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It is done.--Judgment.
It is done.--Blessing.
The great city, Babylon.
The great city, new Jerusalem.
Precious stones, pearls and gold.
Precious stones, pearls and gold.
No more harper, candle or rejoicing.
No more death, sorrow or curse.
The habitation of demons, foul spirits.
Nothing that defileth.
Islands flee, mountains not found.
Earth and heaven flee away.
The harlot.
The bride.
Kings of the earth corrupted.
Kings of the earth bring glory.
Nations made drunk.
Nations walk in light.
The reader may lengthen this list; we have given enough to show the evident contrast
between the two cities and the two conflicting purposes that attach to them. The mystery
of iniquity ends in destruction utter and complete, the mystery of godliness ends in glory
beyond description.
The Alpha and the Omega.
Who is it that sits upon this throne? Who is it that says "Behold, I make all things
new"? Who is it that says "It is done"?
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" (Rev. 21: 6).
This title has occurred in Revelation before, namely in Rev. 1: 8. There it is shown to
be parallel with the great name Jehovah, and the Almighty:--
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and
which was, and which is to come, the Almighty."
It is also closely associated with death and resurrection:--
"Fear not, I am the first and the last; I am He that liveth and was dead, and behold
I am alive for the ages of the ages, Amen; and have the keys of hades and of death"
(Rev. 1: 17, 18).
Or again:--
"Thus saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of
God" (Rev. 3: 14).
Both Alpha and Omega are vowels. A vowel is required to form a complete sound.
Without Christ the promises of God can never be fulfilled, but with Him every jot and
tittle shall be accomplished. He Who bowed His head upon the cross crying, "It is
finished", shall one day sit upon the throne and say "It is done".
The overcomer's portion.
One blessed promise is given here:--
"I will give unto him that thirsteth of the fountain of the water of life, freely" (Rev. 21: 6).