What is the meaning of Revelation 22:21? The grace • Scripture ends as it began—with God’s unearned favor. “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith…” (Ephesians 2:8–9). • This grace is not a one-time gift; it is a daily stream sustaining believers (Hebrews 4:16; 2 Corinthians 12:9). • By closing the canon on grace, the Spirit reminds us that everything in Revelation—warnings, promises, glory—rests on God’s generous initiative (Romans 5:1–2). of the Lord Jesus • Grace has a specific source: “grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). • Calling Him “Lord” affirms His deity and rightful rule (Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 2:36). • Because Jesus is alive, His grace remains active, sufficient, and personal for every believer (Hebrews 7:25). be with • This is more than a polite wish; it is a Spirit-empowered promise of Christ’s ongoing presence (Matthew 28:20; John 14:23). • “Be with” carries the idea of accompaniment and protection (Psalm 23:4; 2 Thessalonians 3:16). • The statement looks forward: whatever trials await, His grace will remain (2 Corinthians 13:14). all the saints • “Saints” refers to every person set apart by faith in Christ, not a select few (1 Corinthians 1:2; Ephesians 1:1). • By saying “all,” John includes every believer across geography and time, linking first-century churches with today’s congregations (Colossians 1:4). • The scope underscores unity: the same grace binds the entire body of Christ (Romans 12:5). Amen. • “Amen” means “so be it,” sealing the certainty of the blessing (2 Corinthians 1:20). • It invites readers to agree wholeheartedly with God’s final word (Revelation 5:14). • Ending Scripture with “Amen” assures us that what God has promised, He will perform (Numbers 23:19). summary Revelation’s final verse is a loving benediction. It anchors believers in the limitless favor that flows from Jesus, guarantees His constant presence, embraces every saint without exception, and concludes God’s written revelation with a confident “Amen.” The last word is grace—underscoring that our past, present, and future all rest securely in the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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