How does "The Word of God" in Revelation 19:13 connect to John 1:1? Verse in View: Revelation 19:13 “He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God.” Opening Link: John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” One Title, One Person - The same Greek title, logos, appears in both passages. - John presents the Word as eternal God; Revelation shows the same Word riding forth as victorious King. - The continuity of title ties creation (John 1) to consummation (Revelation 19), affirming Jesus’ unchanging identity. Stages of the Word’s Work 1. Pre-Creation: “All things were made through Him” (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17). 2. Old Covenant Revelation: “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made” (Psalm 33:6). 3. Incarnation: “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14). 4. Redemption: His blood-soaked robe reflects the cross and the judgment He executes (Isaiah 63:1-3; Revelation 19:15). 5. Consummation: The same Word now rides to rule “King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation 19:16). Shared Attributes Highlighted in Both Texts - Deity: “The Word was God” (John 1:1); worshiped by heaven’s armies (Revelation 19:14). - Eternity: “In the beginning” (John 1:1); still sovereign at history’s end (Revelation 19:11-21). - Revelation: He makes God known (John 1:18; Hebrews 1:1-2) and speaks the sharp sword of truth (Revelation 19:15). - Authority: Creator in John; conquering Judge in Revelation. - Life-giver: “In Him was life” (John 1:4); defeats death’s armies (Revelation 19:19-21). Echoes Across Scripture - Hebrews 1:1-3—God now speaks “by His Son,” the exact imprint of His nature. - 1 John 1:1—“The Word of life… we have seen and touched.” - Revelation 1:13-16—The glorified Son whose voice is like many waters. - Genesis 1:3—Creation begun with “God said,” anticipating the living Word. Key Truths to Hold Fast • Jesus is eternally God and God’s ultimate self-expression. • The cross and the Second Coming are two acts of the same divine Word—one for salvation, one for final judgment. • Scripture’s storyline is seamless: the Word who spoke light into being will speak final justice and usher in eternal light (Revelation 21:23). |
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