What is the meaning of Revelation 22:10? Then he told me • The speaker is the same angel who has been guiding John (Revelation 22:6–9). • His message carries divine authority; as in Revelation 1:1, angels transmit Jesus’ own words. • Scripture often shows God’s messengers urging immediate attention (Luke 2:10; Acts 5:20). Do not seal up • Unlike Daniel, who was told, “Seal the book until the time of the end” (Daniel 12:4), John is told to keep Revelation open and accessible. • God intends these prophecies to be read, heard, and obeyed in every generation (Revelation 1:3). • Practical implications: – Public reading in worship gatherings (Colossians 4:16). – Personal study that shapes holy living (2 Timothy 3:16–17). the words of prophecy in this book • “This book” points to the entire Apocalypse, not a selective portion (Revelation 22:7, 18–19). • The phrase highlights: – Certainty: every vision is God-breathed (2 Peter 1:19–21). – Sufficiency: no additions or subtractions allowed (Revelation 22:18–19). • The purpose of prophecy is moral and missional, calling believers to persevere and unbelievers to repent (Revelation 14:6–7). because the time is near • The same declaration opened the book: “Blessed is the one…for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3). • Nearness stresses imminence, not date-setting: – Jesus warns, “Behold, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:12). – Paul wrote, “Our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed” (Romans 13:11). • The statement motivates urgency: – Walk in readiness (Matthew 24:44). – Evangelize while doors remain open (2 Corinthians 6:2). – Maintain purity, knowing judgment and reward approach quickly (James 5:8–9). summary Revelation 22:10 urges believers to keep Revelation open, studied, and proclaimed because Christ’s return is imminent. The angel’s command overturns the sealed scroll of Daniel, signaling that end-time realities are already unfolding. Because these words are trustworthy and the hour is pressing, the church must read them aloud, live them out, and share them boldly until the Lord appears. |
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