How does Revelation 22:6 affirm the reliability of biblical prophecy? Key Verse “Then the angel said to me, ‘These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.’” (Revelation 22:6) Why This Statement Matters • “Faithful and true” settles any doubt—what has been revealed will stand unchanged. • The source is “the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets,” tying every prophetic voice in Scripture to one Author. • The purpose is to “show His servants what must soon take place,” assuring that prophecy is not guesswork but an unfolding plan. Three Pillars of Reliability Affirmed 1. Divine Origin • Same God who inspired Moses (Deuteronomy 18:18), Isaiah (Isaiah 46:9-10), and Daniel (Daniel 10:21) speaks here. 2. Unbroken Consistency • 2 Peter 1:19-21—“No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation… men spoke from God.” • Hebrews 6:18—“It is impossible for God to lie.” 3. Guaranteed Fulfillment • Joshua 21:45—“Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed.” • 2 Corinthians 1:20—“For all the promises of God are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” Supporting Passages Reinforcing Trustworthiness • Isaiah 55:10-11—God’s word “will not return to Me empty.” • John 17:17—“Your word is truth.” • Revelation 1:1—The book opens and closes with the same assurance: God “revealed” what “must soon take place.” Practical Takeaways • Read prophecy with confidence; God’s track record is flawless. • Expect literal fulfillment; past prophecies were met precisely (Micah 5:2; Zechariah 9:9; Psalm 22:16-18). • Let certainty breed readiness—“Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book” (Revelation 22:7). |
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