How does Revelation 22:4 connect to the promise of eternal life in John 3:16? Scripture Focus “They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.” (Revelation 22:4) “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) The Desired End: Seeing His Face • Eternal life is not merely endless existence; it culminates in unhindered fellowship with God—“They will see His face.” • John 3:16 promises life; Revelation 22:4 pictures that life’s highest privilege. • Just as Adam once walked with God in Eden, the redeemed will enjoy a restored, face-to-face relationship. The Seal of His Name • “His name will be on their foreheads” signifies ownership, identity, and protection. • John 1:12—“to all who did receive Him…He gave the right to become children of God”—shows that believing (John 3:16) grants the very status Revelation displays. • Isaiah 43:1, 1 Peter 2:9 echo the same theme: God marks His people as His own. From Belief to Beholding 1. Believe (John 3:16). 2. Receive new life (John 5:24). 3. Persist in faith (John 10:27-28). 4. Behold His glory forever (Revelation 22:4). • The sequence shows that the promise of eternal life naturally leads to the vision of God’s face. Further Biblical Threads • 1 John 3:2—“We shall see Him as He is”—links our future sight to our present hope. • 1 Corinthians 13:12—“then we shall see face to face.” • Psalm 17:15—“I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.” • 2 Corinthians 3:18—present beholding transforms us now; ultimate beholding completes us then. Living in Light of the Promise • Assurance: Eternal life is certain because it depends on Christ’s finished work (John 10:28). • Purity: The prospect of seeing His face motivates holiness (1 John 3:3). • Worship: Bearing His name calls for loyal, God-centered living today (Colossians 3:17). |
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