But, in point of fact, in giving the description of Babylon, the Holy Ghost enters even more into an account of her relations with the beast, the imperial power of which we saw not a little last night. Let us look at the different groups that are seen to have part in the first resurrection. 7th District AME Church: God First Holy Conference 2023 - Facebook Beyond controversy, however, it is a most unusual and abnormal reappearance, which is altogether exceptional in the history of the world. I can't deserve that or earn it. 23 # Is. In short, one may be described as corruption, and the other as violence. (e) Yalkut Simeoni, par. rev2023.5.1.43404. I say "righteousnesses," not "righteousness." So, there will be a medicinal value in the leaves of the tree. Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for professors, theologians, and those interested in exegetical analysis of biblical texts. "Don't do that." "[11] As a matter of fact, the phrase may be applied: (1) to the river of life; (2) the throne of God; or (3) the tree of life. There stands the solemn brand graven, not on the blasphemous beast, but on the forehead of its rider, "Mystery, Babylon the great." Each month had its own fruit. In perfect submission to him they will find perfect freedom and the only true royalty. Then there is the reigning power, but not the execution of judgment in this awful fashion which is attributed to the Lord Himself. But the gospel, the Word of Life, is for the healing of nations Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16. 46. To this earth He is coming, and not merely to the new earth in the eternal state. At the same time you will mark that these are not said to be executors of judgment as Christ is. Neither did I. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years." He with the glorified saints will have their home on high, but none the less shall they reign over this very world for the allotted time. The word manner has been introduced by the translators without authority. Things are just going to go on and on and on. The literal rendering is, "producing twelve fruits" - poioun karpous dodeka. It is Christ Himself about to be displayed in His rights as King of kings, and Lord of lords; and this in the face of the world. and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Consequently, here we must most unquestionably go back to be shown an important object in the prophecy which could not, without interrupting its course, have been described before. Revelation 22:2 ESV - through the middle of the | Biblia The heavenly state which was before described as a city, and called the new Jerusalem, is here described as a paradise, alluding to the earthly paradise which was lost by the sin of the first Adam; here is another paradise restored by the second Adam. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. yet we esteemed him stricken, For Christ has not only a supreme but an exclusive place. How I desire to see the New World, the new age with Jesus reigning as King and Lord.John's final parting words and the closing words of the Bible. Let us bear this in mind. When we realize this truth we will be able to sing--, "Love of Christ so freely given, Grace of God beyond degree, Mercy higher than the heaven, Deeper than the deepest sea. The full verse runs: "You shall not bring the hire of a harlot or the wages of a dog into the house of the Lord your God in payment for any vow."