The Bride of Christ Made Ready Revelation 19

The Bride of Christ Made Ready (Revelation 19: 1 -10)

5 1. vs Hallelujah! ● First reason for “hallelujah” shouts- Babylon has fallen! ● Understanding what Babylon is, we know why God has used it to perfect the saints ● The celebration is because the testing is over, she is

7 6. vs Hallelujah! ● Second reason for “hallelujah” shouts- Christ has come in glory to take for Himself His bride o The marriage has come o AND the bride has made herself ready

How does the bride make herself 8 ready? . s v Two-fold aspect: 1) Fine linen has been given to her to wear ● This is justification: the doctrine that God alone justifies sinners by giving them His righteousness by

How does the bride make herself 8 ready? . s v Two-fold aspect: 2) Fine linen stands for the “righteous acts of the saints” ● This is sanctification: being part of the bride is not just a matter of receiving righteousness as a gift but

How does the bride make herself 8 ready? . s v Two-fold aspect: ● My standing with God is based solely on his justifying grace! ● But the evidence that I am justified is that I now perform righteous deeds

How does the bride make herself 8 ready? . s v Babylon was necessary as part of the bride’s spiritual preparation

0 1 9. s v The Wedding! ● Throughout the OT, the wedding was announced ● Then, the betrothal took place when Jesus became man ● Jesus ransomed us, paid the price for our sins—the dowry was

0 1 9. s v The Wedding! ● EVEN NOW those who are INVITED are blessed! ● The feast lasts for eternity ● The Lord’s Supper is a preenactment of the Wedding Supper of the Lamb ● Every time we take it we are looking forward to that day