Peace and grace in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Revelation 21:1-8 can be divided into three parts as follows:
As a result, we can enter the New Jerusalem.
We learn about the new atmosphere, namely the fourth.
Revelation 21:8
21:8 "But the cowardly(1), unbelieving(2), abominable(3), murderers(4), sexually immoral(5), sorcerers(6), idolaters(7), and all liars(8)shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."
The eight sins which drown men to the hell are as follows:
(1) the cowardly,(2) unbelieving--> are resisting against the truth.
(3) abominable, (4) murderers, (5) sexually immoral, (6) sorcerers, (7) idolaters--> are resisting against the holiness.
(8) liars--> is resisting against the perfection.
We are learning about the eighth sin, namely liars.
The lie is the end of the sin. It means that if one still lies, the other seven sins will also exist, so he cannot become perfect like Jesus.
1 John 2:4
2:4. He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
The liar is a servant of God who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments.
1 John 5:3
5:3. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.
'His commandments are not burdensome' means that His commandments are not beyond what we are able, because He loves us.
Why do many servants of God become the liars so they do not obey His commandments that are not burdensome?
That is why, we must worship God a lot, starting from an hour prayer, the fasting prayer, and all night-long prayer to accelerate the tearing of the flesh with all of its lusts and desires, so we experience the anointing of Holy Spirit, and we follow His will.
Romans 8:6
8:6. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
As a result, we experience peace. It is the strong base to receive Holy Spirit.
The usefulness of Holy Spirit is as follows:
God blesses us.
Revelation 21:1-8 can be divided into three parts as follows:
- [verse 1] The new heaven and earth.
- [verse 2-3] The new man.
- [verse 4-8] The new atmosphere.
- [verse 4] The atmosphere without death.
- [verse 5-6] The atmosphere of heavenly satisfaction.
- [verse 7] The atmosphere of victory.
- [verse 8] The atmosphere of the truth, holiness, and perfection.
- [verse 4] The atmosphere without death.
As a result, we can enter the New Jerusalem.
We learn about the new atmosphere, namely the fourth.
Revelation 21:8
21:8 "But the cowardly(1), unbelieving(2), abominable(3), murderers(4), sexually immoral(5), sorcerers(6), idolaters(7), and all liars(8)shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."
The eight sins which drown men to the hell are as follows:
(1) the cowardly,(2) unbelieving--> are resisting against the truth.
(3) abominable, (4) murderers, (5) sexually immoral, (6) sorcerers, (7) idolaters--> are resisting against the holiness.
(8) liars--> is resisting against the perfection.
We are learning about the eighth sin, namely liars.
The lie is the end of the sin. It means that if one still lies, the other seven sins will also exist, so he cannot become perfect like Jesus.
1 John 2:4
2:4. He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
The liar is a servant of God who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments.
1 John 5:3
5:3. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.
'His commandments are not burdensome' means that His commandments are not beyond what we are able, because He loves us.
Why do many servants of God become the liars so they do not obey His commandments that are not burdensome?
- [1 John 5:3a] They do not love God but themselves--egoism. They just prioritize their own desire.
- Following the desire of the flesh that contradicts with the will of God.
Romans 8:7
8:7. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.
It increases to become the lust of the flesh, so one cannot be advised and rebuked.
That is why, we must worship God a lot, starting from an hour prayer, the fasting prayer, and all night-long prayer to accelerate the tearing of the flesh with all of its lusts and desires, so we experience the anointing of Holy Spirit, and we follow His will.
Romans 8:6
8:6. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
As a result, we experience peace. It is the strong base to receive Holy Spirit.
The usefulness of Holy Spirit is as follows:
- Holy Spirit pours out God's love, so we become strong and of good courage.
Romans 5:3-5
5:3. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;
5:4. and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
5:5. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
We do not get desperate and disappointed as well as leave God regardless of anything that happens. We persevere in the sheepfold. We minister to God faithfully and fervently until Jesus comes a second time. We keep obeying God's commandments until the flesh does not speak anymore, so we do not sin anymore.
If we become obedient like Abraham, we will meet Jehovah Jireh. God provides something that does not exist to take care of our life that is small and powerless abundantly in the midst of the difficulties of the world. We can give thanks as well as become the blessings for others. - Holy Spirit is able to give the extra power to us.
Zechariah 4:6-9
4:6. So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' Says the LORD of hosts.
4:7. 'Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone With shouts of "Grace, grace to it!"'"
4:8. Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying:
4:9. "The hands of Zerubbabel Have laid the foundation of this temple; His hands shall also finish it. Then you will know That the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you.
Holy Spirit makes a great mountain become plain. It means that He gives us sincere or honest heart. We become the house of prayer. We love to worship God.
Holy Spirit is able to finish the mountain of problems in due time. Holy Spirit gives beautiful and successful future.
Holy Spirit gives the gifts that determine our ministry, so we are used in the building of the body of Christ.
It continues until we are changed to become perfect. We are lifted up on the glorious clouds when Jesus comes a second time.
God blesses us.