As observed earlier, the book of Revelation is at its heart a revelation of Jesus Christ not of the end times. However, Christ is revealed to be the centerpiece of the end times. Christ is Christ of the consummation!
There will be the Marriage Supper of the Lamb where Christ celebrates union with His Bride, who will be clothed according to their righteous deeds.
There will be the Rider on the White Horse. Christ will return in glory and will be called Faithful and True, The Word of God, and King of kings and Lord of lords. Just as God the Father created by His Word, God the Son will defeat His enemies by the sword proceeding from His mouth!
There will be the thousand year reign of Christ. It seems that those who reign with Christ during this time are the martyrs. Sharing the glory of Christ during this special season must be a special reward that awaits those who give their lives for the Gospel (cf 6:9-11, 7:9-14, 20:4-6).
There will be the defeat of Satan and the Judgment. Christ will sit as Judge and sentence Satan and anyone whose name is not found in the Book of Life to the lake of fire.
There will be the renewal of all things. Christ will usher in the new heavens, the new earth, and the new Jerusalem. Salvation will be complete as the throne beams in radiant glory, the river of life gushes, the tree of life blooms, the city of God glows, and every child of God basks in His face!
We shout with John, “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (22:20)
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