Revelation 22
The Bible is God's word and indeed God Himself - perfect in all ways. John is relaying the message from Jesus that we must be careful to quote or use the Bible partially, or to add to the Bible. This message is elsewhere (with study credit to John McArthur*)
- *Deuteronomy 4:2 > Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you.
- *Deuteronomy 12:32 > See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.
- *Proverbs 30:5-6 > Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
- *Jeremiah 26:2 > This is what the Lord says: Stand in the courtyard of the Lord’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to worship in the house of the Lord. Tell them everything I command you; do not omit a word.
See also Luke 1:37, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 2:10
We must study the Word and focus on knowing ALL of it...this is God's desire.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and Your Word is perfect as it reveals Your Character and I love studying Your Word and spending time with You. You are my God and my guide...my Lord and Savior. Thank You for being so patient with me and so full of mercy and compassion. Please forgive me for my laziness in not being the man You intend for me...at work, at home, as a father, etc. Help me overcome such sloth and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Help my desire for You grow and grow. Please heal and cure Lisa of her cancer. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. v18-19
The Bible is God's word and indeed God Himself - perfect in all ways. John is relaying the message from Jesus that we must be careful to quote or use the Bible partially, or to add to the Bible. This message is elsewhere (with study credit to John McArthur*)
- *Deuteronomy 4:2 > Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you.
- *Deuteronomy 12:32 > See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.
- *Proverbs 30:5-6 > Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
- *Jeremiah 26:2 > This is what the Lord says: Stand in the courtyard of the Lord’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to worship in the house of the Lord. Tell them everything I command you; do not omit a word.
See also Luke 1:37, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 2:10
We must study the Word and focus on knowing ALL of it...this is God's desire.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and Your Word is perfect as it reveals Your Character and I love studying Your Word and spending time with You. You are my God and my guide...my Lord and Savior. Thank You for being so patient with me and so full of mercy and compassion. Please forgive me for my laziness in not being the man You intend for me...at work, at home, as a father, etc. Help me overcome such sloth and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Help my desire for You grow and grow. Please heal and cure Lisa of her cancer. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
