The Imminent Return: Living in the Light of Christ's Coming
"He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." - Revelation 22:20
In the closing chapters of the book of Revelation, we find a powerful affirmation of hope and anticipation in Revelation 22:20: "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." This profound statement encapsulates the yearning of the believer's heart for the return of Christ. It invites us to reflect deeply on the significance of Christ's promise, how we can live in eager expectation, and what it truly means to invite Him into our lives.
First, it is crucial to understand the context of this verse. Revelation is the final book of the Bible, a culmination of God's revelation through scripture. It serves as a reminder that history is moving towards a divine conclusion, and that conclusion is steeped in the Person of Jesus Christ. When John, the author of Revelation, records Jesus saying, "Surely I come quickly,” he captures not only an assurance of His return but also a promise that it is imminent. In the original Greek,
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Revelation 22:20 - "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus."
"He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." - Revelation 22:20
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