a)
E. The Execution. (v. 9b)
F. Satan's Defeat. (v. 10)
The Great White Throne Judgment (Man's Last Day in God's Court)
Text: Revelation 20:11-15
I. THE GREAT WHITE THRONE (20:11a)
A. The Judge seated on His throne of judgment.
B. A GREAT white throne.
C. A great WHITE THRONE
II. THE JUDGE ON THE THRONE (20:11b)
A. The eternal, almighty God Himself.
B. The Lord Jesus Christ sharing the throne with the Father.
III. EARTH AND HEAVEN FLED AWAY (20:11c)
A. The 'UNcreation of the universe'
B. Creation of "a new heaven and a new earth"
IV. THE DEAD STANDING BEFORE THE THRONE (20:12a)
A. All Unbelievers who ever lived.
B. The resurrection of judgment.
C. No believers will be part of this judgment.
V. THE BOOKS WERE OPENED (20:12b)
A. The record of every thought, word, and deed.
B. Unbelievers must pay their own penalty for sin.
VI. ANOTHER BOOK WAS OPENED (20:12c)
A. The book of life.
B. All whose names are excluded.
VII. THE LAKE OF FIRE (20:14-15)
A. Final judgment swiftly carried out.
B. The most dreadful destination.
THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH, INTRODUCTION
Revelation 21:1-8
1. Believers are to focus on Heaven. (Col. 3:1-4)
2. Heaven is our Home, and everything that belongs to us is There!
a. Spiritual Blessings. (Eph. 1:3)
b. The Heavenly Father is there.
c. The Lord and Savior.
d. Countless loved-ones.
e. Our name.
f. Inheritance
g. Treasure and reward.
3. Desiring Heaven exerts a powerful influence on believer's lives here on earth
a. We will be like Him. (I John 3:2)
b. One of the surest indicators of genuine salvation.
c. Produces Christian character. (I John 3:3)
d. Brings Joy and Comfort in the midst of trials.
e. Gives unusual strength against earthly temptations.
f. Maintains enthusiasm for Spiritual Service.
g. Honors and glorifies God.
4. Scripture refers to Heaven more than 500 times
5. THREE Distinct Heavens of the Bible
a. The Frist Heaven, "Earth's Atmosphere"
b. The Second Heaven, "Outerspace"
c. The Third Heaven, "The dwelling place of God."
6. Christ is presently preparing us a place in Heaven!
I. THE APPEARANCE OF THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH (21:1)
II. THE CAPITAL OF THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH (21:2)
III. THE SUPREME REALITY OF THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH (21:3)
A. 'Emmanuel" - God with us!
B. The Tabernacle of God.
C. What will it be like?
IV. THE CHANGES IN THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH (21:4-6a)
A. No more sorrow.
B. No more death.
C. No sorrow, nor crying.
D. No more pain.
V. THE RESIDENTS OF THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH (21:6b-7)
A. The one who thrists.
B. He who overcomes.
C. Those who "inherit all things"
D. The children of God.
VI. THE OUTCASTS FROM THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH. (21:8)
A. All unforgiven and unredeemed sinners.
B. All who have been committed to "the lake which burneth with fire and brimestone"
THE NEW JERUSALEM: It's General Appearance
Text: Revelation 21:9-11
I. RESIDENCE OF THE BRIDE (21:9)
A. Adorned for Her Husband. (cp. 21:2)
B. Enlarged to include the redeemed of all ages.
II. THE VANTAGE POINT (21:10a)
III. THE 'HOLINESS' OF THE CITY (21:10b)
A. It's a "GREAT city."
B. It is "HOLY" in its nature, character, and inhabitants.
C. It is "NEW" in that its holiness is unlike any previous, earthly city. (cp. 21:2a)
IV. THE SHINING GLORY OF GOD (21:11)
A. The light of God's glory is reflected from it.
B. The light of God's glory truly is like "A Diamond in the Sky"
The New Jerusalem: It's Exterior Design
Revelation 21:12-21a
I. IT'S GATED WALL (21:12-14, 17-18,21)
A. It has a GREAT wall (v. 12)
'megas' = mighty, strong, wonderful, beautiful, glorious
B. It has a HIGH wall (v. 17)
'cubit' = 18" (cf. Deuteronomy 3:11)
C. It has TWELVE GATES (vs. 12-13)
Constructed of PEARL. (v. 21)
D. It is surrounded by TWELVE ANGELS (v. 12)
E. The wall has TWELVE FOUNDATIONS (vs. 14, 19, 20)
F. The BUILDING MATERIAL of the wall (v. 18)
'jasper' = quartz-like material; very strong, very colorful, very beautiful.
II. IT'S EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS (21:15-16)
The New Jerusalem: Its Internal Character
Revelation 21:21b - 22:2
A. THE STREET OF GOLD (21:21b)
1. Transparency allows God's glory to shine throughout.
2. There will be no need for privacy.
B. THE TEMPLE (21:22)
1. The Lord Himself is the temple.
2. There will be no need for sacrifices.
3. Heaven will be filled with worship.
C. THE LIGHT OF THE CITY (21:23-25)
1. God IS light. (I John 1:5)
2. Jesus IS the light. (John 8:12)
3. "Nations" means 'multitudes of people.'
D. THE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY (21:27)
1. Only by acceptance of Jesus Christ does man have access.
2. Those who enter do so as objects of God's grace.
E. THE RIVER OF LIFE (22:1)
1. It speaks of power, purity, and eternal life.
2. It has no trace of pollution.
F. THE TREE OF LIFE (22:2)
1. Twelve different types of fruit.
2. The tree is an expression of eternal blessing.
THE PRIVILEGES OF IT'S INHABITANTS
Text: Revelation 22:3-5
I. NO LONGER UNDER THE CURSE (22:3a)
A. No more suffering, pain.
B. No more DEATH!
II. FOREVER SERVING THE LAMB UNHINDERED (22:3c)
A. It is a joy to serve Jesus!
B. It will be a joy to serve Him forever!
III. BEHOLDING THE FACE OF THE LAMB (22:4a)
A. A Heavenly Vision!
B. "Face to face! O blissful moment."
IV. BEING ALLOWED TO WEAR HIS NAME (22:4b)
A. An identification of possession.
B. A priviledge to the Overcomers (cf. Rev. 3:12)
V. ETERNAL LIGHT (22:5a)
A. Unimaginable beauty!
VI. ETERNAL DOMINION (22:5b)
A. Fulfillment of Christ's promise. (Rev. 3:21)
FOUR COMMANDS, IN CLOSING
Text: Revelation 22:6-12
I. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THIS PROPHECY (22:6-7)
A. The prophecies are faithful and true.
B. The Sobering Declaration of Christ.
C. The Sixth Beatitude of Revelation.
D. The Command of Christ.
II. WORSHIP GOD (22:8-9)
A. John's Misdirected Worship.
B. The Angel's Redirection.
III. BE RIGHTEOUS AND HOLY (22:10-11)
A. The Angel's First Command.
B. The Angel's Second Command.
IV. SERVE THE LORD FAITHFULLY (22:12)
A. The First Motive for Service.
B. The Second Motive for Service.
GOD'S LAST INVITATION
Text: Revelation 22:13-21
I. THE INVITATION (22:17)
A. The Holy Spirit and the Church beckons sinners to "Come."
B. The message to those who will hear is "Come" (v. 17b).
C. The message to those who are thirsty is "Come" (v. 17c).
D. The message is to "Whosoever Will" (v. 17d).
II. THE INCENTIVES (Rev. 22:13-16, 18-21)
A. Because of WHO Christ is. (22:13,16)
B. Because of the Blessings of Heaven. (22:14-15)
C. Because of the Truthfulness of Scripture. (22:18-19)
D. Because of the Certainty of Christ's Return. (22:20-21)
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