The last part of this book contains a poison pill. John warns the readers not to add or redact any portion of the vision. That’s because apocalyptic works were common in John’s time. Some readers would modify a piece of this literature and pass it on. The original work could be improved to make it more interesting or provide hope for some current crisis. In order to set his vision apart from these other pop-culture, multi-authored fantasies, John provides a strong warning.
With this passage we wrap up this incredible book, the last one in our Bible. John’s vision is a revelation of Jesus, the Christ. It tells his story in a way that is a shocking departure from “just the facts.” It combines art, fantasy, and reality, presenting it from many different vantage points. That’s because it emanates from multi-dimensional eternity, describing Him and His story so that those with child-like faith can understand His magnificence.
To those who have listened and seen His glory in this vision, He bids them, “Come.” To those who wish to partake of the water of life, who desire to walk and talk with Him, He says, “Come.” Like the woman at the well, He lays bare all our sins and shortcomings but offers this living water anyway. And once we have accepted his invitation to “Come,” nothing will ever be the same again.
With this passage we wrap up this incredible book, the last one in our Bible. John’s vision is a revelation of Jesus, the Christ. It tells his story in a way that is a shocking departure from “just the facts.” It combines art, fantasy, and reality, presenting it from many different vantage points. That’s because it emanates from multi-dimensional eternity, describing Him and His story so that those with child-like faith can understand His magnificence.
To those who have listened and seen His glory in this vision, He bids them, “Come.” To those who wish to partake of the water of life, who desire to walk and talk with Him, He says, “Come.” Like the woman at the well, He lays bare all our sins and shortcomings but offers this living water anyway. And once we have accepted his invitation to “Come,” nothing will ever be the same again.
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