Jesus Christ’s Glorious Return! Series

Alpha and Omega, Part 47, Revelation Part 24

Jesus Christ’s Glorious Return!

Revelation 19:11-21

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Introduction

- Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation

-- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice

-- After today, there are only two more messages in this series!

- On Wednesday eve we unpacked a wonderful, Heavenly celebration

-- It is a future event affectionately called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

-- Held for one reason: To praise, to worship, and to honor what Christ has done

-- It is why ALL of Heaven is called together … it’s not about the “buffet choices”

-- This is where we see all of Heaven gather to rejoice at His finished work!

- Consider: Weddings bring everyone together to celebrate the bride & groom

-- In this case, the Church (the redeemed) is the Bride – and Jesus is the Groom

-- IMP: It is Jesus’ invitation to be there, and it’s why we rejoice (about Him)

- Today, we will unpack probably the saddest event to be witnessed on Earth

-- It is an event of great impact and gloom, but also one of victory & righteousness

-- I want you to imagine the scene if you are able to …

- Satan’s armies have amassed in the valley of Megiddo to wage war

-- They have been convinced to come for one reason: they can defeat God

-- But - John gives us a picture (visually) of the return of Jesus … as Conqueror!

-- APP: These are the opening lines of the battle of Armageddon

-- SAD: What we are about to discuss is the end of human history on Earth

- Read Revelation 19:11-21 / Pray

Point 1 – Who is the Rider of the White Horse?

- This is Jesus Christ … the Holy and Anointed Son of God’s 2nd coming

-- Examine first, John gives us 6 titles and descriptions of Jesus as victor and Lord

1. He will be the Conquering Christ (v11)

- White horse is a symbol of this – reflects back to emperors riding into town

-- When they have defeated their foes – they’d take a victory lap on a white horse

• He’s “Faithful”: He can be trusted and relied on to judge every enemy

• He’s “True”: Means exactly that: Jesus will live up to His calling

-- The justice of God will be true & faithful of what each has earned – no more/less

- He will judge and make war b/c of His righteousness; His holiness is plumb line

-- Promise: Matthew 16:27, “For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds.”

-- It is what we are all compared to; our sin in contrast to Him is all that counts

2. He will be the Consuming Prince (v12)

- His eyes are like fire – have a piercing and penetrating power; able to see all

-- Hebrews 4:13, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.”

-- He will wear many crowns (GR: diadema) – crown of royalty (given to Him)

- He will have a name written on His clothing – but only He knows that name

-- Philippians 2:9-11, “Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

-- The name is unknown to us (or John), but it signifies all that He is / has done

3. He will be the Slaughtering Word of God (v13)

- His robe is sprinkled in blood; this is the blood of those He has defeated!

-- He is the conquering hero who will defeat all (RE: redemption at Calvary)

-- The blood on His clothes is that of His enemies – battle is up close and personal

- How is this possible? He does this BY the Word of God (it is His authority)

-- Prophecy: Isaiah 63:3, “I have been treading the winepress alone; no one was there to help me. In my anger I have trampled my enemies as if they were grapes. In my fury I have trampled my foes. Their blood has stained my clothes.”

- In fact, (remember this from John) … His very name is the Word of God!

-- Fulfilment of truth: John 1:1, “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.”