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each day on our A MESSAGE OF HOPE FROM DR. JACK VAN IMPE Revelation 22: 11 - 22 Our study of the Book of Revelation has revealed that the Rapture, the Tribulation, and the Great White Throne Judgment will soon come to pass. As a result, some will realize that little time is left and will ask Christ to save them. Others will continue to harden their hearts. The decision is every individual's to make. One's acceptance or rejection of God's truth and the Lord Jesus Christ as one's personal Saviour will determine where one spends eternity and what one will be forever. Hence, the next statement... Verse 11: He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. Choose this day what you shall be eternally! Verse 12: And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. God's prophetic time clock is ticking, and every event will certainly and speedily come to pass. Verse 13: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. God is saying, "When I come, I will finish the work of redemption which I began, for I am the Alpha and Omega, the author and finisher of [the] faith (Hebrews 12:2)." If you receive the gospel invitation, you will be happy for... Verse 14: Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. According to Dr. C. I. Scofield, a better rendering of verse 14 is, "Blessed are they that wash their robes that they may have right to the tree of life." If one is seeking rights to the tree of life by commandment-keeping, he is planning to arrive in the eternal state by his works. This, of course, is impossible as we have learned through Titus 3:5, Romans 4:5, and numerous other texts. Dr. A. C. Gaebelein, Dr. H. A. Ironside, Dr. J. A. Seiss, and practically all noted Bible scholars also translate the verse, "Blessed are they that wash their robes (in the blood of the Lamb) that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." Those who reject the message of the blood and salvation by grace through faith in the completed work of Christ (see Ephesians 2:8,9) are reminded: Verse 15: For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. This is the crowd pictured in Revelation 21:8. The dogs are identical to the abominable of chapter 21. The abominable never lived it (see Titus 1:16), and the dogs went back to their dirt-their old sinful habits (see 2 Peter 2:22). Both verses speak of individuals who lack the "new birth" experience-the one and only way a person can become a new creation in Christ Jesus (see 2 Corinthians 5:17). There is absolutely no doubt about the destiny of those who reject God's message and the truths revealed in the Book of Revelation, for... Verse 16: I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. The message of the revelation is true because Christ inaugurated and guarantees it. Who would dare question Him? In this verse, the Lord also calls himself the root and offspring of David. As the root, He is David's Lord-the preexistent God (see Psalm 110:1). As his offspring, He is David's son, the incarnate Christ (see Matthew 22:41-46). This is a beautiful picture of the God-man, the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is also the bright and morning star. In fact, Peter calls Him the day star (2 Peter 1:19). Now listen intently, for this is deeply moving. God so loves sinners that His compassionate heart must extend the gospel call one last time before the book closes. Oh, that modern-day ministers were as evangelistic as the Heavenly Father! Hear Him: Verse 17: And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. In this text, God compassionately declares, "Believe in Me; come to Me. Invite Me into your heart and life. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Everyone and everything is pulling for you: (1) the Holy Spirit is, (2) the bride of Christ is, (3) everyone who hears and believes is, (4) the glorious city in which the Bride dwells is saying, ĉDon't you want me for your eternal home?' Finally (5) your own spiritual thirst is crying out, ĉI want to be satisfied."' Why not come and drink? The water of life is free. It is without cost or obligation for everyone, and whosoever will may come! If you have rejected this invitation, if you have considered the message of the Book of Revelation unimportant, or if you are among those who believe that the Book of Revelation is not part of the canon of Scripture-that it is but a collection of riddles, simply a symbolic hoax perpetrating a myth-beware! For God himself warns one and all... Verse 18: For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: Verse 19: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book 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. What a strong judgmental warning! What a serious admonition from the Almighty to take the Book of Revelation seriously! God means what He says and says what He means. One is not to meddle with or handle lightly the truths which mean so much to the God of heaven and earth, for... Verse 20: He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. God's last promise as the Book of Revelation closes is, Surely, I come quickly. When one sees the beginning of these events and the rapid succession of signs following speedily, Jesus will come quickly- or suddenly. The response of His people is: Amen. This expression literally means, so be it (Jeremiah 11:5). And then they immediately add, "Even so, come, Lord Jesus." The final message to the Church is that our Lord will return. Until this glorious event takes place and He calls us to himself in the twinkling of an eye, my prayer for every born-again child of God reflects the benediction of this blessed book: Verse 21: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. CHANGED LIVES-one at a time Thank you Dr. Van Impe! I love and look forward every week to your newsletter. It is so full of amazing information and truths that I love. Please keep talking about the Rapture. It's a passion of mine! What an exciting event that will be! Thank you again!
Dear Jack, I just wanted to say that your show and newsletter are a real blessing to me; they help restore my hopes whenever they are down. May God bless you and your wife. Aaron
These newsletters are great. They explain so many things reading the Bible leaves in questions. I praise God that He has given you the wisdom and knowledge to explain to a lay person His Word. God bless you. Bobby HIGHLIGHTED PRODUCT OFFERS Available on VHS & DVD In this exciting video Dr. Jack Van Impe answers questions such as:
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