Famous Last Words

Bible records last words

1. Moses

2. Joshua

3. David

4. Jesus alone could have two last words

1On the cross2After He was crowned King of

universe, Rv.22:13-20

I. Identity Of Jesus, 13

Important: what Jesussays about Himself

Can we trust Him ? (Character)

Can He do what He says? (Capable)

If just a “good man” – liar! V.13

If just a “prophet / magician”– cannot save us

Important: what Jesussays about Himself

Can we trust Him ? (Character) Can He do what He says? (Capable) “God” words Alpha and Omega

First and Last

Beginning and End

CompeteEternal

Authority

Important: what Jesussays about Himself

Can we trust Him ? (Character) Can He do what He says? (Capable) “God” words “Man” words (16)–

Root Of David Descendant

Lk.1:32-33 → Rv.1:5; 17:14; 19:16

I. Identity Of Jesus, 13

II. Information Of Jesus, 18-19

• Witness of Jesus, Rv.1:2; Jn.3:28

• Word of Jesus –

►Standard of judgment, Rv.20:13; Jn.12:48

►Not our opinions

►Not mere interpretations

• Witness of Jesus, Rv.1:2; Jn.3:28

• Word of Jesus –

• Written word of Jesus

• Written word of Jesus through John

►Rv.1:1, 4

►Apostolic authority = authority of Christ

• Witness of Jesus, Rv.1:2; Jn.3:28

• Word of Jesus –

• Written word of Jesus

• Written word of Jesus through John

• Warnings of Jesus: do not tamper w. evidence

►Do not add to, 18. Dt.4:2; Pr.30:6

►Do not take from, 19. Dt.4:2

Do not take from… (19)Some take . . .

1. church from Christ, Mt.16:182. water from new birth, Jn.3:53. necessity of faithfulness, Rv.2:104. obedience, Rv.22:145. morals, Rv.22:15

Add plagues:sudden calamityRv.9:18; 16:9, 21

Take away:Illustrated: Rv.22:14-15

I. Identity Of Jesus, 13

III. Imminence Of Jesus, 20

II. Information of Jesus, 18-19

One of several ‘comings’ of Jesus Mt.16:38, kingdom Mt.24:30, destroy Jerusalem Mt.25:31, judge world Rv.22:10, judge churches (?)

Same true of us: 2 Pt.3:10-14

Nothing between us and His coming. Time is unknown.

Dangerous plan: live in sin, repent

in time…

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I. Identity Of Jesus, 13

IV. Invitation Of Jesus, 17

II. Information Of Jesus, 18-19

III. Imminence Of Jesus, 18-19

His invitation corrects false ideas Calvinist: ‘number already fixed’ Universalist: ‘everyone saved’ Moralist: ‘if good outweighs bad…’ Denominationalist: ‘faith only…’ Revivalist: ‘pray! get religion! . . .’ Hopeless: ‘I’ve been too bad’ Presumptuous: ‘It’s His job to save me’

His last words offersalvation to lost souls

First words: Ac.2:40 Last words: Rv.22:17

We can supply soap and water,but we can’t make people bathe