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This sermon concludes a series tracing the biblical narrative of redemption by examining the book of Revelation as the ultimate unveiling of Jesus Christ's glory and authority. It emphasizes that the central focus of Revelation is not merely future events, but the person of the King who reigns over history and holds the keys to death. The message highlights the church's call to faithfulness amidst persecution, the certainty of Christ's victory over Satan and sin, and the final restoration of all things in a new heaven and earth. By contrasting the curse of Genesis with the hope of Revelation, the sermon offers a comforting assurance that God will wipe away all tears and dwell eternally with His people. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging believers to worship the Lamb who was slain and to live with the confident expectation of His soon return.

In an extreme show of unmerited mercy, God delivers apostate Israel from certain destruction by the King of Syria. This is the Fortieth Sermon in the series The Kingdom Divided; and exposition on First Book of the Kings.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ unfolds as a visionary panorama of divine sovereignty, cosmic conflict, and ultimate redemption, revealing Christ as the eternal Alpha and Omega, the victorious Lamb, and the coming King who judges the world with righteous wrath and establishes a new creation. Through a series of symbolic visions—ranging from the seven churches of Asia to the final judgment, the fall of Babylon, the resurrection of the saints, and the descent of the New Jerusalem—the text emphasizes the tension between faithfulness and apostasy, the cost of discipleship, and the promise of eternal life for those who overcome through faith in Christ's blood. Central themes include the final triumph of God over evil, the sanctity of the redeemed, the judgment of the wicked, and the consummation of all things in a renewed heaven and earth where God dwells with His people, free from death, sorrow, and sin, and where every believer, sealed by the Spirit, inherits eternal life through the grace of the Lamb.

In Part 2 of Introduction to Revelation (Revelation 1:1–3), from the series Christ Victorious, the Church Victorious, we carefully examine how the book of Revelation should be interpreted. After reviewing its purpose—to comfort and strengthen the Church by revealing the reigning and victorious Christ—we consider the four primary interpretive approaches: Preterist, Historicist, Futurist, and Idealist. Each view is explained clearly, along with its strengths and weaknesses. Particular attention is given to the question of the millennium in Revelation 20, comparing Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and Amillennialism. This sermon affirms the amillennial understanding, recognizing the millennium as the present reign of Christ between His first and second comings. Far from being a book of confusion or speculation, Revelation is shown to be a message of steady hope for believers in every age. Christ reigns now, Satan's power is limited, and when our Lord returns, it will be visible, decisive, and final—bringing resurrection, judgment, and the new heavens and new earth. Therefore, the Church is called to read, hear, and keep this prophecy with confidence, perseverance, and joyful expectation.

In this opening sermon of the series Christ Victorious, the Church Victorious, we are introduced to the book of Revelation as a message not of fear or speculation, but of comfort, hope, and assurance for God's people. From Revelation 1:1–3, we learn that this book was given to strengthen a suffering church by revealing the reigning, victorious Christ who walks among His churches and governs history for their good. Revelation lifts the veil on present realities, showing that though evil may appear strong and the saints may suffer, Christ has already conquered through His death and resurrection and will bring His victory to full consummation at His return. This sermon calls the Church to read Revelation with faith, to persevere with confidence, and to live faithfully in light of Christ's present reign and certain triumph, crying with the saints of every age, "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus."

The sermon proclaims the triumphant results of Christ's resurrection and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan from beginning to end. Paul contrasts Adam, the source of death, with Christ, the "firstfruits" and origin of resurrection life, showing that just as all die in Adam, all in Christ will be made alive. The sermon outlines the divine order of events: Christ's resurrection inaugurates the Kingdom and reign of Christ; believers will be resurrected at His second coming; and finally, Christ will hand the fully realized Kingdom over to the Father. The preacher explains that Jesus's reign began at His resurrection and continues now as His Kingdom grows throughout the world through the gospel, gradually subduing all opposing powers until every enemy—including death itself—is destroyed. At the end, when death and evil are abolished, Christ will deliver the perfected Kingdom to the Father so that "God may be all in all." The message concludes with a call to hopeful confidence: Jesus is reigning now, His Kingdom is advancing, and every day His victory over darkness becomes more complete until the final resurrection when we will reign with Him forever.

How should one read the book of Revelation? Many do not even attempt to read it because it is confusing. In this sermon on the spiritual, historicist view, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones contends that the book of Revelation is not meant to confuse the reader, but just the opposite. Revelation is meant to unveil what was once hidden. It is intended to make something clear. Before he demonstrates how the book should be read, Dr. Lloyd-Jones addresses what he believes to be the ways people can misread Revelation. Examining various views, it is discovered that there are many problems with many modern approaches to the book. Dr. Lloyd-Jones proceeds to explain that Revelation is intentionally symbolic and that once the symbols are understood, the meaning of the book becomes clear. The book of Revelation is a telling of the story of redemption. The attack of the evil one, the final judgement, the overcoming of God's people, and the conquering of Christ create the storyline. The story of God's people is then told seven times throughout the book in seven different ways. It highlights one main point: since the coming of Jesus into the world, terrible forces have been attacking His people, but they will not prevail. The church will continue until final victory.

The spiritual conflict Christians experience is much deeper than merely a battle against people. In this sermon titled "God's Enemies Destroyed," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones teaches on this spiritual warfare as it is written about in this last book of the New Testament. Who are the antagonists behind the opposition of men and women? Dr. Lloyd-Jones identifies these as the devil, the secular powers and governments of the earth, false religion, and the seductive power of worldliness. Over and over throughout Scripture, Christians are warned against being lured by the pleasures and promises of the world. Dr. Lloyd-Jones says that when all attempts fail, Satan leans heavily on this to cause Christians to fall. However, even though God gives descriptions of these enemies, how marvelous it is that in Revelation He shows the details of the Christian triumphs. The essence of comfort is that Christians ultimately have no need to fear. God promises that these antagonists will be judged and that this judgment is final and emphatic.

Allelujah! Christ will judge the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and avenge the blood of his servants at her hand. God is worthy of glory and honor, and the Devil and his crowd are worthy of their damnation. Only by violence will the violence be stopped; the violent do not want peace. When will the beast be cast into hell? During this time of judgment and celebration, there will be a supper, either for eating or for being eaten. When does the wedding supper of the Lamb His bride take place? Who is the bride of Christ? The important question for us to ask is, Which army will we be in? -Listen to the Revelation lesson series at https://www.youtube.com/@dr.patrickbriney -Subscribe at https://patrickbriney.com and receive a free book and updates on Dr. Briney's new books and resources. -Download free resources at https://lifechangingscriptures.org. -------Revelation #19------- ----------CONTENT---------- 00:00 Victory For The King Of Kings 03:15 Glory To God 09:31 Marriage Of The Lamb 13:14 The Bride Of Christ 28:20 Supper Time 29:41 Jesus Is The Spirit Of Prophecy 34:00 The King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords 43:27 Armageddon 46:48 Carnage And Cleanup 48:01 The End Of The Beast

The Christian's triumph is rooted and grounded in Christ's triumph. In his series on Eschatology, Pastor McKinnon examines Christ's triumph over sin and Satan.