In this episode, Rob and Vinnie explore Revelation 19:11-16, unpacking the profound implications of the Second Coming of Christ. With insightful commentary and thoughtful analysis, they navigate the intricate symbolism and theological significance of this pivotal moment in Christian eschatology.

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Show Notes

19:11-21:8 Bridge section: sits in the middle of the accounts of the two women

The Great Prostitute (17:1-19:10) and the Bride (21:9-22:9)

Four clearly marked sections in the Apocalypse: 1:9-3:22; 4:1-16:21; 17:1-19:10; 21:9-22:9

1:9-10; 4:1-2; 17:1-3; 21:9-10: “come”; “In the spirit”; Location change

I have labeled 19:11-21:8 as a “fifth bridge section”—even though chronologically it is the fourth section in the Apocalypse.

Because it is not marked as one of the 4 main scenes. but it is clearly a distinct section

In the narrative, it seems like the Holy city can’t descend because the enemies of Christ/people of God have not been judged

This means that before the Holy City/New Jerusalem descends, Christ must first descend and judge the enemies of God (beast, FP, Dragon, Death/Hades).

This “bridge section” (19:11-21:9) is comprised of five units.

• The 1st unit (19:11-16) Christ descends –judge
• The 5th (final) unit (21:1-8) the NJ introduced
• The middle 3 are clearly parallel: they describe the judgment of the enemies of Christ in the reverse order in which they were introduced in the narrative.
  • 19:17-21 Beast and FP (19:20b)
  • 20:1-10 Satan (20:10)
  • 20:11-15 Death and Hades (20:14)

The descent of Christ (19:11-16)

• White horse: Divine warrior
• “Faithful and True” (see 3:14)
• Eyes are like a flame of fire see (1:14). That His “eyes are like a flame of fire” indicates the presence of God and His authority as judge.
• He has many “diadems”
  • Satan/Dragon 12:3
  • Beast 13:1
• A Name which no one knows
• Garment dipped in blood (see Isa 63:1-3)
• Tramples the wine press of the wrath of God
  • “trampled”: 3x 11:2; 14:20; 19:15
• Word of God
  • “Word of God” 7x (1:2, 9; 6:9; 17:17; 19:9, 13; 20:4)

The armies that are in heaven were following Him (19:14)

• Sharp sword
• He Himself will shepherd them with the rod of iron
  • LXX rendering of Ps 2:9
• Jesus tramples the wine press
• God, the Almighty
  • “Lord God, Almighty” 7x (1:8; 4:8; 11:17; 15:3; 16:7; 19:6; 21:22).
  • “God, the Almighty”  2x (16:14; 19:15)
• He has on His garment and on His thigh a name written: “King of kings and Lord of lords”
  • Title for God alone: (Deut 10:17; 1 Tim 6:15)