We Win – The Book of Revelation: Chapter 19:11-16

Scripture | Revelation 19:11-16 (NLT)

We Win – The Book of Revelation 09 | Mick Veach | Lead Pastor | 04.02.2023

I. Introduction

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The Rider on the White Horse

Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. On his robe at his thigh[a] was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords. —Revelation 19:11-16

A. Review

B. Overview of these two chapters

1. Chapter 19
   a. The first half takes place in heaven and describes the marriage supper of the Lamb when the church is united in glory to Jesus
   b. The second half gives a graphic portrayal of the second coming of Jesus and his defeat of the Antichrist, the imprisonment of Satan and the inauguration of his 1000-year reign.
2. Chapter 20
   a. It describes the kingdom age which lasts for 1,000 years but also the ultimate punishment of Satan and the Great White Throne judgment.

C. Contrast between Palm Sunday and His Second Coming–SLIDE

1. He rode on donkey vs His return on a white Horse
2. Wicked men judged him vs He will judge wicked men
3. Pilate brings verdict vs Jesus brings his righteous verdict
4. Jesus brought healing vs Jesus brings judgment
5. He was bloodied vs His robe will have blood of his enemies

II. Jesus’ Return and the 1,000-year Reign

A. Rev. 19—Jesus’ Return

1. V. 1-9—The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
   

   a. After a loud wailing by earth’s residents over the fall of Babylon, a louder voice of a great multitude in heaven saying “Alleluia” or Praise the Lord-v.1
   b. This is first and only chapter in which the word is mentioned in the N.T. and it’s used 4 times—Now is the time to declare victory
   c. V.1-6—Worship is occurring after the fall of Babylon (chapters 17 and 18)
   d. Why are they celebrating?
   

   1. Rejoice in God’s salvation-v. 1
      
   2. Celebrate God’s retribution-v.2
      
   3. Celebrate God’s dominion over the earth-v. 6

   
   e. V. 7—10—Describes the marriage of the Lamb
   f. N.T. Jewish wedding banquet
   

2. V. 11-21—Return of Jesus
   a. V.11—Jesus rides out of heaven to earth and wins the battle of Armageddon and sets up his kingdom
   b. Biblical prophecy concerning it
   c. 2 Phases
   
   • Raptured church and 7 years of tribulation
   • Second return to the earth—Mt. Olives

d. 4 titles given to Jesus

1. V. 11—Faithful and True
2. V. 12—Name no one knew
3. V. 13—The Word of God
4. V. 15—King of Kings and Lord of Lords

e. V. 12—eyes like a flame of fire

1. Now Judgment
2. When he walked on hearth his eyes were compassion

f. V.13—Robe dipped in blood
g. V. 14—Army is the church and those killed during the tribulation
h. V.15-19—Death everywhere of the wicked
i. V. 20-21—The beast (Antichrist) and the false prophet are thrown into the Lake of fire

B. Rev. 20—The 1,000 Reign of Jesus

1. What is the Millennium? V. 2-7

2. Four Reasons for a literal Millennial
   a. It is needed to redeem creation from the curse and from judgement
   b. Prayers answered through the centuries

3. “your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”
   c. Fulfills all promises to Israel (there are hundreds)
   d. It will reveal the depths of man’s rebellious nature and the absolute necessity of Christ’s atonement
4. v. 1-10—Satan bound
   a. v. 1-3—Angel takes the key to the abyss, chains up Satan and throws him into the abyss for a 1,000 years
   b. v. 3—Why does God just incarcerate Satan and not send him to the Lake of fire?
5. It will reveal what is in the heart of those living during this time—rebellion (just like in Eden)
6. Satan will stimulate the flesh of humanity with deception that will appeal to the fallen humans
7. The people during this time must have a choice (free will) just like us
8. There will be no Satanic influence during this time only the flesh that rebels against God
   c. V. 4—Jesus will rule during this period with thrones (who?)
   d. Who will enter the millennium to be ruled?
   e. V. 5—Unsaved dead will be raised for the great white throne judgement
   f. V. 6—The redeemed will rule with Jesus
   g. V. 7—Satan is released
   h. V. 8-9—Satan gathers for final battle
   i. V. 10—Satan thrown into the lake of fire where the antichrist and false prophet have been
9. v. 11-15—Great White Throne Judgment
   a. For unbelievers
   b. Like a courtroom with a few differences
   c. V. 12—Books were opened
   d. V. 13—sea gave up the dead for judgment
   e. V. 14—Hades (hell) and death will be no more, thrown into the Lake of fire
   f. V. 15—The Lake of fire for anyone who’s name not found in the book of Life

III. Next Steps

1. Choose Heaven with Jesus

2. Share Jesus with those who do not know

3. Live for Jesus with all your heart

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