eschatology, Final Warnings and Final Message of Hope (Rev.22:18-19)

We have been traveling a bit and just experienced two days of absolutely no internet access.  What a helpless feeling!  I could not imagine being without interaction-access with God.  We have God's Word, and we are able to pray without ceasing!!!  And this is a constant blessing.

So, in the last chapter of the entire Bible - right at the end of the book of Revelation - there is a stern warning for anyone who alters God's words in anyway.  The Bible is a compilation of messages from God!!! 

One cannot lose their salvation, so the following verses could be talking about the consequences one would experience while still on earth;  or these could be talking about unbelievers who will go to hell and suffer extra consequences there...

(Revelation 22:18-19)  I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book...

And one more alert!  At any time - the rapture could happen!  At any time - we could pass away!  So we need to make our decision!  Do we personally want to experience God's grace and the hope and assurance of eternal life?...

(Revelation 22:20)  He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Today's takeaway:  the final verse in the book of Revelation is a hope for all people to experience God's grace and eternal life!  The very last verse in the entire Bible sums up God's desire for us...

(Revelation 22:21)  The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.