5. A FINAL PROMISE AND Revelation 22:20-21 20 He who testifieth these things saith, Yea.--Regardless of how or by whom these things were made known to John, Jesus was the real source of the revelation. He here places the stamp of approval upon them by saying "Yea"--that is, they are true. On the promise "I come quickly" see note on verse 7. As already noted, Jesus could not have meant that he would come soon after talking to John, for centuries have passed since then and he has not come yet. To God it may be "quickly," but to us the point of importance is the element of certainty that the promise carries, regardless of its actual time. To these words John replied: "Come, Lord Jesus." The meaning is this "Come, Lord, in your own time and for the purpose in view." Truly a pious wish that should fulfill every contrite heart. 21 The usual benediction closes this book, and with it ends God's written revelation to men. This study of Revelation has been pursued with both pleasure and profit to the author. It is hoped that the results of his labors may prove helpful to the readers. With a prayer for the "grace of the Lord Jesus" to rest upon these comments upon the sublime symbols of man's duty and destiny, this book is submitted to the candid consideration of "honest and good hearts." LESSON 26. THE LAST , , AND Read Revelation 22:6-21 1. What assurance was given of no deception in the words of the; Revelation? Ans. Revelation 22:6. 2. What had John already been commanded to write regarding these words? Ans. Revelation 21:5. 3. By whom was the angel sent to reveal these things? Ans. Revelation 22:6; Revelation 22:16. 4. When were these things to come to pass? Ans. Revelation 22:6; Revelation 1:1. 5. At the time John wrote the symbols of this book were they a prophecy or history? Ans. Revelation 22:7. 6. What did John attempt to do when he had heard and seen these things. Ans. Revelation 22:8. 7. Why did the angel prevent him? Ans. Revelation 22:9. 8. What was he told not to seal up and why? Ans. Revelation 22:10. 9. What is meant by "sealing up" a book or event? Ans. Revelation 10:4. 10. What is said of the unrighteous, the filthy and their opposites? Ans. Revelation 22:11. 11. How will each person be rewarded at the coming of Christ? Ans. Revelation 22:12. 12. What is meant by Alpha and Omega? Ans. Revelation 22:13. 13. On what does the reception of the blessings of the eternal city depend? Ans. Revelation 22:14. 14. What classes of persons will not be allowed admittance? Ans. Revelation 22:15. 15. To what are all invited by the Spirit and the bride? Ans. Revelation 22:17. 16. What warning is given to all who would add to the record of this Book? Ans. Revelation 22:18. 17. What of those who would take away from the words of this Book? Ans. Revelation 22:19. 18. Does this principle apply to the rest of the Bible? Ans. Deuteronomy 4:2; Galatians 1:6-9. 19. How does Jesus place his stamp of approval upon the book of Revelation? Ans. Revelation 22:20. 20. Repeat the benediction which ends God's written revelation to man. Ans. Revelation 22:21.