Revelation #68

Moving on in Revelation 21 this morning:



Revelation 21:5-8



5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. 7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”



John tells us in verse 5 that Jesus who is sitting on the throne says take notice I am making all things new! Sin has been destroyed and Jesus is making everything pure again including heaven and earth! Jesus also tells John to write it down for what Jesus says is trustworthy and true! I can't wait for the day when all things are new including the saved! Then Jesus says to John "It is done!" Very similar to what Jesus said on the cross "It is finished!" When Jesus says it is done you can count on it....the destruction of his enemies and the salvation of the saints is complete. Jesus then reminds us in verse 6 who he is....the first and the last and the beginning and the end! He always has been and always will be! Jesus also reminds us He will provide for the spiritual thirsty without change...all we have to do is ask! Thank you Jesus! In verse 7 Jesus tells us if we over come by His shed blood we have the promise of being a son with God being our Father....it don't get any better than that my friends!



In verse 8 Jesus reminds us of the other side....rejecting Him. He lists those who fall in this category...cowardly-reject Christ for others, faithless-no belief, detestable-vile people, murderers, sexually immoral-outside God's standards, sorcerers-drug users and star worshipers, idolaters-idol worshipers, liars. Those who practice these things and do not receive Christ and turn from their sin will receive their portion in hell....which is the second death-seperation from God for eternity!



We have great news for the believer this morning and terrible news for the unbeliever. Let us make sure we are spreading the good news of Jesus for God does not want any to perish!



Tom